Hey guys! So here is the next chapter and I love how it turned out.

Enjoy! :)

Dahlia's POV:

I ignore his stare and continue walking to the lunch room. Camellia, Sanden, and Coltin don't seem to notice anything so maybe he wasn't even staring at me. We get our food and we pick a spate table. I look around for the boy from 2, Percy and I find him sitting with his district partner and district 1's tributes.

At lunch, we talk about when the games start, where we should go or meet. Obviously we are not going to wait at the cornucopia for everyone to die. We figured that district 1 and 2 will be doing that. We are going to run to the cornucopia, get the first pack of supplies and weapon we can find and run into hiding around the perimeter of the cornucopia. Then Sanden will make a big circle and collect us and then we will find a safe hiding place for everyone. I would feel safer being up in a tree but Camellia said that she can't climb trees and that she had a history with them. She didn't say any more than that.

The bell makes me jump and we have to get back to training. We get up to throw our trash out and once again, I catch Percy's eyes staring at me. What is up with him? Why is he always looking at me? I ignore it and I go back to training.

The rest of the afternoon is busy and I get to a lot of stations and I learn a lot. I just hope I can remember all of it when I'm in the Games. I make sure to stay clear of the archery section but I can help to notice that the girl from 6 is really good. And so is the volunteer girl from 8. I have to competition and I won't be the only one going to try to get the bow and arrow at the cornucopia. Finally, it's time for dinner so Camellia, Sanden, Coltin and I board the elevator with a few other tributes and we press our floor button. The elevator opens to the 4th floor and I say good bye to Sanden. Then I say goodbye to Camellia when she gets to her floor. Finally we get to 12 and Coltin and I get off.

"You're really good with an axe," I tell Coltin and he smiles. And he stops walking so I stop too. We are in the living room but I see no sign of Effie or my parents.

"Thanks, and once you get a hold of a bow, you'll win these games," He says. How does he know about my archery? Then I remember my dad telling me not to go to the archery section right in front of Coltin. I don't mind him knowing because we're teamed up. Maybe I should tell Camellia and Sanden.

"Thanks but I'm not going to win…" I tell him honestly.

"Yes you are. You have to be confident and have a positive attitude even when we are going to-"He stops and I know why. I don't want him to say it either.

"Okay," I say and we continue walking to the dining room where Effie and my parents are sitting at the table, along with Cinna and Coltin's stylist.

"Hi! How did training go?" Effie asks.

"Good," Coltin answers and I nod my head in agreement as I take my seat next to my dad. He kisses me on the cheek.

"How are you?" He asks me and I give him the 'really?' look. Obviously I am not okay because of the Hunger Games but besides that, I am happy as can be- I think sarcastically.

"Fine," I finally answer. He smiles and then the food is brought out. Perfect timing. Dinner is great, as usual and after dessert, I go to my room and slam the door shut. I am frustrated. Frustrated with everything. I go to the bathroom to wash my face and I feel a little bit better. I change into pants and a purple shirt I find in the dresser and I walk over to the door. I quietly open it, not wanting anyone to know I'm out. I want to stay away from people right now. I tip toe down the hall and I explore different rooms. I come across one door and I open it. I climb the winding stairs and as I get higher, I feel a breeze. Finally I reach the top and I am on the rooftop.

It's beautiful up here. I feel free. I look over to see the Capitol before me. Lights on everywhere. I look down to see traffic way below. The people look so tiny, I had no idea I was up so high. They barley have any windows here.

Suddenly, a voice behind me makes me jump. I turn around to see Coltin. "Hey," he says then he sees that he scared me. "Sorry," He says with a smile and I smile back. I don't know why but I feel like I can really talk to Coltin and I feel comfortable around him. I know I don't like, like him but I hope he becomes the victor.

"Hi," I reply back.

"So I guess you found my secret hiding place," He says jokingly.

"Ya, It's amazing up here. I feel so free," I tell him and he nods.

"I know how you feel…" He says. And there is a long silence. I don't know what to say but thankfully, Coltin changes the subject. "So don't you think that it's more than a coincidence that most of the victor's children are in the 76th Hunger Games?" He asks. Should I tell him about Gale? I mean, I am going to die in a few days so I might as well.

"No, our new president Gale… he… he made it happen. It's payback." I tell him.

"Payback?" He asks.

"Yes, Gale loved my mom and to get her to marry him, well when I was only 2 years old, he kidnapped me and she had to marry him to have me back. But my dad and his old mentor, Haymitch had a plan and that involved the Odairs and-" I say but Coltin cuts me off.

"And that' how Gale is getting his revenge…" He finishes for me and I nod my head. "I'm so sorry," He tells me.

"Don't be. It's not your fault Gale is... is…" I say, not finding the right words. Coltin locks his hands with mine and I turn to face him.

And with that, Coltin leans in and meets my lips.

Oooo so Coltin DID like Dahlia! :)

A/N:

Hiiiiii! So sorry it took me a while to update... it took me 4 days just to write this chapter. I just didn't feel like writting and I got distracted a lot... anyway I have been having that feeling this whole story and I don't enjoy writting this story like I should. I love writting but I'm not thrilled with this story and I am seriously thinking about not continuing it. I don't know where I am going with this story and unless you guys have any ideas for me, this story might be done. I will continue writting this story for now but with school coming up soon, I just don't know. Please tell me you're thoughts on what I should do! Thanks! You guys are the best and I just don't want to let you down :)

I would just like to take a quick moment to get a shout out to my best friend, lilmisstalksalot1211 for helping me with this story and giving me ideas, and helping me decide what to do. You are the best and I could never ask for a better friend like you :)

Thanks for understanding! :)

~GirlOnFire99