The Sponsor
In the morning, Katiaa ask me what I plan to do to impress the Gamemakers.
"I haven't thought about it," I reply honestly.
"Are you serious? Don't you even want a high training score? Do you damn District Five tributes take anything seriously?" Katiaa looks at all of us.
She sure has a foul mouth but I think this makes me like her more.
"Have you been practicing with weapons like I told you?" ask Astrix.
I explain that I was best with the sword during training. Katiaa turns to Addis.
"And please tell me that you have been practicing some skills, that I-don't-know might save your life?"
"I did pretty good with the sword and I spent a good amount of time at the camouflage station too," says Addis.
She was okay with the sword, I wouldn't actually say good. I made her practice axes instead. If there's only one sword in the arena, I want it.
"Camouflage, that's a good one!" says Rose, "It would be best for you to just find a nice spot and hide the whole time."
Rose grabs my hand.
"Time to practice for interviews, I'll leave that one to you Astrix."
Katia begins yelling something but I'm too love-struck to hear. Rose is still holding my hand as we get to her room.
Her room is even bigger than mine. I guess that's one of benefits of being a victor, aside from being alive.
"You know they loved you in the parade," she tells me.
"Yeah, Prada really knows how to work hi..her magic!" I reply.
At this point she's lying in her bed. She tells me to get comfortable so I do.
"So, any advice for the interviews," I ask her.
I'm nervous but no one can blame me. I'm in bed with The Red Rose. The guys back home would be so jealous, aside from the Hunger Games part but who cares. I'm starting to think I could die happy in the arena.
"Just be yourself, I'm sure the Capitol will see what I see."
Her smile makes my heart race so fast.
"I have a friend in the Capitol who wants to sponsor you already, and they are very wealthy," She tells me.
"They want to sponsor me?" I ask.
"Yes, but you have to do one thing." "
What?" I ask.
"Stay away from Addis!"
"Do you really hate Addis that much?"
She flips me over on my back. Despite her size she is very strong, and quick. She is on top of me looking down into my eyes. I feel like she can see into my soul.
"If you team up with that girl, I believe your chances of survival will drop significantly!"
I figured Addis might not be the best person to team up with but is Rose telling me to not even try to help her.
"I have a very important appointment so if you'll excuse me I have to take a shower now."
I turn to say goodbye before shutting the door but by the time I do she is already topless. I quickly turn and leave before she sees me.