Ariabella: The Tribute Who Danced (A Hunger Games Fanfic) Book 1

18.

Grayson's POV:

I wake up, and for a second, I feel as if yesterday was just a dream, but I'm taken back to reality when I sit up and see Aria isn't here.

I sigh and put my hands in my face.

I can't believe she's really gone.

"Grayson?" Willow asks tiredly.

"Yeah?" I ask.

"Are you ok?" She asks.

"Not really," I say and look down. Willow gets up and comes over and sits down next to me.

"I miss her too. I didn't know her long, but she saved me," she says.

"She was a great girl," I say.

"Tell me about her," Willow says.

"Ok, well, she was always the sweetest girl in school back in 12. Once a little girl was getting bullied so she told the teacher and then talked to the girl. Sadly the girl got reaped at age 12 and died. I remember I always liked her. We had a small talent show, and she danced. I remember I couldn't take my eyes off of her. She started out a bit shy but once the music started she let loose. I didn't pay much attention to the rest of the kids. I also remember when her dad left. She came to school and wouldn't stop crying. I wanted to hug her and tell her it would be all right, but I guess I was too scared," I say.

"She sounds like a great person," Willow says.

"She was," I say and feel a tear run down my cheek.

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Ariabella's POV:

I wake up to a pair of hazel eyes staring back at me. It's Sierra.

"Sierra, let Aria sleep dear," Juliet says from my door, "I'm so sorry darling, she just adores you."

"It's ok, she's so adorable," I say with a smile.

"Breakfast is out on the table if you would like some," Juliet says with a smile. I realize she has baby Bellamy in her arms.

"Ok, thank you," I say, trying to be as polite as I can.

Juliet gives me one more smile before heading back down the hall with Bellamy and Sierra.

I get up and walk over to the dresser. I realize all of the clothes are my size. They must've been planning this for a while if they have clothes for me.

I end up picking out black leggings like yesterday and a white tank top with lace on it. I brush out my hair and leave it down.

I walk out to the dining room and sit down next to Rayna.

"Aria, you look absolutely beautiful. I wish I looked that pretty," Rayna says excitedly.

"Thank you, and you are already beautiful Rayna," I say. She gives me a big smile then turns back to the plate of food in front of her.

I take two pancakes and some fruit from the middle of the table. I eat it pretty quickly.

Suddenly my dad walks into the room.

"Do you want to come to my work after your mentor and them leave?" My dad asks.

"Um, sure," I say.

"I can have Larielle take you there since I might not be back at lunch, right Larielle?" My dad asks.

"Of course," Larielle replies.

"Ok," I say.

"See you," my dad says and ruffles my hair before heading to the elevator and goes down.