The apartment was unusually quiet. The Television, which was normally always on, was shut. I threw my Keys on the couch, even though there was a hook for them, and even though I Would probably look for them in the morning. I Walked to the fridge, grabbing a cold can of coke. Still no noises.
Apparently, my roomates were out.
Finishing my can, I went into my room, grabbing my robe before entering the bathroom. It wasn't a big room, just a tub, a toilet and a sink. It was almost impossible to stand two persons in it.
I opened the shower, the cold water spashing my face first. At least, cold water was better than no water at all.
Unfortunatly, the odds weren't in my favors, since after a growling from the pipes the water suddenly stopped.
" stupid thing" I commented, looking at the showerhead. I kicked the pipe, only to lose balance and fall loudly on my back, screaming bloody murder.
" what's wrong?!" My roomate, and best friend Gale barges through the door, only wearing a sheet wrapped around his waist. Guess I wasn't alone after all.
" This fucking shower is not working, and I fell. " I whine, while he helps me get up.
" what's wrong?!" My other best friend and roomate Johanna enters the bathroom, wearing approximately the same thing as Gale. Yup, definitly not alone.
" okay okay, I'm fine, I just hurt my shoulder. Now can you please just hand me a towel?" I shout, covering my naked body the best I could.
Johanna helps me out of the tub, and covers my body with an old towel Gale's mother once owned.
" sorry I interrupted... Whatever you were doing" I say, looking at their clothing. They shrug, and I grimace as I look at my shoulder. This is going to leave a bruise.
I didn't introduce myself, how rude of me. My name is Katniss Everdeen. I'm twenty- three and I live with my three best friends.
My daddy had this old apartment from his bachelored days. He gave it to me on my last birthday. Since the rent is kinda expansive and that working at wal-mart is not that Well paid, I took in roomates.
I knew Gale since I was twelve. He's like a brother to me. People think we are together since we're so close. Some even think we are cousins! But Gale is my best friend, and Having him as a roomate was natural to me. He's handsome and tall.
I met Finnick on while I was working. He came up, asked me if I wanted a sugar cube and we've Been friends ever since. He only moved in three years ago, though we've known eachother for five years. He's cocky and flirty. Every woman Would die for a night with him, but his heart belongs to Annie.
It was just us for a while. Then came Johanna. She used to dislike me, but now she's one of my best friends. She likes to party, sleep with strangers, and drink. I met her once at a bar, where she bartains. She moved in almost a year ago. Her and Gale aren't a thing, they're just " Having fun" according to Gale. This is going to end badly, I think.
" you should really get your shoulder checked, Catnip" Gale says, carefully touching it.
" and you two should really get dressed" I deadpan, and I see them blushing. I step out of the bathroom, proud of my call.
It's around 2 A.M when I decide it's time for me to go to bed. Finnick is probably still at Annie's. Well, seems like everybody's having sex except me.
I wake up the next morning, after shutting my alarm off. I get up, and throw on a t-shirt and some pants, making my way to the kitchen.
The blinds are wide open, letting the sun enter the kitchen where Annie and Finnick are sitting at the counter.
I squint my eyes, not used to the bright light coming from the window."Who opened these? Seriously guys, these blinds belongs down. " I grunt.
" I'm so sorry Katniss! I thought it Would make things a little more...better." Annie apologizes, looking around her into the kitchen. Sun isn't going to make the pile of dishes into the sink disapear. But it's hard to be angry at Annie, she's such a Nice girl.
" no big deal" I shrug it off." Is there any coffee for me?" I ask, rubbing my eyes. Finnick hands me a steamy cup. Just then, Gale's door opens, and he comes out wearing an old Jean.
" hey guys" he says, sitting on the bench next to finnick. Finnick looks at his watch.
" in Five, four, three, two, one, and here she comes" he chuckles as Johanna opens Gale's bedroom's door.
" Fuck guys! These blinds belong down!" She grunts, shielding her face from the sun.
She plops next to me on a chair, and takes a sip of my coffee mug.
" So, who's turn is it?" Gale asks before checking the schedule on the fridge. " it seems like it's katniss'" Gale looks at me.
" Fuck, again?" I whine. I grab my coat and start looking for my Keys( see, I told you I Would search for them in the morning)
" anyone seen my Keys?" I ask.
" you checked the couch?" Gale answers machinally. I stuff my hand under the cushions, and find the cold metal.
" thanks" I call out before heading for the door.
It's a tradition in our apartment. Each morning, we get together and eat breakfast. Since neither of us can cook properly, we usually get food from a cafe of a bakery. This morning it's my turn, but I highly suspect Gale lied and said my name because he's too lazy to do it.
I enter the bakery, the bell ringing. The chirpy girl Behind the counter greets me, and Though I don't like her, I smile at her.
I choose muffins for everyone, which the chirpy girl, whose nametag says her name is Delly, puts in a box. I get out of the bakery, the sun hitting my face once more.
On the corner of the street, I Check my phone. My friend Madge texted me, and I try to text her back, holding the box of muffins. Suddenly, I bump into someone, and drop my
Phone. The young Man I bumped into bends, picks it up and hands it back to me.
" I'm so sorry, I wasn't paying attention, and.." I start rambling, until I get a good look at him. He's got blond hair, and the most prettiest eyes I've ever seen. He's smiling, and I can see his perfect teeth.
" I guess you really shouldn't text and drive" he chuckles, handing me his hand." I'm Peeta" I shake happily his hand.
" Katniss" I respond. I look down to see he's wearing an apron from the bakery I just got out of. " oh, you work at The Mellark Bakery?" I ask him, and he nods.
" yeah, my father owns it. I live just above in the appartment upstairs. " he says. I look at my phone seeing I won't have Time for breakfast if I don't go home soon.
" Well, it was Nice meeting you, so sorry again" I apologizes, giving him a warm smile.
I start walking away, when he catches my wrist. I look up into his blue eyes.
" Maybe we could... See eachother again?" He asks, staring into my eyes.
" Yeah, I'd like that" I bite my lip before adding." I'd love that." He fumbles into his pockets, before muttering.
" I forgot my phone." He gets a pen out of his apron's pocket, and takes hold of my wrist again. He writes in a neat wrinting his number on my forearm. " See you" he smiles, and I almost melt. He slowly gets away, and All I can do is stare at him. I make my way to the appartment when I hear my name being called.
" oh and Katniss?" I turn around at peeta's sweet voice." Don't text while you walk" he winks at me, and My cheeks burn.
" here, chocolate for Johanna, Blueberry for Gale, chocolate chips for Finnick and carrot for Annie." I give everybody their muffins before sitting down on a stool. Everybody starts munching on them.
" oh my god, those are delicious! Where'd you get these?" Johanna asks, her mouth full but not Caring at all.
" uh, Mellark Bakery" I snap out of my daydreaming, and answer a suspicious Johanna.
" What's wrong with you, brainless?" She asks, raisins a brow.
Brainless is a caring pet name she gave me. Seems to me like she's the brainless one, because she never was able to finish high school.
" nothing, nothing" I try to shrug it off, but all eyes are still locked on me.
" Maybe it has something to do with the phone number you have written on your arm!" Gale shouts, lifting my sleeve up so everyone can see it.
Like a big brother, Gale loves to humiliate me.
" shut up! " I yell at him, but he keeps on laughing. " you know what, I spat on your muffin." I say, and he stops laughing immediatly. I retreat to my bedroom, where I can still hear Johanna sniggering.