It was like your worst nightmare come true.

One by one, tributes began dropping like flies as the annual bloodbath commenced, the sounds of weapons clashing filling your sensitive ears. While you navigated through the violent event, the feeling of dread filled your stomach, as you secretly knew deep down inside that you wouldn't make it. It wasn't the career pack you were afraid of though. Matter of fact, you were afraid of the person you were supposed to count on the most.

You were afraid of Gale, Gale Hawthorne.

Your very own district partner.

A couple of days ago, you were reaped for the 74th Hunger Games, leaving you with no choice but to represent District 12 in the violent death match the Capitol seemed to enjoy every year. Things only managed to get worse when Gale, the person you hated most in the entire world, volunteered for tribute soon after. His reason?

He wanted to be the one to kill you.

Unfortunately, your mentor Haymitch found your tension amusing, going as far as to market you both as this year's star crossed lovers. Was he doing it to piss you off? You didn't know, but what you did know is that Gale wasn't happy about it. Neither were you.

You were snapped out of your thoughts when Glimmer Belcourt, the female career from District 1, tried killing you over a bag of supplies. Just then, Gale knocked her over, saving your life in the process. With one hand placed on your head, Gale grabbed you by the arm & dragged you away, protecting you from any pending danger.