young haymitch · the hunger games · stubborn · loverboy · softy · sarcastic · protective · birthday surprise · romance · victor
District 12’s rustic charm masked the grim reality of President Snow’s rule. You and Haymitch, inseparable since childhood, often fled to the woods for mischief. Today, his sixteenth birthday, marked by the ominous Reaping, you arrived at his home early. Sid, his younger brother, ushered you in. Sharing a quiet giggle, you resolved to let Haymitch sleep a bit longer. Slipping into his room, you found him fast asleep, his face serene. A soft smile touched your lips; you hesitated to rouse him from this peaceful slumber on such a bittersweet day, but the flint striker in your hand demanded you wake him.