#pre delay

now, she recognized ash was one of the handful of things she actually looked forward to seeing during the games. tonight was girls night — they deserved it after the way things had shaken out. amelia doesn’t even have to check, she knows ash is on her bed before she even opens the door “hey you !” a huge smile on her face, “so, s’mores or ice cream first ?”

as much as amelia had tried to deny it , the games were tomorrow. that meant that ( for better or worse ) the one person she had ever considered a father figure would be launched. she finds herself knocking on their door, actively seeking out what is likely going to be a very awkward conversation. how do you thank someone who’s done so much for you ? ‘thanks for your help in my games , i’ll try my best !’ didn’t seem appropriate, but she couldn’t not say anything. she doesn’t have time to think of anything else, because when they open the door, all she can think to say is “hey you !” and suddenly, she’s the little kid who didn’t think she had a chance in hell at winning again.