Never ending story

A/N

Hi, it's me. In this story I'm not gonna use the right timeline (some events I will skip or move) but a made up one. Thanks for all the support either way. If you still ship clovniss/cloveniss (Clove and Katniss) you can talk to me on my tumblr lexaheda20. That's it. Have a good day.

Chapter 5

I went to the elevator and pressed the R button. I put on my jacket and patiently waited to get to my destination.

When the elevator dinged I stepped outside and immediately felt a cold breeze hitting me. It was cold but I'm a career. You should act like one. The words of my father never completely faded out of consciousness. They said he was a good man but I always remembered him differently.

I went to the railing to get a better view of the Capitol. I could live here. I could start a family here. I could learn to love and to feel loved. I just need to win the games.

I sighed. Winning games was never an easy task but I didn't expect any less. Suddenly I heard light footsteps slowly and carefully creeping from behind me.

"What do you want, Cato?" I said, assuming it was Cato looking for me. I have, however, got an answer I definitely wasn't expecting.

"It's not Cato", a voice behind me muttered causing me to freeze in my place. I slowly turned around just in time to see Katniss looking at me with her gray eyes and a small smile. What the hell

I took a step towards her not really knowing what to do. When I was close enough I tackled her to the ground and pulled out my knife. I wanted to intimidate her and show her who is in charge here.

"Are you scared Katniss?" I asked her putting on the cockiest smirk I could muster.

"You wish" was all she said, making my blood boil. She's brave. I'll give that to her. Brave and also stupid. It's gonna get her killed.

I helped her up to her feet but not before giving her a knowing look.

"The name's Clove." I said once she fully regained her footing. She looked deep in the thought until she said.

"How do you know my name?" Brave and stupid, I reminded myself.

"Reapings." I could see her studying me from head to toe.

We stayed together until the sun started rising. I got up from my sitting position and suddenly remembered all the risks of our friendship.

"If anyone asks, we have never met. Understood?" I said and as soon as I said it, I regretted it. The hurt on her face told me everything. Fuck. I'm becoming weak.

I turned around and went to the elevator. I tried to ignore the guilt I felt but miserably failed.

As I was about to step into the elevator I turned around and said, "I expect to see you in the training."

I saw her smile and damn. She has a beautiful smile.

I started smiling like an idiot not really knowing why, but somehow I felt happier. I hope she didn't see it but something told me she did. I'm not falling for this idiot. Not again…

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"Where were you last night?!" Cato asked once we finished breakfast. Really Cato? How many brain cells are you missing?

"I told you yesterday", I muttered, getting angrier and angrier at every second passing. Just a few more days till I kill him off. God, he's so annoying.

"Don't be a bitch Clove, tell me again", he continued annoying me. I can't do this anymore. I carefully removed the bowl I was holding and smacked him across the face. I swear for a second I saw smoke coming out of his ears. He was red in the face and soon enough, I knew he was gonna return the favor.

I didn't even wait for him to say some insult, before running to the elevator. Yes I am a coward but I didn't want to die before the games even begin. I'm not kidding anyone. Cato is tall and muscular and, and everything I'm not.

I debated whether I should go to the roof, but I guess even the roof wasn't safe. Whether it was me panicking from hearing Cato's deep voice shouting profanities at me or whether it was fate I pressed the button for the twelfth floor. I got off and then started running like I was on fire. That was until I ran into something or rather someone. Please don't be Cato. Please don't be Cato. Ple

"Clove?" Katniss's angelic voice laced with confusion startled me. I was as confused as her but I guess it didn't show.

"Katniss," I said, feeling much better now. From the distance I could hear Cato taunting me and calling me a coward. I'm screwed. As if reading my thoughts Katniss spoke again this time softly.

"Come with me, Clove. I'll take us to my room. He won't find us there."

I have no reason to trust her, yet only one please and concerned look from her made me agree.

She took my hand in hers, interlocking our fingers, before sprinting like a panther forward, to her room. She reached for the handle of one room and then shoved me inside. At first it was dark but slowly I got used to it.

"This is a storage room. There are very few on this floor but It'll have to work."

The storage room was tiny and could barely accommodate two people. I could feel Katniss's hot breath on my neck

"Thank you, Katniss", I said sincerely and then frowned. I never say thank you. I never even apologize. I'm getting weak.

"Yeah, It was, uhh, no problem at all. After a minute or so she added "Why is Cato chasing you, Clove?"

It took me a moment to process everything she was saying but then I did the most stupid thing I could think of. I hugged her.

I felt her tense under my touch, and as I was about to let go of her, I felt her gripping me ever so tightly around my waist. I could get used to this. I never knew hugs could be this calming. I never hugged anyone so this was a new thing for me.

"It's okay, Clove. I won't let him hurt you." She then started stroking my hair and I knew from that moment on, I couldn't ignore the feeling of butterflies in my stomach for much longer.

A/N

Hi It's me again. There will be a few more chapters before the Games so If you have any suggestions or ideas feel free to comment. If you still ship Clove and Katniss feel free to find me on tumblr lexaheda20. There are not many of us but everyone is welcome so, yeah. Have a good day.