Summary: Katniss and Peeta were high school and college sweethearts. Until One night. Now 5 years later, Katniss is a successful lawyer and wins every case. What Happens when she gets a partner? Modern Day AU

Chapter 1: Undying Love?

5 years ago…

Tonight I'm having the time of my life at a party hosted by my wild animal friend, Johanna. Normally she only hosts parties when she wants to get into a guys pants (which is like every day, but limits to party on weekends) but tonight is Grad Night. Today I graduated from Law school with my boyfriend, Peeta.

Peeta and I have been together since sophomore year in high school. We became friends at the beginning of that year and then during Christmas break I started to realize feelings for him. I then avoided him for weeks until I couldn't take it and confessed to him. Luckily for me he reciprocated those feelings and told me he has been waiting 10 years for me. What made more of a cliché and romantic was that we confessed in the rain. Some people are actually amazed that we have been together for 7 years for us being so young. Most say it won't last very much longer, but I always say that our love is the kind of love that is undying.

As I think about the past 7 years, I snap back into reality by Peeta.

"What was that?" He chuckles at my confusion

"I said would you like something to drink?"

"Sure"

"Be right back then"

As he leaves I see a very tipsy Johanna

"Man, he is a fine piece of ass" Johanna says while motioning her head towards Peeta.

"He sure is and he is all mine" I respond while licking my lips

"Aww come on Kitty Kat sharing is caring" she then puts on her best pouty face.

"Not if it means sharing Peeta"

She then scoffs and mutters under her breath," Ball Hog".

I know she is only playing around but if that ever came out of another girls mouth I just might slap her. Almost everywhere we go I always catch some slut looking at Peeta and I can't help getting a little jealous, but then he always assures me that I am the one for him. I remember the first few months of our relationship when I caught some girl staring at him. I told him that he deserved some pretty blonde that looked like a supermodel and he would say that I'm all he needs. He always did have a way with words.

I realized that Peeta has been gone for a long time just to get drinks. I go in search for him in the kitchen. I then see our very own school slut, Ashley Roxen, sucking faces with some blonde…..

Oh My God the blonde she is kissing is my blonde. I gasp in shock. Tears start to stream down my face. I run out of the house as quick as I could. I hear my name being called over and over again

"KATNISS KATNISS!"

I run into my car and drive to my apartment.

I couldn't believe what just happened. I saw his hands on her waist and her hands wrapped around his neck. I guess all the people who believed in our love were fooled just as much as I was. Now that I look back Peeta has been acting strange for the past couple of weeks. Maybe he finally decided that I was right. He deserved better.

I arrive at my apartment with Tears stream down my cheeks. I fiddle with the keys and I start to get frustrated and I give up. I put my back towards the door. I think of how stupid I was. Why did I let myself become so invested in Peeta Mellark? Why did I get caught up in love? Pull yourself together Katniss! You can't let love win!

I get up and unlock the door. I quickly walk to the closet and grab a suitcase. I put all my clothes into the suitcase. As I put them in I see a frame with me and Peeta in a meadow staring at each other with such amazement in our eyes. I wish I could be that happy again. I grab my suitcase and walk towards the door. Before I leave I think I will leave Peeta a note. If he actually does care about me he is going to worry what happened to me.

Dear Peeta,

You probably have realized by now that I left. I don't even know if you care anymore. But it wouldn't matter now. Seeing you kiss someone else did something to me. It hurt so much. It felt like being punched in the stomach over and over. Maybe you never really loved me. I thought I was in love with you. I was a fool for thinking that someday we could grow old together. I don't want to make things difficult. So if you could please just forget me and move on and please don't track me down or try to get information from Jo. Goodbye my boy with bread.

-Katniss

I start to cry as I finish my note. I walk into our or now his bedroom and leave the note on his pillow. I grab my suitcase and walk out the door one last time.

5 years later….

"The jury finds the plaintive guilty for the murder of Stacy Jones and the defendant innocent"

"Case dismissed"

*pound*(gavel pounding)

"Nice work Ms. Everdeen, Mrs. Hawthorne"

"Thank You Sir"

Johanna and I just won a case. And let me tell you it was a hard case. I'm going to miss Johanna being my partner. Even though she will be gone temporarily, it feels like she is leaving forever. Were like soul sisters.

This case was Johanna's last case before her early maternity leave now that she is 4 months. Being a lawyer is very stressful and she and her husband worry about their unborn child. They both read that stress is not good for the baby. After finding that out she became even more worried about their child.

I start to tear up as me and Johanna say goodbye for the day

"I'm going to miss you brainless" Now she is starting to cry. "Damn hormones"

"How can I solve a case without my favorite party animal by my side" I laugh at my choice of words. Even after college Jo was still a party animal.

"I don't think I can be a party animal for awhile" she then stares down at her growing belly

"Oh I'm sure you will find a way"

"Yeah you're probably right" I then hug her

"See you Saturday for our girls' day with Annie"

"Yup can't wait"

Later That Day

"Hey Annie"

"Oh Hi Katniss"

"How is Finn Jr.?"

"Very active physically and mentally, just last week on 4th of July him and Finnick went to the park and played baseball"

This is one of the reasons I talk to Annie when I feel blue. She always has something that makes you think of happy thoughts. Even though Annie is my assistant she is still my friend

"So do I have any new messages today?"

"Yes Mr. Abernathy would like to see you today at 1 this afternoon about your new partner"

I have to admit I'm a little nervous about my new partner. What if I get some bimbo that takes credit for others work. See me and Jo split up the work and alternate. One person investigates info and the other pieces the puzzle together to get the answer we need.

At 1 o'clock

"Ah Hello Sweetheart"

"You wanted to talk to me about my new partner?"

"Yes I picked an excellent person for the job they too have never lost a case"

"Is that all?"

"Oh how I would enjoy kicking you out of my office but sadly no. That's not all. I want you and your new partner to get to know each other"

"Well unless my new partner is an imaginary friend you created. Where are they?"

"HE went to go help Delly take folders downstairs to file". He then chuckles

"What?"

"He is doing something you should have done when you first got here"

"And what is that?"

"Trying to be well-liked"

"HEY! I'm on good terms with everyone. Well most people"

I guess he was right. There was a group of people in the office that everyone has a hard time with. Johanna nicknamed them the careers. The Careers are made up of Clove, Cato, Marvel, and Glimmer. They are pretty vicious. Once I saw Glimmer yell at her assistant, Vivian, just for not getting her coffee order right.

"Yeah so anyway he should be coming back up any minute. I need you to try not to bite his head off"

That's when the door opens up and I see a familiar pair of blue eyes that look shocked.

"Katniss"