District 7 Reapings!

The District escort steps up on stage and smiles with blindingly white teeth. She starts speaking in a high pitched voice, "Welcome everyone to the Reapings! Today one young man and woman will be chosen to participate in the 27th Annual Hunger Games!" She steps up to the big bowls containing the names of every child in the district, from 12 to 18. Her hands hover above the bowls for a second, as if deciding something. "Now then, Ladies first!" she says, and reaches into the bowl filled with girls names...

I couldn't believe what was happening. Annie had been called. I had to volunteer. I had to. "I volunt-"
"No!" I whispered to Hestia. She was trying to volunteer. But, there was no way I was going to let her. Hestia ran to me.
I shook my head at Annie. Tears streamed down my face. No! No! I couldn't let Annie go! She had to stay. I squeezed her in my arms. "Annie..." I whispered to her. "You couldn't hurt a fly. You can't do this. And before she could stop me I- But, then she sprinted to the stage. I had no chance to volunteer. Annie was gone. My Annie.
I ran to the stage and mouthed "Love you" to Hestia. She was crying. My insides felt squished. I stared at my feet, trying not to cry as well.

OOC: Annie: http://www.polyvore.com/annies_reaping_outfit/set?id=45422427 Hestia: http://www.polyvore.com/hestias_reaping_outfit/set?id=45322894

A girl steps out of the crowd and volunteers, she moves and takes the place of Annaleese. She announces herself as Amanda Lussier.

(All done)