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A few days later, I lay on the couch all morning watching the sun soar higher in the sky. I ignore Greasy Sae's attempts to get me to eat. The whistle of the train brings me out of my thoughts. I sink lower and lower into the cushion, my blanket shielding me from the rest of the world.

I don't know how long it was before Sae came and told me that the boys were on their way towards Victor's Village. I slowly stand and make my way to the front window. After a few moments their heads bob into view as they walked together. Haymitch is smiling as he claps a hand on Peeta's shoulder. Peeta returns a small smile that doesn't reach his eyes.

When they reach the green in the middle of all the houses, Peeta stops suddenly. He says something and points to the home that was once his. He must have asked if it was his, Haymitch nods somewhat grimly in response; probably remembering that Peeta's house will have just as many bad memories as mine does.

Peeta makes no move towards his house. His head turns towards mine instead. I'm not sure if he can see me. I should move out of the window, but I feel stuck to that spot… watching him. Peeta looks on as Haymitch speaks quietly to him.

I heard my own door click open and shut as Greasy Sae goes out to greet Peeta. He smiles softly and allows her to take him in an embrace. To my surprise her touch doesn't seem to bother Peeta. I watch as the three of them stand together talking for a few moments.

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"She hasn't left the house since she's been here." Sae said grimly.

Haymitch scoffed. "Hell, she's barely even left the couch."

Peeta nodded. "Not even to hunt?"

They both shake their heads.

He nodded again. "I think I'll go… home now."

The others nodded. "Sure, do you need anything?" Greasy Sae asked.

"No." He states shortly before turning and giving the two of them a soft smile. "But thanks."

Sae and Haymitch watch on as Peeta heads towards the darkened house.

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I watch him stand on the threshold of his house for a few minutes before he finally goes inside.

"Poor boy." I hear Greasy Sae say as she enters the house. She rubs her hands on her apron as she walks through the foyer. Sae stops at the entryway to the living room. "I'll be bringing him over some dinner. Would you like to come with me?"

I shake my head from where I still stand at the window. "No."

Sae frowns as she returns to the kitchen.

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