Well, here is the sixth chapter. I got a bit carried away, so it's my longest chapter! I'll probably update the seventh chapter today, also! ENJOY:D!
Katniss POV:
'' I'll drive you.''
I turn around, and it's the boy from yesterday. He was leaning on the gate in front of his house with a gracious smile on.
''Sorry, but I don't agree to rides from a stranger.''
''I hardly think I'm a stranger, do you?'' he says, but there is a hint of curiosity in his voice.
''What's that supposed to mean? Just what are you implying?''
''Nothing, I guess,'' he shrugs it off.
''Look, I'm not a serial killer,'' he continues '' Do you want a ride or not?''
''That's exactly what a serial killer would say, '' I smile '' I'll take you up on your offer.''
He returns my smile with one of his own. It's hard to say no to him. He has this aura around him, that just pulls you in. A personality that's likeable, unlike mine. He could've just left me there to find my own way, and not bother with me. Instead he offered a ride to someone he barely knows. Right?
''Well, we better get going. It's a ten minute drive. And, we have-'' he stops to look at his watch,'' six minutes to get there.''
Why is he so calm about this? In fact, why is he running late?
''Shit ! I also have to get my schedule,'' I exclaim. ''Let me drive. You tell me the directions.''
''Okay,'' he laughs '' That's my car,'' he points to a dark blue mustang across the street.
I pushed him to move faster, and started the car.
''Um, I think you forgot something.''
''What?'' I say dumbfounded.
''Your sister.''
Shit. Prim is standing across the street with her arms crossed.
''Prim, get in the car !''
She runs towards us, not before looking to her left and then to her right , as if there are cars coming. I roll my eyes. He states calmly there are four minutes left. Great!
Prim closes the door gently, and buckles her seatbelt.
''Why didn't you say something. I could've left you there.''
'' I was waiting for you to notice,'' she sulks.
''You might wanna buckle up,'' I turn towards the boy,'' It's going to be a bumpy ride.''
''WOW!'' he cries out when I hit the wheel.
'' Directions! I need directions!''
'' Rrright. Turn right! And then the first street to you left'' he says with panic in his voice.
Where did his calm personality go? Oh, right ! It faded when I started driving.
''Prim! Are you okay there in the back?'' I turn around.
I see her tightly holding on to her seat for dear life.
''Happy thoughts. Happy thoughts,'' she keeps mumbling.
''WATCH OUT! GO RIGHT!''
''Holy crap. Was that a sign? Did I just hit a sign?'' I say with panic.
''YES! HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET A DRIVER'S LICENSE?'' he yells.
'' Don't you yell at me! '' I snap.
'' I didn't get one!'' I mumble '' But it wasn't my fault !''
He starts laughing nervously.
''Stop! There's the parking space. Now slowly reverse the c-''
BOOM!
''Was that...?'' I close my eyes, and hope it wasn't what I thought that was.
'' Yep!'' he sinks in to his seat.
I take a slight peek. Yep, it definitely was what I thought it was. I broke someone's side mirror. Now it was slightly hanging, and the mirror is cracked. I'm doomed. The car looks very expensive. It's a red sports car.
''Oh my god!'' I cry out '' What am I going to do?''
''It's ok, you didn't mean to ! We'll figure something out, when we figure out who's car it is. You and Prim wait there, while I park the car.'' he points to a tree to our left.
''Okay.''
He parks the car, while I hold Prim's shaking hand and wait in silence for him to come to us. This is so embarrassing ! I feel like the biggest retard on the planet.
'' Don't worry, I'll fix this! We're already late, so there is no point going to your first class. Let's get your schedules.'' he smiles.
I smile. He must be the nicest person I ever met. Would Gale do this for me? I laugh, he'd probably bail on me at first, as a joke.
Panem High is a huge school. I've only been here once, last year, for the tournament. I cringe at the memory. They have the best gym. Our is laughable compared to their's. They always get the newest stuff. New balls, and new jerseys every year! The school also looks like it's just been built. Probably from all the tournaments they won. The school gets a decent amount of money for that stuff. The players aren't the only one's who get awarded. That's why they always turn a blind eye to students who are athletes in case of bad grades and bad behavior. In my previous school, you wouldn't be so lucky. Everybody is treated equally. That's why I loved it. This fuckers beat us in everything. Basketball, swimming, gymnastics...and the list goes on. Even their mathletes, but nobody gives a shit about math nowadays. They won't beat us this year I would say, but now, I might reconsider.
We enter a door which leads to the secretary's office. She has a serious look on her face. Her dark hair tied into a bun, eyes hidden by those hideous glasses. She is, I'd say in her 40's, but looked older, for she was worn out. Like mum used to be.
''Um hi, my sister and I are transfer students. Where can I get our schedules.''
She continues to type on her computer with the same bored expression. She doesn't move her gaze from the screen when she opens her mouth to speak.
''Principal Snow is currently out. Go to the substitute principal, Alma Coin. Door to your right,'' she replies.
''Thank you.'' I say.
''Um, I'll wait here for you.''
I nod and knock on the door.
''Come in!'' a voice says.
I enter the door, still holding Prim's hand, for she looks scared.
