Disclaimer: Remember, I just write this for fun. I don't own any rights what so ever; the hunger games and all its characters are property of Suzanne Collins. Also, the idea of an exclusive high school with a gang of four boys ruling it, is from the manga Boys over Flowers, or Hana Yori Dango.

He…He didn't call me? But if Peeta didn't, who…? Still bothered over the peculiar call, which had became even more peculiar now, she absentmindedly stepped into the classroom; at the same time, all the present students turned their heads into her direction, mouths gaping as she nonchalantly took her seat.

'Well, look what the cat dragged in…' Crossing her arms as she took an intimidating pose, the real Glimmer claimed her attention, looking down on her with an arrogant smirk. 'What's the matter Everdeen? Had nothing better to wear today?'

'Just buzz off will you.' Not really in the mood to talk, Katniss simply ignored her as she took her books and notebook from her bag, readying herself for class. But Glimmer was not someone who was easily taken aback. Planting her hand palms on either sides of Katniss desk, she bended over to meet Katniss eyelevel. 'We actually weren't expecting you today. Not after your little bump into Cato in the cafeteria…' she continued as her smirk widened.

Katniss just met the blonde's gaze coolly, then sighed as she realised the other girl would not leave her in peace soon. 'Ok Glimmer, what do you want?'

'What would I possibly want from a commoner like you? Don't flatter yourself girl…I just wanted to warn you.' Standing up straight again, Glimmer took Katniss notebook from her desk, flipping the pages as if she was looking for something of interest, in the meanwhile glancing over at Katniss. 'Cato is not a nice guy. You've seen what he has done to the other students who'd crossed him... Why don't you save yourself the trouble and just leave while you still can?'

'Well, thanks for the kind advice. Maybe I will think about it.' Getting pissed at the impertinence the girl was displaying, Katniss quickly snatched the notebook back from Glimmers fingers. Glimmer just stuck her hands in the air in mocked surrender. 'Suit yourself. Just don't think too long. You know how nasty those things can get.'

'Leave her be Glimmer. She doesn't need your pep talk,' Madge told her frostily, taking an aggressive pose as well. 'Why don't you go back to your friends?'

Offended, Glimmer didn't waste a minute to put her back in place. 'Mind your own business Madge. You're not so save either if you're sticking up for a pariah.'

'I know. Big deal. I'm not going to forsake my friend just to save my own skin.'

Glimmer snorted. 'Fine. You're just a loser anyway. Just because your farther is the mayor doesn't mean you have to act so snotty, Madge Undersee!'

'Yeah, well, your farther is just a mere jeweller, so keep your mouth shut.'

'Thanks,' Katniss whispered to her as Glimmer hit the road, pissed as hell. 'Don't mention it,' Madge told her as she took her seat as well. 'I'm sorry I wasn't there for you sooner. I've missed you at the lockers.'

Katniss wanted to tell her about Peeta, but at the same moment ms. Trinket entered the room, carrying a bundle of paper on her arm. 'Ok class, I know that I'm late and I'm sorry. If you would all take your seat now, we can begin.'

Walking towards her desk, her eyes fell on Katniss. 'Oh, Ms. Everdeen! What an ...eh... interest choice of clothing you have today. Has the principal seen you like this?'

'Yes Ms. Trinket,' Katniss answered with a straight face, knowing were she was going at.

Ms. Trinket blinked in surprise at that. 'Right. Well, in that case I think it's alright then.' As she shook her head in disapproval, she began to hand out the paperwork. 'Well, as you all know the annual fair's coming up next month, and we'll expect a contribution from every student.' A loud sigh echoed trough the room, and people began to protest.

'Excuse me, but can you please explain to us again why we have to do this?' a dark-haired boy asked in an annoyed tone.

'Because, Mr. Jackson…and sit straight up boy, you're ruining your posture...as a school it is our solemn duty to provide to society. Besides, you're going to have so much fun. There will be all kinds of acts, people are going to sing and there will be a lot of pies and cake. Oh, and in the end there will be fireworks.'

The boy was not convinced. 'What are we, twelve? It's all just a waste of good time if you ask me. Why can't we ask people to donate a certain amount of money and be done with it?'

Ms Trinket rolled her eyes, knowing she was fighting a lost cause here. 'Never mind. Now, I want you all to write down what kind of act you're going to perform; it could be everything, as long it falls under the category music, dance or acting.'

'You should sing Katniss' Madge suggested to her, keeping her voice down so only her friend could hear. 'You have such a lovely voice. And it's always a good experience for later.'

'I'm not going to sing in front of the whole school!' Katniss whispered back, already blushing at the mere thought. 'I'm not so much of an entertainer.'

'Well, you have to learn it sometime if you ever want to make it in the music business. Have you already spoken to Gale about it?'

'No, not yet. I still haven't made my mind up.'

'Girls!' Ms. Trinket interrupted them sharply. 'If there is anything important you like to share with the group, please, raise your voice so everyone can hear you. If not, keep quit!'

