A.N. Salutations. I am extremely sorry for not updating. The only excuses I can offer you are: a) I've been busy b) My other story is really demanding and c) Anything I would've written probably would've been horrible. So, accept 'em or not, it's up to you!

Disclaimer: If I tell you that I own the Hunger Games, wake me up.

Katniss POV

My eyes slowly blink open, revealing my room. I yawn, pushing the knowledge that I should be pulling myself out of bed to the back part of my mind. As I burrow back into my pillow, I remember what day it is.

Halloween.

And I'm supposed to be at Clove's house in- my eyes fly open, and I check my clock- fifteen minutes.

Oh beaver dam.

I sprint out of bed, running to my closet. The first outfit I set eyes on is the one that I choose. Coincidentally, the shirt that I picked out is one of my only colorful ones: a black shirt with orange stripes. Pulling it over my head, I run to the bathroom.

Of course, my hair decides to act up today. With a groan, I grab my brush and force it through my hair. By the time I can run the plastic brush through the mess on my head without ripping out a chunk of snarly, brown hair, it's already nine fifty-five.

I braid my hair as I run downstairs. It's a good think that I picked out my costume beforehand, otherwise there's no way I'd be even remotely close to on time.

Stuffing my feet into my sneakers and my arms through my sweatshirt, I grab some money and I'm out the door.

By the time I arrive at Clove's house,I'm panting.

And I'm still the last one here.

Oh well.

Nobody has seen me yet, and, since it's Halloween, how could I not take this gorgeous opportunity to freak them out?

I can hear voices as I creep towards Clove's living room.

"Ugh, where is Katniss?"

That one was defiantly Clove.

And then, simultaneously, "She probably overslept," and "I bet she was just too scared to come".

The first one was Peeta, and the second one was Finnick.

As I reach the doorway, I stop moving and shriek "boo"! Just about everyone jumps- except for Clove, who only winks at me-but Finnick jumps the highest.

I stroll in, laughing, and sit down next to Thresh and Clove.

"So," I laugh, "what's the plan for today?"

It seems like that's the question of the day. Everyone looks at Clove, who grins impishly at the attention.

"Well, I was think that we watch a scary movie first. Wether we go out or stay here, I guess that's up to you." Clove shrugged before continuing.

"Then I figured we'd go to the haunted house downtown. Probably go get some lunch somewhere. And then I've an awesome surprise for you."

This-of course-triggered an onslaught of questions, but Clove wouldn't budge.

"It's not a surprise," she said, smirking, "if I tell you what it is."

After a few mi used, everyone gave up, and Clove continued with the plan.

"Then we'll come back here, order a pizza for dinner, and get our costumes on. Then, it's time to get some candy!"

Clove mock bows as everyone applauds. Sounds like she's got it all planned our. Can't wait to get started!

A.N. I tried to make it up to you by writing a long chapter. Do you guys think my writing had improved? Tell me in a review!

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