Why Would You Leave Me? [Cal/Clem JB Thread]
Feb 2, 2017 9:50:56 GMT -5
Post by kap on Feb 2, 2017 9:50:56 GMT -5
CLEMENTINE SHIM
The Shim family had always been extremely tight. Or, at least, I would have considered myself close with the rest of my family for quite some time. My closeness with them, however, started to fade when Sol was torn from out lives. Now, the one thing that I was hoping for was that, with Callixtus leaving, my life wouldn't go through another downhill spiral. I used to be that happy-go-lucky girl with lots of friends and plenty of hobbies. Now, however, without Sol in my life, I've changed.
Most days I spend on my own. I don't have a lot of friends anymore, as I tend to have a bit of an attitude towards people, and get irritated a lot more easily than I did before. Many people avoid me, as they know that I'm not really all that fun to be around at this point in my life. Right then, when Cal volunteered, I had a feeling that those things would just get worse. It was more than likely that I would lose him, no matter how much I hated to admit it, as there were bound to be more tributes than usual this year, due to the Quarter Quell for the 75th Annual Hunger Games.
I remember feeling like my heart had shattered when Cal volunteered. It was like he was dangling himself in a shark tank, not caring what would happen to him, or what would happen to the people he loved when he left them. Sure, he had a chance of coming back, and I hoped with all of my might that he would, but there was never a guarantee that he would win the Hunger Games. This year, there could be double or even triple the amount of usual tributes, his odds diminishing with every volunteer.
After the reaping concluded, a Peacekeeper that recognized me approached me, informing me that Cal was waiting in the Justice Building. They asked me if I wanted to visit him, and I immediately replied that I did. Then, they escorted me to the building, up the stairs, and to the room where Callixtus would be waiting for visitors. My heart was pounding the whole way there. I was afraid that this may be the last time I ever saw him, and I didn't want to say goodbye forever.
The Peacekeeper that had been walking in front of me to lead me there opened the door to the room and informed Callixtus that there was someone there to see him. Then, he stepped aside, allowing me to enter. Immediately, I ran over to Cal. There were tears in my eyes, and I was sure that he hadn't seen me cry in years, aside from when we lost Sol. It wasn't often that I showed the emotion of sadness to those I was around.
I hugged him tight, and when I released him, I spoke kindly, yet my voice was shaking.
"Why did you do this?" I asked Cal. I looked him in the eyes, hoping for some sign of why he'd decided to leave us.
Most days I spend on my own. I don't have a lot of friends anymore, as I tend to have a bit of an attitude towards people, and get irritated a lot more easily than I did before. Many people avoid me, as they know that I'm not really all that fun to be around at this point in my life. Right then, when Cal volunteered, I had a feeling that those things would just get worse. It was more than likely that I would lose him, no matter how much I hated to admit it, as there were bound to be more tributes than usual this year, due to the Quarter Quell for the 75th Annual Hunger Games.
I remember feeling like my heart had shattered when Cal volunteered. It was like he was dangling himself in a shark tank, not caring what would happen to him, or what would happen to the people he loved when he left them. Sure, he had a chance of coming back, and I hoped with all of my might that he would, but there was never a guarantee that he would win the Hunger Games. This year, there could be double or even triple the amount of usual tributes, his odds diminishing with every volunteer.
After the reaping concluded, a Peacekeeper that recognized me approached me, informing me that Cal was waiting in the Justice Building. They asked me if I wanted to visit him, and I immediately replied that I did. Then, they escorted me to the building, up the stairs, and to the room where Callixtus would be waiting for visitors. My heart was pounding the whole way there. I was afraid that this may be the last time I ever saw him, and I didn't want to say goodbye forever.
The Peacekeeper that had been walking in front of me to lead me there opened the door to the room and informed Callixtus that there was someone there to see him. Then, he stepped aside, allowing me to enter. Immediately, I ran over to Cal. There were tears in my eyes, and I was sure that he hadn't seen me cry in years, aside from when we lost Sol. It wasn't often that I showed the emotion of sadness to those I was around.
I hugged him tight, and when I released him, I spoke kindly, yet my voice was shaking.
"Why did you do this?" I asked Cal. I looked him in the eyes, hoping for some sign of why he'd decided to leave us.
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