After about 15 minutes, the screen turns on and I flicker as the screen light shines in my face. “Ooh!” Sierra chirps. “It’s time!” She quickly sits down to watch, squeezing in between Nabil and I, forcing us to release each other’s hands. Most Capital people have manners, but Sierra… oof. A guy named Caesar Flickerman appears on the TV. I assume this is when he will announce the training scored each of us got. “Hello ladies and gentlemen. I am Caesar Flickerman, brought to you here today to announce the training scored each tribute received. After carefully observing each tribute during training, they will receive a score from 1-12.” he says so calmly and steady, like the people with 5 and below aren’t gonna die in 3 days. “Starting with District 1, Grace Deaner, with a score of 7.” he says, slight emphasis on the 7. “Grace…” I whisper to myself. “The girl I helped…” “District 1 male, Verban Arnen, with a score of 9. Next, District 2. Jazel Garderan, with a score of 9. Monur Yarden, with a score of… 9. Next on our list is District 3. District 3 female, Alaina Harney, with a score of 7. District 3 male…” I start to zone out as he reads the District 3 male’s training score. ‘Hurry up’ I think. ‘What did I get?’ “District 4 female- wow!” he exclaims. “Zaryiah Vale, with a score of… 11!” My mouth hangs open in shock. “Wow, wow, wow!” Sierra remarks. Finnick randomly appears and sits on the other couch. “Good job honey.” Finnick says sweetly. “How?” I whispered to Nabil. “They must’ve liked your temper.” he laughs. I let out a small laugh too. “District 4 male… Nabil Colin.” he says. I bite my lips as I stare at the screen, my focus only on what he’ll say next. What if Nabil gets a 3? He almost killed the Head Gamemaker. “Nabil Colin, with a score of… 10!” he says loudly. “Wow guys!” Sierra says, clapping. Finnick starts clapping too. I smile a little. And for once, I think maybe, Just maybe, I have a chance to survive.
