Chapter 6 (Before the arena)

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Yuuri dresses in a plain shirt and pants, the rest will be done at the arena. 

The atmosphere is sullen as Viktor walks with Yuuri to the waiting hovercraft, Viktor halts Yuuri for a minute. 

"I know you are a fast runner, if there is a pack near you then you should go for it but assess the risks first okay? I trust your judgement" 

Yuuri grasps Viktor's hands tightly "Okay" 

"Yuuri, can.... Can I kiss you?" 

Yuuri's eyes widen in surprise while his entire body screams Yes! 

"S-Sure" he manages to whisper. 

Viktor cups Yuuri's cheek before leaning in and pressing his lips against Yuuri's. 

He's so soft, so hot. I want more... I will have more. I'm coming back. 

Yuuri wraps his arms around Viktor tightly, Viktor pulls back slowly. 

"You have to go" he says with tears in his eyes. 

"I'm coming back for you" Yuuri says firmly and holds Viktor by his shirt collar, he's changed now, far more determined. 

"See you soon" Viktor whispers. 

"See you" 

A column freezes Yuuri in place as he's lifted into the hovercraft, he hears three last words "I love you" 

He expected to be released but a nurse comes in and injects Yuuri with a tracker first. He sits with the other tributes in silence as the windows blackout. At the knowledge that they are close to the arena, Yuuri's palms start to sweat once again and he tries to keep his anxiety hidden. 

Georgi greets Yuuri in the room below the arena. 

"Yuuri! It's almost time! You look lovely but so very plain, where is the sparkle?" 

For some reason Yuuri feels a little at ease now, maybe it's just a familiar face. Georgi helps Yuuri with some plain black sneakers which he says are far more hard wearing than they look. Then a thick coat which reaches his knees with a black fluffy hood. 

"Hmm looks like it's going to be cold" 

Yuuri nods, having already figured that out. 

"Oops, too long talking, in to the tube you go" 

Georgi hurries Yuuri inside the tube that will be lifting him into the arena. The door closes and Yuuri's panic rises. 

The claustrophobic tube is suffocating Yuuri, it slowly lifts Yuuri up and out into the sunshine.

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