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Testing is finally over. I could have stayed and rebelled against the Capitol all day but I'm glad I don't have to worry about it anymore.

Flare, Drew, Maple, Iris, and Aquamarine walk beside me, chatting to each other and laughing. I feel like I finally have found someone to trust other than my family.

"Yeah, I think we all have something to be proud of but Finnick and Aqua's performances were remarkable." I perk up when I hear Drew say my name.

"It was the least I could do for the Capitol," I say my voice dripping with sarcasm.

Iris laughs and says, "Quite a fighter aren't you? Let's see if we can watch the training score results together! It would be fun to see how much better we are than the other tributes."

Flare grins and answers with a sly smile, "Sounds good. Our stylists can meet on our floor when we have to get dressed for interviews."

Maple squealed with excitement and said, "This is going to be so fun! Just wait til' you see what I'm wearing tonight! Oh and we can't forget our training scores!"

Everyone laughed and our group of six stepped into the elevator. I push the button with a two on it as Drew flirts with Maple, pushing her around and teasing her about things only District 1 people would know.

I grin and watch them for a while, but my smile fades when I realize that they can never love or get married or even play around like they are now.

The Hunger Games only allows one person to win, tearing that chance from them.

It just makes me hate the Capitol and President Snow even more.

All these people to win for, I think, it's harder to make friends in the Hunger Games than enemies.

I feel a hand on my shoulder and turn to see Aqua and her big blue eyes staring into mine. "You ok Finn? Or are you just thinking about something?" She rubs my back comfortingly and I reply, "I'm feeling better now that you're here."

Then the elevator stops moving and opens to reveal the District 2 apartment floor, which is somewhat like ours in layout but instead of blue and green colors this floor incorporates red and black.

"Nice place Flare! Iris, Aqua, and I will go get drinks and snacks. Get the TV ready will you?" Maple commands.

"Sure come on boys, we have pool tables if you'd like to play." Flare said.

Drew and I both nod and as Flare is setting up a game of pool, I turn the huge flat screen TV to the only channel that ever runs in this never-ending torture.

Back home we never had these luxuries, the Capitol has it good they don't know what it's like to have to work to get food on the table and a roof over your head.

Shaking my head I join Flare and Drew at pool. "So Drew… you like Maple huh? She seems really sweet. She's tough too, that's a keeper." Flare says with a smirk.

Drew sighs and says, "Well it doesn't matter now, we're doomed to death anyway."

A look of realization sets in Flare's eyes and he quickly tries to apologize. "I am so sorry Drew, I didn't mean it that way…"

As I walk to the pool table, Drew and Flare light up, not wanting me to feel bad too. We talk and start a game, with Flare winning.

Maple, Iris, and Aqua come back with refreshments and we all sit on the couch with Maple next to Drew, Iris next to Flare, and me next to Aqua.

"Hey Finn look the training scores are coming on!" Aquamarine points at the screen just as Caesar's face fills the screen.

"Hello fellow Hunger Games fans, are you ready for training scores?" He says with a sick smile.

"Well first we have Drew from District 1 with a… drumroll please…. 10. The Careers are starting out strong, like they always do of course!"

"That's great Drew!" Maple exclaims and hugs him tightly. "Way to represent!" Flare congratulated and the rest of us high-fived.

"Maple, District 1 with a score of 9."

"Wow Maple, girl power!" Iris said and Aqua adds, "Oh yeah!" We all laugh then go silent for the next scores.

"Now we have Flare from District 2 with a 10, and his partner Iris with an 8!"

Once we are done congratulating our companions, the District 3 scores are up. Nothing much to remember, low scores as always.

It's our turn now. I'm afraid they'll give me and Aqua low scores for rebelling, and we need higher results for sponsors.

That's when Aqua grabbed my hand. I look at her and give her a real, genuine smile, which she returns.

Then we turn our attention to the screen.

"Finnick Odair… my, my, this is a surprise! Finnick Odair from District 4 with a perfect 12 and his partner with an 11! The games this year will be interesting."

I'm overwhelmed with surprise. I got a 12? I really got a 12? Aqua got an 11, that's something to be proud of, but a 12 has only happened five times before. I guess I just made it six.

I snap back to reality when Drew and Flare pick me up onto their shoulders yelling, "All hail the great and powerful, Finnick Odair," with Maple and Iris bowing on their knees.

We laugh and when they set me down Aqua embraces me warmly. "We did it Finn, maybe one of us can win now."

Aqua and I say our goodbyes and meet our stylists, Marina, Greenia, and Dimitri to get dressed for our interviews.

They dress me in a perfectly fitted dark blue tuxedo that shows off my athletic body and toned muscles. The material shimmers with a light blue glow, illuminating me as if in a spotlight.

"Wow you really outdid yourself!" I tell Dimitri, my only boy stylist.

"It's what I do," he says matter-of-factly with a small smile.

I start to head for the door but Dimitri puts a hand on my shoulder and turns me around to face him. "You'll need these to give to Aqua, we all know you like her a lot. So go tell her how you feel before it's too late."

