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I'm tired, just gone to a wedding which inspired me to write more of this. Oh last chapter I forgot say that it is absolutely amazing how this story reached over 200 reviews! ヽ(*≧ω≦)ﾉ Once again i thank all the people that alerted, favorited, and reviewed!

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DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN THE HUNGER GAMES. JUST THE IDEA AND SOME OC'S.

CHAPTER 10

Katniss was out of her bed, around three days later since Cato had left her room. She felt much better and was back to herself but one thing that always somewhat saddens her was, Cato. From the time he left her room to now there wasn't a single interaction between the two. Katniss tried not to think about it but those warm feelings in her heart were replaced a sudden cold loneliness.

This whole week Katniss was focusing on preparing for the fashion show. First there was the decorations for the house, second she still had to try on different dresses for herself (Regina still hasn't found the right one), and third her eyes were tired from reading and preparing enough seats for the guests. It seems the only time Regina needed servants and cooks were during the parties, otherwise the decorations were all done on her own.

"Katniss can you come up from a moment, I think I finally found the right dress for you!" Regina called from upstairs. Katniss slowly climbed down the ladder after she put up the streamer she was holding. After that was done she entered Regina's office where she was holding the dress. Katniss immediately shook her head no. Her choice of clothing was never too fashionable and she really didn't the dress in front of her was very suitable for her liking.

"It's perfect for you!" Regina exclaimed. Katniss frowned, she had to admit it was very pretty but she didn't think such an elegant dress would match her too well.

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"A date?" Marvel looked at Cato.

"Yeah I need one." Cato laid back on the couch. They were at a Marvel's condo.

"You're having trouble getting a girl to be your date just for one party?" Marvel didn't believe it.

"I haven't asked one yet," Cato shrugged. Cato actually made no attempt to ask any girl out. His mind was too wrapped around Katniss but he didn't know how to approach her so therefore, he didn't talk to her even once since the last time he talked to her. It's not that Cato cared that Katniss didn't talk to him either but it was strangely giving this weird feeling to him.

"How about that Katniss girl?" Marvel asked.

"What about her?"

"Don't you two have this… thing… you know… going on?"

Cato was thinking for an answer for himself, "No, we don't."

"Really?" Marvel flipped through some channels on the television, "I'm pretty sure you two had something going on."

"No we don't have anything going on. You're head must be full of crap, if you think so," Cato retorted. Though somewhere in his heart (he obviously wouldn't admit it) he wanted something happening between himself and Katniss.

"If you say so," Marvel shrugged. He stopped a channel with strange, new news.

"As you all may all know, Regina Smith, one of the top fashion designers and stylists is once again holding a fashion show! Of course citizens from different districts as well as the people of the Capitol will be attending. However this fashion banquet will also include President Cornelius Snow himself!" the reporter announced.

Cato sat up straight in confusion, "President Snow is coming?"

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"Yeah I was surprised myself. Every time I send him an invitation, he always declines but I guess he wants to see how Katniss is doing," Regina said, "She is an Avox which is under the command of the Capitol."

"He's actually going to stay and watch the whole show?" Cato questioned. Regina nodded in response.

"Is it a good idea to have her as a model if the President is coming?" Cato asked.

"We had a chat a few days ago and I informed him about that," Regina walked over to the kitchen.

"Really? I didn't hear of this."

"Cato dear, I haven't seen you this worried for someone besides your own family and slightly your closest friends," Regina claimed.

"I'm not worried about Katniss," Cato snapped.

"Are you sure? I don't think you are too honest to your own feelings."

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~The day of the fashion banquet~ (5:31PM)

"Are the cooks prepping the food!?" Regina yelled.

"Yes ma'm! We are starting on that!" the head chef yelled back in answer.

"Is the tables and catwalk set up!?" Regina asked the servants.

"It is almost finished," One of the servants answered. Regina headed to the basement where the models were getting ready.

"Katniss!" Regina called out her name.

"Mrs. Smith, we are in here." Regina walked in to the room where Octavia, Venia, and Flavius (her prep team) were working on her hair.

"As expected of you three, you made her look perfect so far!" Regina squealed, "Are you almost done?"

"Yep, we're just finishing up her hair and putting the last touches for her makeup." Octavia said as she put on light blush.

"I don't want her makeup to be heavy," Regina reminded.

"Okay… and we are done. Do you want us to put the dress on for her or will you?" Venia questioned.

"I'll take out the dress and you three help her put it on, I'll be back later. I still have to check on the others." Regina went to the closet and took a hanger out with the dress which was covered with a coat cover.

