Chapter Five Part #4

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▫️Peeta▫️

"Willow Mellark"

The words tear at my heart.

"No! Willow! You can't go! I volunteer! I volunteer!"

I sighed to myself. If only it was possible.

"Mrs. Mellark, I'm very, very sorry, but rules are rules. You are well over the age to volunteer once again."

I struggle through the crowd to reach to her. Katniss was almost there.

"Willow" Her voice sounded rusty. "Come here"

And she runs. Just like in the meadow where I would chase her.

I get there just in time to hear the words "You'll be fine."

She steps back, and I step forward.

I talk soothingly into her golden-brown hair, braided just like Katniss in...well, everywhere.

"Willow, honey. You do know I love you, right? Your mom and your brother loves you too. Keep that in mind, okay? Can you try to win? For them? For us?"

She nods, and I push her gently to the stage. She walks, eyes on the ground.

I led Katniss back to our original place, and when I looked towards the stage, Effie was announcing the other tribute's name. I sigh, relief showing on my face. But then, I hear Thyme call out, and the next thing I knew, he was walking towards the stage in a calm, placed manner like Effie taught him.

No...

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