Katniss's POV
Being introduced to a new school was definitely not on my to do list in life but a few years ago, when my dad died, my mother decided my sister, Prim, my mom, and I move from old District 12 to District 1 to start over. My mom got a job working for the biggest diamond company in Panem called Shine. She works as an assistant to the main businessman, Mr. Johnson and his business partner Mr. Caster. The only thing I like about the move is our apartment is nicer than the old house we lived in, yet sometimes I find myself longing for home, and my father.
As I walk through these halls, I feel every head turn on me, every eye on my back and it is as though it sends chills down my back. I clench my hands in my leather jacket as I stride through the crowds of people, and search for my home room. My world stops as I stop a few feet away from a group of boys and girls, who to me seem highly intimidating. The girl and boy with blonde hair won't let go of each other and I find her eyes locked on mine only for a second. A boy stands behind a few others, he has a stocky build and curly blond hair and I catch myself staring at him for too long when he catches my eyes on his; I glance down to the ground running my hand on my braid being sure to continue walking. When I hit something or someone I find myself sprawled out on the floor. Books are scattered everywhere as I catch a look on the ground, then I make my eyes up to find everyone staring at me, my eyes then flutter to the sight of him, dark hair, and gray eyes just like mine with rich olive skin, he's strong and for a second I feel my breath stop.
"Sorry," I stammer.
"Don't worry about it, I'm Gale." The boy looks up smiling a beautiful smile at me and I can't help but stare.
"Katniss." I reply.
"Well here, Catnip," he stands up then holds out his hand to pull me up with him.
"It's Katniss," I correct him, and when he realizes what he did wrong I blush.
"Well, then Katniss, let's get you to class.