Why us? Why me and Marvel? Why did he volunteer? It was for me, I know.
Well, I'll tell you the story. It was 10 years ago, I was walking to the training center.
It was a sunny day, so I was wearing a dress, since we had to change clothes there.
I had my bow and arrows with me. And suddenly, someone covered my eyes from behind me.
"Hey, who's that?" I squeak. Someone with a very sweet voice answers: "Me!"
And then I know who' behind me. "Marvel!!" I turn around and give him a gaint hug.
But then I lose it and start crying in his shoulder. It has been a year ago I saw him.
His brother, 14 then, went to The Hunger Games. So they closed their doors and windows for a long while. Marvel didn't even come to training. But we've been best friends since we were 5.
And not seeing your best friend for a year, is really hard. Now,we're both 8.
"Hey Glimmer, what's wrong?" I loose my grip and look him in the eyes.
"It's just... I haven't seen you in a year, I really missed you, Marvel." I sigh.
It's quiet for a moment, and then, suddenly, he says: "I love you." and kisses me.
Just for a second. But that one second was enough to realize we'd be together forever. Until now.
They broke us apart. We can't both win. But if we both die, I know we'll be safe and sound forever.
Together.