Cato's POV

Right as I exit my room, I look to my left where Clove's room is located. Why did she storm off like that? I haven't seen Clove like this since three years ago, when I had nearly suffered the same fate as Syne. I hope that she is feeling exactly like last time - angry, but able to forgive.

I make my way down into the dining table, and as expected, my mentors are already there. However, Clove isn't anywhere to be seen. I sit down in front of them and start to eat, giving them a questioning look when I look up.

"We don't just give you advice for nothing, you know." Enobaria says, a hint of disappointment in her voice. As she eats, her gold teeth sparkles as a reminder to not mess with her. I stop eating and put down my fork, and raise an eyebrow.

"You don't remember? We especially told you to stick with Clove, and never trust the other Careers!" Brutus says angrily, yet he talks in the same, calm manner. I finally understand what they mean.

I don't get it. What's so wrong with taking a tour around the place? I know that it was illegal, and we all hate District 1, but isn't this what they want? To suck up to them so we get their full on attention? I had known that Clove would definitely reject, and the boy from 1 had refused instantly, so it wasn't really my fault. At least I don't think so.

Clove finally emerges from her room and silently sits next to me, not giving eye contact. I can tell that she's a bit upset, so I turn to face her. Luckily, Dolly calls our mentors for some preparation of some sort, so they leave us two alone.

Today is the first day where we can train and meet the other tributes. Brutus and Enobaria has especially pointed out that we should never show our full potential until the test. I still believe that we should still be strong, so people can start to fear us.

"You ready for today?" I ask casually. Clove stares at me momentarily, and she nods. "You're not angry at me, are you?"

"No, why would I be?" She says quickly; too quickly. I can tell by the tone of her voice that she is lying, and I laugh lightly. Clove looks at me in confusion, but continues to eat her breakfast.

"Anyway, whether you're mad or not, we need to focus on training. Us Careers need to give a strong impression" I say quietly, fidgeting with my fork. This wasn't getting better, and we only had a few hours left before we get to the training arena. "I was just trying to get on their good side-"

"Yeah, I know. I told you, I'm not angry at you. Just make the job easier and bring Marvel with you next time" Clove said, a hint of laughter in her voice. I smirk. That's my Clove. The girl who can flip situations and feelings around in a second.

After we had finished eating, Enobaria approaches us as we head to the training centre. She gives us some quick tips to making the best of our sessions, and she repeats constantly that we should focus on the surviving courses. We both agree and we step into the enormous room.

The first thing that catches my eye is the equipment. They have a vast selection of training machinery that will probably turn an innocent child into a skilled fighter. Clove and I join in the semi-circle made by the other tributes, and I look around to examine the other tributes. Most of them look weak and helpless, apart from the boy from 11, but I could beat him easily. The tributes from District 12 finally come, and Clove instantly locks her eyes on them. I cough loudly as I see Glimmer waving at me.

The head trainer, a tall, slim woman called Atala, starts to explain the training schedule. In each station, there is an expert to help and teach, and there are a few skilled fighters that are available to train with you. We can roam wherever we want, whenever we want, but we are restricted to lay a finger on any of the tributes. Looking around, I have this unbreakable temptation to go straight to the mêlée combat station, but I know that Enobaria had especially told us to stay on the survival stations. I look to Clove, and she is staring at the knife station. I'm sure we can spend a bit of time on fighting.

Atala dismisses us, and Clove and I immediately run to our selected stations. I start with the sword and start stabbing the dummies, practicing my skill. Gradually, I can see eyes staring at me, and I realise that I need to keep on a low-level. Clove is occupying herself with her knives - landing each knife on the bullseye of each dummy 15 metres away. Even the girl from 12 is staring at her, and I smile in satisfaction.

We all line up for our strength and stealth skills, which we both ace. I see a boy from 7 that can't even manage to get from one place to another on monkey bars. Once we get some more free time again, the Careers gather together. Clove and Marvel start to talk, and I get this weird feeling. However, Glimmer starts to giggle loudly for no reason, even when I haven't said a word to her.

Marvel, as I had observed, is extremely good with spears and his accuracy is almost as perfect as Clove. I'm quite happy that we have someone useful for once. Glimmer, however, is useless. She claims that she is the best with archery, but Marvel just rolls his eyes, and I don't believe it either. She spends most of her time in the camouflage and fire making section, or just gazing at me. I'm starting to get annoyed at her, even though she is incredibly beautiful.

Once the first training session has finished, the four of us make our way up onto the roof of the building. It's a mesmerizing view, and the city seems to stretch on forever. There is an electric force field, just in case we try to suicide or something. I try my best to get on Marvel's good side, and truthfully, he's a good guy. On the other hand, Clove and Glimmer are complete opposites, and they seem to pick a fight every time they talk. I laugh to myself. They're just like kids, except Clove can be quite deadly.

We talk until it's dark, and Marvel offers to take Clove back. Before I could object, she smiles and agrees, and they take the elevator back. I feel uncomfortable, now that it's just Glimmer and me. After a minute of awkward silence, she suddenly leans in to me. My first reaction is to push her back, gently, though. She looks hurt, so I quickly ask her to go back.

"I don't get it. You don't like me?" Glimmer says sadly. I feel a bit guilty, and I quickly shake my head as I press the button to go back down. Then everything happens so fast. The only moment I catch is when she kisses me, and the elevator open.

Marvel and Clove is standing right in front of us.

First, I AM SO SORRY! I know I haven't written anything in the past 3 days, and I'm apologise for that! D: I've just had a writer's block, and today it all came back to me again. On my views there's this massive downfall xD I hope you guys continue to read again!

Cliffhangers are awesome :3