I woke up with the first thought of Finnick. How he stormed off without a care. At least he said good bye to me.319Please respect copyright.PENANAKc3MA5Qxtm
Training again. Great.319Please respect copyright.PENANAzRuO4Evw7w
I'll spend another day sitting on the Snare section. Maybe Knot-tying section.319Please respect copyright.PENANAHXwnIbOfsG
I start heading down to breakfast after I got dressed thinking about knot-tying and walked straight into Finnick.319Please respect copyright.PENANAyg5YiQ33k4
'' Woah sorry Rain didn't see you there.'' He folded his hands around his torso.319Please respect copyright.PENANAItbZuUnug4
'' No it was my fault sorry I was too busy thinking about knot-tying.'' Finnick laughed.319Please respect copyright.PENANAGfdpRBMOUZ
'' Weird thing to think about.'' He smiled a crooked smile and a flip of nervousness spreaded throughout my body.319Please respect copyright.PENANA0CVIyCQGEi
'' I am weird.'' I replied with a shaky laugh.319Please respect copyright.PENANAnM41m749NX
'' Listen. About last night-''319Please respect copyright.PENANAF96qkSLfPh
'' Don't worry about it.'' I knew he was going to apologize. I just somehow don't want him too.319Please respect copyright.PENANAFbGwwEdwNh
'' Look I am sorry. I had a lot on my mind. I-I couldn't think straight-''319Please respect copyright.PENANAaiSShvFQIi
'' It's fine don't worry about it.'' We got to the Dining Room and sat down while Valora talked about how today is a finer day.319Please respect copyright.PENANAKkcyTFM9CU
'' I feel as though today is a happy day.''319Please respect copyright.PENANAD4dC3I4PHX
'' Too much wine.'' Finnick whispered by me. I sniggered into my toast.319Please respect copyright.PENANAwR8R8M4KQC
'' Now today is your second day of Training,'' Began Carter. '' we need to get some allies on the run. You two are supposed to be Careers but no doubt about it, you won't make them allies.''319Please respect copyright.PENANAoknEJt1mOk
'' I don't want to make allies.'''' You have to. If your gonna live.''319Please respect copyright.PENANAnDwRP50MwN
'' May I interrupt you Carter?'' Finnick inclined his head.319Please respect copyright.PENANAXMVEmNEkL9
'' Well you already have.'' He sat back in his chair looking grim.319Please respect copyright.PENANAShCCYJQA1O
'' Well in the Quarter Quell, Haymitch Abernathy didn't have any allies and he won the Games. Unless you count Maysilee but I don't because he didn't need her as a ally.'' Finnick crossed his leg and sat back looking smug.319Please respect copyright.PENANA7RWyInFxZU
'' Okay fair point but the Career's usually win the Games. You may as well partner up with them-''319Please respect copyright.PENANAWg9JvROpoP
'' Another to be made.'' Finnick sat back up and starting doing hand gestures. '' I won my Games without any allies.''319Please respect copyright.PENANANPN6kNhjhI
'' But your a fighter.''319Please respect copyright.PENANASimW4BDv6Z
'' Then we'll make sure they are too.''319Please respect copyright.PENANAkrnO3sHqXz
We sat in silence. Valora sighed and crossed her arms. Laurette stood up.319Please respect copyright.PENANAGdquJpdJFS
'' Just stop arguing. Your both right. People can win without allies. But many die without any allies.'' She sat back down and started eating again.319Please respect copyright.PENANATPr2aAZUjI
A smirk formed on her face as everyone started staring at her.319Please respect copyright.PENANACCZ6pv43tC
'' As I was saying...'' Carter looked at Laurette anxiously. '' You need allies. Make them.''319Please respect copyright.PENANAPM0NqvJ9DB
'' But-'' I started.319Please respect copyright.PENANA3UazmzD6k7
'' No buts.'' I finished eating the toast and got changed into the uniform in my room.319Please respect copyright.PENANAE05webKVvF
Knock, knock. 319Please respect copyright.PENANANXWGOTv9Ib
