The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (A Hunger Games Novel) (The Hunger Games)

but she had a sweetness, a vulnerability that invited abuse.

She was terrifying, really. And here he was in his uniform, clutching a rose like some lovestruck schoolboy, hoping she would — what? Like him? Trust him? Not kill him on sight?

You can’t take my sass.
You can’t take my talking.
You can kiss my ass
And then keep on walking.

She could fly around District 12 all she liked, but she and her mockingjays could never harm him again.

Snow lands on top

He glared at Coriolanus, who’d stepped up protectively

He glared at Coriolanus, who’d stepped up protectively

Kiss her. Definitely, just kiss her.

Should he say hello first? Or just kiss her?

That’s me, Coriolanus wanted to tell people around him. I’m her true love. And I saved her life.