Notes: Yeah. Chapter 5. :) WARNING: may contain kissing. Hihihi. :)

5 : Jealousy

Cato's POV

Faye, Brutus, Enobaria, Mage and Miles go ahead and go up to the second floor where we will stay. Me and Clove stay behind to talk with our allies. For some reason, I think Clove is avoiding me.. I wonder why?

"I can't believe district 12! They stole our attention," Glimmer is stammering about the parade and how 12 had great costumes this year. They wore hideous outfits the past years. The worst one is the year where the tributes were dressed in nothing but coal dust. It's a miracle they got a great stylist this year. But why does it have to be this year? They stole every attention because of their flaming capes and headdresses. Meh. We'll- Clove will still win a lot of sponsors. She's pretty and looks very fierce. A lot would help her in the arena.

Glimmer is pretty too. I just noticed this now. She has pretty green eyes and silky blonde hair. Also, she's taller than other girls. A turn on for me. Me and Clove go ahead to the elevator.

"Glimmer looks pretty huh?" I told her.
Clove froze but moved again, "She's alright."
"She's tall and has pretty blonde hair. So beautiful. We look good together. A pair of two attractive people," I say laughing.
"Yeah, okay," she rolls her eyes.
"Excited for training tomorrow?"
"Yeah, slight."

The door opens and Clove walks ahead of me, walking a little faster than usual. Is she mad or something? Why did she leave me?

Clove's POV

Okay. That girl is not really pretty. How can she be the one that Cato get's attracted to? She's dated a lot of girls. They're so prettier than Glimmer. Why should I even care? I can't help but have this feeling that I want to kill her. I'll wait for the games.

I walk straight to my room without even looking back at Cato. This should be good so I wouldn't get to attached to Cato. But maybe I already am.. No. No I'm not. Or at least I think I'm not. Whatever. I change into a blue singlet and white silk pajamas. I order an avox to get me milk. When she arrives, I drink it and go to sleep.

No bad dreams for tonight huh?

I woke up because Faye was banging on the door shouting with a Capitol accent, "Rise and shine! Training starts today! Better get ready!" Training? It's a good way to get Cato out of my mind. Maybe I'll just imagine the targets as Glimmer's face so I'll get perfect shots. Then again, I never really miss. I get into black pants and a red tank top so I'd be comfortable in training. Then go to the dining table and eat breakfast. I get a lot of food. As much as possible, I eat a lot because training could be tiring. So I fill myself up just in case. Cato walks in dressed up for training. He sits across me, gets a roll and bites it. After eating, we go down to the training center. I walk to the door and it automatically opens. I see Glimmer and Marvel are already here. Great. The thing I need now is stop myself from killing her even before the Games start. She runs to us and shouts, "Cato! Clove! Hey." I hate her girly high-pitched voice. She holds our hands then pulls us to Marvel. She makes conversation with Cato and tries to start one with me. But I always end up cutting her off. I don't really want to converse with this girl.

Other tributes arrive and our head trainer, Atala, just came in. She tells us about training, how we shouldn't fight with each other and save it for the Games. I go to the knives immediately after Atala lets us go. Just as always I never miss.

After a few hours of training, they send us to the dining hall for lunch. I sit in an empty table by the window. Cato walks towards me.
"Is this seat taken?"
"Does it look like it's taken?" I hiss at him. He pulls a chair and sets his plate down.
"Are you avoiding me?"
"No I'm not. You seem to like Glimmer very much and enjoy her company. Why don't you eat with her rather than eating with me?"
"Wa-wa-wa-wait," he laughs, "Are you jealous?"
"What? Of course not. Why would I be?" I am. I think. Gaaaah!
"Whatever you say Clover."
"I told you not to call me that!" I throw myself at him but he just catches me and hugs me tightly. I try to wiggle so he's let go but he's just too strong. I give up and say, "Let go, Cato," in my most calm voice.
"You won't try to kill me anymore?"
"I won't," I say chuckling as he lets me go.
"You're my best friend Clove!" Best friend. Just best friends. "You'll be the girl I feel most comfortable with. The one I think will still be pretty even on a bad hair day or something."
"Okay! Okay! I get it."
"Okay? Let's go join the others." We sit with Amy and Ronnie. Soon, blondie and Marvel sits with us. We talk about the tributes from other districts and training. I notice Glimmer eyeing Cato.

Cato's POV

After lunch, Glimmer gets me and we go to the roof.
"Glimmer, is there something wrong?"
"Just call me Glim okay?"
"Okay, Glim."
"Cato. I know it's only been a few days, but I think I like you."
"What? Yeah Glim, I think you're pretty. You're one of the most beautiful girls I've ever seen but"- she cuts me off by kissing me. Her lips are soft and tastes like the oranges they served us at lunch. I pull away and see the smile on her face. I look to my left and see that someone is watching us. I squint my eyes to see who it is. I see her, fair-skinned with dark brown hair. Clove! She sees me looking at her then she dashes to the elevator. I run and hear Glim say, "Cato? Where are you going?" I make it to the elevator before it closes. Clove looks pissed but I see the hurt in her eyes. I see her tear up but she wipes it away quickly.
"I didn't kiss her, Clove! She kissed me!"
"Okay Cato. It doesn't matter to me. I shouldn't care who you date, right? I shouldn't care who you kiss or go out with. I never did care. Why should I start now? Who am I to tell you who to date? I'm getting very confused. Go out with Glimmer. She's prettier, taller and"- I don't know why I did this but BAM I lean forward and kiss her. It feels like fireworks. It feels like magic. I pull back and see her face, very shocked. I look at her then she kisses me back. I can feel her hands on my chest moving to the back of my head caressing my hair. I hold her around her little waist gently then slowly carry her up to me moving her body closer to mine. Her kisses become more passionate and deep. This kiss feels very magical. I've dated other girls, and I've kissed a few but nothing like this. The elevator door opens and I put her down not letting go of the kiss. After a few more seconds of kissing, Clove pulls away.
"I.. I.. I shouldn't have," Clove says while stuttering.
"What? No. It's okay Clove."
"No Cato. It's not. I'm supposed to not get too attached to you. Okay?" She runs back to the training center, goes to the knives station and hits every target perfectly. What the hell have I done?