Chapter Seven
I gathered all my thoughts up just in time for breakfast. I got up from bed and went to the kitchen. From the looks of it, I took some time thinking because everyone –even Haymitch–has gathered at the kitchen table. The four kids were somewhere in another room. I spotted my mom and walked to her. "Hi mom," I said to her. She just glared at me and kept making weird faces. I just ignored her.
After making a lot of dumb faces, she finally said "Eva, why don't you introduce yourself to everyone." Why should I introduce myself? They already know who I am. There is no point in doing that. I still have to do it, though.
I sucked it up and said "Hi everyone, I'm Evalescent, but, you can call me Eva." They all said hi back. Finnick kept glaring at me from what looked like a playroom. The rest of the kids just ignored me, except for this one girl. I don't know her, but she seemed my age. She gave me dirty looks and I can tell she doesn't like me. I don't mind though. She can hate me all she wants, like I really care.
I went to the kitchen table, grabbed a plate of food, and sat in between my parents. I didn't really have an appetite for anything but I had to eat. Once I finished my meal, my mother leaned over to me and said "Why don't you go play with the other children?" pointing to Finnick and the other kids.
"Mom, I'm not really good at making friends," I said. I didn't want to be friends with them, either, except Finnick. He was the only exception.
"Evalescent, you go on down there and play with those kids, now," my mother said demandingly. I got up and walked slowly towards where the other kids were at. I was hoping my mother wasn't looking at me walking over to the kids, that way; I can sneak back to my bedroom. When I turned around, though, there she was waiting for me to get to the room the others were in. I sighed and walked in.
They all looked at me and gave me funny faces except for Finnick, who was grinning – like always – at me. "Hey," he said to me. "I don't think I've introduced to these guys." He pointed to the rest of the group.
"No. I don't believe you have," I say
"Well this is Rob Hawthorne. His dad and your mom were really close long time ago." Rob was the kid with pale white skin, dark brown hair and cute green eyes. He was good looking – like his father – but he didn't attract to me. "And this is Rover Sencrete. His dad was undercover for the rebellion, and that's why your mom – or any of our parents – could never meet his dad." He was the blonde haired, blue eyed kid. Just like my dad. Rob and him both nodded and waved at me. I waved back. "This is Linda Mason, daughter of Johanna Mason. She was the girl who saved your mom's life in the 75th Quarter Quell." She had blonde curls, hazel eyes and olive skin. She didn't do anything. She just stared at me. "And this is Scarlett Sencrete."
That was the girl who was giving me the dirty looks earlier. She has beautiful brown long wavy hair, light brown eyes and pale white skin. She has this fierce look in her eye and she was grinning at me. Not in the nice friendly way, no; Just the opposite of that. I wanted to do something about that. I couldn't though. If I did, I would get in trouble and all that. Instead, I just ignored here.
"And I am Finnick Odair Jr.," Finnick said grabbing my hand. He kissed it and bowed. Wait a second. Was he flirting with me? I can't really tell, since no one ever flirts with me. I kind of had a rush when his soft lips touched my hand. It felt good. I've never felt that way before. Oh, who am I kidding? This kid is gorgeous. Why would he be flirting with a girl like me? He's so… out of my league.
"You're an idiot," I said giggling.
"Anyways," he said smiling. "Let's play a game. How about spin the bottle?"
Spin the bottle. I've heard about it before. It's a game where you spin a bottle and the two people it pointed at have to go in a closet and kiss. It's a pretty decent game for girls who already had their first kiss, or for the desperate one's that needtheir first kiss already. But I haven't had my first kiss, nor am I desperate to have it either. I'll have it when I'm ready. It needs to be perfect.
"Um, I think I'll pass," I said, looking down at the floor. I wasn't going to have my first kiss with strangers. That's not how I roll.
"Oh, come on Eva! You'll love the game, I mean; you get to kiss one of these hotties!" Linda said winking at Rover. I wonder how she does it. She's such a good flirt compared to me.
"I don't know," I murmured. I really don't want to be dragged into this stupid game.
"If the girl doesn't want to play, let it go!" Scarlett shouted, crossing her arms and rolling her eyes. I can easily tell by the look in her eye that she doesn't want me here.
Finnick looked at her quickly, and then turned to me. He looked at me for a really long time. I was starting to wonder if there was something on my face. Finally, he said "If you don't want to play, its fine. We understand"
"I don't," I looked at the rest of the group, who were just staring out into space awkwardly. "I guess I should be going." I gave a weak smile and headed back to my room. I didn't turn back, not even to look at Finnick. I got into my room and looked out the window. It was a beautiful view. There were sun flowers all over the landscape, and the sun was shining and radiant. What is this place? I thought.
I finally realized what this place was. District 11.