The Speechless (Colti Mallen)

Blaire's father responded with, "Thank you and You're welcome. Anytime." Blaire smiles and sits down next to Socket after setting out the last bit of food. She begins to eat and offers Socket an orange. Blaire smiles while looking at Socket.

"You're welcome" Blaire responded. Blaire began to get a tear in her eye. She had begun to remember the reaping. It was coming up soon and her name was in there more than the normal because she also had Tessera. Her nerves began to bother her. What if Socket was chosen? She just met him today and barely knew him. If he got picked they might not ever be able to be friends. The tear rolled down her cheek. She excused herself from the table and ran up to her room. Her father told Socket that Blaire will be fine.

"I-I don't know Socket. It's just that my older sister was chosen in the games one time and she lost. I'm worried I will too." She leaned over and hugged Socket. "We just met and I'm afraid if I get picked I'll lose or if we both get picked I know one of us will." Another tear rolled down her cheek.

"Only one of us could live if we both get picked, Socket." She said, still with tears in her eyes. "I-I'm sorry..." She sobbed. She fell to her knees and continued to cry. She couldn't belive this had gotten to her.

"I guess." She says, rising back to her feet. She wipes the tears from her eyes. She smiles. Her eyes tear up again.

Blaire's crying began to become less abundant. She hugged him tightly. She rested her head on his shoulder. Her tears began to dry on her face.