Chapter Ten: The Penthouse

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"I'm guessing your going to the third floor, right?" Yoongi asked.

"Yeah. But don't you want to get off first? Your escorts are probably worried about you." Jungkook said.

"Maybe they are, but other tributes may or may not board the elevator when I get off, and I don't to risk you getting into any more situations that can hurt you physically, mentally, or emotionally" Yoongi said, gazing at his appearance in one of the elevator mirrors. Even though he hated the Capitol from its foundation down to the idiots born there (excluding his new friend Jennie) he had to admit they were pretty damn good with their ability to tinker in makeup and choice of clothing.

"Thank you Yoongi" Jungkook thanked, pressing the button that directed the elevator to the 3rd floor.

"Call me hyung. We're clearly friends now" Yoongi said with a small smile. He actually made another friend. Not only that but on the same day he made his first friend in the Capitol. New record.

"Alright, hyung it is" Jungkook confirmed.

The two boys rode up in a comfortable silence until the elevator chimed and opened its chrome doors to let the younger boy out.

"Well see you late hyung. Thanks again for helping down there." Jungkook said as he walked off.

Before he could fully step off the platform, Yoongi stopped him.

"Jungkook wait! Before you go, would you like to um, form a group with me? For the games of course. You don't have to if you don't want to though" Yoongi asked. He's kind of nervous Jungkook may laugh and call him weird for even thinking about asking him. He's afraid of rejection, even though he went through it most of his life. But Jungkook's answer was anything but similar to Yoongi's assumptions.

"Of course hyung! Who would say no to that offer?" Jungkook said and stepped off the platform to his suite, leaving the older alone.

The elevator rose up to the penthouse (Yoongi had already pressed the button when he got on) and opened up to let Yoongi off.

The penthouse was far from what Yoongi was accustomed to.

Everything from the dark grey furnished wooden floors, to the metallic grey ceilings that made you feel like an ant, were made to fit the modern taste of the rich Capitol. Windows that took up a whole wall were littered on the left side of the room, overlooking the city. The light grey curtains were pulled back to reveal the light show, generated from the Capitols towering sky-scrapers and small convenient departments.

The couches, placed in the middle of the room, were the color of the liquid mercury you found in a thermometer and the definition of comfort. Vanilla colored couch pillows fluffed nicely in the corners of the couches. They weren't torn and covered in stains of Lord-knows-what like the ones Yoongi had back home, and quite frankly, he liked these pillows.

The TV was a whole other story that Yoongi could barely comprehend. The screen was built into a stain-less glass wall that looked to be as thick as a novel. It also supported the black circle speakers that were built in to bring out the sound that was coming from the TV.  What really baffled Yoongi, was the fact that there were no signs of any wires that would help connect the TV and speakers to any power. Behind the TV was a set of dark grey stairs that led upstairs.

Further into the room was a big black cabinet and some sort of table thing that looked weird in Yoongi's mind. Yoongi's eyes finally fell upon something so beautiful and exquisite, that he mentally face palmed himself for not noticing before. It brought with it a wave of memories from his childhood to rush over his still body, and fill his mind with the thoughts and feelings he shared with himself in his younger years. Yoongi couldn't believe his eyes not knowing he would actually see one after so many years.

It was a black grand piano.

The keys were white like the clouds he watched pass so frivolously by District 12 without a care. They were so shiny and polished, to the point he can see his reflection. The black keys laid in their rightful spots in between the white keys. Not a key was broken or scratched up from the previous users, if there were any.

Yoongi lingered around the piano for a bit longer. This may take some getting used to he thought.

"Yoongi? Is that you darling? We're in the dining room" Sangnim's voice ran through the penthouse.

Yoongi left the living room and followed Sangnim's voice, taking slow strides to the dining room, and studying each corner he comes across. He was still astonished by the interior design of the penthouse. As expected, it was as modern as the living room, and probably the rest of the house.

Everyone was seated at the table eating dinner, including Holly.  Jennie must have been tending to Holly while Yoongi was gone since she's the only one who has taken a liking to the small, furry, lovable companion. Not only that but the fact that Holly was currently sitting next to Jennie with begging eyes gave it away. Holly only begs to the people he is comfortable with, and that's his owner.

Sangnim waves over to Yoongi. "Come Yoongi! Grab a plate and sit. I need to discuss something to you and Chiseo."

Yoongi grabbed a plate and arranged a decent amount of sides and meat on it. He didn't fill the plate like he did on the train this time. Feeling full wasn't exactly his forté.

Yoongi sat next to Jennie and began to eat. The room was silent, with only the inconstant sound of forks and spoons hitting against plates and bowls. The silence ceased when Sangnim spoke.

"As you two have heard upfront, you will begin to build a relationship with other tributes to form an alliance with the other tributes. Now, I have a came up with a game plan that could quite possible make this 'building a relationship ship' idea easier on you two." Sangnim said.

She stared at Yoongi and Chiseo, as if she already knows what the two tributes reaction will be after she announces her very predictable plan.

"I suggest you two should team up with each other and-"

"No" Yoongi interrupted before she can finish.

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Hey guys!! Ok quick confession and apology! I'll try and make it quick!!!

I had meant for this chapter to come out on Thanksgiving day (or last Thursday for those who don't celebrate it), but due to the constant cooking and preparation, the chapter has been postponed to today. Sorry! Also, this chapter probably isn't as good as the others (it's complete shit) because I didn't make a rough draft like I usually do so.....double sorry!! Hope you all understand! Gamsahamnida!! Annyeong!!💖

Oh and listen to this!! It's my friend's short cover of a song!!:
https://m.soundcloud.com/daydreamexpress/no-air-jordin-sparks-chris-brown

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