AN: Sorry it has taken me so long to update! I am really sorry to say that the next chapter will probably take even longer but I will try all that I can to get it done. I hope you enjoy this chapter though :) Also shout out to Beautiful Fury who gave me this amazing idea! Enjoy.

I run out of the training center in pursuit of the archer. When I get to where the elevators are I see that the doors are just about to close, I won't get there in time to stop it from closing, so I just freeze. This is not my day.

I go over to the Career lunch table and sit down.

Be in love with Clove to get sponsors? It would never work. My mind drifts off to what just happened in the training center. Whoever made that shot is going to win; I have no doubt about it, unless I stop them. My mind keeps bouncing around and not wanting to stay still. Everything leaves my mind in an instant.

"Deep in the meadow, under the willow

A bed of grass, a soft green pillow

Lay down your head, and close your sleepy eyes

And when again they open, the sun will rise."

The voice sounds familiar but different, like nothing I have ever heard before but something that I have heard 100 times. I want to move so I can see who it is but I am afraid that if I do she will stop singing.

"Here it's safe, here it's warm

Here the daisies guard you from every harm

Here your dreams are sweet and tomorrow brings them true

Here is the place where I love you."

I take the chance, I turn my head slowly and see her stand there staring at me. She doesn't run away, she takes a brave step towards me but she does stop singing. I stand up to face her, "Wow, you can really sing Everdeen."
"There is a lot you don't know about me."
"I kind of figured that out." I smile, "Did you happen to see anyone come running out of the training center not too long ago, because there was someone in there who had a perfect shot with a bow and arrow." She shakes her head and looks at the ground.
"I should probably get back up to my floor; I don't want Haymitch to yell at me."
"I already got yelled at by my mentors, and then they come up with a plan to ruin my reputation." I say without even thinking about it.
"What did they come up with?" She takes another step forwards.
"They want me to be in love with Clove, they think it is a great way to get sponsors, but I think it is the stupidest idea in the world." She just looks at me nodding. I suddenly become aware of how close we are standing. I look at her and see her eyes not moving away when my eyes connect with hers. I then find myself putting my hand in the crook of her neck resisting the urge to kiss her. She doesn't move under my touch but she also doesn't say anything. Her eyes don't move from mine.
I then become aware of the situation. I remove my hand quickly and add, "I should get going." I move past her, keeping my head down.
"...Cato..." I hear her voice quietly trying to stop me. I keep my back towards her till the doors are closed between us.

*HG*

We are so close, her hands on the back of my neck, my hands resting on her hip; our hearts beat with each other. Our foreheads touching, noses only a centimeter away. Her grey eyes bore into my blue ones. I whisper into her mouth, "I love you". She smiles at me. We both lean in, so close her lips grace mine so gently.

"CATO GET YOUR LAZY ASS OUT OF BED!"

I sit up straight as Enobaria's voice rips through my dream. I run my hands through my hair. I lie back on my pillow, and stare at the ceiling. This can't be happening, It just can't I think to myself. I let it fill my mind as I roll out of my bed and get dressed then head out for breakfast. I sit down and put my head on my hand staring at my food.

"Cato are you going to eat or just stare at your food?" Brutus asks me.

"What? Oh sorry." I say.

"Well anyways we have decided that from your actions, we will go with the plan with or without your consent." I look up at Brutus wide eyed.

"What are you serious? No!" I manage to get out after a while.

"Yes Cato! Unless you have a good excuse?" He asks.

'I love you' the Image comes strong and clear, "Well because... because I... I..." I stop talking realizing that I can't really tell them, "Can we at least just start off as close friends before we jump right into it?" Everyone nods in agreement.

We finish our meal in silence then Clove and I head down to training.

*HG*

Everyone's heads turn as Katniss and Peeta walk into training hand in hand, talking and laughing. Everyone watches as Peeta kisses her on the top of her head, I try to look away with no success. I continue to watch as Katniss gives him a hug and she smiles up at him.

Clove comes over to me and snarls into my ear, "What did you do?" It takes me a couple seconds to realize what she is asking but then I remember my conversation with Everdeen when I told her about the Mentors plans.