Great if that's Valora or Carter they can go piss themselves.319Please respect copyright.PENANAUjCQRUghYh
'' Come in,'' I said agitatedly. The door opened and Laurette was standing there. 319Please respect copyright.PENANAjtowxTl8Zv
'' What do you want?''319Please respect copyright.PENANAXO6rvBGPnO
'' It's 10 we need to go.'' She looked like she had been crying. 319Please respect copyright.PENANAZ81DIDe5Qx
'' Alright.'' I went out the door knocking Laurette out of the way. She glared at me and followed.319Please respect copyright.PENANA7pyKxpjfqb
I have a feeling that she knows that I am secretly training with Finnick. She does not look at all happy.Maybe yesterday was a joke. A trap. I'm gonna be a bit more warier now when I am with her. She looks like she can bite my head off now. 319Please respect copyright.PENANAeKqR8Xflil
I followed her, ten steps behind, to the Training Centre. That's when I notice Finnick is not there. 319Please respect copyright.PENANA9FTPt81uKU
" Where's Finnick?" I asked politely turning my head around trying to find him. 319Please respect copyright.PENANAwVSJenJqHA
" Oh he's-" 319Please respect copyright.PENANAPn2BUQOPd9
" Right here." I jumped as he put a hand on my shoulder. I relaxed as his warmth melted through me. 319Please respect copyright.PENANA7WJmisUpmc
Laurette glared at him and scoffed. 319Please respect copyright.PENANAz99Dp76lkT
" Come on then, we'll be late." Laurette scowled. She jumped into the lift and ignored us for the rest of the time.319Please respect copyright.PENANAbtRh5EP5d6
I stared at her in the lift. What was she thinking now? Perhaps trying to persuade the Gamemakers to kill me. Well she's not popular so.... plan fail.319Please respect copyright.PENANAKmx5nSRHAr
I smirked to myself as I made my way to the Training Room. I hear, as I enter the doorway, two Tributes arguing.319Please respect copyright.PENANAXe43vPYgIn
'' Hey what are you doing with my knife?!'' District 2 male.319Please respect copyright.PENANAHbId4jvJ2o
'' No this is my knife.'' District 1 male. He is quite cute I guess. But not Finnick.319Please respect copyright.PENANASVKeOwKtni
The District 2 male shoves 1. '' Liar I just put it down there-''319Please respect copyright.PENANAQ4nhaVjgXL
'' Relax,'' Cute boy interrupts. '' we are fellow careers.''319Please respect copyright.PENANA9VuNPjUnDp
'' I don't care. Give me my knife.'' 1 moves away but 2 caught up with him. They start fighting until one of the people grab hold of 2 and pull him away leaving Cute Boy with a scratched lip. 1 smirked at 2. But that made 2 struggle out op the Capitol man's arms. 2 failed as the man was stronger than he looked. 2 growled and 1 growled back.319Please respect copyright.PENANA5QrFdPTRS3
Boys, seriously.319Please respect copyright.PENANArcRdNrHaSn
I head over to the knot-tying section again.319Please respect copyright.PENANAvPWILPaeN3
No Instructor. That's weird.I start tying the knot on the screen using harsh movements.319Please respect copyright.PENANAnIjfVdMcIW
I wish I can go on the fighting section. This can show that I am not weak. Like the District 7 girl. But it shows that I can actually do fight and that meant that Finnick and Laurette were lying to District 2. I don't want one of them in trouble. I smirked at the thought of revenge on Laurette.319Please respect copyright.PENANAAkivNSwxlE
I over think this as the rope scrapes my skin leaving a field of red on the pink skin.319Please respect copyright.PENANAfXN4SYo9eU
'' Aaargh'' I stare at the red patch. I rub it gently shocked at what the rope had done. I started to well up with tears as a familiar person runs to my side. He checks the wound with delicate fingers.319Please respect copyright.PENANAdCFBMssnLL
'' Only a graze. No major harm.''319Please respect copyright.PENANA1hrr8bGQNQ
