Cinna:

The sun stretches across the bedroom and warms me under the covers. I reach over to Ella, who had fallen asleep on top of the covers with sketchbook in hand. She had so much on her shoulders with her Capitol clients. I just peer up at the ceiling before sliding out of the bed. Once I am up, Ella's eyes open as well. She lets out a loud yawn, "good morning Cinna."

A goofy grin paints my face, "good morning Sweetheart." I walk over to her side of the bed and kiss her on the forehead. I peer down at her face and take the sketchbook and pencil out of her hands and help her under the covers. "I have to get going, wish me luck," I brush her pale lips with mine before making my way to the closet.

"Cinna?" I peer over shoulder and notice Ella pulling herself up out of the bed, "leave an impression."

"I would not be doing my job if I did not do that," I walk into the closet and turn on the light and pull on a simple black t-shirt and blue jeans. Grabbing a pair of dress shoes I return to my wife. When I first glance up at her our son was laying in the bed next to her, trying to look innocent. "Well good morning Elie," I raise an eyebrow stopping at the foot of the bed, "may I ask why you are in me and mommy's bed?"

"Nobody came to my room, so I thought I would come to your room. Mommy said it was okay," Elie looks over to his mother for reassurance.

She nods her head and smiles, "Cinna, he came in her acting so sweet. I am his mother, how could I say no?"

"It is fine. Well you two, I am going to the bathroom to get ready and I must get going. See you all at the city circle, or training center, good bye," I bow my head to them, "have a good day, and Elie be on your best behavior." I exit the room and go across the hall into the bathroom and shut the door behind me. I head over to the counter and turn on sink. I put my toothbrush under the water then under the toothpaste dispenser and start to brush my teeth. I leave the water running and spit out whatever is in my mouth. Soon enough I was putting on the finishing touches with golden eyeliner.

"Goodbye, daddy!" Elie was at the foot of my bedroom door. I give him a wave goodbye before leaving the hall and pull my shoes on near the kitchen then grabbing the garment bag. I look back at Ella and Elie, who are racing to see who could get to his room first. He wins and cheers before opening his door and entering the room. She gives him a small cheer and follows behind, closing the door behind her. Only if I could spend more time with them; however, I shake off that thought before leaving the apartment and into the hallway.

"The reason it hurts so much to separate is because our souls are connected."
― Nicholas Sparks

"Oh Cinna! The outfit is beautiful!" Venia was ecstatic at first sight of the dress.

"Yes! You surely are going to leave an impression on the games this year!" Flavius claps his hands. My prep team was a great judge if the Capitol citizens were going to love the burning coal idea.

"Just wait until it is on fire," I whisper.

All of their eyes widen, "why would you burn your outfit?"

"Synthetic fire, it is not going to burn them at all. The only thing that is going to harm the outfit is the cape, but it is designed to do that," I reassure them, "trust me, I am not a complete mad man. Just ask my wife and son."

"Oh, on that topic Cinna, may we see a picture of your son and wife? I have still yet to meet them by the way," Flavius replies, "do you have a picture on you?" I pull out my wallet and open it to the picture of me, Ella, and Elie at the park a couple of weeks ago for my son's soccer game. I take out the picture and hold it to the prep team. They turn into little girls that just seen their celebrity crush in a magazine. "Cinna they are so precious," Flavius smiles, "I cannot wait to meet them in real life."

"If you ever do," I reply, taking back the picture and put it back in my wallet. There is an announcement that the tributes are arriving. I give them very few instructions, wanting to do most of it myself. The trio leaves, leaving me in the room by myself out looking the Capitol. I grab the remote to the windows and change it to a wooded forest, something that we did not have in the Capitol. The dense woods, the dry leaves the crackle under your feet, and natural colors was something that I ached for in my life. It was just so inspiring in pictures; it must be in real life.

I just stare at it for at least an hour until the prep team comes to collect me. "She is not a fighter! I was happy for that. I heard the tributes are usually horrible and try to hurt you unless you get a career district," Octavia smiles, walking me through the halls until we were in front of the door to the room where the tribute was in.

"Okay, well lets head in," I open the door. A girl with long brown hair and gray eyes that I know is Katniss Everdeen of District Twelve was standing there naked. I examine her body then release my prep team. "Hello, I am Cinna," I give her a reassuring smile.

"Katniss," she replies.

"I am sorry for what happened to you, but it was brave for your sister," I whisper to her, "I am here to help. Put on the robe, lets talk some more." She pulls over the robe and we walk down the hall and back into the room I was waiting in. The windows changed back into the Capitol scene. She walks over and sits down on one of the loveseats and I follow behind, taking a seat across from her. I hit the button on top of the table and the food pops up. I grab a cup of tea and lean back in my seat, "did they explain to you how to get sponsors?"

"Yes, but lets just say I am not good at making friends," she grabs some food and slowly eats it, "you're here to make me look pretty."

