Peacekeepers started to escort me onto the stage while i quietly search for my best friend. Once i got on the stage, it was easier to spot him. He was trying to smile, as a thank you for saving his sister's life, but i know he cant. I can tell he's trying not to cry. I know i dont stand a chance in the Games, competing against District 1 and 2 especially. We both know well enought that we are going to lose each other. We both keep our eyes locked while Lafia chooses the male tribute. I was zoning out of reality, trying to conclude what just happened.
I am going to die.
I came back to Earth when i saw Alec's eyes widen, and i heard the last name of the tribute.
Tris.
Crap.
No one else in the entire district has the last name 'Tris'.
This can't be happening.
Alec and I are still looking at each other wide-eyed and in panic when Alec screams out "I VOLUNTEER! Wait! I volunteer!!"
"No.. It can't.." I whisper to myself, slowly sobbing. I can't kill my best friend. I just can't.
As we shook hands, I looked down at my district for the last time. We both walked into the Justice Building and my mind was spinning. All i knew is that since Alec was two years younger than i am, and he was my best friend, i knew i had to protect him in any way i can in and out of the games. If it comes down to it, i will not kill Alec. I vow that to myself. My family is not poor. They can support themselves without me, but Alec's family can't. I will kill myself if it means Alec staying alive. I will.
I promise.
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Hey guys! This is only an excerpt of Chapter 1! Chapter 1 would be fully posted in a couple of minutes when Wattpad stops being a spaz o.O
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xx ~Kayla<3