Katniss didn't like how her skin was left flawless and how she was polished from head to toe. She really didn't know why this was such a big deal.

Regina unzipped the coat cover to reveal a beautiful red dress covered in small jewels. Katniss stared at it; Regina actually picked a totally different dress. It was also long and covered all the way to toes.

"So like you to make such a fabulous dress!" Venia squealed in delight.

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~6:17PM~

"President Snow himself is coming!"

"Wow he never comes to events such as these."

"I wonder what Regina Smith has this time."

Whispers and voices were heard in the banquet room, all eager to watch the arrival of Snow and the models.

"Hey Cato!" Cato turned around to find Marvel with Clove. The two were holding a hand, that's an interesting start.

"Hey Marvel and seems you have Clove too," Cato chuckled.

"Who'd you bring?" Clove changed the subject.

"She's over there talking to some people," Cato nodded to where the girl was.

"Shal, Mirda's sister?" Marvel said in disgust.

"She's one of the less irritating girls." Cato coolly answered.

Marvel did not understand his friend's mind, "And your mom is fine with her."

"She approves her, she's not as bad as some others," Cato said, his voice distant.

"It's President Snow!" Someone shouted. Every head whirled to the door, where snow entered the room.

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Regina had made her speech on the stage and once that was done and everyone was seated the models were up.

Katniss took a deep breath. She was going to be the big finale. The ending. Regna planned her to be unforgettable.

"Four more till it's your turn," Octavia said as she watched the flat screen television.

"You should loosen up a bit," Flavius suggested. Katniss took another deep breath and realized how stiff she was.

"You should line up behind the second to last model," Venia told Katniss. Katniss walked towards that small line and waited till it was her turn. Katniss concentrated and tried to forget everything at that moment, something like Cato.

"Ok go!" One of the backstage crew told Katniss. She walked out to the catwalk where a bunch of unfamiliar faces watched her. She walked down the cat walk just like she practiced.

Every movement that Katniss made, there was a shimmer. Once she reached the end and made move to walk back Regina made a sudden announcement.

"Would any gentlemen come up and dance with this lovely model?" What? This is a catwalk, not a ballroom. What is Regina planning to do?

Several men stood up but Regina chose, "Cato why don't you come up." I was more of a demand than a question. Cato didn't even stand up so why was Regina picking him to go up?

"What is your mother doing?" Shal whispered.

"I don't know." Cato said monotone. He got up anyhow and walked towards the catwalk. He walked up and stood in front of Katniss. Katniss diverted her gaze to anything but Cato, instead she met President Snow's eyes. Katniss did not know that Snow was attending. Regina should've of informed her or maybe she did but Katniss just wasn't paying attention. The look in President Snow's eyes sent a shiver down Katniss's spine. She had not planned to see President Snow at all.

"Take my hand." Cato snapped her out of it. Katniss stared at him for a moment before noticing how striking he was in a white tuxedo. Katniss unsure to what was happening took his hand and heard slow music suddenly playing through speakers.

Cato wrapped one arm around Katniss's waist and pulled her a bit closer. Katniss tensed up immediately, as for she hadn't been with Cato for quite some time.

"It's just a show," Cato whispered coldly. Katniss didn't relax at all and heart gave a sudden ache at his words. She paid no mind to it and placed her other hand on his shoulder, before she knew it they began dancing. Along the way she relaxed and couldn't help but smile at the comforting feeling. The audience watched in awe as Katniss twirled around and engulfed to what seemed was flames.

The music died down and two stopped dancing. Cato was the first to break apart from her and Katniss couldn't help but feel sad.

The audience began applauding and President Snow did as well. The others model came up to the catwalk for the final bow. Cato walked off the runway and sat back down at his seat. He was happy that he danced with Katniss, it was nice but he didn't want to begin having a soft spot for her so he broke apart.

As Cato seated, Shal gave him a searing hot kiss which soon looked like a min make out session. That didn't go unnoticed by Katniss and her heart completely sank. She wasn't sure, maybe because Cato didn't pull apart from this girl as it seemed to be they were doing much more than lip locking. Katniss heart began to ache as she began to face that Cato and herself were utterly impossible to be anything.

Ok not a lot of shocking stuff yet cause well I'm tired -_- but I'm making Katniss feel so sad right now... it's making me feel sad! Oh am I'm not very good and describing runways and models...

The fashion banquet continues next chapter and Gale finally reappears! (┌・。・)┌

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