DISCLAIMER: I do not own THE HUNGER GAMES. But GOD, do I wish I did. BOO.

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I sat down with Madge at the table we usually sat at, Johanna joining us not long after. "So," said Johanna, "did you manage to get that biology finished? I was really struggling at first but i think i got it."

"Erm..yeah," i mumbled past the last remnants of my apple. I gulped down a mouthful of water and continued. "i got the last question done last night. Thank god we got the week to do it, i definitely needed it. Now, maths. Thats easier. That work she set us yesterday, i had it done in 15 minutes." i smiled.

"Oh, you would have. It took me three hours last night and i haven't even finished the second question." laughed Madge.

The bell rings and we rise from our table. My next lesson was biology, and i was NOT looking forward to it. Not only did i have a full hour of nonsense, but also had Glimmer. Blonde, ditzy, lethal.

I walked in and took my seat. Mine was right at the back and i had a table to myself, partly because we had an odd number of students in the class, but mainly because neither Madge or Johanna are in here and no one else

likes me. I sulk and look down at my doodle and let my pen scratch deeper into the paper till it goes through.

"Katniss!" Sighed Mr Heavensbee. "For the last time this semester, stop ignoring the lecture and make actual notes instead of cartoons on my desk. If you paid attention you might even understand wha..Oh, hello? And you are?"

I look up, noticing the change in his tone. I know he's no longer talking to me because his voice isn't the exasperated whiney noise anymore.

"Peeta. Peeta Mellark." My eyes flicker to the direction of the voice, unusually calm and soothing. "Nice to meet you sir. Im new today." He smiles and my breath catches. He has soft features and breathtaking eyes. They were blue, a deep sparkling blue. And utterly amazing. His hair was golden and had a slight wave to it.

"Take a seat." said Mr Heavensbee.

And then i realised the seat next to me was the only one left. At the last minute i shifted all my scribbles and half hearted drawings into a crumpled pile as he took the seat beside me.

"Hey, im Pee.."

"Peeta. I heard." I almost growled. God, Katniss. Chill. I smiled to make myself seem less hostile. But he didnt look disgusted or deterred, just amused.

"Ah. Sorry," He can barely hide his smile now. "And you are?"

"Katniss." I actually sounded pleasant that time. Nice to know i have still have some sanity.

"Well, Katniss. Nice to meet you." He smiled, and offered me his hand. I shook it, barely suppressing a smile of my own.

"Right class," Spoke up Mr Heavensbee. "New student, blah blah. You can gawp later. Back to gene structure.."

Back to ignoring your endless babble, i think to myself.

I notice Peeta scribbling away at a notebook, his pen going too fast to be writing notes. Ah, a fellow doodler. He looked up, noticing me staring, i turn my head fast towards the front. Apparently too fast, i pull my neck. "Gah." i mumble, instinctively reaching for the back of my neck.

"What did you do?" asked Peeta, looking quite concerned.

"Just an itch..?"

"Was you convincing me or yourself then?" He whispered, a giggle under his breath. His giggle is nice...KATNISS. For God's sake, pull yourself together.

The class dragged on as usual, and since i almost tripped over my own chair trying to get out the classroom as soon as possible Peeta managed to keep pace with me.

"What do you have next?" He smiled, looking at his timetable.

"Music, erm..you?" i ask, risking a look up.

"Oh, Maths. Ill see you later then."

I smiled, nodding, and headed towards my favourite class.

Madge waved as i entered the classroom and i took up my usual spot beside her. "Oh my GOD. did you see the new boy? hes so.."

"Yeah," i interrupt. "Hesin my biology. We sittogether actually. And personally i dont think theres much to him." Liar.

"Oh, well. i thought he was rather good looking actually. Broad shoulders, blonde ha.."

"Margaret Undersee. If you wish to open your mouth you get up here and sing. If not, keep your trap shut." I laughed, Mr Abernathy was my favourite teacher. We had this unspoken bond. He smiled before carrying on. "Well then Katniss, always my volunteer." he winked.

In this class i didn't mind volunteering, i fitted in here. I stood up and came to the front, and began my solo which we all had to prepare for homework.

As class finished i walked out into the hall way and there he was. Peeta. I walked past him but he caught my elbow, "Hi Katniss!" he smiled. I smiled back politely. "So, i was wondering. This girl Glimmer aske.."

"You talked to Glimmer?" i burst.

"Erm.. yeah.." He reached his hand behind his head and started rubbing the back of his neck. "Well, she invited me to a party this saturday and i was wondering if you wanted to go? i mean," he started scrambling for words. "Well. your the only person i know, not that i wouldnt want to go with you if you wasnt,i mean, not that we would be going together together, just meetingthere, unless you want..but, you know. i was...just, erm, wondering.". He finished quickly.

And then i fainted.

Fluorescent lights bling me when i finally open my eyes. I look around although i don't need to. I could tell instantly by the smell i was at the hospital. Great.

I look around and catch a nurse's eye, she hurries ver and checks on my vitals.

"How are you feeling?" She smiles.

"Erm, groggy. But fine." I mumble.

"Ah, you will do. You fainted you see, so your BP is probably low. I c an get the doctor to give you a once over if you want?"

"Oh, erm. No. Im fine, thanks. Wheres my mom?"

"She's not allowed up yet, sweet. Visiting times aren't till 6, but by then youll be able to go. We had to almost carry your boyfriend off the ward when he dropped you off." She laughed.

"Boyfriend? I haven't got a boyfriend.". I say with conviction. Who dropped me off?

"Oh, the boy who dropped you was down right refusing to leave for over two hours." She laughed again.

"A boy? Where did i faint?"

"At school honey, the boy who came with you said his name was Peeta?"

I was off school for a couple of days, and my memory started to vaguely come back. I had an idea of who this Peeta was, all i could see was beautiful blue eyes when i thought of him. And that smile..So when i returned to school i wasn't prepared for my reaction at all.

"Katniss!" i heard someone shout, the voice was vaguely familiar.

I turn around to see Peeta waving, and then i ran