A/N: So here's the second chapter. I don't think it's as good as the first but I'm just seeing how it goes. I have some idea where I want Katniss's and Peeta's relationship to go, and some bits aren't pretty. Someone said I should make Peeta a wuss, I liked the idea and went in that direction. Like always, feel free to leave reviews and suggestions for plots on any chapter.

Love you guys,

Tom:D

She's running through the woods, careers close on her tail. She twists her ankle on a branch, crying in agony. She waits, anticipating the cold steel of a sword. The sharp pain before she feels nothing. But no one comes. She waits minutes, hours, until she opens her eyes. It's dark outside, the cold air nipping at her neck. She sees a light to the left of her. She is overcome with confidence, walking over to the light, hoping to take down some campers who had set up for the night. A dirty way to kill, but necessary. She gets to the encampment, completely ignoring the pain in her foot from when she fell. There's nothing there, not even a fire. Nothing but a small cot. She hobbles over to it, filled with curiosity. She gasps at the sight of a baby, its small hands reaching out to her. She seems to be even more shocked by the look of the small child. It has her eyes, big and warm. But...There's something wrong. The baby looks like...

Gale.

Katniss awoke with a start. She was in her own bedroom this time, although she was alone. She remembered something Peeta said about going to see Haymitch, followed by her crying in the shower for five hours. She slid out her bed, hearing her legs creak as they adjust to carrying the rest of her body. Katniss wondered whether she had gained weight since leaving the arena, her body not being as fast as it used to be. She decided against having another wash, wanting to leave her head clouded with thoughts, in hope for it to bury some of her more recent ones. She didn't feel sick; maybe this meant she wasn't pregnant? But it had only been a day, although the thought of Gale being the father of her child sickened her. Katniss made her way to the kitchen, where she saw a glass of orange juice, a couple of toasted bagels, and a note. Peeta could be so sweet to Katniss. She walks over, her mood was lifted ever so slightly, until she saw the note.

'Here's lunch dear. Need to talk to you when I get back, something urgent.

Love, Peeta'

Katniss stared at the note in horror. Does Peeta know? He can't, can he?

Katniss's thoughts were interrupted by screams coming from The Seam. Katniss shook by the sound of the scream, it sounded like...

Prim.

She picked up a pair of Peeta's fresh trousers and slid them on, before putting on her boots clumsily and running out the door, down the hill into the poorer area of District 12. A large group of people gathered around the outside, to afraid to go in. Katniss nudged and shoved her way through the crowd, onto the scene before her. In a large space with no stalls, a wild wolf stood aggressively, howling at growling. They must've got through the fence! On the other side of the open area, Prim and Peeta stood, Prim shaking and sobbing, clinging to Peeta, his face filled with worry and dread. The wolf took another step forward, and a scream was heard from the distance. The creature turned, looking for the source of the loud noise. Peeta saw a opportunity to escape, and ran for the nearest opening, shoving aggressively past the crowd.

Katniss stood, dumbstruck. Why did Peeta just leave Prim? Did he not care what the people thought of him? Did he not care for Prim? Did that mean he doesn't care for Katniss either? The wolf turned back around, a new look of hunger in its eyes. It quickened his pace, Prim sobbing and screaming for help. Katniss took a step forward, willing to jump in front of Prim, even if meant taking her own life. She reached her younger sister, holding her, telling her it will be ok. She waited for the pain to come. She heard a scream, wondering if the last thing she would see was her sister. And then, nothing. She waited, waited for something. When she thought she had waited long enough, so turned around. The wolf lay on the ground, an arrow producing from its back. She looked, waiting to see her, and her sisters, saviour. Then she saw him.

Gale.

She looked at him, and their eyes met. There was something in his eyes, the way he looked at her. Care. Admiration. Love. Katniss was taken aback, because she felt the exact same way, something in her heart told her she loved this man. She snapped back to her senses when her moving came over, crouching down to cradle Prim in her arms. Katniss stood up, turning away from Gale, her family, everyone. She walked back to her house, tears flooding her vision.

She made it home, opening the door quietly, hoping not to see Peeta there. She didn't want an apology from him just yet. She wasn't sure whether she wanted one at all. Maybe he would just leave her, and she could be with Gale and everything would be fine. She heard something from the bedroom upstairs. It sounded like Peeta was calling her. She made her way to the bedroom, where Peeta sat, head in hands. Looks like Katniss was getting an apology, whether she wanted one or not.

She tapped on the door to get his attention, his head slowly raised from his hands. He motioned for her to sit next to him, which she did. She didn't feel any hatred towards Peeta, but Katniss didn't know how she felt at the time.

'Katniss,' he said 'I need to say something to you.'

Katniss gulped. 'Peeta, you don't need to-'

'Let me finish.' He interrupted. 'You know a couple of nights ago? When we...You know?'

Katniss blushed, remembering the steamy session of love making they had last week. 'Yeah?' She said, rather confused.

'Well...' Peeta said. 'I lied to you. I didn't wear protection.'

Katniss groaned, remembering Peeta telling her not to go on the pill, because he had bought these extra strong condoms. 'Ok. Why did you want to tell me this?'

Peeta gave her a strong look. 'Just because I thought you should know.' He said as he got up and left the room.

Katniss lay down, her head swimming with thoughts. So if she was pregnant, Peeta OR Gale could be the father? Oh no, this was becoming too much. Thought after thought hit her like a tidal wave. Did she love Gale? Did she not love Peeta? He left her SISTER to be attacked by a wolf, and it was Gale who had come to the rescue. And now he acts like nothing has happened! How should Katniss react to all this? Do the people want her to leave Peeta?

Katniss didn't get the apology she didn't want, but what he had told her seemed to be much, much worse.