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A Career Surprise part 2

PRIM POV:

"Come on Cato, I want to go visit the victors village" a blond girl whined as she started dragging the boy away.

"I'll see you later" said Cato.

I stood there shocked for a few minutes. I looked at the money in my hand. I counted it three times just to be sure and made sure the money is real. $750, HOLY FUCKING SHIT. WHO HAS THAT KIND OF MONEY? Well, besides me now I guess. Wait, does this count as scamming someone out of money? This feels like way too much money for a bottle of milk. Speaking of which I have three left. I can sell tomorrow. I need to tell mom and Katniss about this. I went home and put the milk in the fridge.

"How was selling today" asked my mom.

"Okay" I said.

I sat down as the table while my mom was making lunch.

"Something weird happened today" I said.

"Weird how" asked Katniss as she entered the room.

She got some green tea and sat at the table.

"I ran into a new guy who bought a bottle of milk from me but he gave me $750 for it" I said.

Katniss and my mom were both shocked. I had to show them the money to prove it.

"Well, maybe he likes you little duck" said Katniss.

We both laughed before Katniss gagged.

"I can't believe I'm still sick. I thought a good rest would get it over with" said Katniss.

"But you're lucky you can't be picked ever again" I said.

Katniss being 18 means this is her last year.

"I know but you won't be picked either. Your name is only in there once they won't pick you" said Katniss.

"Speaking of which we should probably get ready for reaping" said my mom.

"Okay" said Katniss.

We each took a bath and got dressed. The white shirt I have was a bit big on me and stuck out on the back.

"Better tuck in that tail little duck" said Katniss.

I tucked it in and made sure I look okay. The horn went off and we were sent to the reaping. Katniss held my hand and it was clear she didn't feel good. I could feel that she still feels warm and she is walking slow. We made it to the sign in area and Katniss threw up. A peace keeper ran over.

"You okay" he asked.

"Ya" said Katniss.

He took Katniss' temperature. Just as I suspected she has a fever.

"You need to come with me please" said the peace keeper.

He lead Katniss away to get a health check quick. I was now by myself. I signed in and had to get my finger pricked. It hurt a little bit but then I went to sit with the kids my age. There was the city council and Haymitch on stage. Haymitch is the only victor we have so far. He is also drunk off his ass. He laid on the floor drunk and asleep with drool coming out of his mouth. There was also the other tributes on stage. I recognized Cato and his friend from earlier. There was a few 12 year olds like me. One boy and one girl. There was a older boy who looked to be protecting the young girl. That happens sometimes. Finally Eiffe walked on stage.

"Welcome, to the 75 hunger games" said Eiffe.

The crowd was silent. We all hate the games. There was the usual video before selecting the tributes from district 12. I saw the careers were already whispering to each other. Probably guessing who will be picked and the best way to kill them. But Cato being a career explains how he had so much money.