Then There Were Five

Chapter 21

Chapter 21

Louis

I watched Addy walk past Harry, and their eyes locked.  For a split second that was all they were seeing: each other. I sank back in my seat, ready to just get these interviews over with.

The first interview was horrible.  That Seleen girl just could not put on a good show. Something about her made me want to smack her. I mean we all know happened between her and Harry (they did it and she found out what his purposes were for the "relationship". All hell broke loose) so why didn't she just out him?  It would make for a great show. Finally, the bell dinged, and she was whisked off the stage.  Next was Harry. I wonder what show he was going to bring?

First he was asked about the love triangle.  And if he was in love with anyone. But he ignored the last question, which was good.  Good for me, then I could tell everyone that I was in love with Addy.

Marie nudged me. "Don't look now, but Addy's eyeing you."

I looked over toward the District 3 tributes to find that she was correct; Addy was looking right back at me.  She gave me a small smile before turning her attention back to the screen. Gosh, she looked so beautiful in her dress, with her hair flowing from her head perfectly.  There was always something that attracted me to her. This was definitely one of them.

"But you never really answered my question," Caesar said with a small laugh.

"Can you ask it again?" Harry responded.

I knew exactly which question he didn't respond to, and I didn't want to know the answer.

"So, Harry, I have to ask, have you fallen for any girl in particular at the games?"

"There's this one girl..." he started, then paused.

"Oh, please, do tell!" Caesar exclaimed.

"Its actually Addy, from District 3. I think I'm in love with her.."

That was exactly the opposite of what I wanted to hear.  I leaned forward, propping my elbows on my knees, breathing in and out, trying to calm my nerves.  I felt a hand on my back.  I was pretty sure it was Marie, but at that point I didn't care.

I think I just lost the love of my life.

Finally, the interview ended, and Harry exited the stage. Next was District 2, which I completely tuned out. I was more focused on District 3, which was Addy's time.  Eventually that came, and it was the worst piece of news that I could ever hear.  All Caesar talked about was the triangle, which aggravated me a bit. It seems that it was all he could focus on: the gossip, the drama, the rumors, and most importantly, the heart break that would ensue.

"Harry," I heard come out of her mouth.  Somehow I missed everything up to that point.

I turned to Marie. "What was the question?" I whispered to her.

"He basically asked which one she was in love with, you or Harry, and she said Harry." she explained. "But I don't think its true.  I think she said it because they kissed--"

"THEY WHAT?!" I whispered loudly.

"Louis, calm down.  They kissed."

"WHEN?"

"Probably either the next day, or soon after." she said. "I'm really sorry, Lou. I really am. Even though I have no idea how you feel, please don't take it out on anyone.  It wouldn't be worth it."

She's right. It wouldn't be worth killing Harry over.  Then she'd be sad, and depressed, and would probably end up killing herself (it really shows how much I know about girls) and that's something I'm not willing to carry around on my shoulders.  If I was going to kill him, I'd better make it an accident.  Or Addy would never forgive me.

The end of the interview came, and she rushed off the stage, covering her eyes slightly.  Was she crying? Why would she cry if she just admitted that she loved Harry?

Because she told me that she loved me first.

The other districts flew by faster than anything I'd ever seen.  I was completely unprepared for what Caesar would ask. He would most likely ask for my opinion on the love triangle. I don't want to call it a love triangle anymore.  Its just love and a third wheel. 

The guy with the headset came and ushered me to the stage. I was an emotional wreck, and I tried my hardest not to show it.

"Louis, lad, you don't look so hot," Caesar said with concern. "Do you want some water?"

"I'll be okay," I lied. I was extremely thirsty, but I didn't want to show weakness.  This was the one place where I'd have to show my truw strenght. Almost more so than in the arena.

"If you say so," he said. "Let's get started. Louis, how have you been?"

"I've been fine, thank you," I rushed out. 

"Well, are you prepared to give your story about this love triangle?" he asked. "Like, how does it feel knowing you aren't the love of Addy's life?"

"You want the truth?" I asked.

"But of course!" he said, gesturing to the audience. "We ALL want to know."

"It sucks," I said. "I've known her so much longer than she's known Harry, and to say she loves him?  It breaks my heart. It really does. But I have to get through this. I am her best friend, and she's gonna need someone there for her always,"

"Are you insinuating that something will happen to Harry?"

"Well, its either he wins, or he dies, right?" I said.  I gave a small laugh. "Someone's going to die. 23 people will die.  I may be one of them, I don't know. But as long as she's alive, I'm her moral support. Well, I hope I am, anyway."

Somehow, what I just said made me feel so much better about how bleak the situation seemed.  Even if I couldn't love her like I wanted to, I'd always be the brother that would be there.

"What else has been going on in the life of Louis Tomlinson since he's been here?"

"Just been focused on getting things together," I said. Just as I was about to finish my thought, the bell rang.  I sighed with relief; I was ready to go to bed. I was so done with this interview stuff. I was physically exhausted.

I wonder what Addy thought about what I had to say?