The Untold Story Of Effie Trinket and Haymitch Abernathy

Red Gates Hotel

(A/N: Again, I wrote this before Catching Fire came out, I'm going to re-write it in my "improved" story. Comment! Vote! And as always, keep on reading!)

I wake and know we're in the Capitol. Haymitch is already up and heading towards the door, he stops.

"Did I wake you?"

"No. Where are you going?"

"Breakfast. Want me to bring you something?"

"No. I'll be out in a minute."

I sit up and stand. I roll my eyes when I have the same odd feeling in my stomach as I usually do. I walk to the bathroom and vomit three times before I can catch my breath. I stand and do my makeup quickly. I put on my wig, dress and heels. I eat breakfast in silence with Haymitch by my side.

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The tributes are now in the hands of the stylists. Haymitch and I sit quietly in the crowd as we wait for the Tribute Parade to begin. Katniss and Peeta are once again on fire but their outfits show more skin this time. Many other districts tried to use the fire idea but failed horribly. Snow gives the same announcement and it ends rather quickly.

We walk to where Katniss and Peeta are back at the apartment. We can't find them so we decide to go to the penthouse instead. I spot them waiting at the elevator, I recognize Johanna Mason and Chaff, Haymitch's good friend, and another woman who's name I can't place.

"Shall we catch the elevator?" Haymitch asks walking towards them. I pull him back.

"No. We can wait. I don't like that Johanna girl." Just as I say that she unzips her tree-like costume and kicks it behind her.

Haymitch stares at her as she steps into the elevator. He continues to stare even though the doors have shut.

I slap his arm. "Haymitch!" I shout at him.

"What?!" he quickly turns to me.

"You were staring....at a naked woman. You're my husband, start acting like it."

I walk towards the elevator, I wait for the doors to open, I enter the elevator as does Haymitch. The doors close and I kiss him passionately. He picks me up and leans me against the wall, he kisses me repeatedly. I wish we didn't have to hide our love, but it's for the best. I hear the ding meaning we've reached the 12th floor. Haymitch drops me to my feet and we exit the elevator as soon as the doors open.

"Looks like they've got you a matched set this year." I say brightly, looking at the redheaded avoxes.

Katniss and Peeta looked confused at my comment so I just decide to excuse myself to my room.

We watch the recap of the Tribute Parade and head off to bed.

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I prepare myself for the day and walk to the dining room where Haymitch, Peeta, and Katniss. I sit down and my food arrives.

"Did you two sleep well?" I ask looking up at them.

"I slept okay." Katniss says taking a bite of her eggs.

"I didn't sleep." Peeta says staring blankly at his plate.

"Oh. I'm sorry. Should we get you down to the training center? We were the last ones there last year."

"Eff, you dont need to take them. None of the other victors will show up with a babysitter. Considering they're the youngest they should look at least a little self-reliant."

"Fine." I scowl at Haymitch. I push the button for them and fuss over their hair before the elevator arrives. They get on the elevator and the doors close behind them.