Remembered - Cato and Clove

Chapter 16 - Of All Things

Cloves POV
I shoot Cato a glare that could kill. All I want to do is sit down and cry. But I can't, now is not the time to be weak. Too much is at stake to show weakness. Our district escourt takes us to our rooms where we will wait to be taken to the train. Through all these feelings I can't help thinking of Cato. I know why he volunteered. He felt like he needed to protect me. Any feeling of relief that hit me when he volunteered was immediately gone once I remembered what was happening. This is one time when I would prefer Cato to leave me to die.
On the positive side of all these things, now I don't have to sit at home worrying about what will happen to Cato. Not to say I won't be worrying. Trust me, I will. But now I can do it from the comforts of the arena.
I snap back into reality when the annoying escort leads me out of my room and to the train. I didn't get any visitors, figures. I don't have a family and Cato was my only friend. This must be a lot worse for Cato. He probably had tons of visitors. Although he was the one who wanted to go into the game, it must be bittersweet.
"Come on Darlings, we must be on our way. Don't want to be late for the Capitol." She said in her annoying accent. I cast a glance sideways toward Cato. He looks at me with a sad longing that I can't stand. This is his fault, he should have let me do this on my own, he should have left me to die on my own terms. I have no doubts that District 2 will have a victor this year. And you can bet that it won't be me...

Cato's POV
As I walk away from Clove into my room I silently curse the Capitol. Clove hates me and I know it. We both cant get out of this, so I signed our names on the death sentence. We can't get out and live the life we planned live, we can never walk the subtle streets of the district in the fall breeze. I can never hold her hand as we sit by the waterfall. I can never beat up guys who pursue her because worst of all, if she gets out, I won't have her anymore. No happy ending for us, but there can still be a happy ending for her. They did this to us, they put you here with no way out. This is their fault. But this is also my fault. if I hadn't volunteered then she would have had a chance, but she will have a chance to get out of this. If I'm involved she will be getting out of this alive. I she is getting out alive I need to be strong, the show starts now.

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Authors Note
Hey guys its been a long time since I have been able to update. Thanks so much if you are still reading this, it means the world to me. I just needed some time to find out if fanfic writing was still for me. I enjoy it and I think it is. Once again thanks so much! Feedback is appreciated, have a wonderful day. Always Remember Clato is forever!!!