'Ms. Trinket?' Mr. Beetee asked as he peered from behind the half opened door. 'Sorry to interrupt your class, but can I please borrow Ms Everdeen for a while? Principal Crane likes to have a word with her in his office.'

'Not a bit Anthony. Well, you heard Mr. Beetee, off you go.' Ms. Trinket sweetly ordered Katniss, who hadn't moved an inch yet. She just changes glances with Madge and was about to get up when Mr. Beetee continued: 'You better take your things with you. He told me it could take a while.'

'Oh, in that case; Katniss, be a dear and fill out the form so you can hand it in next class.'

'Yes Ms. Trinket,' Katniss answered, taking her backpack. As she followed Mr. Beetee out of the room, she heard a buzz of voices coming up.

'O my, someone is in trouble.'

'Crane is so going to suspend her.'

With a sigh, she slammed the door behind her.

It's probably because of my behaviour this morning. Why else does he want to speak to me?

Biting her lip as she trough the empty hallway towards the principal's office, she wondered what was going to happen next. Would he suspend her, like he had treated with this morning? Well, she would soon find out. She was about to raise her hand to knock on the door when she heard voices inside. Two men were arguing about something. She recognised the voice of Crane, and the other one sounded quite familiar too, although she couldn't lay a finger on it whose it was. Freezing her hand in mid air, she just stood there and listened in to the conversation, until the door swung open and an agitated Crane almost bumped into her. 'What the-' he grumbled when he saw her jumping aside to make way for him. 'What are you doing here Ms Everdeen?'

'You'd wished to see me?' She answered quickly, a bit surprised by his question.

He frowned at that, and then suddenly remembered. 'O yeah, that's right. I'm sorry, but you'll have to excuse me for a minute. Why don't you just enter my office and take a seat in the meanwhile?' And with that, he past her by. She only shook her head in astonishment as she watched him turn around the corner in haste. What the hell was going on? Waiting for the other man to leave the room as well, she stayed outside for a couple of seconds.

When he didn't, she gently opened the door, peering around the corner. 'Hello? Is anybody here?' It appeared to be empty. Weird. Stepping inside, she closed the door behind her and made herself comfortable.

'So you're back. And, what did they say?' Entering the room from the other quarter, Cato looked up from the magazine he was holding, only to find Katniss instead of Crane. He immediately froze in his tracks, gazing at her with wide open eyes. 'You! What the hell are you doing here? And what on earth are you wearing?'

She didn't respond right away, just met his eyes with a horrified expression on her face. Shit! Jumping up from her chair, she grabbed her stuff and was about to retreat from the room when he blocked her way. 'You know, it's very rude not to answer when somebody is asking you a question, Glimmer.' He told her, looking down at her with his nose sticking up in the air.

'It's Katniss!' She bellowed at him. 'And let me pass will you. I didn't know Crane had still company.'

'What do you have to discuss with him? Oh I get it, you want to quit school. Are you giving up so soon? I haven't even started yet.' His eyes began to sparkle, provoking her to respond.

'You would like that, don't you? But I'm not afraid of the likes of you. You're not even worth shit!'

She wanted to push him aside, but he didn't move an inch, just snorted scornfully at her attempt. 'You better be girl. You know, I can be very vicious to my enemies. Don't think I'm going to make any exceptions because you're a girl.' He took hold of her wrist, pulling her close to him. Their noses nearly collapsed as he hissed to her: 'I'm just warning you. You better watch your steps from now on.'

'Get lost!' She jerked at her arm to release it from his grip, but he didn't give in right away. His dark smirk only widened. 'So you have a hot temper then. I like that. We're going to have so-'

The buzzer went, the noise taking away his last words.

'I said, get lost!' Her foot went straight for his ankle, making him cry out in pain. She flinched away the moment his grip on her wrist faltered, and stormed out of the office, almost knocking another student off his feet. Thank god Cato didn't chase her.

As she ran back to the lockers to get her books for next class, she felt people staring at her. Mocking faces, shocked faces, even some sad faces. And some were even pointing at her. 'You're a slut,' a girl she didn't knew said to her in open disgust as she passed her by.

'Hey Katniss, you know my number,' a boy from the football team told her, making the call me sign with his fingers, a leer around his lips. Ok, what was going on?

When she finally reached her locker, she froze. Hey, what had happened here? Staring at the door, she noticed the small dent on the metal, near the lock itself. It looked like somebody had tried to force it open with a screwdriver. O no. Feeling her blood chill in angst, she entered her combination with trembling fingers. But when she opened it slowly to pry inside, she saw nothing special. And nothing was missing either.

She let her breath escape in relief. Whoever wanted to steel form her didn't succeeded. She was just collecting her books and cell phone when suddenly, it went off. Reacting right away, she put her books into her backpack and pushed the receive button. 'Hello?'

'O hello. Have you seen the intranet already?' an unfamiliar voice asked.

For a moment, she had no idea how to reply. 'Who…who am I speaking with?'

'Just look at the intranet. Bye.'