Kalani's POV:

I sigh as I run my hand through my short cropped black hair, watching the sun glimmer as it hits some sea soaked stones. Suddenly I am awakened from my thoughts as I hear my little sister speak.

"What are you doing bro, we need to get back, and you have to go to the reaping!"

I don't reply, tilting my head back and looking toward the sky. I can't help but think that today might be my lucky day. The day I'm reaped for the games. Although there are plenty of boys well capable of volunteering, it's well known that there is a shortage this year. Then again I am 18. I just need to get through this year. Then I'm done, no more worrying, about my own safety or my family.

"Bro!"

I smile to myself as I finally turn to my sister.

"Calm down, we're heading back now" I say, beginning to change the course of the boat.

The ride back was uneventful, but it would be a lie to say I didn't enjoy it. I just think today will be my day, might as well enjoy my last few moments of peace.

"Aha, you're back!"

I turn and laugh as my girlfriend wraps her arms around me, taking away my breath.

"Wow there, no need to attempt to kill me!" I smile, while she loosens her grip, before kissing me on the lips.

"Ewwwwwwww!"

I pull away from my girlfriend and laugh as my little sister makes faces, pretending to throw up and such. I walk over and kneel beside her, rubbing her head.

"Why don't you head on home Liliana, I'm gonna go for a short walk"

"Hmmm…Okay Bro, see you later!" she replies, running off while I turn to face my girlfriend, Rolanda.

"A walk hmmm…care for some company?"

"There is no-one I would rather have at my side" I smile, taking Kerrie's arm in mine as we begin walking down the road.

"So…nervous?"

"About what?" I reply

"The reaping obviously…I'm so worry you'll get picked…or I'll get picked…or…"

I cut her off as she begins to break down, pulling her head into my chest and attempting to comfort her.

"It'll be fine…you'll see"

Raven Cove's POV:

I sigh as I run my hands through my long chocolate brown hair, slowing forcing my eyes open against the strong sunlight. I yawn and stretch, slowly sitting up in my makeshift bed. I can't help but smile as the sun glistens off my crystal blue eyes. Although today is the reaping day, and as always I have that fear of being picked, for some strange reason I feel good…almost happy. I stand up, smoothening out my blue dress that I will be wearing to the reaping. As an orphan, I don't have very many outfits to choose from. I quickly eat some of my "earnings" from yesterday, before quickly leaving the barn I had slept in. I don't really have a place to call home, and so find myself moving around a lot.

As I leave the barn, I can't help but notice and boy and girl kissing in the middle of the street. Ugh. Get a room. I quickly continue on to the reaping centre, I don't have much else to be at today anyway.

As I reach the reaping and stand in line with the rest of the 16 year old girls, I realise just how little I have to lose if I get reaped. I have nothing to come back here for, so what does it matter. Could I even win the games? My thoughts are cut short as I hear my name called. Wait, what?

A/N's
Apologies yet again for another delayed chapter. School has been taking it's sweet time and now I have exams coming up, so I can't promise the next chapter any sooner, only ask that you bear with me. Oh and thanks for reading!