Thread: May The Odds Be In Our Favor (randomname98766789 x RareDesires)

The poor blonde girl was beginning to walk towards the stage when Kolton heard it. That voice he always loved to hear of Katniss Everdeen. Even though he wished that Katniss wouldnt have done it, he did realize why she did it and he accepted it. It just showed how much she truly loved and cared for her sister. It warmed his heart but broke it all at the same time. The rush of emotions he was starting to feel made him dizzy as if he were going to pass out. Kolton saw how Prim was really fighting this so he ran out passed the peacekeepers to grab a hold of Primrose and take her back. The entire time he tried to whisper good things to Prim to try and calm her down but it was useless. She kept crying and yelling until she just went into a catatonic state, standing still and staring blankly ahead. By the time he did this, the peacekeepers jerked him away and put him back in place. Isnt it surprising they didnt just shoot him there? His blue eyes finally locked on her gray ones and all he did was give a smile at her. He was proud of her, not furious. That was true love she showed. After Effie introduced her, no one clapped of course. However, they did something else. One by one, every person started to press three fingers to their lips and raise it into the air. It was a symbol unique to their own district done normally around funerals, showing respect. Kolton showed the gesture too and most people were touched by what Katniss did. He just hoped his gesture meant a little more than the others. His mind was racing now as Effie chimed in. Now, for the boys! Should he volunteer? On one hand he wanted to because he couldnt just sit there and watch Katniss possibly meet her death. On the other hand only one of them could get out and he felt like they would never agree to whom it should be. His mind was pulled from his thoughts though when Effie reached her hand inside the bowl and grabbed the first slip of paper she touched. Walking back to the podium, she spoke the name and Kolton didnt even need to volunteer. Effie did that for him. Kolton Smith! It was still shocking to him when he heard his name. In a few seconds, he finally shuffled out into the walkway and headed towards the stage. Everyone looked at him strangely and for those that didnt know either of these two, they realized there was some connection since he just ran out to get Prim. For those that did know either of these two people, it was a tragic sight. Two lovers being thrown into the Hunger Games, pitted against one another. Before Kolton even took a step towards the stage though he made his decision. Katniss was making it out alive, he didnt care about anything else. He loved her more than life itself and he even thought about his Dads advice back when he was talking a couple years ago about being in love. Son, dont you ever tell that girl you love her unless you know youd die for her. If you feel that way and you would die for her, thats being in love. And sure enough, Kolton knew he loved her. It wasnt even a tough decision. While walking up to the stage, he kept his eyes on Katniss trying to keep a neutral face but he figured she had known him long enough to know he was hurting. Finally, he reached his spot and Effie followed protocol. It was procedure to ask for volunteers after the name was called though Katniss had a different idea just before it seemed. Nonetheless, no one volunteered and Kolton was introduced as the male tribute. Then the two tributes turned to shake hands. When their hands touched, he felt a familiar warmth fill him but it didnt last long because they were soon being hoisted away and led into the bottom floor of the Justice Building to have their five minutes to say goodbye to family and friends in the Visiting Rooms.