Chapter 3: party and travelling

Disclaimer: I do not own the hunger games... But I wish I did!

"Do I look alright?"
"Are you kidding me Lily? You always look hot!"
"And you don't?" I smirk. Today Layla's perfect blonde hair is down and abnormally straight, as usual. Her long legs are tanned and she looks even taller than usual with black heels on. Her dress is a floaty blue one, matching her - and my - eyes perfectly, making them stand out. Her features are naturally pretty, and the little but of make up Cinna put on her makes her look simply radiant.

As usual, Cinna did a great job on me. My dress is short and finishes mid thigh, similar to Layla's but flowers grow up the side and then slowly fade when I twirl. The material reminds me of grass; it has different shades of green lines criss crossing eachother on.

We had just finished setting up when the door bell rang. It should be everyone, but the people we invited from 12; they should have caught the train together. I open it-
"LILY!" Petal and Daisy cry, pulling me into a group hug.
"Hey Petal, Daisy" I smile. "Why don't guys come inside?" The twins come in, followed by Lavinia, Thom, Dave, Marvel, Katniss, Rue, Thresh, the parents and finally Finn.

He looks, as usual, utterly gorgeous. His bronze hair shines in the evening sun, his sea green eyes kind, but have a glint of mischievousness. His checked green shirt is rolled up and only has 3 buttons done up, exposing his tanned muscles. His hands are casually placed in his 3 quarter length skinny jeans. He smiles at me, and we just stare at each other for a while. Yes Ceasar, I think, he is very attractive.
"Er, sorry but can I come in? It's getting chilly out here," He asks, snapping me back into reality.
"Er, yeah, sure."
"I take it you like what you see?" He asks cheekily, striking a pose. I realise I haven't taken my eyes him, and blush furiously.
"You look good too, of I might add," He winks, then walks into our living room. Im left standing like a dork, staring after him.

When the other odd people arrive, I introduce them to everyone on the makeshift stage we put up. People are laughing, making out, flirting, some even drinking the odd bottle they brought. I wouldnt touch the stuff myself, but I know some people's parents sell the stuff and they occasionally sneak some out. I scan the crowd and see Lav, who is making a sarcastic remark to Anna, a pretty girl our age who can be a little snobby to some people, but I think she likes me for some reason. Petal and Daisy are flirting with a group of guys each. Rue and Katniss are chatting, ignoring everyone else. Thresh is hanging out with Thom and his mates, looking pleased with himself. And Finn - jealousy boiled up inside of me - is flirting with some pretty blonds.
"Err, hello?" I test the mic and everyone turns to look at me.
"Umm, this is to celebrate the last night before school so, err, lets PARTY!" I scream, and everyone joins in. I switch on the music and everyone starts to dance.

Everyone but the people who are staying tonight have gone, and we are sitting in a circle talking. Katniss, Rue and Thresh have gone back to my aunt Primroses to sleep, so now everyone is either 16 or 17.
"So guys, are you looking forward to 14?" Petal asks.
"Well, we know what Lily thinks," Finn smirks. ""I really want to catch up with my friends from other districts!""
"Have they played my interview already?" I'm surprised; I thought it would take longer than that.
"Yeah, this morning. Didn't you watch it?" Daisy asks.
"Why would she? If she watched it, it would just be embarrassing." Lavinua answers for me, sarcasm dripping from her voice.
"Er, why don't we just play a nice game of truth or dare?" Layla senses my unease and thinks she's saving the day, but really? Truth or dare - with Lav? This was going to be fun...
"Yeah!" Petal and Daisy shout.
"I was thinking watch a film?" I mumble into nothingness. No ones listening to me, they are all whispering excitedly to each other.
"So we all sit in a circle, which we already are," Lav commands. "I think we should go round the circle, starting with me. I choose dare."
Everyone leans away from Lav and starts whispering, and Finn seems to come up with a suitable one.
"We want you to swap clothes with Daisy," Finn says, laughing. Daisy is pretty, and always wears lovely dresses, where as Lav just like jeans and a t shirt. She hates dresses, finding them unessential, childish and annoying.
"Ugh, not what I was expecting. You know me to well Finn," She says, winking.
Daisy and Lavinia leave to change, and, sensing that this will be a once in a lifetime opportunity, grab my phone to take a picture.
They walk back in, Daisy in Lavs Spotted skinny jeans and tank top, Lavinia in Daisy's floral, floaty number. She stumbles in the high heels Daisy wore, looking rather drunk. Nearly everyone is snapping photos at this point and laughing, some even filming it.
"Oi, Finn! You didn't tell me you'd take photos," she groans.
"Don't worry Lav, you look gorge," Finn winks.
"Oh really? Anyways, on with the game! Which way shall we go?" She asks brightly. Crap... That's when I realise she means me or Thom. That's means I'm either next or last... Great.
"I think we should ask Lily, it is her part after all," Finn says. Oh god.
"So, Lily, truth or dare?"
"Err, dare" I don't want them to know how I feel about Finn...
"Play 7 minutes in heaven with... Finn," Lav smirks. Oh holy shit. I guess I didn't think this through.
"Don't look so stunned Lils. Don't you want to make out with me?" Finn asks. I blush bright red and the thing is I really would like to.

