𝖙𝖊𝖒𝖊𝖗𝖆𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖚𝖘 | THE HUNGER GAMES

twenty one

Twenty-one

Kamari

Everything had gone by way to fast. My mind must be playing tricks on me cause time ceased to make sense. I had woken up in Finnick's arms, to sunlight pouring into my room. I knew by the time that at the very least Matt had seen us together. After quite a surprisingly not awkward morning, Finn had kissed me and left and I had been left in shock, legs hanging of the edge of the bed. And I felt like a little kid which threw back to the last time this had happened.

Now, you must think, considering how good friends we are, we would have never slept together. But that was not the case. Cause up until very recently (and by recently, I mean the last time we were in the capitol for the games), this had been quite a common affair for us. But everytime, we'd leave before the other woke up and I hate to admit, but I had liked waking up in Finnick's arms. I liked the warmth that had filled me at seeing his sleepy smile.

And for a second with my eyes closed, I had allowed myself to imagine a world where we could. I was (thankfully) snapped out of my thoughts in a second as Keith banged on my door. I was led through the standard before the games routine and for the first time in years I wasn't leading it.

And in what now feels like a blur of memories, I had been led through the whole thing, and I was finally under the arena. Just as Matt slipped the ring onto my finger, my fight or flight senses kicked in. My mind was clear of any fog as I ran through every survival skill I knew.

"You're gonna be fine. Just remember everything you know. Everything you've taught yourself and you'll be fine." Matt said, holding onto my shoulders and I focused on his touch, letting the reality sink in. This may very well be the last time I see him. That thought was enough for me to lurch at him and he held me. Just as Matt had. Through every bad and good thing in life.

"Find the boy. Remember the plan." He whispered and I pulled away, remembering I was still a solider. Still a pawn in somebody else's game and I reminded myself of why we are doing this. So nobody has to play Snow's game again.

"Take care of everyone for me. Even back home." I said with a smile and by the look in Matt's eyes I knew he understood what I had meant.

"Tributes, get ready." The robotic voice announced over the speakers as I stepped into the tube. I turned to look at Matt and ran my hand over my neck. I felt the bump under the skin tight suit and my breath froze. I didn't dare pull it out, not until I was in the arena, away from Matt. At least there I could delude myself that he was fine if somebody knew I had two tokens.

"Find him." Was the last thing I heard before the plate under me starting rising up. I was hyper aware of everything. The first thing was the blinding brightness, followed by the sticky humidity of the air. I noticed the beach followed by the forest beyond the shininess. I looked down at my now wet feet to find myself surrounded by water.

I heard the canon go off just as I looked up. I took in one deep breath and jumped off. I needed to find the blonde boy. And I needed to find him before it was too late.