Safe and Sound

Chapter 6

I was still wondering what Cinna was going to dress me up as. I was worried, but a tad bit excited. Who knows? Maybe he'll dress me up as something super interesting. Anything could happen really. I was deep into my thoughts that I didn't even know that Cinna started to talk to me, "What was that? Sorry I was thinking," I explained real quick and he smiled, repeating what he said before,

"I said, that we were going to dress you up in all black, and decorating you with obsidian crystals. I thought it was a good idea. It's very pretty to look at and will get you good sponsors." I nodded at that. It was very eye appealing. Obsidian was a really pretty crystal. I'm wondering if it will get us enough sponsors. Anything could happen, again.

"So, I guess you dress me up now?" I inquired, curiously. He nodded and I jumped off the table, "Make me pretty!" I said holding my arms perpendicularly. He laughed a bit, then leading me over to sit down while he gets the outfit.

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It was 10 minutes before we all had to go out on the chariots and might I say, Liam and I looked stunning. I found my eyes wondering over to Liam. I hated that I fancied him. It would make things even more harder. I might as well get to know him better, since we weren't going to be together for very long.

"Okay, this black material has a ultra-violet light that will turn on at a button that I have. It does work, so don't worry, but don't be alarmed. It will light up the crystals an make you even more appealing. It won't hurt you in any way, so no need to worry about that," Cinna explained to us, we nodded.

We settled into our chariot which was near the back. When I looked at the two tributes in front of us, the girl tribute looked like Rose. It couldn't be. She died five years ago. I shook my head at the thought and looked at Liam. It might be a good time to talk to him. "Hey Liam. Scared?" He looked over to me and stared into my soul with those chocolate orbs. He smiled and his baby face lit up,

"I am very scared. What if it doesn't work?" I saw the smile go away an worry fill his features. I put my hand on his shoulder.

"It's going to be fine, relax," I reassured him with a smile. He had a small smirk and looked forward. I removed my hand from his shoulder and placed it back by my side. It was soon enough ready to go out in the chariots. I was scared too. We were going to be in front of thousands of people with our costumes and some of them might be our sponsors.

I looked down at my costume. It was just as Cinna described it; black with obsidian crystals all over it. I felt beautiful finally. My hair was down and flowing. I think they did my makeup in a black smokey eye is what they called it. I wasn't sure.

I soon felt the chariot jerk forward. I moved my hands quickly to the side of the chariot to hold on. I heard Liam laugh a bit. There was that laugh again. Why did I have to feel this way? What about Jack? I'm so confused. I needed to not worry about that right now and focus on the chariot. I was able to stand up without falling over finally.

We were one of the last chariots to go, so we just waited there with the others behind us and in front. This have me a bit more time to think. Was Jack telling the truth? And what about my feelings for Liam? That had to change if I wanted to win. I couldn't just feel all these feeling for him and then he dies. That would be devastating. But what about Jack? I was so confused about him. We were just friends and I thought he knew better. I didn't believe what he said, but he never lies to me. It's so puzzling.

It was finally our turn. Our chariot lurched forward again, but this time I didn't need to hold on. We were out and there were so many people. I saw a light in the corner of my eye and I looked down. Our suits had lit up. I looked over at Liam who was looking at the crowd. He was just as amazed as I was. He caught me looking at him and I blushed. What was wrong with me? I don't blush! I felt something touch my hand. I looked down and Liam's hand was near mine as if asking if he could hold it. I grabbed his had, granting his permission. We both held our hands up high and the crowd went wild.

We soon got to the end of the pathway and lined up with the others. I looked over to my left and the girl from District 14 looked exactly like Rose. There was no denying it now. I let out a gasp and I guess Liam had heard me.

"What's wrong, May?" He inquired. I just shook my head looking forward again. I still couldn't believe it. It was her, but I thought she was dead. How could she be alive? I had a bewildered look on my face again.

"I'm fine, don't worry about it," I mumbled. He nodded and looked forward as well.

Soon, came out the president. His name was President Snow. He looked like a snake. He always had a white rose on his suit. Someone said he smells like roses and blood. That didn't sound frightening at all. Notice the sarcasm? Our light had turned off on our suits.

"Welcome, welcome all. It is nice to see you all here. These are your tributes for this years Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor!" He announced into the microphone. Everyone cheered and applauded.

We all got off our chariots and Cinna, Katniss, Peeta, and Donald came over to us.

"That was amazing!" They all chorused. We both smiled, "Thank you," we both said. We were led into a house. It had many floors. We went to the floor that was our same district number. I think since they added new districts to Panem, they added new floors to the building. It was stunning. It was lots different than District 15 that's for sure. I was led into my room where I changed into a white shirt and black pants. I freshened up for dinner then sat down at the table.

We had a lovely dinner. No one talked till the entrees were served, but the silence wasn't awkward. It was comfortable. Once the entrees were served, Donald started talking.

"That truly was amazing, Liam and May. Truly," He said in his Capitol accent. Liam had that accent a bit, but his was richer and deeper. Like a Wolverhampton accent should be. I had a little smile creep onto my lips but that was it. I needed to break the silence again.

"Who visited you when you were picked, Liam?" I requested, finally looking up from my food to look at Liam's beautiful features. His face had tensed and I felt I had hit a vain there. I stared back down at my food. I felt like I went too far, but I wanted to know.

"My mother. My father died when the bombs went off. My little sister came too. I also saw my two older sisters. It was nice to see them one last time before I had to go, what about you? Who visited you, May?" He inquired looking at me with those dreamy eyes. I couldn't help but feel my heart flip over when he looked at me. Ugh, I hated feelings. They just weigh you down from what you really want to do.

"My parents and my sister. I really needed to see them because I needed to talk to my little sister, April. The other visitor was my best friend Jack," I decided not to go into the subject with Jack with Liam because it would destroy the chance I had with Liam. He had nodded after I finished, not wanting to know more about Jack. I finished my entree and out came dessert. Yes, I loved dessert, especially since I never got it that often. It was usually only on holidays.

The dessert was a chocolate cake with chocolate icing and chocolate decorations. I felt like I was in chocolate heaven. I started to dig into my deliciously looking cake. No one really talked that day. I was just focused on the food. It was grand. I finally finished the cake and I was so full, you wouldn't believe. I got up and waltzed off to my room. I got ready for bed, not even changing clothes, and slid into my new sheets. I was so tired. I soon fell asleep thinking of Liam's eyes.

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A/N- Hi me again! Do u like it? Thank you for reading! Comment, vote, share! Anything you like! Thank you again! I know I'm getting repetitive on this whole thank you and comment vote share thing but it would mean a lot to me if you did so please do all those things! I'm super sorry about the very late update. I will update twice! So I will have chapter 7 up in a few so yeah! bye! Love ya carrots!!!

~Cyn <3