The first step of our time within the games is complete. The first impressions had been made to the crowds, and they loved us. I retired to my room after dinner, not wanting anything to do with Peeta, Cinna, Effie or Haymitch till the morning. I was exhausted.

I started getting ready for bed until I heard a knock at my door and groaned. "Effie, I swear to God..." I mumbled under my breath as I looked up, but it wasn't her.

"Hey..." Peeta said awkwardly, leaning against the doorframe