:D YAY it's Monday and that means a new chapter! So here's the third chapter, hope y'all enjoy it. This story has really grown on me, it can't replace the hole He Took My Heart left but I'm having fun with this story. I'll hopefully have another chapter out at the end of the week, maybe not sure though. Also I'll try at get a chapter out for a different story at some point today (I'm alittle behind this week, a boy has been a big distraction, but I promise to have an update for each story over the next couple of days :).)
As I have said before, all grammar and spelling errors are my own and I apologise ahead. Also I do not own any part of the Hunger Games... wish I did but I don't still thank you Suzanne Collins for your amazing series.
Warning: smut, swearing, possible drug use, violence, boy on boy, possible girl on girl, talk of abuse, OOC-ness and all the wonderful bad things in life.
CupcakeSprinkles14- :D so so so glad you like it and as promised the update is here! Hope you like the chapter and thanks for the love boo! Xoxoxo
Conspiration-ult- haha yes Katniss again! Glad you liked the shower scene. Haha well it's good to have a bunch of theories, I can be a little unpredictable at times :). So so so happy your a Neko fan! Thanks for the love boo! Xoxoxo
Fuzzyfeather- Mmhmm love love love fluffiness! And yes that means more Cato/Peeta in the area, I'm only loosely sticking to the real story. Thanks for all the love boo! Xoxoxo
Dogcatooo- ... really? that's how you feel? Okay well maybe this chapter will change your mind. That being said this story will probably have a lot more smut then my fast few, more then likely as much as He Took My Heart did. How that's okay. Anyways thanks for the love and sticking to the story. Thanks for the love! Xoxoxo
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PrinceArdhz- :D Peeta really did make the right decision. Well we will see how Katniss' and Peeta's relationship plays out later. Awww I'm sorry about Lance :'( I promise to explain more in My Fate Re-Written. Still that's for the love boo! Xoxoxo
fanboyingfiction- glad you liked the chapter. I understand you still have some reservations about the 'claiming' thing. And I know some stories can be a bit over the top with it but I promise mine won't be the same. The whole control over his own life is something I've thought about and I feel like in this case that probably won't be that much of an issue. More of Cato being over-protective and possessive and that's it. Glad you liked Enobaria becoming Peeta's mentor. And as for Cato's forwardness I feel like that's just who he is in this story, cocky and so sure of himself. Anyway I'm glad you are sticking it out and reading it still, even if you're not the being fan so far. And I'm glad your honest and upfront with what you think. I truly am! Thanks for the love and the truth boo! Xoxoxo
Fighting For Control
Chapter Three: A Boost In Confidence
After breakfast we were escorted down to the training floor in the basement. Effie wished me luck as we headed in. We thankfully weren't the last to arrive. I noticed a few of the tributes look at me funny. I wasn't sure if it was because of my tail and ears or the fact the I had arrived with the District Two tributes. Cato possessively pulled me into his arms so my back was flush against his chest. He must have started to glare at them because the majority quickly turned away in fear. The last person to arrive was Katniss, walking in alone because I was no longer staying on the twelfth floor with her.
When she came into eye line I shyly smiled at her but was disheartened by how she responded. She glared angrily at me before flicking me off and turning away. I was so hurt and confused. I hadn't done anything to her, she had been someone I had always looked up to. I finally let something I wanted happen and she looked at me like I had sold her soul to the devil or something. I knew at that point as much as Cato would probably hate it I had to try to explain to her what was going on. I was so deep in thought I didn't even hear what the trainer in front of us had told the group. She then dismissed us, it was now time to train, and prepare for the chance I would soon be dead.
Cato walked us straight over to the weapon station, Clove and the tributes from District One close behind. I looked around at the wide array of weapons, unsure of what, if any, I would be good at. I was broken out of my deep thoughts when the girl from District One stood in front of me.
She smiled and went in for a hug. "I'm Glimmer, it's nice to meet you." Her voice sickly-sweet. Looking at her close up made me realise how undeniably beautiful she was. The reaping footage did not do her justice. She made our training uniforms look as if it was an expensive must have, her hair almost the exact shade of mine.
"You too, I'm Peeta." I reply shyly, I wasn't sure if she was putting on a kind act yet but I'd play along for now. It seemed stupid to create anymore unwanted enemies then I already had to. But I could tell straight away she was a lot smarter then she was letting on. I wonder if that act was a transparent to the other tributes as it was to me.
Her eyes sparkled as she watched my tail sway behind me. "I love your tail you're so lucky to have been picked."
I scoffed at what she said, typical District One citizen. She would basically worshipped anything that came from here. "I guess so." I replied not wanting to seem rude.
