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“Lean down a minute first," he says. "Need to tell you something." Over and put my good ear to his lips, which tickle as he whispers. "Remember, we're madly in love, so it's all right you kiss me anytime you feel like it.”
― Suzanna Collins

“You know, they're not the only ones who can form alliances," I say. For a moment, no response. Then one of Rue's eyes edges around the trunk. "You want me for an ally?" -page 200
Her hand reaches out and I clutch it like a lifeline. As if it's me who's dying instead of Rue.
"You blew up he food?" She whispers.
"Every last bit," I say.
"You have to win," she says.
"I'm going to. Going to win for both of us now," I promise... "Don't go." Rue tightens her grip on my hand. "Course not. Staying right here," I say. I move in closer to her, pulling her head into my lap. I gently brush the dark, thick hair back behind her ear.
"Sing," she says, but I barley catch the word...
It's old, very old I think. Made up long ago in our hills. What my music teacher calls a mountain air. But the words are easy and soothing, promise tomorrow will be more hopeful than this awful piece of time we call today.”
― Suzanna Collins

“I want to go home, Peeta," I say plaintively, like a small child. "You will. I promise,"...”
― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

“Bye, Rue," I whisper. I press the three middle fingers of my left hand against my lips and hold the out in her direction.”
― Suzanna Collins