AUTHORS NOTE: I know this isn't the most original idea but it seems like a lot of fun so I'm giving it a shot. I absolutely love Peeta and Josh Hutcherson; I'm fully convinced he's my soul mate ;). I don't own the Hunger Games or any of the characters. Enjoy.

-Caitlin

"So, Catnip, are we hunting today?" Gale asked smiling. I turned to look at my best friend. We hunt ever Sunday, it's Tuesday. The only reason why were hunting today is because of the weather. It's sunny and there are no clouds in the sky, the weather is perfect, not too hot, and not too cool. Perfect.

I've only ever had to friend, Gale and Madge. I have known Gale since I was four. He's been my best friend ever since I could remember; my earliest memory has him in it, and he's like my brother. Everybody at this school thought something was going on between us but it's not true. Last year this girl was afraid to ask Gale out because she thought I would beat her up, I laughed.

I only met Madge last year when we were freshman, we hit it off immediately. She likes to lay low and not draw attention, but she can also have fun and be a girl. I'm not touchy feely but I can still enjoy girl time. I've had a few other friends here and there, but none of them stuck.

We walked into math class and moved to our seats. I sit in the back left hand corner and Gale sits next to me. I look up right as a group of boys make their way in. Peeta and his friends, the merchants. Peeta I've heard was nice, but I don't really talk to him much, but supposedly he's the nicest guy in school; and the most popular. We've pretty much only come in contact once.

`I was eleven when my dad died. My mother had completely given up. I couldn't let my sister starve, or my mother. It was raining and I was desperate, I was going through trash and I would've done anything. His mother yelled at me when she saw me. I crawled up against the tree with tears down my face, I remember hearing yelling then a slap. Peeta came out with burnt bread and directions to give them to the animals. He saw me and a mix of emotions flashed through his face, Peeta looked back at the house then at me. He took off some of the burnt parts off then through it to me. I just starred in shock; no one has ever done anything that nice to me before. Our eyes held for a moment then he walked away. I never got to thank him, and I'm in his debt. I hate being in people's debt.

Peeta sits in front of me and Finnick sits next to him. Peeta meets my eyes and I look away. Of course his friends notice and make comments about it, I see Peeta blush and look down. My gaze averts to the board and I look at the equation on it. I'm completely dumbfounded. I've never been good at math, Gale is okay, and Peeta is really good from what I can tell. The teacher always calls on him and his answers are always right, mine aren't.

"Katniss, Peeta, can I see you guys for a sec," Mrs. Trinket called from the back. I slowly get up and make my way back. Some people don't care or notice, others just glance up. When we got there Mrs. Trinket explained. "Katniss, I've been beginning to worry about your grade. I have asked here to tutor you on a few things. Is that okay with you?" she asked and I felt my face heat up, great, now he knows I'm stupid.

"Yeah, that's fine." I say quickly.

"Alrighty, I'm sure you guys can figure out a schedule." She said then walked to the front of the class.

"When do you want to start, after school?" Peeta suggested looking at me with those blue eyes.

"Yeah, that works." I replied.

"Peeta, Katniss. Could you do this later? Class is starting." Mrs. Trinket said, I didn't notice that everyone was here. We nodded out heads then walked back out our seats.

Right after class when Gale and I parted ways, Peeta came up to me. "I could walk you home then we can do it at your house?" Peeta asked right when his friends walked by and then cracked up. I didn't realized how that sounded then a warm blush ran up by body. Peeta turned red too and looked down. "Just ignore them." Peeta instructed.

"I was planning to." I replied and gave me a smile. There was something about the way he smiled that made me feel warm. Was it the fact that he had a perfect smile, or that he got this twinkle in his eye. Either way smiling definitely suited him.

Up until lunched I was pretty much by myself, unless you count History with Madge who sits on the other side of the room. Madge had to stay late in History and I have no idea where Madge is, so I sat by myself. It was weird, both Gale and Madge have other friends yet they sit with me. I never got that. I wasn't alone for long because a certain blonde boy sat down with me.

"Hey," I said a tad bit awkwardly. "What's up?" I asked, trying to make conversation.

"Nothing, just thought you might want some company." Peeta smiled and the room seemed to light up. Everyone was watching us. A merchant sitting with a a girl from the seam, this was unheard of.

"Thanks, and thanks for, um ah, tutoring me in math. I appreciate it." I tell him politely.

"No problem, do you remember when we were eleven and I-" Peeta started and I cut him off.

"Gave me the bread?" I smile at him and he smiles back. "Yeah, I hope you don't want it back though, it's kind of gone." I joke and he laughs.

"Haha, I just wanted to see if you remembered." Peeta stated.

"How could I forget? You saved my family." I respond holding his gaze.

"I just wanted to help. I heard your mom was bad, and with what happened with you dad, I just wanted you to know if you needed help I was there, I still am." Peeta smiled a breathtaking smile that made my heart skip a beat. We sat there and chatted for a while until we were interrupted. We turned to see Gale standing there with an unhappy expression.

"Peeta was just keeping me company." For some reason I felt like I needed to explain myself, like was a kid caught in the cookie jar. Gale just nodded, starring at Peeta. I don't know why Gale was being slightly rude; it's not like him.

"I'll just leave. I'll see ya later Katniss." Peeta smiled at me then left. I smiled at him as he turned around and Gale sat down.

"That was weird." Gale stated.

"Why?" I asked.

"When has he ever given you the time of day before? I mean it's just a little off." Gale explained. Somehow this made me mad. What was he suggesting?

"What are you trying to say?" I asked with an icy tone.

"I just- I heard this rumor. That you guys are going to be doing it after school. I don't like it. I don't want people thinking about you like that. Now he's talking to you, it's suspicious." Gale informed me and this makes me really mad.

"Are you trying to say that Peeta started that rumor?" I asked a little offended.

"Why are you getting so defensive?" Gale asked and I never respond. I know I don't really know Peeta all that well, but I know that he wouldn't do that. So I just throw out my trash and leave.