Chapter 2: Interview
Disclaimer: I do not own the hunger games
"And when we're you going to tell us about this party you are planning Lily?" Oh crap. Mum actually looks angry.
"Err, now?"
"Kat hun, it might be a bit short notice but it's not like there's not enough room. They just want a bit of fun," dad says calmly.
"I know but," mum sighs and bites her lip. "I don't want them to drink or anything. I just want to protect you lily." She addresses the last bit to me.
"I should have told you earlier I know. We could invite everyone! Lavinia, Daisy, Petal, Finn, Rue, Thresh, Thom, Marvel, David and even Katniss. And we can invite Anna, Olivia and some others from school to introduce to them; they are coming to 14 as well, so its only fair. They could sleep over - apart from the people that live hear - and then we can all leave on the train together. And I don't think anyone will drink, we don't want end up like Haymitch! And we wouldn't ever do any... You know. So really you have nothing to worry about. Even you adults could get together and catch up, right?" I somehow managed garble all this out in under at least 50 secounds, and no one else but dad seemed to understand.
"I guess..." Mum answers. "Peet, you go and arrange it all, I'm going hunting. "
HALF AND HOUR LATER
"I can't believe your going to be on TV!" Layla screams.
"Oh please, I only said yes because I knew he wouldn't give up."
"Hey, Cinna's helping Portia in the shop. We should so go there instead of looking through this..." she looks down at my wardrobe and shakes her head. She can't believe I don't have any formal dresses. But if I did, when would I wear them?
"Ok" I answer. Shes so much better at this than I am, but her mum does work in a dress shop.
I look at my reflection and gasp. I'm not being vain or anything, but I look gorgeous. My hair is down and in loose waves to my belly button, and it turns out that underneath all my arm and leg hair, I had quite a good tan. My eyelashes, hair and nails look healthy and nourished, and my skin had a beautiful glow to it.
My outfit was casual yet smart at the same time; the skater skirt seemed to catch fire whenever it moved, and the red no-sleeve blouse tucked into it showed if curves I didn't know I had. The brown plaited flip flops added a casual element and contrasted nicely with the bright red.
"Like it?" Cinna asks.
"It's beautiful, thank you do much!"
" My pleasure"
"Err, Cinna? Do you think you could do this for tomorrow too? It's just I'm having a party."
"'course. And I've got your outfit planned for the journey. And your whole wardrobe for at school for that matter!"
"AND, FOR THE FIRST TIME, PLEASE WELCOME LILY MELLARK!" Caesar cries.
As roars and welcoming cheers erupt from the crowd, I try to walk on as happy as calmly as I can. It comes as a relief when I plop into the couch opposite caesar.
"Hiya" I say shyly.
"Hey Lily, you look lovely today. Cinna, right?"
"Thank you, yeah, I really don't know how he does it!" This was easier than I thought.
"So, what are your hobbies?"
"I like to swim, bake, draw, hunt and hang out with my friends. When I'm not at school, I sometimes help my dad at his bakery and cafe, The Dandelion, go hunting with my mum, or just chill at my house really. "
"So, as you mentioned school, are you excited about going to Fistrict 14?"
"Yeah, I really want to catch up with my friends who live in other districts, but I will miss 12 and my family. "
"And who might those friends be?"
"Well there's my best friend and cousin Layla, she lives in 12 with me. There's the Odairs in 4, Daisy, Petal and Finn, and then Lavinia in 7."
"And is there a special someone in your life? I know you mentioned Finn, he's very handsome isn't he?" Caesar winks at me. Oh no, I feel myself going redder by the second, thinking of how Finn must be more mature and even better looking than he was the last time I saw him, if that's even possible. Damn, stop the cheesy thoughts Lily!
"Err no!" I say far too quickly.
"If you say so! And I'm afraid that's all we've got for today folks! Bye," He finishes with a smile.
"Bye"
Thank god that's over, I don't think I could have lasted another minute. And I was doing so well until he mentioned Finn...