A Different Game, The 74th Hunger Games (Clato)

Cato: What If?

Chapter Four.

Cato's POV.

I couldn't forgive Thresh! He almost killed the one person I know I really care about except for my family. Clove. She is my best friend and training partner since – forever? I really can't imagine what I'd do if I was too late.

" ARGH! No! NEVER. " I took out all my anger towards Thresh. well, It's fair cause he's the one that caused this anyway! I slashed and punched and did I could to Thresh. " I would NEVER let you hurt Clove! NEVER! " That's when I lose it.

After I was finished with Thresh, I immediately go back to make sure Clove's ok. I'm so angry right now. You can tell by the way I walk. I can't keep my mind off what could've happen if I was too late. "No! I'd never forgive myself" I mumble

My mumbling stops when someone jumps in front of me, holding a knife towards my throat. A knife! I looked at the person holding the knife. Clove! I was so relieved! Then she looks at me and throws her knife to the ground, leaps infront of me and hugged me!

" Cato!" She exclaimed, but I can't get over the fact that she's actually hugging me! She has no idea how looong I dreamed about hugging her. It felt so damn right! "I was so worried about you!"

I want to stay in this moment forever. But I know we can't, because we are in the Hunger Games. Then, she pulled away. I felt so disappointed.

Clove said "Thresh – is – " I nodded. I knew what she was going to ask. I'm still too weak from the thought that I almost lost her. Then she started speaking again, her voice trembling, she said "Cato.. I'm – I'm Sorry. I didn't want any of this to happen and – "

She didn't have the chance to finish cause I kissed her! I kissed her! I'm kissing my best friend! I don't know why I did it, maybe because the thought scared me so much. I want to tell her that I've been waiting forever for this moment. I always knew, from the very first time I saw her, she was special to me. That she has this huge effect on me and I would do everything in my power to keep her safe. I guess, I like her. No, wait! Who am I kidding? I don't like her! I LOVE Her! Then, I pulled away from the kiss, then I just stared at her.

"I was so scared," I say to her. It was so soft, I think it was a whisper. "I thought I'd never make it in time and I'd lose you, forever."

She just stood there. Staring at me. "Cato, I— " She started talking then I hugged her so tight. Then I leaned and whispered to her, "I don't know if I could ever forgive myself, if I lose you"

Then I couldn't help it anymore. The tears streamed down my face. I was crying! I didn't know what she was thinking but I really don't care. I want her to know what she means to me! That I don't want to lose her.

"Cato, I.. I.." What was she saying? Did she get the reason why I am crying? Does she feel the same? I want to know! But I'm scared. What if she doesn't love me back? What if she only sees me as her best friend?

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