The Only Way Out (A modern Clato fanfic)

Chapter 12

Catos POV

I walk out of the bathroom and see that the group has finally arrived from the audition. The rest of the group had to help Ms.Trinket with something.

I begin to approach them, when I hear a voice behind me.

"Hi Cato." The voice says. It's a girl. I've heard the voice before. It's definitely not one of the girls from the group. I turn around to see none other than Glimmer Hills standing behind me.

"Oh, heya Glimmer." I say. "Did you watch my audition? Did you like it?" She asks.

"Yeah Glim, it was great. I'd love to stay and chat, really, but I have plans with my friends. Sorry." I tell her. Her face falls. "Oh. Okay. Wanna come study at my house Wednesday?" She asks. "Ummm, maybe. I'm not sure if I have plans or not that day, but if I don't, I'd love to." I tell her. "What are we studying for?" I ask. "Chemistry." She tells me.

I'm not sure if she means to actually study for chemistry, or if it was a cheesy pick up line. "I'll get back to you about that. See ya around!" I say, jogging over to where the group is standing. "Bye Cato!" She says, turning back to her group.

*after school*
(Still Catos POV)

Almost every day after school, the group goes to this awesome cafe called "the hob". Clove and I discovered it in the eighth grade, shortly after it opened. We've been coming here ever since.

Once we're seated, a lady with a shit tone of makeup comes over to take our order. We all order our usuals. Everyone except Clove. She just gets a water this time.

When the strange lady finishes taking our orders, we all start talking. I pipe up first.

"Guess what guys. Glimmer asked me on a date!" I say. Clove turns to me. " What! Already!" She says. "Well, not really, but she asked me to go study with her." I tell them. "Awesome dude!" Marvel says, giving me a high five.

"You do know you won't be studying, right?" Clove tells me. "What do ya mean? She invited over to study." I say, confused. She rolls her eyes. "You don't get it, do you." She tells me.

"Get what?" I reply. She and Johanna laugh.

"She wants to fuck you, idiot." Johanna tells me. Gale snorts. "No she doesn't!" I tell them.

We dial it down once the waitress comes back with our drinks.

"Cato, if I were you, I'd avoid the whole study date thing if I were you. Clove says, sipping her water. "You just don't want me to go." I say. She rolls her eyes. "As if I would care. Just don't go slamin' cooches or whatever." She tells me. "Disgusting. We're just studying." I tell her. " Mhm." She says, taking another drink.

"So, when are you going on this 'date'?" Peeta asks me. "Uhhhhh, Wednesday I think. Oh shit,   that's tomorrow!" I say. "Well sir, we better get you freshened up for your 'study' date." Marvel says. Everyone laughs but Clove. She just rolls her eyes. "Hey, it's getting late guys, and I got some major Panem history homework to do." Clove says.

"Oh shit, me too!" Johanna says.

"I'll give you a ride if you need one." I ask Clove.

"Nah, I think I'll just go with Jo, if that's okay." She tells me. "Okay, I'll text you later, kay!" I tell her as she gets up from the table and walks towards the door.

She gives me the thumbs up and that's the last I see of her.