My Reason To Live (A Hunger Games Fanfiction)

Chapter 4

"Benita stop fussing over my dress it's perfectly fine"I said to my stylist Benita who was arranging my dress

for the interview

"Sorry Katia just really asked me to make you perfect"She said

"Relax Benita I haven't even been to hair and make up and I look just fine"I said

"If you say so now go to Cary and Anila"She said

I did as I was told and I saw Anila and Cary and they went over to me and started to glamourize me,if that's even a see today is the interview and my prep team are trying to get me as perfect as possible. Am I nervous I sure am,I'm not really a person who deals great with stage fright

I hate talking to strangers,people judging me and I really hate when stares are on I saw Katia walk in and my prep team leaves.

"You're perfect Jess"Katia said

"You think so?"I asked

"Just look over at the mirror"Katia said and she led me over at a mirror as tall as me

I saw my self I look so pretty. My dress was brown it was tight by the top part but just before the knees it becomes loose and that part was full of ruffles it had small rhinestones by the top then below that was a pattern which obviously was hand made then the ruffles part. I saw my shoes it wasn't that high it was like 1 and a half inches it was brown too but it had flower patterns from green to pink.

My hair was curly it was simple a few waves here and there but what made my hair stand out is another hair piece which is also inspired by flowers.I started to tense up I mean my prep team put so much effort and so did Katia I should do this outfit justice if I don't well I'm a really big disappointment.

"Hear"Katia said and handed me the gloves I wore at the costume parade.I quickly put it on

"Thanks Katia"I said

"You alright?"Katia asked with concern.

"I'm just nervous I haven't been in the spotlight in a while"I said honestly

"Don't be nervous just be you and here"She handed something to me and when I looked at my hands it was the old necklace Cato gave me.

"Where'd you get this?"I asked

"I saw it by your desk when I asked Johanna and Blight about it they said that this was your district token so I thought maybe it has some sentimental value so I thought it might help calm you down in times like now"Katia said

"Oh thank you Katia I love you"I went over and hugged her

"Ok...ok stop you might ruin the dress"She said

"Oopss...sorry"I said then let go of her

"Now go Oak might be waiting"Katia said while pushing me off

I went and saw Oak waiting for me he was wearing dark green pants and a brown suit with a dark brown necktie and a brooch which was also color brown but it had a design of a tree.

"What took you so long"He asked while we walked

"Just getting ready"I said

"Ready? Or is it pretty but seriously Jess you can never be pretty"He said

"Are you saying I'm ugly"I said and hit his arm

"What!No no no I'm saying you have natural beauty and you don't need to get all dolled up"He said

"Nice save"I said

"Well I try I need to go"He said then walks off to other tributes looks like he made friends

I walked to the chairs and sat I really need to calm myself.I still haven't worn the necklace I guess now would be the perfect time to wear it.

I tried to wear it but the hook just wouldn't close I mean I have sweaty palms plus the gloves that made my hands feel like a million of glitters. After a few failed attempts I finally gave up.

"May I"Someone said then I looked up to see Cato.

"Sure"I said then I handed the necklace over to Cato then he sat next to me

He started to put the necklace on me and I held my hair so that it wouldn't get tangled with the he was done I put my hair back in it's place.

"Why wear the necklace now?"He asked

"I just feel nervous the necklace calms me a little"I said

"Well knowing you and your infamous stage fright all I can say is good luck"He said then stood up

"Come on it's time to line up"Cato said and held out his hand to help me stand up

I took it and lined up before Oak I could see Cato but he was a little far away from are gonna go first I'll be before Oak. I'm so nervous!

Glimmer was up first her dress was short and made of silk it shows of her curves and I can quickly tell her angle was sexy... predictable.

Marvel was next he was cute but boyish in a way when he finished I knew his angle was confidence with a little jokefulness I wonder if he's smart. Next was Clove she was so beautiful after her interview I knew she went with the sarcastic angle but she mixed it up a little with her sweetness. Cato was up next and I would sure watch this one.

It started with the normal questions I was about to stop listening when...

"So I know everyone here wants to know is there someone special in your life?"Ceaser asked.

"Actually Ceaser I do have someone"Cato answered.I heard a bunch of awsw from the audience

"Is she back home?"Ceaser asked

"No she's here with me"Cato said

"So it's Clove then"Ceaser assumed

"No it's not her it's someone else"Cato said

"Who is she"he asked

"Well you just have to wait till the games"He said then the buzzer went off

He then bid Cato I saw Cato walk by me he had a huge grin on his face I wonder why?

A few more tributes later it was my turn gosh sweaty hands I rubbed my palms again like for 40th time just before I went out I kissed my necklace for good luck

"Ladies and Gentlemen Jessica Woods from District 7"Ceaser said

I sat down and saw the crowd and blight lights my nerves are getting the best of me again ok calm down calm down.

"So...Jessica You've been known as the girl with flower power what do ou think about that"Ceaser said

"Well it felt nice I mean I want to be remembered in the games not just another tribute"I answered ok good no traces of being nervous

"Do you still have some flowers on you?"Ceaser asked

"Actually I still do"I said luckily I've been rubbing my gloves so many times that I don't need to rub it here I just blew and patterns of flowers started to form.

"Well that's very nice Jessica.I have been noticing that necklace you have on tonight you even wore it at the reapings if I remember correctly"Ceaser asked

"You're right Ceaser I did wore it during reapings it's just it's an important necklace for me"I said

"From someone special?"He said

"You could say that"I the buzzer went off oh thank you it's done

"Ladies and gentlemen Jessica Woods from district 7 the girl who has flower power"Ceaser announced

After that award winning performance I went to my room I need rest I haven't been sleeping right these last few days I removed all of my clothes except my necklace and changed to some clothes and went to my bed I quickly drifted off to a peaceful sleep.