Inferno: A Hunger Games Fanfic

Chapter 8

When I've finished destroying pillows and making wishes, I help a capitol attendant clear up. She tells me I can go so I thank her and make my way to the dining room.

About halfway down I open a sliding door between compartments. Meir opens the one opposite and being polite I move to the side to let him through. But he's quite large due to his muscles and can't quite get through without touching me. We both move a little but the doors close before we get out. There are no sensors this side of the door so we could be stuck for a while. I look at a Meir and suddenly realise how close we are. He isn't much taller than me; just a few centimetres. And I'm so near I can feel his heartbeat and see every eyelash. He blushes a little, perhaps also realising the proximity of our bodies.

"You have a feather in your hair"

I go to brush it away but he is faster. I stiffen at the touch at first but then relax when he untangles it and lets it float to the floor. I follow its path for a couple of seconds, then I look up and see Meir smiling at me. It's a soft smile, not a laughing grin and it makes my face grow hot. We stare at each other for a few seconds. Then an attendant opens the door. I feel something. I think it's disappointment.

I know Its short but I hope you like it. I have plans for the next chapter which I was gonna write now but this chapter is so cool (though I'm biased) that I wanted to end it here. But I will update again quite soon so don't worry.
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