Panem High

A Date it is

A vibrating thing awoke me. I picked up my phone and answered,still half asleep. But I recognized that there was an unknown number.

"Hello?" I rasp. There's yelling on the other side and laughing.

"Um, is this Clove?" It says. I nod then remember they can't see me.

"Yes,it is,who is this?" I hear more yelling.

"Oh,uh,this is Cato. Listen I'm sorry about earlier,it's just when I always run,it's because I'm playing football,"he says.

"That's okay,your forgiven,"I yawn. He says okay and goodbye and I go to sleep again. This time I really think about Cato. I realize I actually like him. Like I would go on a date with him.

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I was walking in third hour with Glimmer and Cashmere at my sides when I saw there were no seats available. I looked around and there was one by the window. It was connected to a boy wearing a blue hoodie and he was turned around talking with friends. I sat down and he didn't hear me. When the bell rang he turned around and jumped because he obviously didn't hear me sit down. But when I looked again it was the same blonde hair and blue eyes I remember.

"Oh, hey Clove!"he says smiling. I smile back and the teacher,Mr.Abernathy walks in.

"Okay class, today you read the pages on the board." He collapsed onto his chair and immediately started snoring. In a matter of minutes I was done and sitting there doing nothing. I looked at Cato and he was staring at me. He immediately looked away. I took out some of my other homework,but jumped when the intercom came on.

"Hey Mockingjays! This is Ms.Trinket here with some announcements! Cheer leading tryouts are tomorrow after school. Track tryouts are the day after,also after school. Homecoming is this Friday night! Thank you!" I shrugged it off and thought. I need a date, that's one of Glimmer's rules,always have a date to school events. My thoughts are cut off by the bell.

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After homework I feel completely bored and decide to do what I always do when I'm sad or bored. I stuck my hand under my bed and pulled out a wooden box. I opened it and was greeted with eleven knives. I put on a t-shirt and shorts and go out to the front lawn. I find a oak tree near the sidewalk. I go thirty feet back and fling my arm forward. I throw all my knives and I hear clapping behind me. I give myself a whiplash and that it's Cato.

"That was amazing! Where did you learn to do that,"he says.

"Self defense classes,"I say smugly. He nods.

"I think it's hot." I immediately blush. He comes walking towards me.

"You think?" I ask not looking him in the eye. He nods and I slightly smile.

"Okay so this isn't so easy to say but I better say now. Clove,ever since I saw you,I immediately had a crush on you. I don't know if you feel the same way but that's how I feel." I look up and nod.

"I do and one question,will you...go to homecoming with me,"I say,barely a whisper. I look up for a moment and see him smiling and can see the glee in his eye." Of course! I was going to ask you but you beat me to it,"he says. We stare at each other in the eyes then we both lean forward. Our lips crash together,like they were made for each others. His are soft and supple. As we pull away we both smile.

"Bye,Clove,"he waves and I do the same back. I sigh and turn around to throw more knives when a icy voice catches me off guard.

"Wasn't that nice,"it says.....I know exactly who that is.

"What are you doing here,Dylan!" I turn around and see him leaning against my mailbox.