Welcome to Panem Private (Clato, Katniss/Peeta)

Chapter Six

Clove POV:

Game day. The game that decides whether or not we go to the championship and everyone is depending on me. No pressure. Ha, are you kidding? I've never been this nervous before. I'm sitting in fourth block, 5 minutes before school gets out almost having an anxiety attack.

Katniss must notice how tense I'm being because she gives me a look saying 'are you okay?'. I smile and nod to assure her I'm fine. Holy shit, what if I get blocked every time I go up? Or what if it's my turn to serve on the game winning point and I miss it? Then Glimmer will hate me even more, if that's possible.

Suddenly, I feel my phone vibrate.

From Cato:

Hey Clovers. I know you're probably freaking out about your game, but don't worry. You'll do great, I'll be there to watch you. I love you.

And at that moment, I swear my heart literally stops. He's so perfect, and I'm not sure how long I'll be able to keep this acting up.

RIING.

Finally, the bell. The volleyball girls are all supposed to meet in the gym for some serving practice and a meeting. I head there and put on my practice clothes before going into the gym.

After about five minutes, everyone is ready and our coach starts talking.

"Okay girls! We can do this. We've played so well this season, and I couldn't be prouder of you. For this game, I need you to all work as a team. Focus on this game, we can worry about state after. Sound good?" She smiles.

We all nod and grab a ball and start serving. I practice my regular serve, jump, and float. They're all looking pretty good. Thank God.

We continue until our coach dismisses us to go get some light food and water. I head to the gas station about two minutes away from school and grab a bottle of water and some peanuts.

"Clove!" I hear my name being shouted.

"Katniss!" I mock.

"Good luck! You're gonna' do really good, I promise." She smiles enthusiastically.

"Thanks, and I hope so. I'm getting pretty nervous." I admit.

"Don't be."

"I'm trying!"

"Oh hey good luck Clove!" Foxface says, appearing from the bathroom.

"Thanks!" I smile. "Well I better be heading back to school."

"Bye! And remember, after the game you can come over. I'm having a party." Foxface tells me.

"I hope it doesn't go exactly like last time." I smile. I hope Marvel doesn't hate me. He hasn't been at school since last Friday.

I wave and pay for my items before heading back up to school.

As I'm walking, I get pulled into an abandoned classroom. I scream, out of shock before a hand shuts me up by putting it in front of my mouth.

"It's just me." Cato smiles.

"Shit, you almost gave me a heart attack!" I yell at him while 'punching' his chest. He rubs where I hit him, pretending it hurt.

"Jeez Clove. Remind me not to mess with you." He winks.

"Hey, I need to go get changed." I tell him, trying to leave.

"Wait one sec. Hey." He grabs my cheeks. "I know how nervous you are. Like I said don't be, okay?"

"I'm trying, there's just a lot of pressure."