A/N:
Okay, to be honest I posted this before. But I made a new account, trying to start anew with my writing. I really don't know what happened before. I would really love to finish this story. I just hope you guys won't let this go.
Disclaimer: I own nothing of the Hunger Games. And if I did, Finnick would still be alive (!_!)
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"Peeta, we need to talk."
No one wants to hear those words. You always know nothing good ever comes from them. But to be honest, I saw this one coming. If this weren't happening now, maybe I would be the one saying those words to her in a few weeks.
"Sure Delly. What's up?"
"Do you still love me?"
What am I suppose to tell her. We've been dating since college. I've never felt happier with anyone else but her. Delly Cartwright is the perfect girl. She's always so happy and bubbly. She takes care of me when I'm sick. She understands my moods and I understand her. I will always love her.
But these past few months...the spark just wasn't there. We tried going on long vacations together, have romantic dinners. But the feelings just changed. I never get the giddy feeling of being so close to her anymore like I did in college.
Even when we make love, it's just not the same.
I'll always love her. But now, it doesn't seem enough anymore.
"Of course I love you Delly. But..." I can't finish my sentence.
"But it's just not working anymore." She finishes for me.
"Yeah...I think so."
"I know you don't feel it too anymore. What can we do? We tried everything. I don't think this is meant to be." Delly says.
I don't know if I should be relieved because this would mean we can stop this act. But we've been together for so long now. Should I just let her go? Should I give up just like that? I should fight for her right?
"But we could still make this work." I try persuading her.
"How Peet? I have no idea what to do anymore. We've tried everything." I can see she's trying to fight back the tears. "I love you. I know I do. But we can't continue this. We're just lying to ourselves that this will work out. I've been thinking about this a lot."
She has a point. I even said earlier that in a few more weeks of this I would do the dumping.
I sigh heavily, "I know what you mean. But...six years? After all that, we're just...ending it?"
"What else can we do Peeta?" She asks me with watery eyes.
I can't think of an answer. "I don't know...nothing I guess."
"I'm sorry."
"Don't be." I try to reassure her. I know this hurts, I'm hurting too. But this has to happen. It's for the best. People just fall out of love. "We didn't do anything wrong." I reach out to hug her. She doesn't hesitate to crash herself into my chest.
"I will always love you Peeta." She says as she cries on my shirt.
I try my best to not let the tears fall. But it hurts so much. "I will always love you too. Always." I reply as I hesitantly let the tears fall.
We push apart but still holding each other. We just look at each other, trying to hold on to all the good memories we have.
I try to give her a smile, "We had a good six years."
She lets out a chuckle, "Yeah, we did." There's a short pause before she continues, "I'll miss you."
"I guess this is goodbye." I say, not holding back the tears anymore.
We hug one last time. I try to cherish her warmth, but all too soon, it's gone.
A/N:
So this is like a trial chapter. If I get enough reviews I might continue the story. I feel pretty good about this. I hope you guys get intrigued and review so you'll know what's gonna happen with Peeta. Remember, this is a story about Peeta and Katniss. So there's much much more to the story.
Listen to the song, the inspiration of this story, Nothing Like This by Rascal Flatts. Maybe you'll get an idea of what story flow I'm going for.
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