DISCLAIMER: I do not own THE HUNGER GAMES. But GOD, do I wish I did. BOO.
i also dont own any songs throughout the story. again, BOO.
Review and STUFF. Ta.
Yesterday was fun, but the morning after at school wasn't. I was the victim of a bombardment of rumours. Apparently someone had seen me and Peeta yesterday and then that kickstarted a whole range of different stories. I knew this would happen, and again i ask; Earth, swallow me!
I was glad it was music first, some alone time with Peeta would be nice. Well, i could explain to him that i cant let Prim be around these rumours and he should sort out his friends. In the months i had ignored him hed become very good friend with Glimmer. And ofcourse i was also the victim of death glares from her. It was obvious he was going to be the object of her obsession for a while before her and Cato got back together. But the constant daggers i feel hitting me in the back of my head was unnecessary, surely? I mean, all we did was go to the music store. Hardly a date. especially since my little sister came.
I had almost reached the door when i was pulled back and my head hit the lockers. I was dazed for a mere second but by this time my attacker had already got me pinned.
"Right, you little rat. Im telling you now, you get this project thing over and done with quickly, and during school hours or i swear to you, your life will be hell." Glimmer growled.
"Glimmer," I sighed. " Get off. This is silly." I try to move but she pushes her arm harder against my throat. "Glimmer," i croak. "Seriously, get off."
"Or what?" She laughed. "You'll move me."
I hated violence, i hated fights, but most of all..i hated bullies. Those lessons of self defence and survival from my father weren't going to be in vain. If i can hit centre target 500m off with an arrow, i can move this horrible excuse for a girl.
I grabbed her arm and twisted around as fast as i could. In a blur i had her face first against the locker, her eyes wide with shock. "Thankyou." i murmur, giving her arm one last twist and walking into the classroom. Mr Abernathy saw nothing, and Peeta was already in the room. Was it just me, or did his eyes actually light up as i entered. I didnt take what Glimmer said lightly, i could take her on easily, maybe even one of her friends. But not all of them, my best bet would be to just get this damn competition over with and carry on with my life as i had before i had even met Peeta. But something inside me was telling me it wouldnt be so easy. I walked towards Peeta giving him a smile, he returned it with a grin. "So, i was thinking, " He started, "maybe we could do a Civil Wars song? Theyre really good! And some songs basically written for us."
I looked at him then, my eyebrows raised.
"I mean, the harmonies. Yeah..the harmonies." He turned a very alluring shade of pink and looked down, his hand rubbing the back of his neck.
"Oh...well, if you think they're good..." I smiled sheepishly. "Erm...i was planning on asking you something.."
He looked up. "Yeah?" He looked like he was expecting a little more than what i was about to say.
"Well, i heard some of the kids talking earlier.." His face dropped.
"Oh..ill talk to them."
"And Glimmer?" I asked. I don't know what i expected, maybe him to glare at me for talking about his girlfriend, for him to get up and move.
He rolled his eyes, "What did she do?"
"Oh..Well...nothing..really, just erm..Had a word with me..?"
"Katniss, you're a terrible liar. What did she do?". This time his expression was harder.
"Well, as i was walking to class she had me up against the locker.." He looked really concerned and gave me a quick once over, i quickly carried on. "I put her in her place, id just rather in not happen again, especially if Clove got involved. And if Prim saw your girlfriend talking about me...Peeta?"
He had started to laugh. "My girlfriend? You think thatsthesort of girl im in to? Really Katniss?" He acted offended.
"But..i thought..She invited you to a party.."
"And i invited you! Plus, i didnt go."
"You..What? Why?"
He looked uncomfortable. "I invited you for a reason Katniss.". He looked sincere, out of his comfort zone, but sincere.
I was about to ask what that reason was as Mr Abernathy called the class together. He sent me and Peeta off to the practise room to practise our songs, but before i had a chance to ask Peeta he was tuning a guitar.
"Do you play?" He asks.
I nod, "I prefer the uke to be honest though."
"Uke?"
"Ukulele. My dad taught me how to play when i was younger before he..Well, yeah. I really like the Uke." I smile.
"Show me?"
"Erm..I thought we were meant to be practising?"
"We are," he grinned, "Show me!"
I smile and roll my eyes. "Fine. Pass me the green one."
"Favourite colour?" A soft expression flew across his face, a glint in his eyes. I nod, lift the already tuned Ukulele and begin to strum softly.
If you be my star
I'll be your sky
you can hide underneath me and come out at night
when I turn jet black and you show off your light
I live to let you shine
I live to let you shine
but you can skyrocket away from me
and never come back if you find another galaxy
far from here with more room to fly
just leave me your stardust to remember you by
if you be my boat
I'll be your sea
a depth of pure blue just to probe curiosity
ebbing and flowing and pushed by a breeze
I live to make you free
I live to make you free
but you can set sail to the west if you want to
and past the horizon till I can't even see you
far from here where the beaches are wide
just leave me your wake to remember you by
if you be my star
I'll be your sky
you can hide underneath me and come out at night
when I turn jet black and you show off your light
I live to let you shine
I live to let you shine
but you can skyrocket away from me
and never come back if you find another galaxy
far from here with more room to fly
just leave me your stardust to remember you by
stardust to remember you by
I look up and Peeta was smiling softly, his eyes alight with something. "That was a really awesome song Katniss. Youre amazing." He breathed.
"My dad used to sing it to my mum...and dont be silly. Now, lets get on."
He grinned and nodded.