Jake's Hunger Games

Chapter 1: Reaping Day.

"May Evans" I felt my blood run cold. 

"M-May" I said, my voice a hoarse whisper. No... it couldn't be. Her name was in that bowl only 11 times! I saw her walk onto the stage confidently. As I expected, she didn't seem scared. It wasn't like her to be scared. I knew for a fact that she might win. Please Don't Be Me... I thought. MY name was only in the bowl 16, wait, no, 17 times. I had almost forgotten that my 15th birthday had been yesterday. The odds were definitely in my favor. 17 out of so many. I looked around at the other people able to be selected. I knew for a fact that they had at least gotten some tessera. I mean, we're freaking District 12! Every single person in this stupid prison of a home was starving while the Capitol and District 1 - 5 were eating luxury foods! Delectable cuisine! So many pieces of paper... Please Don't Be Me.... 

"Jackson Novo" My mind went blank. No... It couldn't be... I couldn't fight May! I'd rather kill MYSELF than watch her die! "Jackson Novo?" I felt a push from behind me as the Peace Keepers escorted me onto the stage. I looked at May, she looked shocked. I knew that that expression must've been mirrored on my own face. I closed my eyes, praying that someone would volunteer to take our places. Nobody did. I looked over at May. She didn't look back at me. I turned, holding out my hand for the customary handshake. She hesitated, then shook my hand. I then felt tears rush to my eyes. Before I could stop myself, I threw my arms around her, crying into her shoulder softly. She hugged me back. I heard her whisper,

"I can't believe this..." I hugged tighter. I didn't want to have to let her go, but we were pulled apart. I saw Katniss, Peeta, and Haymitch exchange glances. They had an idea, but I wasn't sure I liked what I thought they were thinking.

"Well, that was an interesting turn. These are the results of this years reapings. And as always...

May the odds be ever in your favor