'' Thanks Bay.'' I stare at him a while before I carry on finishing a knot.319Please respect copyright.PENANAfRT4blusTW
'' Hey Rain have you made allies?''319Please respect copyright.PENANAw27cTHJc3b
'' No and I don't intend to. Why?'' I bet he has gone and made himself an ally.319Please respect copyright.PENANAsPn9irVSZh
'' Well... I made an ally.'' He looks worried.319Please respect copyright.PENANAJAEjDPMC09
'' Well... go on.''319Please respect copyright.PENANADO4fMZOZWU
'' It's umm... how can i say this...umm...'' He rubs his hair. '' It's District 2.''319Please respect copyright.PENANA3aOuC8nUWl
'' Oh god. You're going to get Finnick and Laurette into trouble! I-''319Please respect copyright.PENANADg3Z6eVUpZ
'' Rain I'm gay.'' He looks at me in discomfort.319Please respect copyright.PENANAZvxi5yvkW3
'' What?'' I am confused.319Please respect copyright.PENANAtG3YF2MlT5
'' I'm...umm... going out with someone.''319Please respect copyright.PENANAFjeDAAmar4
'' Let me guess.''319Please respect copyright.PENANAuKfBIj2T2t
'' District 2.'' We both finished. I sighed.319Please respect copyright.PENANA3yoqsRz1i0
'' Bay I don't care if you're gay but all I care about is what if he dies-''319Please respect copyright.PENANAPY1jdon5jR
'' Sssh!''319Please respect copyright.PENANAocMg9AgJx9
'' No Bay I mean it and your heart breaks. Can you trust him?''319Please respect copyright.PENANAHOamFEU3OX
'' Yes.'' He is turning red.319Please respect copyright.PENANAK9pPdYVDla
'' Prove it.''319Please respect copyright.PENANALTiu4zKQyN
'' Well.... his name's Victor Bedford. And he uses swords, bows and spears.''319Please respect copyright.PENANAs1HUmnM3LI
'' But can you trust him?'' I looked deep into his eyes. Fear.319Please respect copyright.PENANAwEOUiN5U8h
'' Yes. Don't worry about it.'' He is getting aggravated.319Please respect copyright.PENANAaE0dkZ7vyT
'' Okay fine I'll get some allies.'' He smiled a bit then.319Please respect copyright.PENANARN8PRGnGx0
'' Good.'' He swiftly walked away. What?! Do I really want to get allies? I mean what if they go behind my back and just like poison my food? Or what if they just keep double-timing and plan to kill me with the other tributes? It's scary to know that could happen.Or I could use that strategy to kill them off...319Please respect copyright.PENANAko2RKNAOOC
'' Hello.'' I turn around to look at the District 12 boy.319Please respect copyright.PENANApDUqkJjITX
'' Hi.'' I answer and turn back to knotting. But this is a hard one and I gave myself a rope-burn. '' Ouch!'' I squeal and let go of the rope again.319Please respect copyright.PENANAkieoqFE79n
'' Here let me help you with that.'' He has soft hands. He gently showed me how to tie that knot without hurting myself. I copied his movements and successfully made the knot.319Please respect copyright.PENANAz9THidB7aq
'' You do know your knot skills don't you?'' I look at his hands again.319Please respect copyright.PENANAeSCPvJmJsk
'' That's because I work in a bakery but go hunting every night to get food for my family. I made loads of snares.''319Please respect copyright.PENANAXstND9BCAR
'' Aaah.'' I turn my back away from him. '' Who are you?'' I ask softly.319Please respect copyright.PENANAyOlS0OjDyq
'' Gauis Mellark. And you are?'' I turn towards him my grey eyes glinting on the screen.319Please respect copyright.PENANAVEISCi8myz
'' Rain Wolfe, District 4.'' I hold my hand out to shake. He looks deciding to accept. He looks back up at me. What will he do? Decline? Accept? He nods and gently shakes hands.319Please respect copyright.PENANAZGOx23GDpX
'' Pleasure to meet you Miss Wolfe.''319Please respect copyright.PENANAKOeSULRFjm
'' Pleasure to meet you Mr Mellark, and you can call me Rain.'' Hmmm maybe allies aren't that bad after all.319Please respect copyright.PENANABIgbxS4QMX
