Fighters From District 2

Chapter 12

We stand on stage. All the pale faces look at us. They look miserable. I would be too. Cato says his speech and we walk off. There wasn't enough time for the to hurl abuse at us. We are back at the train in next too no time. So this is how it's going to be from now on. Quick. I like it. I think. I find paper and pencils on the dinner table. I look through the paper. There isn't anything on them. Good. I haven't really drawn. Ever. I haven't had the time. I pick up the pencil. And look out the window at all the trees. The drawing just flows out of me like a river of sketches. The trees look so pretty in my picture. I sign my name on the side of it. Cato walks up behind me and puts his hands either side of mine and hangs his head over the top of me. "Wow. That's almost as beautiful as you Clove" he says. He picks it up and smiles
"You really think so? Would you be surprised it I said I have never drawn before in my life" I tell him
"Your kidding me right" he says. He takes a seat next to me. I shake my head
"Knife thronging isn't my only talent apparently" I say.
"How about tonight we have a really nice dinner and Cake? And I might even let you blow out the candles" Cato says. We both laugh. We have been very positive. Considering what has happened.
"I would like that" I say. He takes my hand and kisses my thumb. It's odd. But it's also Cato.
"Hey. Draw me" he says. He gently slaps my leg and strikes a stupid pose. He puts his hand up to his chin and makes a point with his fingers. I laugh. And position his hands down and move his head to create shade across his face. I begin to draw and it takes a while. When I finished. I look at it and the look at Cato. I hand it to him "wow. That's amazing Clove" he says I sign the top corner with my name. Date. And I write his name on the side and put a heart round it. He takes the pencil from me
"Together Forever and longer" he says whilst writing it. I smile. Then look out the window. It's so dark. Dinner will be soon. I want nice food and cake now.
"I will be right back. I'll just ask what's on the menu" Cato says. He stands up and walks away. I watch him walk into the other Carriage. Once again. I feel heartbroken every time he walks away from me. I sit and look at the picture and ages. Then walk into mine and Cato's room. I pin it on the wall and sit on the bed. I smile at it. Until a head pops round the door frame "your dinner is ready Miss Sevina" says Cato. I smile and skip towards the door I walk out and see there are two placemats out. Normally everyone will have dinner with us. But now only two. I smile and look at Cato. He walks over as I sit on the chair. He sits on the other end of the table. I look around. There are red rose petals on the table and two candles. It's so cheesy. But it's also Cato. I eat my dinner and listen to Cato talk. I love his voice. I could listen to him forever. When we finish the meal. Cato leaves and comes back in with a Small cake with about 9 candles on them. It's a traditional district 2 cake. Made of expensive ingredients. We can afford it now. But we could never if we didn't win. "Happy birthday to Clove happy birthday to clove. Happy birthday clove Sevina. And Have a great day to" cato sings. Gabe and my stylist and prep team come walking in. I put my hands over my mouth. And smile behind my hands. When I take my hands away I blow out the candles and clap my hands. Everyone else cheers. I smile and Cato sets the Cale down on the table. I sit down just to be pulled back up "one second Clove. There is something I need to tell you" he says. I make a puzzled face and look around have is smiling. Something's going on. "Clove Sevina" says Cato. He gradually bends his Knees and smiles. He takes my hand and gets on his knees "will you marry me?"