As soon as I saw Finnick after class I ran up to him and gave him a hug. He enveloped me in his arms.

"Please, please tell me you haven't been sacked. Peeta wasn't in class today, I got worried about you." I mumbled in his ear, and he let go of me and I put my hands on his shoulders so I could look at him.

"Actually, I had nothing to do with it. I tried to find him, but one of the lads said he was suspended."

I blinked, shocked. "What?" I took a step back.

He nodded. "Yeah, your teacher overheard him and sent him to the headmaster. He's been suspended for 2 weeks."

"2 weeks?" I almost screeched. Finnick looked taken aback, and he frowned.

"I thought it would be what you wanted..."

"No, I didn't want to screw up his chances here, but I guess that you would've kicked his ass if he was still here which may jeopardise your chances too...so I'm glad you're still here."

Finnick smiled tightly. "At least you don't have him pestering you, I think the headmaster will be a bit nicer to you, possibly."

I nodded. I have a meeting with her later, as apparently she wanted to personally speak with me. I said goodbye to Finnick and headed for the headmaster's office. I knocked politely.

"Come in."

I opened the door and noticed the sleek wooden bookcases, the mahogany table and chandelier hanging high. I gasped. The woman gave me a stern look, then as I walked forward a smile formed.

"Well well, Miss Everdeen, I hear you're causing quite a stir already." She gestured for me to sit down in the chair on the opposite side of the table from her.

"I...I guess I might have."

"A budding relationship with Finnick Odair, heart throb and our swimming teacher, and some rivalry between Peeta Mellark and Finnick..." She smirked. "Well done."

"I'm sorry, I...It got Peeta suspended."

"It's no problem, nothing like a bit of drama to add to the new school year." She closed the book in front of her and pulled out a piece of paper. "I did have a strong word with him, however. We do not tolerate bullying and emotional abuse like what Peeta did to you. That I apologise for, your drama teacher has informed me what exactly he said. Being from district 12 has nothing to do with what happens here. In fact, you have the advantage. Unlike some of our more professional actors and actresses here, the events that occurred in your life- those emotions you have inside of you- they cannot be underestimated. This is why you're here. I liked you. Your potential is massive, if you can use your life's experiences on stage... you will be huge."

I nodded. "Don't worry. I will perform to the best- more than the best of my abilities, ma'am."

She laughed, and stuck a hand out. "Paylor. Just call me Paylor. And don't speak of this conversation to anyone else. The threat of being kicked out fuels them, and to impress me. They won't bother once they realise I'm nice."

I laughed, shaking her hand. "Nice to meet you. Thank you so much for this opportunity."

"Your welcome. Now I suggest you get practising. The auditions sign up for the variety of performances are being put up later today. I wouldn't be hesitant in choosing the performance you desire. If you don't work your ass off, you won't get the parts you want. I am not in charge of who gets what, I leave that to the experts."

I stood up. "I will, thank you Paylor."

"Good luck." She sipped from her drink. "I wish you the best."

"Thank you." I left the room, a smile on my face. I met up with Glimmer to practice dance together in a studio. Half way through a dance performance I saw Finnick's grinning face appear at the door, but I carried on dancing as if he wasn't there. I couldn't get distracted. If I did, what's to say I don't get distractions during a real performance? But once I'd finished I jumped at Finnick, wrapping my legs around him and kissing him deeply.

"Hey babe." I grinned.

"You're in a good mood today, what's brought this on?"

I shrugged. "Just am."

"How was your meeting?"

I shrugged. "Ok."

"She didn't rip your head off?" Glimmer called from the speakers, choosing another song.I shook my head and climbed down from Finnick to join her. We practised a few more times before I joined Finnick for dinner at the canteen. Just as I finished my food Glimmer squealed at me.

"Kat, we need to wait at the noticeboard. They'll be putting the shows that are going on and I want to prepare!

Prepare? Prepare for what? I couldn't think before she dragged me down the hall. People were gossiping and gathering around. Glimmer swore.

"Fuck, I swear they didn't put it up until..." She paused as she tried to push herself closer to the noticeboard. "Oh my God. Look!"

School performances in the Winter are as follows.

Romeo and Juliet.- (Auditions next Monday in the main hall at 12-2pm.)

Grease. (Auditions next Tuesday in the main hall 12-2pm.)

Mamma Mia. (Auditions next Wednesday in the main hall 12-2pm.)

Blood Brothers. (Auditions next Thursday in the main hall 12-2pm.)

And two nights of Dance and Song evening, in which you audition with a song and style of your choice.
Dance auditions next Friday from 3pm to 5pm in Dance Studio One.
Singing auditions next Friday from 5:30pm to 8pm in the main hall.

I knew instantly which shows I'd audition for. To be Juliet was quite frankly my dream. Out of all my years in 12, I never managed to be a Juliet. I had never felt the feeling of love before, but I had plenty of hatred, which was good for other characters. But I wanted to do something out of my league. I gulped. I could hear many girls talking about being the role of Juliet as we speak. I had no chance. Mamma Mia was romantic, wasn't it? But I was fairly confused as to who had the main love story, the mother or the daughter who was to marry. I had to audition for Juliet. If I were to get noticed, now would be the right time, wouldn't it? I could also do a dance and song performance, as I'd been practising most of my life for those, I was pretty much sorted.

Glimmer headed out of the crowd and jumped around at me madly.

"I want to be Juliet! She would be perfect for me, don't you think?"

"I might audition for that role too, but I'm sure I have no chance against you." I smirked. I wasn't too sure I had a chance against any of these hopeful girls.

I grinned to myself.

Let the games begin.

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