Thread: A Mockingjay Fettered (HeavenSundered & Randomname)

Troy wasnt quite sure what to make out with her hasty leaving of the room and then her not completing the sentence. He was there long enough to see the bruise on her side and it saddened him to know that she went through that pain. This connection he felt with her was unspeakable. He has met so many other people but he hasnt ever felt such a strong feeling before to anyone else. Is this what love was like? But that was impossible, right? He barely even knew her? But he did feel his heart drop when he saw those men trying to hurt her, he wanted to crawl in a whole when he upset her, and he wanted to take away her pain in her side when he saw the bruise. Troy had never been in love before and wasnt sure what it felt like but his idea went a little something like this, as absurd as it could seem to anyone else. During the moments when Katniss was gone taking a bath, Troy had spoken to Mrs. Everdeen as she bandaged his wound back again after cleaning it properly once more. In fact, she did ask him to stay for dinner and he felt bad that he would be taking some of their food but he nodded because he would pay them back in full and make sure they didnt have to struggle. That reasoning wasnt only because he felt obligated, but it was of genuine feeling for Katniss. A beautiful girl such as herself shouldnt have to struggle for food. It wasnt right. And this beautiful girl appeared to be just that in her nice, green dress. He made sure not to stare at her for too long, just stealing a glance here or there but something about the way she had been looking at him before told him that she would probably be doing the same thing to him. It sounds like your mother isnt the only one who wants me to stay for dinner, hm? He asked her in a teasing, playful tone. Perhaps she was jus doing it out of courtesy or perhaps she really wanted to be around him for a longer period of time. Regardless, he took the time to do just a tad bit of flirting with her and playing around, hoping to make the situation more comfortable for them both. He did walk with her to her room and indeed sat down on the bed across from her and sat to face her. However, she looked as ready to jump into his arms as he looked ready to jump into hers. He caught her gaze for a second and sighed softly. Im sorry about earlier with your mother I didnt know that you wanted me to say something different He admitted and shrugged slightly. After a bit of small talk, he decided to give her some compliments now. He wanted to see her smile, he wanted to see those pretty pink lips turned upwards and her eyes gazing on his. You know, this house is really nice. It feels great here. He said with a nod, just complimenting her house even if she dindt think it was much and Katniss should probably realize better than anyone that for a Townie to step into the Seam was so rare but for him to willingly stay in a Seam home and not mock anything and compliment on the house, that must be a first. Troy truly wasnt like everyone else and all the rumors she heard about him being really nice and sweet were seen to be proven true. Troy was a gentle giant unless provoked. He risked his life for a girl that he knew nothing more than her name. Not to mention the difference of class they were from. Most Townies might have even joined in with the men but not Troy. He had morals and he had a big, loving heart. By the way, I must say that you have the most gorgeous set of eyes that I have seen. And you look really beautiful in that dress, I think green is a good color on you- or maybe you just look good in everything. He commented with a cheeky smile and his compliments werent in an arrogant, seductive, racy tone at all. They were simply said in a nice, friendly, genuine way to show that he did think she was pretty and that he wanted her to feel that way too. Nothing suggestive was about his words and he was simply being nice and just flirting with her a little bit. He always had known her to be alone for most of the time and she probably didnt get that many compliments but he wanted to change that for her.