'' Call me Gauis.'' I laughed.319Please respect copyright.PENANA11PyKKeLjw
'' What's so funny?'' He asked enquiringly. I stifled my chuckle.319Please respect copyright.PENANAFksWp7fLPL
'' I don't know. I hardly ever laugh.'' I pouted and he laughed.319Please respect copyright.PENANAHpG4VcZ5AV
'' Well I'm honored to make you laugh.'' He did a slight bow and walked off. Maybe allies are the key to surviving...319Please respect copyright.PENANAYGcCV8yxQM
I carry back on with the knots and completed every tutorial.319Please respect copyright.PENANAlm24sUG4fO
'' You know, everyone laughs at least twice a day.'' He leaned in my ear and whispered gently, his breath cold. I smile warily. Cold breath. Not good. He strolled away skipping slightly. I smile wickedly. Jerk.319Please respect copyright.PENANAtZuD7cb6No
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'' So how was training today?'' Finnick asked while we were at the table eating bread rolls shaped like flowers with so many delicacies thronging in the middle of them.319Please respect copyright.PENANA6u4rStoavm
Time to make my announcement, '' I have eeer.... listened to Carter's advice and made an ally.'' As soon as I said it Finnick looked shocked but happy, Arausio looks like she's about to vomit and Valora was clapping. The others were in mild approval.319Please respect copyright.PENANAiWzbbYLY6u
Carter leaned back in his seat and placed his foot on the table. Valora shrieked. '' You do know that's mahogany!'' She placed here hand on her chest in repulsion.319Please respect copyright.PENANAPDMb2XkMY0
'' Yes I do know it's mahogany.'' He tuts gently. '' What District? Hopefully a Career District , I will be merely disappointed if it's 12...''319Please respect copyright.PENANAxFw32h0V3j
'' It's District 12 male. Gauis Mellark.'' I said with wild confidence that I shouldn't have done.319Please respect copyright.PENANAcQ284mSzkX
'' Hmmm. That name is familiar to me. Can't think where though...'' Valora shook her head.319Please respect copyright.PENANAeT0C4nR96B
'' Well...''' Finnick said finally. '' That's very interesting.'' He rubbed his perfect jawline questioningly.319Please respect copyright.PENANABebdzh0RvC
'' I think it's abominable.'' Laurette finally spoke. She glared at me. '' If she needed to make allies, which she didn't at all, she should make Career Allies because she would survive longer with them around.'' She picked at her nail. '' Anyway she might not survive long anyway, she's only 13 and all and-'' I just stood up and pinned her wrists to the table.319Please respect copyright.PENANAOmBCXuA4th
'' Don't you dare say that I might not survive. I will. And Bay will be standing right by me.'' I whispered me a little quietly.319Please respect copyright.PENANAefFDG2YQlx
Valora screamed and Laurette just gave me a dirty look.319Please respect copyright.PENANAKZofDF5WZ6
'' Relax Edenthaw. It was a test to see if she would actually kill someone. I think she would.'' She smiled a little wickedly. '' Wolfe just a little more surprise on the attack and a little more power.'' I flitted my eyes accusingly at her.319Please respect copyright.PENANASItSS1ThVo
'' I shall try that next time Arausio.'' I laughed silently.319Please respect copyright.PENANAMYyO7Er3ZB
'' Can I have my wrists back? I would very much like to finish my dinner?'' I stared at the wrists I trapped under my grasp. My hands are turning white from the force. I reluctantly let go of them.319Please respect copyright.PENANABeOlvIksRJ
She coiled and uncoiled them and started eating again. I stare at her confusingly. Just why....? A question that will never be answered.319Please respect copyright.PENANAJuepgYT1BE
Finnick looked at me and nodded. I smirked. We discussed this last night.319Please respect copyright.PENANAl4xtt2HPqI
