clever. {thg:foxface}

Chapter 8 ~ Scores

Next Day, same outfit, same place, same training. Me and Dean wait for our names to be called for the private training, or scoring. The day seems to go slowly, but that's probably because the other tributes are taking a little longer.
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Dean looks bored too. I can tell because he's not talking, and he randomly says something. I decide to start a conversation. "So Dean, tell me about your family." I say. He looks at me. "I have a girlfriend and a brother. My girlfriend's name is Ali, and my brother's name is Calum." He says. "I wish I didn't have to leave. I wanted to be there with Ali." I shake my head, "Yes, well maybe you could win... And go home to see her." I say. He knows I'm trying to cheer him up. He does look sad for once. "Finch Crossly!" Says the loudspeaker. "Do good." Says Dean. I stand up. "I'll try." I walk to the door. I will tell him my plan later.

The Gamemakers are eating a feast while watching my every move. I clear my throat. "I'm Finch, and I'm from District 5." I say. I see my training board, the ones with all the animals. The screen looks larger than it was before. I start doing the thing I did yesterday. Once I'm done, I leave. I don't know how the Gamemakers reacted. I just hope I get a low score...that's a first.

We wait around in the living room. Me, Dean, Quinn, Joseph, Dinah and Jonah watch the television screen desperately. Soon, the show comes on. The one hosting it is Caesar Flickerman, literally the happiest Capitol person ever. He talks about the games and starts rattling off scores. Glimmer -9, Marvel -9, Clove -10, and Cato -10. Of course they would get a large score. "Dean, with a score of 7." We all clap for him. "Nicely done." Says Quinn. "And Finch, with a score of 5." Quinn freezes. "Okay, okay, before you get angry, this is a plan of mine. I got that score on purpose because the other tributes may think I'm a innocent, scared girl wth no skills. Remember that one victor? She did the same thing and she ended up winning!" I say. They all look at each other. "You are on brilliant girl." Says Joseph.

We watch the other tributes, Rue, the small girl from district 11, got a score of 7. And Katniss... Got a score of 11. Now the Careers are going to be really angry. Especially Cato. But I could care less. We all eat some dinner. "Tomorrow everyone has off. Then it's interviews, than the games. This all went by so fast." Says Quinn. Which it has. It feels like I just arrived yesterday. The food is good today. It's delicious. I heard that an Avox makes our food. Speaking of which, I haven't seen an Avox yet. Oh well I guess.

When I'm done, I go back to my room an lay down. I think about what should happen tomorrow...and the next day...than the next day.

I'm nervous, but ready.