Unplanned Surprises - A Hunger Games Fanfiction

DISCLAIMER: I do not own The Hunger Games.

Summery: When Katniss Everdeen finish High school she goes to live with her Uncle and Aunt in district four for a year before college to save up so she can actually go. She is determined to only focus on getting a job, and earning enough, but what will she do when she meets a boy with bright blue eyes that throws her completely off track? Modern day AU, slight OOC

Hey there, I'm Jenny, and this is my second fic. My first fic was called HG Boarding School and I want to thank everyone that has read that story and decided to come over and read this one! And also, thanks to all my new readers! For my old readers, I'm sorry I didn't make an HG Boarding School Sequel, but I hope that you all like this story! Just to clarify, the revolution happened years ago and president Paylor's daughter is the president, Katniss and the other characters were not a part of it. Katniss' family are poor, but not as poor as in the books, and yes, there are such things as laptops, iPods and mobile phones! I really hope you enjoy the story!

Katniss' POV

1. Chapter 1

As I wave out the window of the aeroplane to the airport that is rapidly shrinking beneath me, I think of the friends I made at high school that I will probably never see again. The thought depresses me slightly, even though there are very few friends to miss. I've never been at making friends, unless something forces us together like my old roommate, Bonnie.

There are things I'm going to miss about High School, but I get to go and see Prim, and not have to leave again in under two weeks to go back to school. No, this time I have a whole year. Of course for that year i'm going to be entirely focused on getting a descent job and saving up for college. That and Prim of course.

But, I'm not going home to district twelve, I'm going to live with my Uncle Haymitch Aberthany and his partner Effie Trinket for the year. I'm not going home because my mum is going to a sort of school to get the qualifications to be a nurse. She would have got them when she was my age in the university that she went to, but she met my dad and dropped out to go and live with him. Of course that meant giving up her old life of luxury and trading it for my fathers poor, but happy life in the poorest part of our district, the Seam. Boy, she must of really loved him. When he died she was devastated. I mean we all were, but my mum she went into chronic depression. She left us as well, leaving me to care for Prim.

When I left for boarding school I was so worried about my mother not being able to care for Prim, but apparently she got better while I was away. Like she knew that Prim would be on her own and forced herself to get up and work. But I still won't let her be my mother. Whenever I came home for holidays, I could see that she was improving, but I was never very warm towards her. That only person I am sure I love in this world is Prim. And my father of course. But he's not in this world anymore...

"Um, miss?"

I blink a few times and look up. A woman in a red and white uniform is standing over me with an assortment of objects in her hands. "Sorry?" I say, pulling out my earphones.

"Oh, I have your pillow, headphones, blanket, eye mask, toothbrush, toothpaste, complementary peanuts, socks and-"

"Socks? I have socks." I say, pointing to my feet.

"Yes we'll, I have to give them to you anyway." she says, an obvious fake smile plastered onto her face. She dumps the stuff on me and gives the man next to me, that is asleep and snoring loudly, his stuff. "Can I get you a drink?"

"Err, sure coke please?" I answer unsurely.

"Of course, coming right up!" she squeaks and trots off.

I sigh and put one earphone in my ear and swing the other around in a circle with my fingers and look around. God I hate planes. Something about flying thousands of feet up in the air in a big metal bird makes my stomach churn. I've never been afraid of heights, it's the falling that I'm not a fan of.

It's a long trip from the high school to district four. The trip from here to twelve is short enough that you can take the train, but this one is five hours in a plane. I check my watch. It's been... 13 minutes. Perfect.

The woman returns with my coke and pours it into a tiny glass before setting down on the tray table I front of me. I take a sip and realise that she is still there staring at me intently. Am I supposed to tip her something?

"Th..." She says, giving me a hint.

"Err... Thanks?" I say, creasing my brows. But I seem to have done the right thing.

She smiles her fake smile again. "Oh you're quite welcome!" she struts away again. I will never understand capitol people.

I take a sip of my coke and put my other earphone in before closing my eyes resting my head back on the hard headrest.

XxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXx

The plane jolts and my eyes snap open. Everyone is asleep, all the lights in the cabin are off and only the dim lights on the isle are switched on as a few members of the cabin crew make there way back to there seats. The plane jolts again and both my hands shot out to the sides where I grab the armrests and cling on tight as the plain jumps again.

Suddenly the armrest squeezes my hand in reassurance.

Wait...

I look down to the armrest to see that it's no armrest, it the man sitting next to me's arm! I snatch my hand back and look up to the man with a red face. I see he's looking at me with raised eyebrows. My blush deepens and I'm about to stutter out an apology when a huge grin breaks out on his face and he starts to laugh loudly. I even start to feel the corners of my twitch up into a smile, when the plane jolts again and my hand slams back down on the mans next to me and I clutch it like a lifeline.

"Alright?" He laughs, squeezing my fingers lightly again.

