Chapter 8

"How long have you been alive, since you died?" I asked

Marvel and I were lying in my bed talking about everything. I don't know how long he's been alive, but he knows everything that happened. They made him watched the re-runs of the games. And apparently they've been running tests on him.

"For about three months," he said playing with my hair.

"Wow and you've haven't talked to anyone?" I asked.

"No, I got to look at you guys through the TV, but that was it. And then last night when your name went through the computer system, Snow came and got me. He told me that he was going to let me live with you and Cato," Marvel said rubbing my stomach. "I wish it was my baby in there."

"Marvel, I love you like my brother, I'm sorry," I said looking away.

"Star, I know you're lying, you roll your eyes when you're lying, I don't even think you know that you do it," he said making me raise an eyebrow.

"I do not," I said crossing my arms making him laugh.

"Like I said you don't even know you do it," he moved his hand up and I felt a tug at his necklace.

"My necklace," he said smiling.

"Your mom gave it to me when we were in District 1, I've worn it since. I even had it on in my wedding," I chuckled.

"I'm glad you have it. I wanted you to have it when we were in the arena. I love you," he muttered before kissing me on the lips.

I started kissing him back, even though my head is screaming at me to stop. I don't know how long we kissed, but I was panting when we pulled away. He smirked and kissed my hair. I snuggled to his side using him for a pillow.

"Hey princess, how are you fee-holy shit Marvel," I heard Cato say as the door opened.

I chuckled at his reaction. Marvel was Cato's best friend as Cato has told me many times. After the shock wore off Cato and Marvel switched spots, while we explained what happened when he was sleeping. He was excited, but I saw something in his eyes. We told Marvel all of the things he's missed out on. Soon I was able to leave.

With everything that happened we decided to skip the weddings. We all went back to Cato's house. It was fun trying to explain to his family why Marvel was alive. And I can only imagine that telling my guys is going to be fun…along with the fact that I'm pregnant. There was a knock on the door, so Cato went to get it.

"Jeez you two take forever, we have to get back to District 9. Woah what the hell are you doing alive?" Conner asked walking in raising an eyebrow at Marvel.

"It's a long story that I'm already getting tired of explaining. So when we get on the train I'll explain it to everyone." I said standing.

We all said our good byes. Even though it's not going to be very long, I have to come back twice a month so they can check on the baby. We all walked back to the train, where the others were waiting. Katniss' eyes grew in fear when she saw Marvel. I smirked she'd better be scared. I explained to everyone why Marvel was back. They all nodded understanding. Conner pulled me into another car, while the others talked.

"Star, it's obvious that Snow see's you and Cato as a threat, so he's trying to sugar coat his deals with you, so you don't join the rebellion," Conner said.

"I know ok, he told me to not even worry about the Quell. Conner, District 9 doesn't care if there is a rebellion and you know that just as well as I do. We are probably the most neutral district."

"Are you serious? That's why you're not freaking out. Star did you even listen to the circumstances for this year's Quell?" he asked I shook my head.

"The victors are going back in. And since he told you not to worry than that means the only other female tribute from 9 is Angie. Then there's me and two other male tributes."

My eyes widened have I really not been paying attention to anything that's going on around me. That would explain a lot with Cato emotions. His emotions are always haywire anyway, but this just explains a little more to me.

"Conner-,"

"Don't Star, if I go in I want you to be my mentor. You're like my little sister, so if anyone's going to tell me what to do it's going to be you. Besides you should be having your baby around the Reaping," he said making my eyes widen.

"Holy shit, you're right," I said making him laugh.

"Does Cato know that the two of you are safe?" he asked I shook my head.

"You've been keeping him blind Star. You need to tell him."

"I know alright, it's just he's going to be mad. He loves the games a chance to go back is amazing to him."

"It might have been last week, but when he found out that his baby is inside of you I think a lot of things changed. You need to tell him Star," Conner said as I sighed and nodded.

We walked back to the other car. Marvel and Cato were joking around. I smiled and walked over to them. If only Cato knew that Marvel kissed me.

It wasn't long before we all went to bed. I was in my PJ's waiting on Cato. He came out of the bathroom only wearing shorts. He crawled into bed and wrapped his arm around my waist.

"Cato," I muttered.

"Yes, princess," he said kissing my head.

"I have something to tell you."

"Ok," he said sounding worried.

"Before our wedding, Snow came and saw me. He told me that we don't have to worry about the Quell, we're safe," I said,

"W-what?" Cato stuttered letting go of my waist as I felt tears in my eyes. "Seriously."

He got out of bed and I sat up and looked at him. His hand was running through his hair he looked upset.

"What's wrong?" I asked.

"What's wrong? Star I was made for the games, that's all I know how to do. If I can't be in the games my life is meaningless."

"Cato, meaningless. You have a wife and a baby on the way and your life is meaningless," I said getting angry.

"I didn't mean it like that," he said lowering his voice.

"Really? There isn't any other way to take that," I said getting up.

I couldn't stay here; I had to get away from him. I walked past him out the door. Once the door was closed I heard a loud thump, letting me know his temper got the best of him and he punched the wall. I walked down the car looking for Marvel's room. I found it at the end of the rooms that were already in use. I knocked on the door and waited, I heard some ruffling in the room. The door opened and Marvel stood there shirtless looking down at me. I wrapped my arms around him and started crying.

"Star what's wrong?" he asked.

"Cato said that without the games his life is meaningless. He doesn't care," I cried.

"Ohh Star come here," he said pulling me in the room.

We went over to the bed and laid down. I was lying on his chest with his arms around me soothing me. He muttered sweet nothings in my ear trying to calm me down. After I stopped crying I felt myself slowly drifting off to sleep.