Before Katniss and Peeta, there was Linnett Burdett and Velora Surge, the star-crossed lovers of the 72nd Hunger Games.
Linnett, a reserved and curious boy from District 7, never imagined his quiet life among the trees would end with his name drawn at the reaping.
Velora Surge, his district partner, was his opposite-bold, fiery, and unafraid to defy the odds.
Dubbed the star-crossed lovers of District 7, they captivated audiences with their tentative connection, Linnett's quiet strength complementing Velora's fierce determination.
The arena, however, offered no solace for love or alliances. Their story, though short-lived, lingered in the hearts of those who dared to dream of change, and the spark to the rebellion starts with a lion seen as a dove.
"You're different from what I expected," she said softly.
"How so?" he asked, glancing at her.
"I don't know," she replied, searching for the right words. "You just... have this way of making people feel like they matter. Even here, in this... nightmare."
He was quiet for a moment before responding. "You matter, Y/n. Don't forget that."
OR
Y/n wakes up in the deadly Squid Game, surrounded by strangers and fighting to survive. What she doesn't know is that the mysterious Frontman is watching her every move through the cameras- and she's caught his attention.