You guys might find this weird but i'm jumping straight in with no reaping and no parade, instead for the tribute banquet the night before the games begin.

Chapter 1:

Peeta Mellark P.O.V.

This banquet was disgusting. The capitol citizens and game makers were making themselves sick to eat more. Its revolting. How can they do that when people are starving out in the districts? Well thats the 'great' and 'generous' capitol for you.

I can't stand here on my own whilst they do that. Yeah im on my own, why would Katniss stand near me, the lonely gay baker whom confessed his fake love for her. Yes im gay and Katniss squeezed it out of me after the confession.

I honestly just feel like crying. I'm going into a deathmatch with no allies, no friends , no family. No one. I might just jump on a mine. At least it will be quick. Not even a first kiss.

I just stood there leaning against the wall next to the balcony exit. Enjoying my last night of hell. Hopefully death will be better than this. No more bullies, no more being beaten by my own mother. Just peace. I let a small smile grace my features as i thought of how comforting death seemed.

Cato's P.O.V.

This banquet was crap. All the other careers are annoying. I cant wait to get rid of them. They are all so pretentious. Especially Clove, she thinks i'm into her ? Haha, well shes got another thing coming because I don't like girls.

However no one knows, they can't. Its not that accepted where I come from which is strange as we train children to fight to the death.

I took a look around the room and saw the beautiful boy from district 12 leaning against the wall. He looked as if he was going to start crying. I just want to walk over and hold him in my arms and protect him from everything. How am i expected to kill someone as innocent and as cute as that?

What am i thinking?! Ive never had feelings like this before. Yeah i've lusted over boys and stuff like that but this is different. I just want to get him and hide from the world. Just cuddle with him.

I know what i'm going to do. I'm going to get him in with the careers and protect him. But wait. He loves Katniss? Well at least I think he does. I'll have to test that theory out.
Peeta's P.O.V.

I really think i'm going to start crying. But i can't, not here. Ill look weak. But who cares? Im going to die anyway.

I let a small crystal tear break the dam of my eyelids. It slowly made its way down my cheek, closely followed by more. By now i was full on crying. There was no stopping me now. I couldnt and i dont want to stop.

I slowly looked up. Much to my dismay my baby blue eyes connected with those deep oceanic eyes of Cato. I silently cursed myself inside, but i didn't break eye contact. Instead I let more tears flow fast down my cheeks, staining them for the last time ever. Im going to die so why should I care. The emotion that came upon Catos eyes actually shocked me. It was concern. I cant handle this i need fresh air. I quickly turned and exited the banquet out onto the balcony which were littered with perfectly assorted moonshine roses.

Cato's P.O.V.

My eyes connected with them deep baby blue ones. They were beautiful. Neverending almost. A small tear ran down his cheek. Wait please don't cry i thought. But more just flooded his eyes and stained his cheeks. I felt so bad. I just wanted to wrap him up in my arms forever. Never let his go.

Wait why am i feeling this? Have i already fallen for him? He has me trapped now, forever.

Peeta suddenly turned and exited onto the balcony. I made the quick decision to follow him. Maybe i can comfort him. I exited the doors and saw him looking out over the capitol. The faint sound of sobs flowed with the soothing wind blew across the balcony. I walked across and leaned against the railing next to him. He ducked his head and carried on crying.

I was torn inside whether or not i should i should just pull him into my arms. Well i could die tomorrow, its now or never. I slowly turned to him and pulled him into my arms. He seemed startled at first, until i felt his go around my back and hold on tight. He leaned his head against my chest. I just tightened my hold on him and lent my chin on the top of his head. His sobs became less frequent against my chest as i still held him close.

This felt right, like we were made for each other. I just hope he mirrors what i'm feeling.

Peeta's P.O.V.

I was shocked to say the least at someone like Cato had came to comfort me. But the way he held me in his arms, and how tight he held me as if i was something to protect told me different. This was more than just a comforting hug. And strangely enough i felt safe and loved in his embrace i wanted this to last forever.

I went to pull away but the way his arms tightened told me how he wanted to embrace for a little bit more. Not that i could complain. I just laid my head on his chest. It was like we were made for eachother. I fit perfectly into his arms. I had long stopped crying.

His grip finally loosened and he looked down at me. His eyes looking straight into my soul.

"T-Thank you" I stuttered. He just let beautiful smile grace his lips.

Cato's P.O.V.

This moment was perfect. Just by looking into his eyes i could see he felt the same way for me. In this moment i knew i had to protect him. I can't let anyone harm him.

"Don't worry about tomorrow Peeta, ill protect you. No one will harm a hair on your head. Your mine now. And ill do anything to protect you" I whispered.

He peered into my eyes and said "Cato, i don't love katniss. But thankyou. I just hope you're feeling what i am. I just feel safe with you, protected. You don't need to protect me, i know i'm going to die anyway…"

"Peeta don't, you're not going to die, i said i'll protect you and i will. Forever. Im glad you don't love katniss and yes i do, i feel complete with you." As i said this my grip tightened around him and i laid a sweet kiss to the top of his head as he rested it against my chest.