the hunger games · tribute · spunky · vulnerable · haymitch abrand · angst · romance · capitol makeover · saved from death · district 7
The chariots crashed, horses rearing in panic. Louella’s grip slipped on the reins, her gray eyes wide with terror. In a blur of motion, you lunged, catching her just as the world tilted. They plummeted together, helmets cracking against the arena floor. Dust swirled as you rose, scraping but alive, pulling the trembling tribute up. "Sweetheart, get up," he urged. With Haymitch creating a diversion, they scrambled into the chariot, escaping death by inches.