She is always calculating. 

‘Think first before you act’ has always been lived up to by Winter. But when whispers around the room flooded her senses…

“How about Karina?” 

“That’s a good idea. Jeno and her will make a really good pair.” 

“I agree to that.” 

…about the girl she has been courting for a while with the boy who seems to not take a “No” from the former for all of his advances.

All the calculation and thinking is a far-fetched idea because as soon as she registered what her blockmates are trying to plot in front of her salad. Her fcking salad! She immediately presented herself as the ---

tribute. 

“I’ll volunteer!” Winter shouted with full conviction despite not having any idea how much weight this decision will bring to her. 

When everyone’s eyes were on her including Karina's whom is the subject of all her admiration, Winter immediately cowered in embarrassment. In the end, she just let out a low chuckle while slumping her doomed self back on her chair. 

Throughout the succeeding days, her mantra has changed. 

“This is for her, Winter. Keep that jerk away from her at all costs. You are doing the right thing. Fighthing!"

"For Karina..."

"For Karina...” 

"For Karina...”