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

Cato: I Don't Know

Chapter Seven.

Cato's POV.

"It's not you, ok? I just – I don't know." I don't know?What kind of answer is that? I knew it sounded stupid, but it's really hard. Cause I don't know how to admit that you love someone.

She's the first person I really cared about that's not a family member. Ever since I can remember -

"Look, Cato. I don't know what this is, but I can't stand this! You're just playing with my feelings! Screw this, Cato! Forget it!"

What? Me? Playing with her? Oh no! I need to fix this. But when I was just about to explain things, she walks away.

Then she shouts, "Oh, yeah. Thanks for saving me back there. I guess I owe you." Then she continued to walk away.

"Clove!" I shouted, "Damn it, Clove!" But she didn't look back. She just continued to walk.

After what seemed like a few minutes, I stumble after her. "Clove!" I shout, "Clove! Where are you?" Still, no answer. "CLOVE!" I scream so loud, I didn't care if Foxface or Lover boy or Fire Girl would find me. I just need to know Clove's safe. I continue to walk around until I hear some sobbing. I listened closely and followed the direction. There she is, my Clove. Her face was buried in her hands and her hands were resting on her knees. I walked towards her and said, "Clove." Then I knew I startled her. Her eyes were puffy red.

Then she stared at me and didn't even wipe her tears off. "What do you want?" She asked me coldly. I can't help but feel hurt.

"Damn it. Don't do this to me, Clove." I said, calmer.

"Do what? So now, it's my fault, huh?" She said bitterly. an frustrated. I know her too well. Again, more pain. "Look, Cato, you can go win this thing. I really don't care anymore! If you want, you can kill me, right here, right now!"

That's it! She thinks I could actually killher? "Look Clove! I can't believe you would actually think I would kill you! How could you think of such a thing huh?" I know my face is burning red cause of anger now. "Don't you think if I wanted you dead, I'd never come to your rescue when Thresh was attacking you and WHEN YOU SCREAMED MY NAME!" I shouted the last part cause it really hurts. Then I saw her sob again. But this time, I turned my back, took a deep breath, and I started to walk away from her.

"ARGH!" I shouted in the woods. I took out my sword and began stabbing trees. I was so angry at her! How could she think like that? But, I'm really pissed off with myself. "Stupid Cato!" I shout! "Stupid feeling! ARGH!" I don't care if the whole Panem is watching me. I really don't care anymore. "Stupid, Stupid Cato!" I kicked and punched and stabbed the tree. But even that didn't cause much relief. Then I punched the tree over and over and over again until I finally fell down and cried softly. Then I looked at my hands and they're bloody. Ha! Serves me right! Damn! Until – I think I blackout or something.

"What?" I say "Is this a dream?" Maybe. I thought. Then I saw someone standing in a beautiful meadow with flowers and everything sweet and girly. I really couldn't see who she was. Cause she wasn't facing me. I reached for her and she turned around, that's when found out who she is.

I smiled, "Clove" I said. She didn't say anything. She just smiled at me. Then looked at me straight in the eyes.

"Clove, I'm So Sorry," She just nodded. Then hugged me. "I love you so much, Clove" She broke the hug, kissed my cheek and started to walk away from me.

"Clove!" I scream, "Clove, NO!" I tried to run after her but I don't know what's stopping me. "Clove! Don't go!" I reached out for her. But she's not looking back. "Clove!" I started to sob. "Don't leave me, Please" And finally, she was out of sight. "Clove!"

"Cato?" I heard a girl say, then I realized I know that voice! It was none other than Clove's sweet voice. Then she was shaking me, yelling "Cato! Cato! Please, wake up! It's not funny! Cato!" I tried to stand up but I can't even open my eyes. Then I hear Clove crying, then her tears were falling down on my cheeks. She sat down, lifted my head and hugged me. "Cato! Please wake up!" Now she's really sobbing. I want to tell her that I'm ok, but I can't. "You.. promised me.. You.. Said.. You'd never.. leave me! Cato!" She held me tighter. "Cato.. please.."

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