"It's freaky how similar you guys look to each other. I swear the two of you could be related." Clove commented before grabbing a hold of my arm and pulling along. "Come on, Cato wants me to teach you how to throw knives."
I looked back at Cato who nodded his approval. I was a bit disappointed, I thought Cato would have wanted to train me. As much as I knew I needed to learn some skills I wanted to be by his side more. I couldn't understand how in one day I was basically attached to him. I craved his attention over anything else, and I didn't even understand why that was.
"Don't worry you can sit in his lap later. The only reason he is not doing this is because I'm ten times better at it then him." Clove said stopping once we were in front of the throwing knives station. "I know I come of as cold and indifferent but I'm not stupid. The Capitol is going to eat you two up, and if I want to survive through this I need to keep close to you guys."
"You mean because of the rumours going around?" I ask, it was nice finally being able to understand the girl in front of me. At least I could finally get a gage on where her head was at.
"Exactly, I figure the game makers won't have the guts to separate the two of you. The people of the Capitol wouldn't have it, especially with what our mentors have planned for the two of you. They want to showcase your 'bond' as much as they can. Play it up in front of the cameras as much as possible." Clove said picking up three knives, getting a feel for the weight.
"What do you mean?" I was suddenly confused.
Clove threw the first knife with deadly accuracy, hitting the bullseye within a second of it being released from her hand. "Enobaria and Brutus have this crazy idea that they might be the first mentors every to bring back both of their tributes. They know that Cato and your relationship is going to be the talk of the town." She throws the second and third knives consecutively again with unbelievable accuracy. "They want to used your relationship to get a big enough following to force the game makers into putting us on the same side hopefully."
It all clicked for a second, that's why they were being so accommodating, they needed me for their plan to work. "So what, you're going to pretend to be my best friend now or something?"
"No, I'm going to become your best friend. I think it would be stupid to try and pretend, with my life at stake I'm willing to put whatever problems I have with Cato aside and actually work with you to not only get me home but the both of you." She picked up a knife and handed it to me.
I looked it over while I thought about what she said. She was right, if I wanted to get out of the arena with Cato, I was going to have to play their games. And watching Clove throw I definitely would prefer to have her on my side. "I agree, I do want to get Cato and I both out, and if you're willing to help me out I'll more then work on getting you out also."
"Good, we have an agreement then." Clove smiled before picking up a knife. "Okay so you want to hold the knife like this." She demonstrated and I followed suit. "Don't grip it to tightly, then basically you want to throw it at the target with as much momentum, it's all in the wrist." She showed me slowly before throwing the knife.
"Alright." I took a deep breath and focused on the target. I exhaled and threw it, mimicking Clove's movements as best as I could. To my surprise it landed just off the bullseye.
"Wow, looks like you may be a natural." Clove said happily. "Now try it again, hopefully it wasn't a fluke."
I did as she said and focused again. I threw another knife and the another. Both landing inches away from Clove's perfect throws. I smiled to myself, may be I wasn't as useless as I had expected myself to be. Clove trained me over the next four hours, teaching me how to throw while running, how to throw in rapid concession and how to defend myself when an enemy was close range. When the siren for lunch break sounded within seconds Cato was beside me.
"You seem to be holding your own." He proudly said grabbing my hand and heading towards the cafeteria.
"Honestly I think I surprised myself more then anything else. I guess my cat DNA comes in handy for something." I smile back, I was going to master throwing knives and no longer be the defenceless freak people made fun of. I was going to hold my own in this arena I told myself. Though honestly I questioned whether I would be able to kill when the time came, this morning morning had been a real confidence boost.
When we walked into the cafeteria I noticed Katniss already sitting with the small girl from District Eleven and Foxface from District Five? Or was it Six? I couldn't see what number was stitched into her uniform as her back was faced towards me. I guess I was happy she had some friends or allies so far. We grabbed our food before heading over to sit down with the other Careers. Before my ass could even hit the chair Cato pulled me into his lap. He started to kiss my neck, causing me the blush at all the attention he was giving me in front of all the other tributes. I noticed Katniss staring and I quickly looked down at my food in shame. I knew she was upset, she must think I chose the careers over her. I was still determined to talk with her later. I just hoped she would hear me out.
"Do we have to sit through all this pda? Its putting me off my lunch." Marvel whined.
Cato just chuckled before he stopped and started to eat his food. It was crazy how I seemed to perfectly fit in his arms. I was the perfect size to fit on his lap and not get in the way of his eating, it was as if we were moulded this way for this purpose. That it was fate, destiny for me to wind up in Cato's arms. Lunch break wasn't long, the siren sounding just as I had finished the food in front of me.
