Chapter 6:
"Up up up! It's a big big day!" Jewel squeals. I throw a pillow at her and she scolds me. I roll my eyes.
"Ok ok I'm up!" I scowl. Thankfully Jewel leaves and I get up grab a quick shower and get dressed. Interviews are today. Whoopie. I get to make a fool of myself on live television. I go to wake up Finnick and when I stop outside his door I hear voices. I put my head against the door and eavesdrop.
"Katniss can't know about this." A male voice says obviously Finnick.
"I promise I won't tell Finny. Care for another round?" A girl voice says. One I recognize as the one and only Glimmer.
"No I can't you have to go. Come back tonight." Finnick says. I hear moving of the feet but before they reach the door I open it.
"Hello Finnick, Glitter." I say smirking. Finnick's face drops and Glimmer is just mad I called her glitter.
"Katniss what are you-" Finnick starts.
"I heard everything Finny," I say. Glimmer issneaking out but before she leaves I stop her, "oh and Glimmer? I'll be making sure you die in the bloodbath. Kisses." She scampers off. I laugh darkly and turn to my brother. I'm so angry right now.
"So Finnick, don't talk to me look at me or try to apologize because your a lying asshole and a poor excuse of a brother." With that I walk out. There are no tears in my eyes but there was in his but I don't care. I hate him! Then I eat breakfast and Jewel teaches me how to walk in heels and a dress. I switched mentors so Mags was mumbling stuff about what I should do that I didn't understand.
"Cinna will be here in an hour so you are free to do what you like." Jewel tells me. So I head to the roof and I'm surprised when I see someone there.
"Hey Katniss." Cato turns and looks at me.
"Hey Cato." I smile. I walk over to him and hug him.
"Cato I can't kill you or Clove. I can't. If that makes me weak then so be it." I tell him. He looks up at me and smiles weakly.
"We made a pact me and Clove. Your coming out of the games." Cato says.
"NO! NO! no! That is not happening. Cato I can't-." I start protesting but then I stop myself from saying the next line.
"You can't what?" Cato asks.
"I can't live without you." I whisper.
"I can't live without you either." He says. And we kiss. The kiss is so full of passion it makes my knees weak. The kiss is indescribable. I feel fireworks nothing I have ever felt before. We stop and gasp for air.
"We have to get ready for our interviews." I say. So we walk to the elevators and push 4 and 2. We stand in silence and not awkward. I wave good bye and get off the elevator. My prep team rushes up to me and starts chattering, I tune them out. The pluck, wax and shave every ounce of hair on my body. They do my hair and make up then send me to Cinna. I greet Cinna and he pulls out my dress. It is a strapless dress that goes just below the knees. It is light blue then fades to a dark blue with ruffles that compliments my sun kissed skin. It has a sweetheart neckline and shows off my curves and legs. My hair is half up half down. There is a bump with the half up and the half down is curled. My make up is different but it surprisingly looks good with the colour. My lips are a nude colour, I have red blush applied lightly. My eyes have a dark blue eyeliner with light blue eyeshadow. I looked mesmerizing.
"Cinna it's beautiful." I say in awe.
"Your the beautiful one Katniss, now head to Effie." He says shooing me to Effie. I find Effie waiting with Gillian who looks quite handsome. He is in a black tux with a light blue collared shirt underneath. He is wearing a black bow tie and his hair is spiked up.
"You look beautiful Katniss." Gillian says and I blush. "Shall we?" He says extending an arm to me. I laugh and nod. I usually hate him but he can have his nice moments. Effie shoos us in the elevator. We are still arm in arm. We head to the waiting area when the elevator stops. We are one of the first ones here. There are also district 1 & 2. I see Glimmer flirting with Cato. Pathetic. He doesn't even notice he looks at me smiles then frowns. Then I remember me and Gillian are linking arms. I quickly unlink them and head to my allies. I walk over to them, Clove greets me with a hug Marvel says hi and Cato glares at me obviously mad about the arm linking. I roll my eyes at him. Clove laughs. Glimmer is still flirting with Cato and he loses it on her.
"Oh my god if your that desperate for some then go ask Finnick the slut he seems to enjoy your company!" He shouts. I feel like I just got slapped. He starts to apologize but I start shaking with rage. I walk up to him and slap him. Hard. He actually looks in pain. Then I punch his stomach,
"Don't you dare call Finnick a slut! You don't know the first thing about him. I might be mad at him but that doesn't give you a right to call him that. You know he and I have our differences but don't talk about my family." I shout lividly. He bends over in pain. Then Clove gives me a high five and I sit down in the waiting area. Then everyone arrives and we get started. Girls then boys. I ignore district 1. I listen when Clove walks on the stage. She acts like a insane knife girl. Then Cato walks on. He sits down and Caesar asks him the typical questions. I am still livid about what he said about my brother. I might hate Finnick but no one calls him a slut. I can't believe the guy I love said that! Wait love? What the hell! Then Caesar says something that interests me.
"So a handsome lad like you must have a special someone?" Caesar says. Cato laughs nervously.
"Umm.. No not really." He says fidgeting with his tux.
"Oh come on! No crushes? If you win then no girl could resist you!" Caesar squeals. The crowd roars with excitement.
"Well for one thing winning won't help my case. She is a tribute who is going in the games." He says. Everyone gasps. Caesar nods for him to continue.
"I screwed up tonight though. I said a terrible thing about her brother but I want her to know I'm sorry and that I'm..." He says.
"Your what?" Caesar says anxiously.
"I'm in love with you, Katniss." Then the buzzer goes off. I know I'm blushing like a maniac. Everyone is looking at me. District 3 is called on but no one really listened because the Capitol crowd was just waiting for my interview. Then my name is called and I walk out in stage and the crowd goes wild. I smile and wave.
"Katniss you look simply breathtaking!" Caesar says. I blush. The crowd cheers in agreement.
"So Katniss how are you liking the Captiol?" Caesar asks but I know he is itching to ask me about Cato.
"It is very pretty and the food is wonderful but I do miss the ocean in district 4." I say. He nods.
"Speaking of district 4 how is Finnick?" I gulp. I suck at lying. I look at Finnick who is practically hanging his head in shame.
"He's good. He is scared that I won't be returning home and if I don't he won't have any family left." I say. Caesar nods then ask the question every one has been waiting for,
"Cato confessed his love for you. Do you love him back?" Caesar asks. The crowd is silent waiting for my answer.
"I..."
AN: Cliffhanger! Sorry I had too! Are you guys liking it? Review!