They lock us in a small cupboard in the kitchen, the only place that locks from the outside.
"It must be your lucky day," Finn strikes a pose, flexing his muscles. Maybe.
"Of course. Who would turn down the famous Finn Odair?" I tease. Wow. I'm flirting. Actually flirting.
"Hm. I am rather fit aren't I? Even Ceasar Flickerman thinks so," he replys.
"He did seem to think so. Must need glasses." I say dryly.
"If you don't think this, is super hot, maybe you need glasses," he says slyly.
"I think not."
"Ooh, playing hard-to-get now, are we? Let me show you how much you want me with my tongue, isn't that what we are supposed to do?" And with that, he advances on me. He must of had a little too much to drink, even normal Finn isn't this flirtatious. I push him of.
"Finn, your drunk"
"So?"
"I don't want to do it like this"
"But I really like you Lily, your not like other girls"
"Seriously Finn? Anyone could see how much you liked those blondes you were with earlier!" I nearly shout.
"Yeah, very little. They were pretty, but so- so blonde. I think I like brunettes better." He looks sideways at me.
"TIMES UP!"

"Lily, do you even know when the train comes?"
"10am, I think" I say. Yeah, 10am, that's what it said on the TV.
"And when's Cinna coming?" She questions.
"Anytime now" That's right, Cinna should be here to do all our hair, makeup and clothes soon. I really don't see the need, but apparently there might be cameras around, as the public want to see more of me since my interview. Daisy and Petal are really excited for some reason though; they like this sort of thing. All they would talk about last night was Cinna, clothes, shoes, school and what the shops will be like there. I've heard from Layla (and I don't have a clue where she gets the information from) that it's like a little, safe village.

"Lily! You look amazing!" Layla screams and pulls me into a hug.
"Hey, don't smudge my make up!" I try to act all high and mighty but we both burst out laughing.
"You don't look so bad yourself," I say.

Cinna has dressed us in what he calls "casual clothes". I'm wearing a navy skater skirt and a no-sleeve floral blouse tucked in. My mockingjay pin, which my mum gave me a while back, is secured below my left shoulder. I'm wearing my favourite brown braided flip flops and a matching belt. My hair was braided how my mother wears it, and I'd look the spitting image of her if it wasn't for my eyes.

Layla wore 3 quarter length skinny jeans, accentuating her curves. Her top, a stripy blue one-shoulder, highlighted her deep blue eyes. Her long blonde hair was half up in a braid, the other left down.

Lavinia wore deep green skinny jeans and a black leather jacket. Her brown/bronze eye makeup brought out her deep brown eyes, and her short hair was clipped out if her face.

Petal and Daisy sported similar short dresses, but with different colours and patterns. Petals was blue and rippled like water, whereas Daisy's was a pale pink. It flared out at her waist and a cream ribbon hid the seam. They both has their hair down in waves and a flower clipped back their fringe.

We has been prepped as out an hour ago and my skin still stung in places where it was waxed. They decided I should look naturally beautiful so they just returned me to beauty base zero.

"You better get going Lily, don't want to miss the train," Cinna says, smiling, before leaving the room.
"Yeah, we should" Petal says. "You all look lovely by the way!"
"Thanks Petal, you too." Every one says.

We get to the train station, laughing, and see everyone else from the district, well, not everyone; just people around our age and some parents come to wave them of. We said goodbye to our parents back at home though, so their not here. We wait for a few minutes until a train comes rolling in. Most of the lights are on, but a section of compartment windows are dark.

Our district seems to have assigned compartments, each with the number 12 on. Our group run to get one to ourselves, and luckily we do. In it, are 3 sofas, a massive TV, and a table full of refreshments. Everything us modernly laid-out and looks comfy.

We chat, flirt and laugh for most of the journey. Couples already seem to be forming; me and Finn, Daisy and Thom, Petal and Dave, Lavinia and Marvel, and Layla has wandered of somewhere - flirting, I expect.

When the train starts to slow down we all look out of the window. It seems Layla was right about the village thing, and it has around the same layout as 12.
"Please leave the train in a civilised manner. We have arrived."