Fishing (Tori)

Amber grabbed the boy's hand eagerly when he offered it. She shook it and told him her name. "I'm Amber. Storm? Oh, that's such a unique name! And a perfect fit for our cozy fishing district."

She removed her hand from his and took a seat next to him. He seemed a little confused at her excitement, and Amber felt a little embarassed. Some people thought she was annoying, and didn't like to be around her much. She thought she was brightening people days, but apparently not. Hopefully, Storm wasn't the same way.

Amber continued to try to make casual conversation, but not so excited now. "So, why are you way out here fishing?" It was rather odd. But maybe he had a good reason. She smiled at him, and he returned her smile. He seems very nice.

((OOC: Sorry about the length, I'm not sure where you want to go with the thread, so I figured I'd let you lead it.))

Storm's fish escaped, but Storm quickly got him back. Then, he turned to me and said,"Well, I came out here to fish because I don't really like hanging around all those people. Blame claustrophobia if you will but I really just don't like being distracted from my work. But sometimes distractions aren't bad."

He looked at my oddly, and I didn'tknow what her meant by it, but I continued to talk all the same. "Yeah, well, I onl came out here because I realized I've never really come out to this area of the district. Do you come here often then?"

It was starting to get a little dark, and I didn't get anything for dinner. Hopefully, my parents did. We normally had enough food anyways. Afterall, there's an unlimited supply in District 4. I stood up and walked over to the nearest tree, my dress being blown sightly by the recent breeze.

The birds on it seemed to be flying, and it was magical. Storm answered me and I replied excitingly. As usual. I suddenly seemed rather tired. My excitement mixed with the new breeze, must be wearing me out. The tree was hard as I leaned my head against it, but I didn't mind. I opened my mouth and quietly started to sing a simple melody. I could see Storm out of the corner of my eye, he seemed to be packing up and preparing to leave as well.

"Come on, it's getting late and it's a long way back." Storm said. I stopped singing and looked at him. I am tired, I suppose I should head back. I smile and say,"Okay."

He comes over and takes my hand and starts leading me out of this part of the district. Why did he grab my hand? I suppose he's afraid I'll get lost or something. Or maybe fall.

"Where are we going?" I ask, because he seems so keen to lead the way. I mind as well know where I'm being taken. The wind picks up and it gets cold. I begin to wonder if it's really getting dark because it's getting late,or because a storm is coming in. Storm? How ironic.

"Back to the district if you would like." He told me. Well, I do need to head back sometime. "You must be really cold. Here." He wrapped his arm around me, and pulled me closer.

I was a little shocked. I had just met this guy. Although, he was a great deal warmer than I. I was only in a small dress, and it wasn't exactly made out of some extremely warm material. Storm on the other hand was dressed better fit for the outside. "Unless you are uncomfortable ..." he said politely.

I wasn't sure how to respond. I had just met this boy. I'd never been so close to a boy before actually. Some people were quite turned off by my enthusiasim. "May I wear your jacket?" I smiled.

He agreed and gave it to me. I put it on and it was nice and warm. It seemed to incase my body I warm softness. I smiled and thanked me. I hope he won't be too cold now. The wind picked up a little and I was afraid it would start storming at any minute now. The least I could hope for was to take shelter. It looked like it was going to be bad.

"Yeah I can tell." he smiled at me and put his arm around my shoulder, pulling my close. I wondered if he considered my a friend,he was taking care of me. But many people did find me rather annoying, what with my singing and constant rambling.

Rain started to fall, not pour, but it was getting there. Thank god for Storm's location. Where we were sitting, we only got a slight drizzle of it. "Oh, it could last from 30 minutes to ...... 3 hours .... maybe more. My storm reading skills are limited." I frowned. 3 hours out here in the cold? I was I going to manage?

I heard distant thunder, and curled a little closer to Storm, leaning my head on his shoulder. I hate thunder.. Storm leaned his head on me, and wondered if he might be cold. We sat there a moment and he asked,"Why are you scared of storms?"

I sighed. "I did have friends once. They were amazing. The best of friends. Beth and Gabby." I lefted my head off his shoulder and he took his arms from around me so I could sit up. I pulled my knees toward me and wrapped my arms around them. Storm just sat there and watched me.

"Two years ago, Gabby was our District 9 tribute. I don't know if you took time to notice, many people didn't. But Beth and I were heartbroken, our best friend was being sent to die. We watched Gabby team up with the girl from District 6 and together to got a bunch of supplies. But on the second day, they were attacked. The Distrcit 6 tribute was killed by District 1 boy who was acting alone, and Gabby killed him. I practically watched her go crazy on the television. I knew her, she would never be able to live with the fact she had killed someone."

Tears started to come down, but my voice was steady. Hopefully Storm couldn't tell what with the rain and all that. "Beth and I couldn't handle it, Beth wanted to run away. There was no way I was going to do that. I was going to stay right here and wait for Gabby to go home, I'd be here to hold her when she did. BUt Beth was set on her not returning and since I wouldn't come, she left without me. Gabby died two days after. Beth had left me alone to deal with it. I didn't have anymore friends. No one wanted to hangout with the sad girl."

"Gabby died in the middle of the night. It was storming and the District 4 boy snuck up on her. She couldn't hear anything because of the thunder, and she got her throat slit. I was so upset I ran out into an area around here covered in trees. And I stayed there the entire night. Ironicly, a storm came that night as well. I was wet, crying, and lost. I couldn't find my way home, and my parents couldn't come find me until the morning. So I sat there it thundering and lightening. I guess it was just a bad experience for me."

I looked over, and he was staring at me. "Sorry," I whispered,"I'm rambling." I wiped my eyes, and leaned my head against the tree. Staring at the sky, I opened my mouth a little let out small melody and waited for a reply.