I walk over to where Everdeen and Loverboy are, "Can I borrow her for a second Loverboy?" I say grabbing her hand and dragging her out the door before he can say anything.

I bring her outside to a little patio area, the perimeter is lined with plants and in the middle is a fountain. "What the fuck are you doing?" I ask her. The calmness in my voice takes me back a little.

"You gave me a good plan and I used it. Plus I'm not that good at making friends and Peeta is so, I figured I couldn't lose."

"But-"

"Also you said the plan was stupid so I figured you weren't going to use it."

"No! My mentors are making me go threw with the plan because of my 'Actions'! So you have to stop."

"Stop? Hell no! It's your fault that you gave me the idea and only one of us can use this plan otherwise everyone will know it's not real" She looks at me.

"You know Peeta actually likes you right?" I finally ask.

"No, that's impossible; no one would ever like me!" She laughs. I look away not wanting to make eye contact.

I go over to the fountain and sit down on its edge. I keep my eyes focused on the ground. We stay silent for a while; the sound of water hitting water keeps a steady beat. I move my head to watch the ripples in the water. I put my hand in the cool water, letting it run through my fingers. I look back at Katniss when I hear her shift her weight, I can tell she is wondering whether she should sit down with me or leave to go with Peeta she finally decides, "I'm sorry Cato." and leaves me alone.

I don't want to go back to training so I stay out a while longer playing with the water and walking around looking at the plants. Finally I decide to go back; I take one last trip to the fountain and splash some water on my face then head back into meet Clove and tell her exactly what is going on.

I get in and glance over at Everdeen who is with Breadboy again. I look away and head over to Clove, "Where have you been?" She says with a smile, but I can tell its fake and only for the fake friendship we are supposed to have.

"Well," I start not even trying to play along with the friends plan, "Last night I ran into Everdeen and told her about the plan. I made it really clear to her that I didn't like the plan so she took it. When I just talked to her it doesn't sound like she will give it up."

Clove instantly loses the friend smile and says harshly, "Well you're telling the mentors." then walks away probably so she didn't kill me.

I try to go back to training but soon find that I can't focus for any long period of time. My eyes keep wandering over to Everdeen and Loverboy who are all over each other. I hear her laugh ripping through my soul. Her hand on his shoulder makes a shiver shoot down my spine. Her stone eyes find me and seem to fill with sorrow; it's then that I am able to look away from her. I try to focus on what I am doing but I can't seem to keep her off of my mind. I stop what I am doing and start to walk out the doors finally giving up. As I am about to leave Clove comes up to me, "Where do you think you are going?"

I look past her to Everdeen, then I look back at Clove's black eyes, "I...just have to go... I can't take it any longer." I turn back to the door. I feel myself turn back around with strange hope when I feel a hand on my back. I am surprised to see Glimmer smiling at me. She puts her hands on my chest but when I try to back up I run into the door and I'm stuck.

Glimmer is way too close for comfort, so I try to push her away, but have little success. I see that I now have everyone's attention, even 12. I see past Glimmer to Clove who makes eye contact with me, she smiles at me slightly, indicating a secret message.

I whisper into Glimmers ear, "Get off of me now." She pulls back slightly and looks at me shocked, "Why?"

"Because," I start to say louder, so more people can here, "I have someone else on my mind."

"Not me?"

"No!"

"Then who?" I look at Clove but behind her Everdeen catches my eye. She looks at me and doesn't leave my eyes. I try to breathe evenly. My heart beats faster; I try to slow it down so Glimmer doesn't notice.

"Yes, who Cato?" I hear Clove say trying to fill that empty space that has come. I can't take my eyes off of Everdeen. I shake my head both at her and Clove. I push Glimmer complete my off of me, she stumbles back into Clove. I leave the training center before anyone else can stop me.

I head off to the elevators, but I am stopped by a hand on my shoulder, "Okay why the fuck are people constantly stopping me?"

I turn to see 12's emotionless face, "I think we need to talk." She grabs my hand and pushes the button and leads me into the elevator. As the doors close I see Peeta looking at me. I give him my most menacing smile, he looks at the floor. Katniss see's this whole scene play out so she hits me in the stomach playfully, but hard. I watch as she presses the District 12 floor button and I know we are going to the roof.