Chapter 7
Katniss' POV
"What the hell are you talking about Gale?" I yelled at him
We are just waking up, because the interviews with Ceaser Flickerman are tonight. Our prep team should be showing up in the next hour to make us presentable.
"We, or at least one of us, should try and pair up with the careers. We both received the highest score and they are either going to want to kill us off first or want to have us to help kill off other tributes" Gale said "And anyway, with how Cato has taken to you, they are going to want you"
"Gale, I can't do it. It's you and me in there, that's it okay" I said
"Ya, okay" he replied
Why would Gale ask me to help our enemies. It's just me and him, we can't go into the area split up, we have to be together. He and I will somehow find a way to make it out of their alive. Maybe not in one piece, but at least we'd have each other.
"It's a big big day today" Effie said walking into my room "Gale, you need to go to your room, Portia is there waiting for you. Katniss, Cinna will be here in a split second"
Gale went back to his room to get prepped for the interview. While we are getting prepped, Effie and Haymitch are going to coach us with questions for the interview.
Cinna came with my prep team at his tail carrying bags and bags of make up and clothes.
I am done being played up like a doll. I wish that I could just chose my own attire, but I have to make sure I look presentable for all of Panem to see.
First, my prep team put my hair in an up-do and curled it and applied make up to me. Thankfully they didn't coat it on me, Cinna told them to do a more natural look and I was grateful for that.
Cinna designed my dress again tonight and it was absolutely gorgeous. It was a hunter green with jems that radiated in the light. It was another strapless dress that again, shows too much for my liking, but was nice and fitted in the waist. It was pretty short in the front but then in the back fell to the floor. I feel like one false move and I will be flashing everyone. Cinna paired my dress with silver heels that I tried to argue my way out of and failed miserably.
Cinna told me that Gale and I are going to be somewhat matching, but not exactly.
It took them about 2 hours to get me ready and we were heading to the interview room. We are to be called up one by one starting with district 1 girl tribute and Ceaser has 3 minutes to as us questions.
Effie and Haymitch asked everything they could and Haymitch told me that I am a loss cause because I don't have a personality that the Capital would like.
"Don't listen to Haymitch, they are going to love you" Cinna said to me
"Why do you say that?" I asked
"Because you made me love you. When you are out there, don't think of you talking to the Capital or anything, pretend you are talking to me. Pretend you are talking to Gale" he said
"Okay" I replied.
I walked over to where all the other tributes began to line up and saw Gale. He looked amazing. He was wearing a black tux with a green shirt. When I was going to go take my place in line, none other than Cato stopped me.
"Hello Katniss, you look absolutely radiant tonight" he said looking me up and down
"Thank you Cato" I said trying to walk past him
"I want you to be a part of the careers" he said
"No thanks" I said walking away
"Hey Gale, you look very handsome" I said
"Katniss, you're absolutely beautiful" he said
Gale's POV
I see Katniss walking up to me and I can't help but think of how beautiful she is. I saw Cato talking to her and she looks annoyed with him as usual, that always makes me feel better.
"Hey Gale, you look very handsome" she said
I wanted to say something wonderful to her, but I was so tongue tied
"Katniss, you're absolutely beautiful" is all I could replay
"Thank you" she said and you can see her come flowing to her cheeks.
We all get in line, I am the last one to go up to interview. I have no idea what to say or anything.
We listen to all the interviews and finally Ceaser calls up Katniss.
She just walks up the stairs and goes to take a seat. She looks nervous and like she doesn't know what is going on around her.
"Katniss Everdeen! THE GIRL ON FIRE!" Ceaser said excitedly "So Katniss, your dress, it looks absolutely ravishing!"
"Thank you, Cinna does amazing work" she said dryly, but trying to add some character into her voice
"Cinna, he sure has made you stand out! I think you are definitely one of the crowds favorite! Don't you think folks?" Ceaser said to the audience
The audience went crazy! They just love her, she doesn't understand why, but I do. She is the most amazing girl in the world.
"So, Katniss, I want to ask you about your sister" Ceaser said
Oh no, that's the one thing that she doesn't want to talk about with the Capital people, I wonder how she is going to react to that.
"Ya" is all she said
"You volunteered for her at the reaping, we were all moved by that, tell us, what did she say to you at the Justice building" Ceaser said
"I told her that I would win for her, and that I love her" Katniss said
"And win you will, Katniss Everdeen everyone!" Ceaser said
It's now my turn…
"Last but not least folks, Gale Hawthorne" said Ceaser
I walk up to the stage and I hear the crowd go crazy.
"Ladies and Gentleman, Gale Hawthorne" said Ceaser
"Hey Ceaser" I said shaking his hand and then sitting down in the chair
"So, Gale, how are you liking it here in the Capital?" Ceaser asked
"It's nice and colorful" I laughed
That made the audience erupt in laughter.
"That it is, isn't it" said Ceaser laughing
"Much different from District 12" I said
"So, about District 12, is there a lady that will be waiting for your return?" asked Ceaser curiously
"Actually Ceaser, no, there isn't, there is only one person for me, and she is here with me right now" I said, I am going to do everything I can to protect her
"Katniss Everdeen, that is who you are talking about I presume" he said
"Yes, yes Ceaser, I am talking about Katniss…" I started before the crowd goes crazy
Once the crowd calmed down as much as they were going to, I continued…
"Katniss, I have been in love with her before we even met each other. I would see her walking around the Seam and in school and all I wanted to do was to go up to her and talk to her. And one day, I finally did and she was even more incredible that I would have even imagined. She's my best friend and someone I never want to lose" I said "And I am going to make sure that she comes out of this"
"And that you will Gale, and that you will" Ceaser said "Gale Hawthorne everyone"
I then exit the stage only to be confronted by Katniss, a very upset Katniss.