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Ch. 3: Reunion?
Peeta's POV:
When I found out who they were, I felt like the wind was knocked out of me. Katniss, the girl who broke my heart, was here in Texas, the place where I came to forget about her and the pain she caused me. Adding insult to injury, she was here with Gale, who she cheated on me with. I didn't really mind that Prim was here because she didn't do anything to hurt me. I didn't want anyone to know that Katniss and Gale being here really bothered me, so I put a smile on my face hoping that it didn't look forced. "Yeah, I know these guys. I actually used to go to school with Gale and Katniss. Small world, huh." "Yeah, it is." Katniss replied. I know I'm bringing up an awkward situation by asking this, but "So are you and Gale still dating?" "Umm, yeah, we still are." I'm pretty sure that everyone could feel the awkwardness in the air. Thank God for Johanna. "Come on guys! We came here to have fun, not to stand around doing nothing." What Johanna said broke the awkward silence.
After we set up everything for the barbeque, we all went swimming in the lake. We had chicken fights and played volleyball. Throughout the day I tried to avoid Katniss and Gale. I wasn't ready to face either of them, but I didn't mind hanging out with Prim. She was still the adorable, talkative little girl I remember from Pennsylvania, just older. "So Prim, how have you been?" "I've been doing fine, Peeta. What's it like here in Texas?" "It's alright here as you can see I've made some pretty cool friends, but there are some times when I miss home." "Then why don't you come home?" "I have too many bad memories there, and besides, my mom kind of kicked me out of the house when I decided to go to college down here." "Well if you want to, you can always stay at our house." "I don't think I can." "Why not?" "That's a story I'm not ready to relive yet." "Okay, but just think about, will you?" "Sure, I'll think about it. Now lets go and eat, I'm starving" Prim started giggling. "Glad to see you haven't changed much." "You too, Prim."
While we were eating the barbeque that Finn made, everyone was talking to each other. I decided to talk to Katniss because I knew I couldn't avoid her forever. It was a little awkward. "How have you been doing Katniss?" "I've been fine. How have you been?" "I've been doing great actually. I've been working at a local bakery and the people I work with are fun." "Did you go to college down here, too." "Yeah, why?" "No reason. I was just wondering why I didn't see you at college." "I just had to get away from everything, you know." After I said this, Katniss looked down at the table ashamed. "Yeah, I know." "Katniss, how long are you guys staying down here." "Just for the summer." "Who will you guys be staying with?" "Our Aunt Effie and Uncle Haymitch." When I finished talking with Katniss, I checked my watch to see what time it was. I didn't even realize how late it was. It was 1in the morning. "Shit. Hey Jo, do you think you can take me home; I've got an early shift at the bakery tomorrow." "Really Peeta!" Jo shouted. It looks like I'm gonna have to bribe Jo to take me home. "Jo if you take me home right now I'll make you your favorite cupcakes." Jo was considering it. "How many?" "13" "Make it 20 and you got a deal." "Fine," I sighed.
When I got home, I ran straight to my house. "Thanks Jo!" "Don't forget my cupcakes Pete!" "Don't worry, I won't. Just come get them tomorrow from the bakery." "Alright. 'Night Pete." "'Night Jo." After I got inside, I went to bed thinking about what happened today. Katniss, Gale, and Prim are here and they're staying all summer. Just great. What am I going to do? I guess I'll just deal with it when the time comes. I guess I was more tired than I thought because when my head it the pillow it was lights out.
Shorter chapter than I planned, but oh well. Let me know what you think about it. Thanks for the reviews. - DragonClan.