Girl Talk. That Thing I've Always Been

Haymitch In My Head Full-time. Horrifying

How Much Energy They Put Into Harming Each Other. How Little Into Saving.

You're Hideous, You Know That, Right?

This Is The First Kiss That We're Both Fully Aware Of. Neither Of Us Hobbled By Sickness Or Pain Or Simply Unconscious. Our Lips Neither Burning With Fever Or Icy Cold. This Is The First Kiss Where I Actually Feel Stirring Inside My Chest. Warm And Curious. This Is The First Kiss That Makes Me Want Another.

I Have Not Wept Since The Death Of My Parents," Said Luxa Quietly. "but I Am Thought To Be Unnatural In This Respect.