'' I'm going to go to my room now.'' I stood up and left and felt all of them stare at my bare back.319Please respect copyright.PENANAbM5J0O80pY
'' I am also going to go to my room.'' I waited by the door silently. I flattened my back against the wall to show I have gone. I closed my eyes and fell to the floor. I felt someone sneak a hand around my shoulders.319Please respect copyright.PENANA3XUjco52iX
'' Time to train.'' I opened my eyes and he smirked.319Please respect copyright.PENANAHR5IynJvlL
'' Okay. You distract Laurette.'' I patted his head gently.319Please respect copyright.PENANALBmsEHOBwM
'' Okay just get dressed in your training uniform and meet me in the dining room.'' I nodded and walked to my room. I wonder what we'll be doing tonight. Weopans, climbing, kissing... Whatever. It will be fun as I'm with Finnick.319Please respect copyright.PENANADj07aIHxxD
'' Hello Odair. What are you doing outside Rainfall's room?'' Why the hell does she use the extension of my name for? I love Rainfall. It's calm and surreal. Maybe she thinks I hate it. I chuckled silently.319Please respect copyright.PENANAd8cya3tDRg
'' Hey Arausio, I'm walking to my room you just bumped into me walking past Rain's room.'' I heard him smile.319Please respect copyright.PENANAobHZi9Pnrf
'' Well you're taking forever to get to your room.'' I heard her walk up closer.319Please respect copyright.PENANAEb2T2NPE4J
'' Well I was thinking and that makes me a slower walker.'' He answers effectively.319Please respect copyright.PENANAODcAsrrRZy
'' Thinking about....what?'' I heard her breathe heavier. She must be close to my door.319Please respect copyright.PENANAOe8Eu5elbj
'' I was thinking about how this year's tributes will do in their private session with the Gamemakers.''319Please respect copyright.PENANA4hlitkAG6m
'' Bay will obviously use his strength. Rain will do a stupid thing most likely getting a 4. I heard the District 7 Female, Chipper, is strong. She's get a worthy 9. I don't know about the others.'' I heard Finnick gulp. Maybe Laurette placed her hand on his muscles or something. I'm gonna kill her.319Please respect copyright.PENANAupQIsFFJNA
'' Highly believable of you to say Rain will get a low score.'' Finnick says with determination.319Please respect copyright.PENANAiNRPTw6kFk
'' Well, we do both hate each other.'' She sighs after an electric device beeped '' Bay just called for me. I'd better go see what he wants. Goodbye Odair.''319Please respect copyright.PENANAZUCCrxVEF6
'' Bye-bye Arausio.'' I heard her storm off angrily. Finnick knocked on my door. I let him come in.319Please respect copyright.PENANAszcaNUJ8Mi
'' You ready?'' He asks showing his cute dimples.319Please respect copyright.PENANA9DfPqAPr8P
'' Yeah. What are we doing?'' He leans against the wall.319Please respect copyright.PENANARJDlmLqiny
'' Aah. That's a secret till we get there.'' He grabbed my arm and we ran across the floor till we got to the lift.319Please respect copyright.PENANAozfr5yMeQg
'' Well we escaped the clutches of Valora.'' Finnick laughed.319Please respect copyright.PENANA7bl5Z76Lqm
'' For now.'' He pressed the button for the Training Area and we were silence for a bit.319Please respect copyright.PENANAllCuYDxT2d
'' What did Arausio do before? I heard you gulp?'' He scratched his neck.319Please respect copyright.PENANApZpESrTHNS
'' Oh she just nearly kissed me.'' I froze and cracked my fingers. Finnick repulsed in shock. '' I moved my head away in time.''319Please respect copyright.PENANAZdF4zVCs8c
'' I know. You hate her.'' He nodded and we were at the bottom. 319Please respect copyright.PENANAKESYZAWRL0
'' Here we are.'' We stepped into the Room and I first went to the Weapons. I picked up a bow and 4 arrows. He laughed.319Please respect copyright.PENANAJ6niz1RcWk