I blush again and remove my hand. "Err, yeah... Sorry about that..."

He laughs again. "That's alright, I'm Cinna by the way." he says, extending his hand to my.

I gingerly reach forward and shake his hand lightly. "Katniss." the plane jumps again and I snatch my hand back and press up against my seat.

"It's okay, just some turbulence." he says soothingly and smiles at me. I exhale and relax slightly at his calm demeanour. If he's so okay about this, it can't be dangerous. "So where are you headed?" he asks, probably trying to distract me.

"Um, 4. You?" I whisper.

"I'm going to four as well! Why are you going?" he asks.

"Um, I'm going to live with my aunt and uncle for my gap year before I go to college so I can save up... Not that interesting, just work mostly. What about you?" I ask, eyeing his smart suit. "Are you a business man?"

He laughs. "Oh god no! I'm a stylist, I'm only dressed like this because I have a new client, he's a very important person, so I have to dress smart." he laughs making a face.

I laugh. "Oh, a stylist? That must be so fun..." I moan, thinking about the tedious job I'm probably going to have to get.

"Well, it is when I get a nice client!" he laughs. "What job are you gonna get in 4?" He asks.

"I don't really know... I don't even know if I can get a job that will pay enough for the college fee, and I don't want to take out a loan... I'll never be able to pay it back." I moan.

"Well... You could work for me if you want." he says. I look at him to see if he's joking, but he has no hint of humour in his face except the good natured expression he seems to wear all the time.

"What? A-are you sure? I'm extremely unqualified and you just met me!" I exclaim.

"Nah, did you take textiles in high school?"

"err, Yeah?" I answer, narrowing my eyes.

"Great! It's just a simple modding job, but it won't be all the time, if you could just give your number and I can text or call you when I want you to come help me and-"

"Hold up, did you say modelling?" I laugh. He can't be serious.

"Yeah, but more like, we give you clothes, you put them on, we see what they look like. Also, I can only do early mornings, in the afternoons I have to work with my clients." he says.

"Wait, are you sure?" I stutter.

"Yes, you seem like a great girl. But the pay will only be, something like $5-10 per hour or something like that." he says, smiling at me.

"Oh, err, thank you!" I say, hardly able to control my excitement.

"Your very welcome. What's your number?" He asks.

I grin and reach down into my bag. I pull out the Nokia brick phone that I have had since I was eleven. I wait for it to open up before reading out my number as Cinna takes out his IPhone and types it in.

"Great! Now if you don't mind, I need to talk to my business partner, and one of your new bosses, Portia to tell her the news." he smiles again and turns away from me and starts to talk down his phone.

I put my pillow back behind me head and rest back against it before closing my eyes. Did that really just happen? Have I actually understood? I've got a job now? But I will need to get another job, that one will have to be on the side since it will probably only be a several hours every week. But, I still can't believe that it was hat easy...

I soon feel myself begin to slip away as the hours of packing and walking from today catch up on me and I fall asleep easily.

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"Can everybody please return to your seats, fasten your seat belts..." I lazily open my eyes and let the light of the small cabin flood into my eyes. I blink a few times and look around. Everyone is shuffling around, getting ready for landing I presume. I see that Cinna next to me is opening a small tin and puts a small mint in his mouth and begins to suck it. I'm about to ask why when a member of the cabin crew comes over to me and starts to fuss about with my tray and seatbelt.

Then all the Cabin Crew are told to go back to their seats and the pilots voice rings through the plane telling us that we are descending into the district four airport and suddenly I feel a horrible dropping feeling, but only for a second before the whole plane turns and tilts left. I can't help but grab onto Cinnas hand and clutch it as he just sits there calmly, laughing lightly at me.

Soon the plane jolts again and I see that we are now firmly on the ground. I relax slightly and release Cinnas hand, blushing lightly. Soon we are told we can leave and everyone gets up and files out towards the doors.

As we get into the building, I say goodbye to Cinna and go to the baggage reclaim, to collect my many, many bags.

Once through the airport, find myself at the doors with all my bags. I exhale and step into the constant heat of district four. As soon as I step out I regret wearing jeans and begin to sweat. But still, I step forward and look around in the see of people, waiting to meet people that have gotten off of their planes, for my sister, Prim.

It doesn't take long to spot her, sat at the very front on a wooden bench with I smile when I see her and she literally beams at me and jumps up and runs over. She flings herself at me and wrap her small arms around my waist. I pull her closer and pick her up and spin her around in my arms.

"I've missed you Kitty Kat!" She says into my shoulder.

"I've missed you too little duck..." I say, smiling slightly. Of course Prim isn't little anymore, she's twelve and quite mature for her age. But to me she will always be the little girl that can find happiness in anything, the girl that put on a brave face when her father died and could still laugh freely, the girl who only ever cries when I cry or when something really hurts her, so hardly ever.