I nod kindly to him and walk out the door. That's when I see her. The angel in my life, the most beautiful thing I'd seen in the entire world, Aquamarine.

She's dressed in the same material as mine with a similar glow. Her blonde hair is curled and hangs at her shoulders, and her makeup is perfect.

"Will you stop staring Finnick!" Aquamarine says playfully.

I laugh and give her the bouquet of roses Dimitri had given me with a smile, "Well you look like an angel fallen from the stars. How could I not?"

Aqua laughs and says, "Always the charmer aren't you Finn?"

Then she hugs me and I hold out my arm, "Care to join me?" I say with a smirk.

"I wouldn't miss it for the world," she says.

We walk elbow in elbow to the elevator and ride to the interview floor.

Flare winks at me and I see Maple and Drew hugging in the corner. I guess they finally got to tell each other how they felt.

I don't have time to think about it, because Drew's name is called for the first interview. Giving Drew a thumbs up, I lead Aqua to our places in line.

Drew takes the smooth, carefree, but strong and someone to fear angle, and he does it well. Maple goes with the loving, sweet, and cute girl the Capitol loved, showing her strengths masterfully.

Flare uses his looks to his advantage making the girls go crazy, and uses his weapons knowledge to make him sound like someone to be feared. Iris goes with the tough tomboy act and the entire crowd loves it.

I don't even watch District 3, but turn to Aqua and whisper in her ear, "Make them love you, because I know you can." She looks back at me in complete shock and I smile confidently.

"Finnick Odair report for interviewing," a speaker announces.

I hug Aqua and she waves as I leave. Then I put on my best smile and stride into the flashing lights with a wave.

Everyone cheers loudly, I blow kisses to some girls in the crowd and make eye contact, which they seem to love.

Settling myself into the chair next to Caesar he points out, "Give it up for Finnick Odair! We all know you love him!"

I laugh and some girls faint. "It's my nature Caesar," I respond, winking.

Caesar laughs merrily and says, "He is very likable isn't he? So Finnick are you ready for the Hunger Games?"

"How could I not be? This year is going to be so exciting I am so ready!" I respond expertly.

Caesar says, "I heard that you teamed with the Careers is that true?"

Smiling brightly I answer, "Well I guess we'll have to see won't we?"

Caesar laughs, "Yes we will! Oh time's almost up! We have a question for you. Is there a girl you are with at the moment?"

I look at Caesar straight in the eyes and say, "I'm waiting for someone to run away with my heart, like anyone of those beautiful girls out there."

Caesar smiles and says, "Well that got their attention. That's Finnick Odair from District 4 everyone!"

As soon as I leave I know I did a good job.

Aqua stuns the crowd with her infectious laugh and smile. Her adorable movements and strong-willed nature made us so much better. I'm not me without her.

When Aqua gets out of interviewing we immediately go to our apartment floor.

"You did amazing! We are sure to get sponsors." Aqua says soothingly.

"Compared to you I did ok."

Aqua laughs and says, "Get some sleep the nightmare ends tomorrow."

I can't sleep because I'm thinking of Aqua and the Hunger Games.

The next morning I get up and pull on the outfit that we are supposed to wear for the arena, a blue and black shirt and matching shorts.

I eagerly run out of my room and knock on Aqua's door like I do every day.

"Ready yet sweetheart?" I ask softly.

The door opens and Aqua says, "I wasn't ready until you came to see me."

We lean closer and she closes her eyes, but Anelise calls, "Come, come, it's time for the Hunger Games to start! I'll miss you both very much. Do your very best!"

I grab Aquamarine's hand and lead us to the elevator but Mags calls my name. "Finnick, remember what I told you. Make an impression, and stay alive. You know you can do it my boy."

Hugging her I whisper, "I know Mags, thanks for getting me this far, I'll miss you."

Mags nods and gestures for us to go.

We step into the small space, ride to the lowest floor in the building, and when we step off there are two doors that separate the female and male tributes.

Dimitri is waiting for me and Greenia is waiting for Aqua.

This is it. I might never get to see the love of my life again. I had to make this count.

Aqua begins to walk towards Greenia but I call her name, "Wait Aqua. There's something I need to tell you."

She turns around and steps closer to me with a puzzled look on her face. "What is it Finn?"

"Aquamarine I love you with all my heart and I know that one or both of us will die in the Hunger Games but at least I'll die knowing that you had my heart."

Her eyes open in shock then her mouth turns upward, "Finnick I love you too." She says with certainty and before I know what's happening she kisses me gently on the lips.

Then she follows Greenia into her designated door.

I feel like the luckiest person on earth and I am so shocked I can't even move.

Dimitri grabs my arm gently and pulls me into the male tribute's door.

"Finnick I am so proud of you, but now isn't the time to celebrate. I wish you the very best in the Games and I will miss you but I have a feeling you can win it. Show the Capitol what you can do," he says.

I nod and step into the round capsule that brings us to imminent death.

The countdown starts ticking away the seconds until I would certainly reach my end.

"The capsules will rise in 5… 4… 3… 2… 1…"

Then the pod shot up and I was in the official 65th Hunger Games arena.

Time to kill or be killed.