After about what seems like half an hour the peacekeepers come and take me to the train. Nicholas is already on the train sitting down with Danielle. He offers me a seat next to him. I sit down beside him. Danielle goes to get changed into some casual clothes.
"You look nice," Nicholas says.
"Thanks Nicholas," I reply
"Call me Nick," he says. He smiles at me. He's so handsome. I can't believe I'm sitting next to him. Suddenly I feel sick in the stomach.
"You alright?" he asks.
"At some stage we're going to have to kill each other."
"I refuse to kill you."
"What if it meant risking your life," I reply. "You'd want to kill me then."
"I'd never want to kill you."
"Oh really,"
"No!" he yells, "You wouldn't get it! You don't understand how I feel! Well, let me spell it out for you. I love you."
He quickly turns away. I can feel my cheeks going red. Just then Danielle comes in. I excuse myself and find my room. Finally I find it and I lie on the bed. What do I do? I don't know how to act around him now. I think for a while and then return. Nicks not there.
"He went to his room," Danielle says as if she has read my mind. "First bedroom."
I want to talk to Nick but I back out of it. Instead I sit on the opposite side of Danielle.
"When do we find out who the other tributes are?" I ask.
"Tonight there will be footage of the reaping in the different districts," Danielle replies. "Not only will we see who has been picked, but how they have reacted as well." There's a pause.
"Would you like to tell me what happened with you and Nicholas." I'm silent. "You have to work it out before the Games begin. And I'm not announcing the very important thing until this is all sorted out."
I look up at her. What's this very important thing?
"Is it good or bad," I ask.
"I'm not telling you yet," Danielle replies.
I get up and make my way to Nick's room. I stand silently outside for a while before knocking on the door. The door slowly opens to reveal Nick's face. He quickly starts to close the door but I put my foot out and stop it.
"I'm sorry," I say. "I was surprised, that's all."
He allows me to come in. I take a seat on his bed. He sits down next to me.
"I had to tell you," he says. His voice is shaky, as if he's nervous. "I couldn't hold it in."
"Danielle has a special announcement for us," I say. "The only problem is we have to sort this out first."
"So how do you feel?" he asks me.
"The same way," I just manage to get the words out. It doesn't really make sense but I think he understands because he grabs my hand.
"Whatever happens, I refuse to kill you," he says looking into my eyes.
"Same here," I reply. "It wouldn't be right."
"Does Danielle know?" he asks. "About us?"
I shake my head.
"Come on," he says making his way to the door. He has let go of my hand and is now walking into the main room of the train. I follow him.