"What's on your mind Clove?..About tomorrow I mean", Cato questioned when he noticed the vacant look in her downcast eyes.
"I don't know.. I don't know what to think. I mean I have prepared myself for it. If my name is picked, I will not go into the arena as a vulnerable girl. I will be strong, in all possible ways. But I am worried. What if I am picked and I don't make it out? I have trained for the Games for years, giving me the title of a Career to other districts, but what if some tributes are more determined.." she drifts off leaving Cato to think about what she has said. For Clove's sake he had showed no emotion towards the Games, he knew he had to be strong in both mind and body. He didn't seem to care. But he did. Not only was he worried for his own sake but for Clove. Cato knew that if he was to go into the Arena he wouldn't be able to protect her back in District 2, unless he won. In that moment he vowed to himself that he would do anything to keep her safe. Even if he had to be ruthless and menacing he would do it in a heartbeat. Nothing could stop him. Not even the elements.
"..Cato...Cato...", Cato was brought back to reality by Clove's voice.
"Sorry", Cato explained "I was just thinking".
"About what? ", Clove questioned.
"The Games. What would happen if I was reaped. How I would survive. What I would have to do. My motives. You", he explains.
"Me?" She asked quietly
"Yeah, do you remember what I told you..that night?"
"That you would-"
"Protect you. Yeah..." Cato began "I want you to know that I meant it and I will. I hope against it but if I am picked, I will win just to come back and protect you."
Clove's eyes raised to meet Cato's, and locked them in place, the adoration obvious.
"You do know that I love you, right?" Clove teased.
Cato's heart leaped at this declaration. They had only told of their love for one another once before, and for Cato, hearing this before tomorrow meant the world. he had a new sense of determination.
"And I love you Clove, always".
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Hidden Tragedy (A Clato fanfic)
FanfictionPeeta and Katniss were not the only star-crossed lovers in the 74th Annual Hunger Games. This is the story of the tributes of District 2, Cato and Clove, who's love is tragically missed by the population of Panem.
