A/N: Heyy! :) Finished this about a week ago, when I didn't have WiFi, so I might as well update now. Oh, and I could use some good suggestions as to which District this should be set in. I was thinking District 3 or 8...any other ideas?
Enjoy the chapter! :D
Chapter 4:
Personal
**Kameron**
I opened the fridge, and poured a glass of milk. I took a couple of cookies off the table and sat on the couch.
"Kameron, if you're going to eat, eat at the table."
I looked up and smiled. "Hi Mom,"
"I'm still not sure you should've joined the Peacekeepers, Kameron."
"Mom, we've been over this; I can't spend my life doing nothing."
"You left out the part where you wanted to make sure Nicole is safe," Mom reminded me, smiling. I hugged Mom, and set my chin on her shoulder.
"I'm sorry if this is tough for you, Mom, but it's only temporary. Also….um, there's something I've got to tell you." I drew away and sighed. "I found out today that….Mom, I swear, I had no idea."
"Kameron, what is it?"
"I have to move out." I sat down with Mom on the couch. "I swear, Mom, if I had known that, I wouldn't have done it."
Mom shook her head. "No, it's okay. I knew that you'd have to leave someday. I just didn't think that day would come so soon."
I nodded, tears forming. "Mom? I, uh, I have to get ready. I'll see you at the Forum."
**Nicole**
I tied the purple scarf around my neck and stared at my reflection. I sat on my bed and cried. Helen was right. What if I was this year's tribute? I'd never see Kameron again….or Jason, or any of my other friends and family.
My eyes strayed to the dagger Dad left me. It was the only thing I had left of him, besides my siblings. I stood up, and took it off my dresser, studying the hilt and the sheath.
"Mom said it's time to go."
I spun around, pointing the dagger towards the voice.
"Rebekah," I said. "What in Hades are you doing in here?"
"Mom said it's time to go."
I set Dad's dagger back on my dresser. "Tell her I'll be down in a few minutes." I eyed my cell phone. "I have an important call to make first."
**Kameron**
I buttoned up the last, and pulled my Peacekeepers jacket over it. I heard my cell phone ringing. I picked it up off my bed without checking the caller ID. I already knew who it was.
"Nicole?"
"Oh. Hey. How'd you know it was me?"
"Because you're the only one who ever calls me on a Sunday."
She laughed. "I am? Gee, that's nice to know."
I could even picture her gold curls bouncing as she shook her head.
"I'll see you at Church, right?"
I could hear the hope in her voice. I didn't want to crush it, but…
"Actually, I've got some family problems to take care of. So, I can't make it today."
"Oh," Her voice sounded deflated.
"I can walk with you to the Forum, though," I offered.
"Thanks, Kameron. I'll look for you after Church, then."
"Yeah. Bye,"
"Bye Kameron," Nicole sighed.
In the few seconds before I ended the call, I thought I heard something along the lines of "I love you". My heart raced. Could she really…no. No, it was probably just my imagination. Nothing more than that.
Then why did it sound so real?
**Nicole**
I dropped my cell on my bed and blinked the tears away. I said it, but it didn't really count. He probably didn't hear it. Maybe he ended the call before I could even say it. Now…now he'll never know.
"Nicole, it's time to go." Mom stood in my doorway. I wiped my cheek quickly, before she could see the tear fall. "Okay. I'm ready. You have Jason?"
"He's in the car." Mom stepped towards me, reaching out. "Sweetheart, you…you can talk to me, you know."
"I'm sorry Mom, but I can't. Not about this. It's just too personal."
A/N: So...wasn't too bad, right?
Nicole: It could've been better.
Elizabeth: It's okay...
me: But what?
Elizabeth: It could have been better.
me: I know that, guys.
Nicole: Then don't ask us what we think. Form your own opinion, or let it be.
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