This day wasn't what I was looking forward to. After last night's conversation, the pain still lingers.
Tomorrow night will be the televised interviews. The whole team will be busy and for the first time I'm glad I'll be away from Clove.
I took a quick shower and head to the dining room. Brutus wasn't present.
"Brutus said that it would be better if I coach both of you in televised interviews. If it's okay with you two, you will be together this day." Enobaria said.
No one speak from us.
"Well, I guess, I'll take that as a yes. An hour you will spend with me, four hours with Benvolia, and two hours with your stylists. Shall we start?"
We nod.
The whole hour, Enobaria points that we should make a statement. Something unforgettable. Something that would mark the Capitol.
"If only you two were lovers, I'd say the whole Capitol will line up to sponsor you." Enobaria said jokingly.
Both of us tensed, and remained quiet. I guess Enobaria sensed the tension between and changed the topic.
"Clove, you're fierce. Small,yes, but deadly. That's what your character will be. Cato, you're big,tall,handsome. Deadly arrogance would suit you."
After that we went to Benvolia.
"Oh dears come, come."
I don't know how we would consume four hours with her but she worked to the last minute.
Especially on Clove. She taught us how to smile and walk based on the personalities we want to impose.
Clove wore heels and dress to practice walking around. I can tell she's not used to it. I remember she's always in combat shoes.
One time, I remembered her wearing high heels because of graduation and I laughed because of her walking wobbly.
Still now, she walks wobbly and I have to watch them practice. Until she fall. Not on floor. I was there to catch her. She looked up and I was locked again. I'm not aware if Benvolia is suspecting, or how much time were wasting. She's here. In my arms. I'm glad, but I'm pained at the same time.
"Oh dear! If only you two were lovers. The Capitol would fall. Sponsor you because, well because what a tragedy it would be!" She made a sad sigh and we pulled away.
The hours flew by and I was sick of listeninh to tips, what to do's and don'ts. I'm sick of being here. With Clove. Being in the Hunger Games.
I want to eat myself sick in my room but Brutus didn't let me. I've tried almost all the delicacies. Maybe I'll throw up, be sick and they'll let me go. I can't take Clove's presence. It just makes the pain worse.
After dinner, we were released to take rest.
In the hallway, my pace increased quickly. This day with Clove is enough. I want to rest. I want to cry.
"Cato." It's her. I turned around and see her slowly walking towards me. I didn't answer.
"You- Do- do you remember what Enobaria and Benvolia said?"
"About having a striking personality?"
I don't know why we should talk about this now. It didn't seem important.
"No. Not that."
I started racking my brain for the important things they said but there was nothing. Besides, I want to rest. The day had been exhausting.
