Sunrise on the Reaping (The Hunger Games)

by Suzanne Collins

I have to agree and, though I’m not a drinker myself, I’m glad to get the bottle.

I mean 2% in and I already wanna cry? This book is going to destroy me

“Don’t let him suffer,” whispers Beetee.

BEETEE I AM FRAGILE

“I expect you’ll think everything’s your fault for a long while.

What if I sobbed actually thanks

Effie does her best to keep me sober, but the train’s loaded with booze.

Effie’s been with a drunk Haymitch for 24 years 😭😭😭

He’s going to overthrow the Capitol, is he?” “Maybe one day.

And he does

“No, Haymitch, we need someone exactly like you.”

Enter Katniss

“I’m nobody’s idea of a hero, Haymitch. But at least I’m still in the game.”

Can’t say the same about the people around you there P

And when I remember that, I hear Sid’s voice, waking me the morning that raven first tapped on my chamber door. “Happy birthday, Haymitch!”

This was uncalled for I fear

And after she volunteered for the Games, that nickname couldn’t help but slip out. I didn’t want to let them in, her and Peeta,

This was actually more uncalled for