Not Supposed To Be

~8

"Welcome, District One, Glimmer!" Caesar boomed and the crowd cheered.

My hands began to shake and sweat. I wiped them on my chair. My dress was a light ocean blue and wiping my hands on that will be too noticeable. I don't want to do this.

The buzzer sounded and it was Marvel's turn. My mouth became dry and a headache started. I sighed and started down at my feet.

I'm going to screw this up. Finnick said it's not that bad. Caesar helps you out, gets the crowd to learn to like you.

Clove was called and I watched her walk out to the center of the stage. I turned my head and saw Cato was looking at me. He smiled.

I remembered the dreams of mine he was in. A blush crept to my cheeks and I smiled back

"District Two, Cato Hadley!"

He winked at me than walked to the center of the stage. He was so calm during his interview. I wish I could be that calm.

No sooner was he done then it was my turned. They called my name and I walked to the center of the stage.

My dress stopped just above my knees. I wanted to tug it down, it was way too short. I was also trying hard not to trip in my heels. I made it to my chair safely and not making a fool of myself. Once I sat I found Finnick and Annie sitting next to each other and Mags was behind them.

"Odair! Odair!" The crowd cheered and Caesar had to calm them down. I wished they'd cheer for the whole three minutes. Then I wouldn't have to talk.

Sadly they quieted down.

"So a ten in training, just like your brother. Can you tell us what you did?"

"You're just going to have to wait till tomorrow, to see for yourself."

He laughed and the Capitol people laughed along with him. 'They already like you. Use that to your advantage. Compliment them.' Finnick's words repeated themselves in my head.

"So, you grew up with a Victor for a brother. I remember when you were six. Don't we all remember?" He asked the crowd, which cheered in response. "Are you proud of your brother?"

I'm I proud of my brother? What kind of question is this. I love my brother. He's the only thing I have to a family. Of course I love him.

"Of course I'm proud of him. He's my brother I love him." I said a little too harshly. "Well love him more than what you guys do."

The crowd laughed and I took a deep breath to calm myself down. I caught Finnick's eyes and he gave me a thumbs up. I took another deep breath and wanted so desperately for the buzzer to sound.

"So, this is what you do. You go into the games and win. You do-"

"Don't all of us tributes here want to win. We all want to go home and see our families. You peo-"

The buzzer sound and I stood up. I was mad. I was fuming. My fingers curled into fists as Caesar raised my hand and the crowd began to chant Odair.

I ripped my arm from his hand and turned back to my chair at the back of the stage. None of the Capitol people seemed to notice that I was mad. Too busy enjoying this.

Once back at my seat, I couldn't help but glance over at Cato. He was already looking at me. My heart began to beat faster. I think he's mad a me. I think I just ruined my chances with the careers.

But instead he smiled at me and gave me a thumbs up. I smiled back and sat back in my chair and barely listened to the rest of the interviews.