A woman in her 50's was seated by the desk. Grey hair that falls to her shoulder and pale eyes the same colour. Eyes that see right through you. I shifted uncomfortably while Prim squeezed my hand.
''Um, we are the transfer students, and the secretary told us to ask you for our schedules.''
''You are very late, transfer students.'' she smiles.
Her smile doesn't look honest at all.
''Here are your schedules, and please for future notice, we do not tolerate tardiness in this school.''
Bitch much? I see Prim's eyes about to water, so I pull her behind me.
''It won't happen again.'' I say with as much venom in my voice as I can muster.
''I hope not. You both have excellent grades. Katniss Everdeen, you have quite the reputation. Marvelous grades, into sports, but I also see some troublesome...''
''That was a long time ago and it was a one time thing. It won't happen again''
''Good. I also hope you plan to join our basketball team. We'd love to have an athlete such as yourself. The teams captain, Nicole we'll be recruiting today.''
That I know I won't. To avoid further discussion, I'll keep my mouth shut for once.
''Thank you. I'll be going now.'' I say
''Goodbye,'' she smiles.
I nod and close the door behind me.
''You were there for a long time. Is everything okay?'' he gives me a warm smile.
''Everything's fine. Prim, your school is next to this building. You'll see a sign Panem secondary school. Can you manage by yourself?''
''I'll take her! You just hurry to your next class.''
'' I can't thank you enough for everything. Please, let me make it up to you. I'll do anything.''
He smiles. ''I'll come up with something.''
I smile back.'' I have one more favor to ask. Where is Ms. Trinket's classroom?''
''Just go straight, down the hall. Last classroom to your left.''
''Thank you ! Oh, I almost forgot I didn't even introduce myself. I'm Katniss.''
Prim starts rolling her eyes at the scene.
'' I know who you are,'' he winks while walking away.
What?
''Wait ! You didn't tell me yours.''
''Oh, but I did,'' he smiles and walks through the entrance door with Prim.
What is he talking about? Maybe I didn't hear, but I doubt that. I decide I'll ask about that later. Soon enough, the bell rings, and the halls become crowded with students. I sigh. This is going to be a long day.
Well, better get to my classroom.
I take a deep breath before entering. Loud chatter could be heard. I take a minute to sneak a peek on my fellow classmates. There was a group every school had. The plastic girls we like to call them. I was lucky enough to not be in Foxface's class, but unlucky enough to be with Cato's ''plaything.'' But, I'll take blondie over there over the redhead any day. In the back of the classroom I see a pretty looking girl that actually looks normal, chatting to her friends seated in front of her. I walk towards her.
''Hi. Is this seat taken?''
''No! Please, sit. My name is Annie Cresta,'' she gives me a warm smile while extending her hand.
Thank god ! Someone normal.
'' Katniss. Katniss Everdeen,'' I shake her hand.
''Oh, and this is Johanna Mason'' she points to a girl with brown eyes and spiky hair,'' And Madge Undersee,'' she then points to a girl with blonde hair.
'' Nice to meet you.''
''Likewise.'' They smile.
''So, are you a transfer student?'' Annie asks.
''Uh, yeah!'' I reply.
Before I could ask anything else, Ms. Trinket entered the classroom. She is fairly young and had the most craziest hair I ever seen.
''Children! Where are your manners? When a teacher enters the classroom, you stand up in sign of respect.'' she says with a wierd accent while throwing her hands dramatically in the air in hope we understand how serious the situation is.
''I respect you teacher!'' someone yells while standing up.
The whole class bursts into laughter.
''Well. At least one student has some manners. Finnick, dear, you can sit down now.''
She turned her gaze towards me.
''And you must be the transfer student. Come on! Up! Up! Up! Introduce yourself,'' she smiles.
I stand up with as much grace a dead slug would have.
''I'm Katniss Everdeen.''
A few whistles could be heard, and a few you're hot comments.
''Well, I'm Effie Trinket, your French teacher, as you know. You may sit down now, mademoiselle.''
I sit down, and Annie gives me a tap on the back. I shoot her a toothy smile.
The class ended faster than I thought it would. Afterwards, we had a mini break of ten minutes. I used that chance to see Prim and the boy I owe a debt of gratitude. And there he was, leaning beside a tree with a group of friends. He waved at me to come over.
''Hey! Where's Prim?''
''Oh, so you must be Katniss. We heard a lot about you. She's with my little sister, Rue.'' he shoots me a kind smile, '' The name's Thresh.''
Thank god, she already made a friend.
'' Well nice to meet you, Thresh. I'd introduce myself, but it seems you already know my name,'' I grin.
He chuckles.
'' And I'm Finnick, but you already know that. So, how about a date tonight? You, me, the moo-''
''Back off, Finnick. What would Annie think?'' Tresh snickers.
I gape.
''Annie? You two are together?''
''He wishes.'' They start laughing.
I join in. He's expression was epic. He kept blushing like mad.
''Shut up Peeta!''
I froze. Peeta?
''Peeta? Your name is Peeta?''
Before he could say anything, a loud noise made us jump.
'' Come on! Which one of you fucktards broke my mirror?''
Crap! I could recognize that voice anywhere. Cato.
Yay! Finally I can call Peeta by his name :) !
