Return of the Tributes

Sorry for the late post, but I can't write romance to save my life. You have to thank my best friend Jules for this chapter, she wrote like half of it. Thanks so much Jules! She actually wrote an entire chapter for this, while I napped on her dog. And no that wasn't a typo. I went over to her house and I was so tired that I almost fell asleep on her dog. Anyways: Foxface fans: look up Jackie Emerson on Youtube. She's a really good singer! So thanks for all the reviews! And I hope you like my attempt at romance and how Julie saved my butt, basically she wrote anything in Italics. Also we will be posting on youtube a Jo Bekke at Hugwarts reading, I'll tell you when and where. SO without further ado: Chapter 14!

Prologue

You may have thought they were dead. Well not anymore. The Capitol leaders of before the rebellion went underground, taking the bodies of the dead tributes with them. Using Capitol technology, they were able to bring the tributes back, only the smartest and strongest were brought back to help regain control of Panem. This isn't the end of the story…

Clove 14: Finally

I pace back and forth in front of Marvel's bed, trying to figure out what to do.

"Cato thinks I like you. Which isn't true, I mean I like you as a friend and all…" I quickly try to save myself.

"Clove, I know what you mean, I'm not an idiot."

"Yes you are. I really need a way to get Cato to realize that I like him." I continue pacing.

"First, stop pacing, my floor is gonna have worn spots by the end of the day, thanks to you." I frown and plop down across from Marvel. "Thank you. Second, just tell your mistake and maybe he'll forgive you. Or he'll cut you into a million pieces and we'll never see you again."

I glare at him. "Not helping, Marvel."

"Actually. I gave you good idea. Go talk to him, maybe he'll see reason." Marvel smiles sincerely. "And I can threaten him into forgiving you." Marvel gives me a goofy grin and I laugh.

"I'm sorry, Marvel, but you're no match for Cato's fighting." I laugh and start out the door pausing to ask, "Cato's training now, right?"

"When isn't he?" Marvel laughs.

I run to my room getting on a training uniform, just in case I can get some training in. I slide a knife in my pocket, my favorite knife, one got from my brother when I was 7. I run to the training room and stop when I see Cato standing in the midst of tons of torn-up dummies.

"Wow, Cato. A little mad?" I ask.

He freezes. "Leave, Clove. My life is already miserable; I don't need your help with that."

"Cato, Listen, I made a mistake, I didn't mean to make it seem like I like Marvel. Marvel is just a friend. You caught me off guard and I messed up. I love you Cato. No one else." I stare up into his eyes hoping to see forgiveness.

I see his face light up and he steps forward.

"Clove…" He was just inches from me now.

I don't know what came over me in this moment, but I lean forward and kiss him. It was a quick kiss, only one or two seconds.

"Clove..." His voice was much softer now. He takes me in his arms and kisses me passionately.

I lean into his chest savoring this moment. I want to stay like this forever, but I know I can't, so I back away, still close to him.

"So does this mean you're giving me a chance?" Cato asks.

"Yes it does." I smile at him.

I hear cheers from by the door and whirl around to a joyous Glimmer.

"I knew it. I just knew it!" She runs forward and gives me a hug, doing the same to Cato.

Marvel looks at me apologetically, then glares at Glimmer. "Really, Glimmer?"

She shrugs and beams at us, which just makes me laugh, sometimes Glimmer is such an airhead.

Cato wraps his arm around my waist and whispers, "Let's get some dinner."

I spent the rest of the night with Cato. When I got back to my room I smiled and whispered, "Finally!"

Thats not all Julie helped with, she gave me the basic outline and I tailored it to my liking. Thanks you guys for the response! 80 reviews not counting my author's note, WOW! Thanks!

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