'' Yes I did promise you we would be doing archery. Now hold the bow like this...'' He positioned the bow and my position for me to shoot in. '' Grab the arrow and pull the string back. Aim where you want the weapon to hit. The trick is with the bow, you have to imagine you're the weapon. The way you aim, the way you get to kill. You are the weapon.'' I aimed at the heart. I exhaled and let go. Just under the bullseye.319Please respect copyright.PENANAObvWOWdLhf
'' Nice first try. I didn't even hit the target first time I tried.'' I repositioned the next arrow and aimed again. Exhale, shoot. BULLSEYE!319Please respect copyright.PENANAMn6ieK6T0J
'' CONGRATULATIONS! That was amazing Rain!'' Finnick started clapping.319Please respect copyright.PENANAo33LAXfspN
'' It looks like I am a natural. Now what is it that you wanted me to try?''319Please respect copyright.PENANAbyBHM1nz8k
'' I wanted to test your speed first.'' I nodded slowly. Okay a challenge.319Please respect copyright.PENANAQtAiMOBPRL
He got his stopwatch out from his pocket and reset the timer. '' Run from the spot your on to the end of the camouflage section with all the speed you can muster.'' I set my legs up correctly and waited for the timer to start.319Please respect copyright.PENANAtOw9L342Ns
'' 3..2..1.. GO!'' I started with incredible speed and remembered when I tested my running skills with Ocean. We always broke the record. She's not here with me now319Please respect copyright.PENANAgFPmldsuLm
I touched the wall and took a break from running. I walked back to Finnick carefully trying to not get stitch.319Please respect copyright.PENANA2vlYcc6LnS
'' That was... impressive. Very fast. 13 seconds. Did you run back at 4?'' I nod.319Please respect copyright.PENANAzZApmcMPeJ
'' With Ocean.'' He placed the stopwatch down on the table.319Please respect copyright.PENANAhDcBdYKPpG
'' Your sister.'' I nodded and sat on the floor. He came to sit with me. I placed my head inside his lap and he started stroking my head.319Please respect copyright.PENANATEgfad7l7D
'' I miss her and it's only been a few days. How is that possible?'' I stare at Finnick's beautiful chiseled face. His cheeks are sticking out more than before. It looks like he's getting ill. 319Please respect copyright.PENANATuFNavluuC
'' It's possible because you love her.'' 319Please respect copyright.PENANAsUwTq8BhCR
I stare up at Finnick to see that he is crying. Why is he crying? '' What's wrong Finnick?'' 319Please respect copyright.PENANA2EC9xUYfFf
He turned to me slowly and all I saw was pain. '' My mentor, Mags, she was 90 years old when she died after I won the Games. I told her that I would win for her as I had no family. She was the only person I actually classed as family.'' I stare at Finnick horrified. Everyone saw him as the Capitol Prince and there he is acctually in pain more than anyone else.And then he did something I wasn't expecting. He cupped my face in his hands and kissed my lips. Shocked, I tensed up first but gradually synced in with his passionate force. He pulled me further onto his lap and I slowly straddled my legs round his hips. He let himself fall onto the floor with me on top of him. I laughed and he gently squeezed my hips. I stopped kissing him and stared at his face. He looks confused for some reason319Please respect copyright.PENANAnRnNhA6SRf
He sighed gently and murmured underneath me; '' Now I have to make sure you win. I can't lose you too.'' He stood up and lifted me gingerly off his lap.319Please respect copyright.PENANABnB00eiu15
'' It's 10'oclock.'' He gazed at the clock above our heads.319Please respect copyright.PENANAw7XYuaOcmB
We started walking to the lift with me wrapped round his shoulders. We got onto the lift in silence.319Please respect copyright.PENANAH5VLPX8wtx
'' Don't worry. You won't lose me; I'll make sure of it.''319Please respect copyright.PENANA6ndm3lZWct