The Hunger Games

Chapter 1

As any other story begins at the end of the school year. The most anticipated time of the year...

"TEN! NINE! EIGHT! SEVEN! SIX!" You are probably asking yourself why I'm saying a bunch of numbers backwards. Well, as they did in High School Musical, the whole class (the teacher not included, but even he is looking excited and less grumpy then usual) is counting down to the start of summer break. "THREE!" My ears are going to break."TWO!" Is it just me or is the clock going slower then usual? "ONE!" Yep. Definitely going slower. "SUMMER!" Originally, this is the time that everyone broke into song and started dancing. Instead, we have screaming and yelling. Our teacher, good old Mr. Dudley, disappeared about 5 seconds ago. I so should have followed his example. My best friend, Braedon, walked over and shock his head at the screaming chaos that is, unfortunately, our class. Now onto the cast of characters. My name is Lindsay Snowdon. One word that describes me? Antisocial. My looks? Wavy black hair, dark eyes, pale complexion. Tons of people tells me that I'm like Snow White in real life, but aside from our looks, we have NOTHING in common. Meet Braedon, my best friend. Yeah I know, typical name. Dark brown hair, fair skin, large brown eyes, he's the hottest guy in our grade. Anyway, back to the story. After about 5 minutes of screaming chaos, kids started to leave. In the hallway, its monkeydom. (I know that's not a real word but who cares.) Kids are everywhere. On the tables, in the computer carts, one is even sitting on the lockers, how he got there, I have no idea. And where are the teachers you might ask? Good question. We have like 40 teachers in our school. None of them are in sight. Braedon and I walk/trip/push our way to our lockers, get our stuff, and sprint for the exit. Once outside, we discuss our plans for the summer and  go our ways. My stepmom, Kelsey, and my dad was waiting for me when I got home. Kelsey sent me a glare the moment I walked through the door. I have no idea why she hates me. She just does. "Hey sweetie pie!" Says my dad. "Hey dad! What's up?" "Well Linds, Kelsey and I was talking, and we were wondering if you want to go with us to the planetarium tonight." Kelsey looks up at my dad sharply. Clearly, this was not discussed before. "Ryder. Maybe Lindsay has something she has to do. It's the first day of summer vacation after all. She probably wants to hang out with what's-his-name, Braedon." I almost laugh at hearing this. Anything to keep me away. Since when does she care for Braedon? "Well, Braedon is going to the planetarium too actually, why don't we just meet him there?" "Great idea!" Says dad. "Its decided." Kelsey looked like someone just threw a 20 year old cheese at her face. Oh well, you just can't have everything.