"I am here to help you make an impression. Tonight at the tribute parade I am going to show you off to the world," I place my tea back down on the table and dab my mouth with a napkin, "do you want to see your outfit for this evening?"

"Is it another coal miner get up, you have to dress us in the clothes of our district."

"I did not want to do that, you will see. Lets get you ready," I pull myself up from the cushion, and open the garment bag. The black outfit falls out. I help Katniss get into it and the preps return helping her shoes. I did her make up quickly. Once she was dressed the prep team swooned over her. I help her out and onto the elevator where we meet up with Portia and Peeta.

"We did a great job," I lean over a whisper into the other stylist's ear.

"Yeah, perfect job, we are going to make an impression," Portia whispers back, "wait until the Capitol sees them." I chuckle and wait for the elevator doors to open, once on the bottom floor we step out. We stand by the District Twelve chariots.

"Okay, we are going to set fire to your outfits now, do not worry you will not get burned," I explain to the two teens standing in front of me. They both look in horror, like I was lying, before agreeing to this. We both set them on fire and let them onto the horse drawn carriage. Then they are gone from our view, but we make our way through the crowds of Capitol citizens so we could meet them back at the training center. We watch from the giant screens that were placed on the presidential mansion, all cameras were panned onto our tributes. When we make it to our destination we meet up with Effie and Haymitch, who both seem impressed with out outfits. "Great job," Haymitch pats me on the back.

"Thanks," I smile, releasing a little chuckle; I could not believe that every Capitol citizen was focused on our designs. No rookie designers were able to do this. When the chariots pull into our area, twelve pulled in front of us, I could not help telling Katniss, "perfect." Before we know, the two of them are whisked off into the training center.

I look towards the District Eight chariot and notice Ella with Elie standing next to Velvet. I give Portia a goodbye before walking over and covering her eyes. "Guess who?" I whisper into her ear.

"Ummm…the milk delivery guy? Am I right?" I could hear the playful tone in her voice, "no, I know it is you Cinna. You better let go of me before I get our son against you."

"Oh no, I am so scared of Elie," I chuckle, letting go of her face and kneel down to Elie. He was holding onto his mother's leg, staring at a horse like it was going to eat him. I chuckle, "they will not hurt you son, they are actually really nice. Would you like to meet them?" He nods his head and grabs onto my hand and we walk up to the red horses that pulled the District Eight chariots, "see they are kind. They do not want to hurt you." He pets their legs and holds onto my hand tightly. We walk away and head back to his mother.

"Cinna, Elie wants to stay with my father and Cecelia. It leaves the house to just us and no one else. I think we shall be going," Ella grabs onto my hand, "goodbye Elie, be good for grandpa and Cecelia. They will report if you do anything bad to them."

"I will be good, mommy, have a good time with daddy. I will see you tomorrow," Elie whispers, hugging Ella's leg before walking behind Velvet.

Ella smiles before kissing me on the lips, "lets head home, I have a surprise for your Mr. Make an Impression." I chuckle, let Ella pull me through the crowds once again, this time they starting to party and drink. It reminds me of the first day Ella and me met at my father's party. The crowds were filled with drunks, who try to latch onto my wife and me, trying to congratulate us. "Get off you stupid drunks!" she shakes them off and runs away. I chase after her until we are in front of our apartment complex. We both step into the lobby and latch onto each other's hands and head for the elevator. It just lets off a group of residents that are going to parties outside. We are the only ones heading up on the elevator ride and get off on our floor.

"Okay, do not go into our room until I tell you when we are inside our apartment. There is a bottle of wine laid out for you on the kitchen counter. Just sit back and relax until I call you into our bedroom," she stops us in front of the door and kisses me on the lips, "here is just a preview, you did so well dear and you deserve a treat." She opens the door and walks in and heads directly towards the bedroom. I notice the wine on the table, close the door behind me, and pour me a glass. It was a red wine that Ella loved to drink.

I take a seat on the couch and sip from my glass. Ella had cleaned up the house, there was no toys scattered around the living room. She was trying to make this special for me, knowing that I would not see her much within the next couple of days. Make our last day last long enough for the next stretch of days.

"Cinna! I am ready! Bring the glass of wine with you!" she shouts from the room. I hold onto my glass of wine and head into our room. To my surprise it is covered with candles and all lights are off. Ella was stretched out on the bed in the dress that I made her for eveningwear. "I love you Cinna, and I am happy for you," she whispers, "let me show you how much I love you." Then we kiss.

"You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams."
― Dr. Seuss

Author's Note: Okay guys, I am going to ask you what your favorite quote out of the story is so far. There is going to be a second part to this that I would like to use a quote from any character out of my fan fiction. It can be anything; I just want to use it as my intro. Other than that, thank you for reading and "may the odds be ever in you favor."