Hello everyone. Okay, there have been some changes in the chapter 1. First, I wrote Clove's surname as Atkinson, but instantly I changed it to Stacy. The final would be Stacy. Sorry for the confusion. One more thing, I'm going to update my chapters only during weekends. Exam week's coming soon so I'll just leave this chapter to all of you :) Thanks to those who have reviewed! Thanks for the feed backs. Much love xx

Cato's POV

Then, I see Clove coming to the arena. Why is she here? She never really liked to mingle with people, or even goes outside her house! This is a miracle. But, I will be seeing her every day in training. Somehow, this thought made me happy. My ideas were brushed off when Hubert elbowed me.

"What is it!" I asked, pretty much annoyed.

"Look at her. Isn't she the girl you used to like? Oh, no. isn't she the girl you like?" he said teasingly.

"Wait, what? No! I don't even know her name." I lied. "Well, come on. Let's do training." I said, changing the topic. I and my friends were starting to heat up in the spear station when Roberto called us to the center. He introduces Clove to the rest of the trainees. I bet they've never seen Clove before; well, except me of course. Afterwards, we head towards the canteen for a break.

Right after we've settled in our table, I caught a glimpse of Clove seating just (behind) across us. I noticed she's eating alone. I badly want to sit beside her, for company, but I've got friends and they might think that she's really that girl.

"Hey. Throw this to her, Cato." Kaysi said, handing me a crumpled soda can.

"No, stop this okay? Didn't you hear with Roberto said earlier? Let's not get this girl into a fight or conflict."

"And since when did you listen to that Roberto? You would always say you're better than him. What's up now?" says Bernadeth.

"She's the girl, isn't she?" says Hubert.

"I said NO, okay."

"Give me this!" Quinn grabbed the can from Kaysi and threw it hard on Clove, hitting her back. Instantly, Clove looked back on who did it and I just hid my face as she looked our way. My friends continued to throw stuffs at her and I just sat there doing nothing. Clove, on the other hand, did nothing and just turned her back to us.

Jade came and snapped at us, and they (my friends) stopped. What is with Jade that makes her so strong and whatever she commands happens? I saw her sitting next to Clove and patting her back. Now I look like a beast on Clove's eyes. I'm not even courting her yet but I already have this bad reputation to her. If only I could get loose with this bunch of people. If only…

Clove's POV

After the training, I literally run back home. God, it's exhausting. Roberto trained me in knife throwing, archery and even in wall climbing which I never thought I could do. With that process, I've also made friends. There's Jade, Paul, Finn and many more! All thanks to Jade, my social life has finally improved.

"I'm home!"

"Clove, take a shower and get dressed." says my Mom, busy doing something in the kitchen.

"Why? What's the occasion?" I said, puzzled.

"The Lewis' are coming for dinner. You should get moving now."

Wait, the Lewis'? It can't be Cato's family. I mean, they can't be the only Lewis' in district 2. There has to be some other family, or something. But as mother ordered, I took a long and relaxing bath and dressed myself up for this event. As I was brushing my hair, I've been praying for the 24th time that it wouldn't be Cato's family. After what he and his friends had done to be a while ago at the canteen, argh! Surely, I will find myself hating him more as training continues.

Cato's POV

Right when I got home, my father told me that we will be going to the Stacy's. This meant seeing Clove and just reminiscing the scene in the canteen just a while ago, sucks. I must not show up to their place because, for sure, Clove as narrated every single detail on her first day to her mother. She also could've mentioned me, as a big bully. But, I couldn't pass this dinner.

"Fix yourself now, Cato." says my little sister. I hugged her but she pulled away instantly, saying I smell like garbage. Oh, that little brat! But I did what she told me. I quickly indulge myself in a cold bath and dressed myself up properly.

As I was walking down to the living room, I saw my little sister, my Mom and Dad all ready to leave and dressed up so fancy.

"Come here you big boy!" says my Mom and helped me with my tie. I smiled, knowing that she still treats me like a little baby doll when I'm already 18. When everything was settled, we were off to the Stacy's. My heart is pounding abnormally. Is this because of seeing Clove again? Or just the thought of letting her and my parents now my reputation in the training?

Sorry for the short chapter. But still, please review! :) I promise to post a longer one on Chapter 3 and 4. Thank you.