*****I own none of the Hunger Games characters or the Hunger Games. My OC's are mine though.

Chapter 7

I spun around in my dress taking it all in. Keans wanted my name to be the theme for my dress tonight. I had on a beautiful midnight blue dress that glittered gold in the light. It was strapless and flowed to the floor. There was a slit on my left side that started at mid-thigh. I had on another pair of gold heels, the straps twisted up my calves. My hair was down and curled with star bead like things going through my hair. A barret with stars on it pinned some of my hair back.

"You look amazing, like a shooting star," Keans said smiling at me.

"I should be thanking you," I smiled.

"Don't thank me; I wanted to dress you up. I just wish that it was for another reason then why we are here," he said.

"Keans, can I ask a favor?"

"Of course."

"If the worst happens can you make sure my knife gets to my daddy?"

"If the worst happens I will hand deliver it, but I know that I'm going to be handing it back to you," he said making me smile.

I hugged him, before he led me to the line of tributes. Everyone was standing around waiting. I looked around and saw Cato talking to Marvel. I smirked before I walked over and tapped on Cato's shoulder. Marvel smiled at me since he could see me. Cato turned around emotionless as usual when he's not angry; he probably was thinking I was someone else. His eyes widened as he looked at me. I smiled he looked good in his suit.

"Wow Star you look amazing," Glimmer said coming over with Clove.

"Thanks, so do you two," I smiled.

"Just like a shooting star," Marvel laughed.

"That's what my stylist said."

Cato hadn't said anything he just kept looking at me. Soon we were told to get in line by district with the girls first. Caesar came on the screen and welcomed Glimmer out. Soon Marvel and Clove followed.

"Please welcome out District 2 tribute Cato Valentine," Caesar called out as Cato walked on stage and wow could you hear the girls screaming.

"Wow what a reaction, so Cato are you ready for these games?" Caesar asked.

They talked about the games mostly, Cato always getting a great response. I knew he was going to get sponsors.

"So Cato do you have a girl back home?" Caesar asked.

"Not at home, but I have met someone here," Cato said.

"Ohh really, one of the other tributes, who may I ask?"

"It will be very obvious once the games begin, but that's all I can tell you," Cato laughed.

"Not even a hint."

"She has an amazing voice," he smirked knowing he won.

"Aww, well we'll just have to wait until tomorrow then, thank you Cato," Caesar said as Cato exited the stage.

Other tributes went up as I waited my turn, being District 9 out of 12 districts sucks. Finally I could see the stage and the boy from 8 talking.

"Let's greet the next tribute from District 9 Miss Star Weakley," Caesar said as I walked out.

I waved to the audience and waved to the camera. I bet the guys and daddy couldn't believe I was in a dress and heels. Caesar stood and shook my hand before he motioned for me to sit. I sat and crossed my legs. The slit of my dress is nice, but also annoying because guys are going to get wrong thoughts.

"I must say Star you are as beautiful as your name," he said I smiled.

"Thank you Caesar."

"So how are you feeling about the games? You scored a 10, no one has scored a 10 for many years from your district."

"I'm feeling good about the games, it's like my daddy told me when I left. He had taught me things some of the tributes learned in academies, while he taught me right on the farm."

"That's good. I do have a question about the day of your reaping. Let's roll the clip," he said as we turned to the screen.

"STRIKE!" I heard Kota shout. Thankfully he skipped my picture comment.

"NO STRIKE!"

"NO NOT STRIKE!"

"STRIKE!"

"NO STRIKE PLEASE NO!" Hype yelled, I sighed missing them. It was different being here and not with them on the front porch joking around.

"I believe that those five boys know you," Caesar commented making everyone laugh.

"Those are my five best friends: Kota, Night, Tiger, Munch and Hype," I said.

"I thought so, but what I want to know is why were they calling you Strike?"

"That's my nickname I got back when we were in school. My daddy taught me to defend myself, so someone would make me mad and I was the first to throw a punch. The guys said I was always the first to strike, so that's how I got my nickname."

"Wow beautiful and can pack a punch am I right people," Caesar said as people cheered. "So who are you fighting for?"

"My daddy, we've been through hard times and like he said the stars always tell him when I'm ok," I said smiling.

"Well Star I have had a wonderful time talking to you, good luck tomorrow," Caesar shaking my hand.

I exited and let out a breath, I was still scared shitless. Conner, Keans and Tully were waiting when I walked out.

"Way to go girl, they loved you and how leveled headed you are. And being daddy's girl came in handy here," Conner said.

"Good to know," I said.

We watched Scott's interview, he may be 13, but he was acting mature. He was having a fun time with the questions too. Once he was done he came over to us. Tully told us to go to bed, like I would actually listen.

Once the others were in bed I snuck out. You could still hear the city going crazy. I went over to the elevator going to the roof. I had on my light blue flannel PJ pants and a black cami. My hair was still curled with the beads in it, so I tied it back with a hair bow. When I got to the roof Cato was standing looking over the city. I smiled going over to him wrapping my arms around his neck from behind. He started laughing turning to face me. He wrapped his arms around my waist pulling me close.

"You looked absolutely stunning tonight; I couldn't keep my eyes off of you. And now I know the cheat to know if you're ok," Cato smirked.

"You looked handsome tonight in your suit. And glad to know the people I care about know how to know what mood I'm in," I laughed.

"This is our last night together here," he muttered frowning.

"Don't say that, we'll find a way," I said looking down.

"No we won't, when it comes down to me and you, I'm going to kill myself so you win. I can't watch you die, especially from my hand."

"Cato no," I said feeling tears forming in my eyes.

"I want to see you live, that's the only way."

"I can't live without you now, you can't do that to me," I said laying my head on his shoulder.

He laid his head on mine and held me as tears fell down my cheeks.

"Don't cry, we'll figure something out I promise," he mutter looking down at me before pushing his lips to mine.

I really hope that he's right.