I See Effie stand, straighten hestrut over "Hello Katniss! How was your flight? You're going to love it here in four! Sorry Haymitch didn't come here to greet you but he's having one of his migraines!" migraines, riiiight, let's go with that.

I put Prim down and Effie hugs me awkwardly without actually putting her arms around me.

"The flight was fine." I say. "I got a job."

Effie squeals and jumps slight. Prim smiles up at me. "What job?"

"Part time model." I snort.

"Good for you dear, now we better get going!" Effie squeaks and walks off towards the airport parking lot.

As Prim and I follow her Prim looks up at me. "Their house... It's amazing." is all she says before skipping off.

I heard that my Haymitch and Effie are wealthy from my mother. But she would never except money from them. I don't know why, I think it's something about owing them. If they did give us money there would be no way of paying them back. This is why I won't let them pay for my college fund.

After a half an hour journey in Effies car, we reach the street that they live on. She parks the car down the road since there is no where to park that's closer, and we get out and get my stuff before walking to the front gates. Effie types in a long code and the gate opens slowly. I can't see the house yet since the garden is huge. It takes us five minutes to walk through it.

Soon I round a corner and stop dead in my tracks. The house, it's beautiful. It's huge and a pale cream colour, except the corners that are white bricks. There has to be at least three floors, and probably a basement too. The whole top floor roof is made of glass. Leading up to the house are a few stone steps and a patio area with a decking and barbecue in the middle that has a load of wicker chairs and a table on it. It's truly fantastic.

After a few moments to take it in, I follow after Effie and Prim up to the big glass doors. I'm expecting Effie to pull out a key, but she clears her throat and speaks clearly. "Effie Trinket." the door beeps and swings open only to shut straight away once shes stepped through.

What just happened? All of a sudden I hear Prims voice. "Primrose Everdeen." the door beeps again and opens. Prim steps through I'm about to follow her when the door slams in my face. Err, what do I do? Just say my name?

"Err, Katniss Everdeen?" I say. The door beeps and opens. I exhale and step through. "What was that?!" I whisper to Prim.

"Oh, this house is full of gadgets and gizmos, they are quite easy to use." she says, laughing lightly.

Effie steps forward and calls out to Haymitch to tell him that she's home before rushing off on through a door and into the depths of the house.

"Okay, i'll show you around!" Prim squeals. "First the basics. There are four floors including the basement, the top floor is Haymitch and Effies floor, The basement is my floor, this floor is like the kitchen, dining room, living room, floor, you know, like, the stuff that we do with each other. So I guess the second floor is yours!" She squeals.

Wow, a whole floor to myself? "Okay, so-"

"Shh! Please hold you questions till the end of the tour. The place we are standing in now is the entrance conservatory, this is just a quite place to sit and read if you get sick of your room." i smile and Prim takes my hand and leads me through the door that Effie just went through. "Okay, this is the kitchen!" The room is huge. It's all cream except the table surfaces which are marble. There are switches everywhere and loads of cupboards overhead.

Before I can take in more, Prim just tugs me onto see more of the house. We go and see all the bathrooms, the living room, library (Yes, our very own library!), The dining room that is huge for just four people, and then takes to the other end of the house and into a little room that has loads of surf boards and buckets and spades and beachy things in. On the other side is a glass door that leads out onto a bridge. Then I notice the bridge goes right onto the beach!

"I didn't realise we were this close to the beach!" I say and try to open the door and go out.

"Kat, don't you think it would be and better idea to put your stuff away before going out on the beach?" Prim giggles.

"Oh, yeah ok..." I mumble.

She laughs and again and takes me upstairs to the floor. It's not as big as the floor below, but it's bigger than the entire dorm I was in at high school. Prim gives me a quick hug and turns to leave.

Haymitch and Effie must have bought new furniture knowing that I was coming. The carpet is cream, but there is a big fluffy green rug in the centre of the floor, the bed is on the other side of the room and that's green too, it's on a raised plinth that you have to climb two steps to get too. On either sides of the massive double bed there are bedside tables, and the closet stretches across one whole side of the room. In the corner there is a huge desk with a small laptop resting on top of it. Next to that is a huge book case, like I'd need one with a library under my feet. There are windows everywhere, making the room feel open and light, and there is a door on the other side of the room, which I suppose is my bathroom.

I walk across the room and into my bathroom and gasp. The bath is the size of a small swimming pool and the shower is big enough that I could probably fit a tree in it. Lining one wall of the room is a white surface that has a sink on it and loads of make up on that I doubt I will touch.

I grin to myself and walk back out into my room before slinging my bags down onto my bed and throwing myself on the fluffy rug.

I breathe in deeply and smell... Pine. A very familiar small to me, one that I love. I can take it all in.

Soon I get up and walk over to one of the windows. I can see right onto the sandy beach. I can feel the anticipation growing in my stomach. But then I shove it down. This year is for planing and working. How else will I get into college?

So there you have it the first chapter! And be patient the romance will come soon! Please tell me what you think! Please review!