Melissa Fae Knight is best friends with the Everdeens and Gale. When Prim is reaped, Mel doesn't hesitate to take her place. Entering the Hunger Games she never expected to meet the eyes of her soul's missing half. Cato Hadley x OC Soulmate AU
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I giggle as I spin in the dress Cinna made me causing the flames to dance around me. "Amazing," Cinna says in awe as he looks at the finished product of his work.
"You outdid yourself, Cinna. This is absolutely breathtaking. I am so glad I have Cato blocked from my thoughts right now because I can't wait to see his face," I say with a laugh.
"He's going to be speechless all right," Cinna says with a chuckle.
"I'm really scared, Cinna," I admit with a sigh. "How do I get people to like me? Not only do I have to rely on people liking me and getting sponsors but Cato could benefit from it as well so I want to get as many as possible. I'm also scared about the public's reaction to Cato and I being soulmates," I admit as I gently rub my soulmate mark--which is on full display in this dress-- for comfort.
"You got me to like you, Fairy," He says simply.
I dismiss him, "That's different. I wasn't trying."
He smiles at me, "Exactly. Just be yourself, I'll be there the whole time and so will Haymitch and Cato. Just pretend you're talking to us or just talk to Caesar like you would anyone else. You have a personality that draws people to you, Fairy. Showcase it. As for the Cato thing, I actually think the fact that you two are soulmates will bring you more sponsors. The Capitol people love Shipping and romance so I think it will benefit both of you."
"Okay," I say as I take a deep breath.
Cinna and I join the rest of the tributes as Cato begins his interview. Cato is looking very handsome in black dress pants, a black button-up shirt, and a gray blazer. The color combination brings out his blue eyes that I fell in love with.
"Hello, Cato!" Caesar greets him with a handshake.
"Hello, Caesar," Cato greets back.
"How are you liking the Capitol so far?" Caesar asks him.
"It is amazing here," Cato answers simply.
"So, Cato tell me. You're quite a handsome young man; is there a special girl at home?" Caesar asks him. 'Here we go.'
"Not back at home; however, Caesar I am actually one of the rare few to have a soulmate and also one of the even fewer who has found their other half."
Caesar looks at him amazed, "Wow. Can you tell us about this lucky lady?"
Cato chuckles, "Actually, I'm the lucky one. Our soulmate mark is a sword cut in half vertically. Her half has an angel wing while mine has kinda a tribal type one. Her half describes her so well. She is absolutely gorgeous with her dark brown hair and her bright blue eyes. She is also the kindest person you will ever meet but also will give you sass too and won't take crap from anyone. She balances out my personality perfectly."
"Your soulmate mark sounds beautiful, Cato. May we see it?" Caesar asks.
