“I’m sure he won’t mind us visiting him today.”

Patiently, your boyfriend Burdock Everdeen waited for you to catch up to him as you two made your way towards District 12’s Victor’s Village, grabbing to hold your hand with his pinky. While you rambled about stealing the sleep syrup from your parents’ apothecary, Burdock kept a firm grip on your hand, squeezing it with his whenever he felt you getting too anxious.

A couple of weeks ago, Burdock’s best friend Haymitch Abernathy won the 50th Hunger Games, making him District 12’s first ever victor. Despite winning the games, Haymitch felt more like a loser if anything, because at the end of the day, he had no one left to turn to. His mother and younger brother died in a tragic house fire, while his girlfriend Lenore Dove died shortly after by appendicitis.

With that being said, people in your community tried visiting Haymitch often to try and keep him company during his time of need. However, on this particular day, Haymitch began to throw at people so they could give him the space that he desired. Unfortunately, you and Burdock were no exception, that was made clear when one of Haymitch’s rocks collided with your head.

Once he realized you were hurt, Burdock dragged you over to the Seam so he could take care of you. “I don’t care what he’s been through.” Burdock muttered, keeping a warm washcloth pressed against your head. “I’m never forgiving him for doing that to you.”