Chapter 3
We arrived at the Capitol, as the sun rose the next day.
The first thing in sight was the sea of extravagant people of the capital were the extravagant colors.
'Do they always dress like this?' I asked as we zoomed past them.
I looked over at Mags and she nodded her head.
'When I win, I am not wearing these clothes.' Alec said
'If you win.' Finnick said
'I plan on it.' Alec said
'Your attitude will get you killed.' Finnick said he continued on with
'When we get there smile, Olivia you will be fine, Alec try not to be such an ass.' Finnick finished
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When the Tribute Center came into my sight, it finally hit me that this was all real.
In two weeks or so I could possibly die in an arena filled with 23 psychopaths. The reaping was the last time I saw my father, well it will probably be the last time I ever see him.
The Tribute Center was, well only two words to describe it. Glamorous and Hideous. It was around 26 floors I know one floor per district , maybe the training room and a lobby. I haven't actually seen inside the center, well I'm sure no one has since their isn't any taping inside the building only for really important events.
Finnick and Mags accompanied us into the main lobby before Alec and I were separated and lead away by a prep team.
My prep team consisted of 4 people, A woman named Zelina who was my hair stylist, A man named Hogan who worked on waxing and eyebrows, A woman who did my nails named Retton and lastly the stylist in charge Angelo Lombardi he instructed everyone on my prep team.
' Hello dear, You are absolutely...Uhhh. Look at this face Zelina!' Retton exclaimed with a distasteful look on her face
'Absolutely stunning.' Zelina responded
'Beautiful.' Hogan winked at me causing me to look down at the ground and become more uncomfortable.
'Enough Hogan, she's just a girl.' Angelo said as he walked over to the counter and leaned against it.
' What it doesn't mean I can't look.' Hogan responded
'It makes you look like a pervert.' I said which caused the whole team except Angelo to look at me in surprise.
' I like her.' Angelo said
'We are your style team for the time, we are here to make you look beautiful, First you are to shower so jump on in.' Angelo said as he pulled back a shower curtain.
I nodded and the team left the room. I quickly stripped and got into the shower fifteen minutes later I was done. I grabbed the bathrobe and slid it on my body.
Angelo and the rest of the team came in two minutes later. One look at me and Retton commented.
'Did you shower?'
'Yes.' I said while giving her a questioning look
' Doesn't look like it. Showers should take at least half an hour' She continued
'Well in the districts we conserve our water, we wouldn't want to be wasteful.' I snapped back.
'Retton. Leave her alone she is fine.' Angelo said as he walked over too me and started looking at my face.
'You have amazing eyes.' He said
'Thank You.'I said inaudibly
Next was waxing and eyebrows let me tell you it hurt like a B****
'So Hairy.' Commented Hogan causing my face to fluster.
I saw Hogan walk to the counter in the small room and picked up a waxing strip.
After a long hour of ripping and de-hairing it was finally over.
'All Done! Now your as hairless as a Sphinx Cat!.' Hogan exclaimed.
'Gee Thanks.' I said as I slowly sat up on the bench I had been laying on for almost the entire day
Lastly Hair and Nails.
Retton and Zelina worked on me both at the same time to save themselves the rest of their day.
The process had taken around another two hours.
'Fini!'Exclaimed Zelina
I slowly got out of my seat and walked towards the full body mirror and looked at my appearence.
'I look different.' I said as I examined myself.
'Only so much we can do with so little.' Retton said as she eyed me.
'Nice.'I said as I looked back down at my nails. They had been painted with a fish scale hair was very simple,Angelo told me that in the morning my prep team would fix my hair for the tribute far my team was great with the exception of Retton and Hogan.
As soon as the prep team was done with me for the night I was escorted by the peacekeepers back to district four's floor at the tribute center.
'Well look who actually looks decent for once.' Alec said as soon as I had gotten off the elevator.
'Screw off.' I said as I pushed past him and headed towards the hall that held our rooms.
'Careful darling,you might want too be nicer too me if you plan on surviving to the final two in the games.'Alec stated as he grabbed my wrist preventing me from continuing on down the hall.
'Noted.' I said before turning to face him. 'Heres a warning for put your hands on me again and I'll chop your fingers of slowly one by one.'
'Noted.'Alec smirked and let my wrist go before walking off towards the living room.
I continued my way toward my room but didn't get very far when a voice cut me off.
'Olivia?'Finnick called
'Yes?'I questioned as I moved away from my door and towards his figure.
'You look wonderful' He said,I raised my brow and he took notice. 'Not that you didn't look wonderful before of course that isn't what I am saying...'Finnick trailed off.
'Insert foot in mouth.' I stated and laughed, 'Thank You though, for that compliment.'I stated with a small smile.
'Yeah, I guess that is exactly what I just did.' Finnick said with a small smile while looking at his shoes.
'Is there something you needed?'I questioned trying to get back on topic.
'Ahhh, yes there was one thing. You need to be up at 9 tomorrow for the prep team to start on your hair.' Finnick ordered.
'Alright.' I said quietly
Finnick reminding me of that reminded me that I am no citizen of the capitol,just a piece in their game. A replaceable piece. Next year there with be twelve other girls in my position. In a weeks time I could be the first one dead in that arena.
'It's good to still smile.'Finnick said
'Excuse me?'I questioned
'I know that you are thinking about next week. I understand your scared, just promise me you'll try.'Finnick said while looking into my eyes as if he was searching for something.
'I'll try.' I said. Finnick pulled me into a tight hug.
I felt really safe, his grip was tight yet gentle and sweet. It felt amazing. Well that was until two peacekeepers arrived and told us That President Snow wanted to see Finnick.
'I'll see you in the morning.' Finnick said as he gave me a quick kiss on the cheek and followed the peacekeepers away.
'See you.' I said as I watched his figure slowly retreat out the front doors.