Hey! So this story will start off with a Katniss and Peeta that are 5! The story will be in Katniss's POV starting off, and I'm not sure if I will change it. Peeta's mother is also nice!

Today is the first day of school! I am very excited. My mother did my hair in two braids and laid out a red plaid dress and black shoes. I twirl in a circle and my father picks me up and kisses me on the cheek. He puts me down and I give Prim a quick kiss, then grab my school bag and we head out the door.

"Have a good day, honey!" My mom said while I was pulling my father towards the school. When we got there, there were so many kids. Everyone was gathered around the school entrance, while the kids my age played on the playground. Then I saw him. A blonde haired, blue eyed boy. His curls flowing over his forehead. He had the biggest smile in the world, and I knew, that I wanted him to be my best friend. I walked over to the swing where I saw him waving at me. I waved back immediately and then he hopped off the sming.

"Hi! My name is Peeta. Peeta Mellark. What's your name?"

"Hi Peeta! My name is Katniss Everdeen. Would you like to be best friends?" I asked.

"Sure. Would you like to draw with chalk? My father gave me some before school started." I nodded quickly and he took out two pieces.

"Choose a color, Katniss!" I picked green, while he had the orange. He drew a picture of a beautiful girl, while I drew a picture of him, with making sure i drew his hair that flowed over part of his forehead.

"I drew you!" We both said at the same time. Then we both started laughing uncontrollably.

"But look at her, she's prettier than me. She looks as pretty as, that girl!" I say pointing to a girl with blond curly hair.

"No, no, Katniss. You are beautiful. You're so beautiful I'm surprised you wanted me as your best friend! I mean, look at you! You're amazing!" he said while I ran into hug him.

"Peeta! I'm happy you want to be my best friend. You are so handsome and sweet. Promise me we will be best friends forever!"

"I PROMISE!" He exclaimed. Then the bell rang and Peeta and I ran hand in hand to our classroom. We met who will be our main teacher until we graduate, Mrs. Trinket. She looks really funny. Her face is as white as a ghost, and she has long finger nails and really high heels. everything she is wearing is pink, and personally, I think she wears too much make-up.

"Alright, kids. Your first assignment is to draw a picture of something that starts with the letter A! Now take out your crayons, little ones! I want you to use lots of color!" She exclaimed.

"She's funny looking!" I whispered into his ear and started laughing. He started giggling too until this strange guy came over to our table.

"Hey, sweetheart. Who's your boyfriend? Never mind. I don't care. Anyways, could you tell your father that I'd like a squirrel tonight? Tell him it's for Haymitch, okay?"

"Alright. And just so you know, he is not my boyfriend!" I said and glared at him.

"Yah, sure, whatever." He shaked his head and walked away.

"Who's that?" Peeta asked.

"Oh, just a guy my dad sells squirrels to. Maybe you can come with us tonight when my father and I drop off the squirrel. I'm sure my family would love to meet you, and I even have a little sister. She is only 1, and her name is Prim. She has blonde hair and blue eyes. Just like you!" I told him.

"Are you asking if we can have a playdate? Because I know my older brothers do that sometimes. My father always lets us bring a cookie to our friends house because playdates are special, and so are cookies!" He tells me.

"Yes I'm asking if we can have a playdate! Is your father picking you up at the end of the day, or are you walking home?" I ask him.

"I'm walking home. But if you are walking home, we can walk together." He suggests.

"Sounds like a plan, best friend!" I responded.


Peeta and I walk hand in hand to his house. His family owns the bakery, so we enter through there, because that's where his dad will be.

"Daddy, this is my best friend, Katniss Everdeen! Can we have a playdate today? She wants to take me with her when her dad brings a squirrel to a guy named Haymitch. He told us today he needed her dad to bring him one tonight."

"Well, how about we invite her family over for supper, and then you can give the squirrel to this Haymitch guy then, too." His father suggested. He seemed like a really nice guy. No wonder he lets his kids eat cookies!

"Okay! We will go over to her house now. What time should I tell them to come over? And can I play with Katniss until then?" He asked eagerly.

"Well, if her parents allow you two to play until then, it sounds good to me! And tell them dinner will be at 6 o'clock." said.

"Okay! Thanks dad! And can we have a cookie, because you let Rye and Tyler have one when they have a playdate?"

"Go ahead. Make sure you give Katniss one too!" He said.

Peeta grabbed two sugar cookies shapped like leaves with yellow and orange sprinkles on them. He gave me one and I noticed his hand hasn't left mine since the beginning of the day. If you forget the time we used the bathroom.


My parents said we can play until we go over to Peeta's house for dinner. I was so excited! I showed Peeta my bedroom and we played in it until it was time to get ready to leave.

"Katniss, can you change Prim's diaper while I finish making the salad that we are bringing to Peeta's house?" My mother taught me how to change a diaper, so when she's busy, the job will still get done. I'm glad because I love little Prim. She's so cute.

"Peeta, close your eyes while I change her." I say. He does so right away and I hear my parents giggling in the background.

When I finish Peeta and I put the rest of her clothes on. Then my dad picks her up and my mom grabs the salad and we head out the door.

"So Peeta, your family owns the bakery. Am I correct?" My dad asks.

"Yes, sir. And I don't know if Katniss told you or not, but there was this guy at school today who needed a squirrel from you. He said his name was Haymitch and that he would like it tonight."

"Alright, thank you Peeta. Katniss did not tell me that." He states and then raises his eyebrows at me. He shakes his head then goes back to our house to get a squirrel.

"Katniss and Peeta, would you two like to come with me or go to have dinner now?" My dad asked.

"We'll go with you" We both answered at the same time. Then we both started giggling because that was the second time today we both said the same thing at the same time.


Haymith has a really nice house. I'm surprised he doesn't have children or evn a wife, but when we get to his house I see someone in there. ! Peeta must of noticed too because his jaw dropped. Are they dating? I bet so. That means I should use this to my advantage. A little something called payback.

My father knocks on the door and then he opens it up. Then walks to his side and the whole introducing each other thing happens.

"So, you brought your boyfriend, huh, sweetheart." He says and smirks.

"HE IS NOT MY BOYFRIEND! WE ARE JUST BESTFRIENDS!" I exclaim.

"Yah, sure. whatever." Then he pays my dad.

"And who is this? Your girlfriend? Well guess what? She's my teacher. And Peeta's teacher too! Guess what ? Haymitch here was telling me all about you today in school. He said he was gonna kiss you and that you are just oh, so, pretty!" I said and smirked at Haymitch, while he glared at me.

"Yep, I did. And Peeta said the same exact thing about Katniss, here." He said while bending over to meet my eye level.

"He did not!" I explain.

"Oh, but he did." I shoot him a glare this time and I took Peeta's hand and ran.

"I'll meet you back at Peeta's house." My dad hollers.

"You didn't say that, did you?" I question him while I hug him in the meadow.

"I only said your pretty Katniss. I never said anything about kissing. Anyways, we are going to get married someday, so it's okay." He tells me.

"I know we will get married. And what I said to Haymitch actually didn't even happen. I just wanted to give hi payback for calling you my boyfriend." I say.

If I continue will be up to you! Reviews will mean if you want me to or not! If you do want me to continue, please give me ideas. Usually each chapter will be Katniss and Peeta one year older, but sometimes I will keep them same age for a few chapters! Thank you to everyone who reviews!