As we walked back into the training centre Cato pulled me towards the sword station. "Think you're ready to try something different?" He asked with a cocky grin, I knew he didn't care what my answer really was. His question wasn't really a question.
All the same I nodded and followed him, it would be smart to learn how to work with something other then throwing knives just in case I didn't have access to any or I ran out. Cato took me to the wall of different swords and let go of my hand.
"Just pick whatever speaks to you." He said huskily into my ear causing a shiver down my spine. His oozing sex appeal was starting to get to me, he was becoming a common subject in my mind. Something I couldn't shake, infatuation starting to take over. He gave just enough that I didn't starve but not enough to satisfy my hunger from him. Which I knew was exactly what he wanted, he wanted me to crave his touch. So when we were alone I would give in to his every whim, and honestly at the moment there was nothing I wanted more. I walked down the line looking over all the differing types of swords. I had no idea there was so a variety, I was about to choose something similar to what I had seen Cato using before when I spotted two odd looking things at the end.
They didn't look like any of the other swords or knives in the display. In the middle was a long thin blade, and on each side was a prong that curved out at the end. I don't know what drew me to them, they were weird and different like me. I picked one up and inspected the sharp middle blade and the prongs sharp points. I turned to Cato who seemed amused with my choice. "What?" I ask as I pick the other one up.
"Nothing, I just think it's funny you chose the thing that came closest to your throwing knives. They are called sais, and they are an offensive weapon that require a lot of skill." Cato explained.
I was impressed with is knowledge of weapons. "Meaning?"
"You have a lot of work up of for you. Its a good choice though, something not seen really in the games. It should get the attention of the game makers and sponsors at least." Cato turned and called of the instructor.
So learning how to use a sai was a lot harder then expected. There was so many ways to hold and use it, I could use them to capture and disarm an opponents weapon, stab and slice, and throw it much like a throwing knife. The trainer really helped me though and Cato was there the whole time making sure I understood everything. Once the trainer had run through everything I needed to know a few time he left me and Cato to practice. Cato insisted we take it slow and spar for a while, until I really had a feel for my now weapon of choice. My heightened reflexes and agility was starting to really come in handy, and once Cato thought we had done enough for the day he suggested we try some hand to hand combat. We headed over to the wrestling mats and the trainer showed me some basic moves before encouraging us to verse each other.
"You know I'm going to go easy on you right." Cato smirked taking his position.
"You better, I'm going to suck at this." I replied mirroring his stance.
Cato lunged forward but I was to quick and avoided his grasp. "Come on Peeta, you can't run away for me all your life." He joked as he unsuccessfully tried again.
"It's not my fault you are to slow. Maybe you're getting old?" I quipped back, after everything that had happened today my confidence was at a new all time high.
"Old? I'm only two years older then you are. Now stop moving so a catch that sexy ass of yours." He said cocking an eyebrow.
"Nope if you want it you're going to have to work for it." I playfully say.
"Nah I give up." Cato says before laying on his back on the floor.
This through me off and I walked up to him. As soon as I was in arms reach he pounced, tripping me over before crawling on top of me. "Cato!" I yelled as he made his way between my legs.
"You gotta learn to expect anything Cutie. So, now that I have you were I want you, do you think I should get a reward? I mean I did just win." He leant down more, pressing his body on to mine.
I shrugged my shoulders as I stared into his eyes. He kissed my lips twice before nipping his was down my jaw and then he went on to my neck. I tilted my head to make it easier for him. For the moment I had totally forgotten where we were. That was until the cat calls and whistling started to come from Glimmer and Clove. As Cato looked up at them with a cocky grin I felt like I was going to die in embarrassment. I had lost myself to his touch and every tribute had just gotten a show at how intimate we were. I mean I knew Cato had been openly affectionate in front of them all day but I could just feel their staring eyes now. I wondered what was running through their minds at this moment. I knew it could not be anything nice.
Thankfully the siren sounded, the first day of training was now over. At least we could now head back to District Two's floor and have a moderate level of privacy. I had wanted to find Katniss and try to talk to her but as I looked around the room that was already half empty I couldn't spot her at all. I guess I'd just have to try and make time tomorrow. Clove, Cato and I took the elevator up to our floor, we had a spare hour until dinner so I decided it would be best if I got a shower in now. The last thing I wanted was to smell at the dinner table. I grabbed some loose soft pants and a top before heading into the bathroom. I turned the water on and set it to the soft rain setting before stripping off and stepping in. I hadn't even thought about closing or locking the bathroom door, maybe I was already comfortable enough around Cato not to care. I was exhausted and just need to let my body unwind and relax for awhile.
I stood under the flowing water and leant my forehead against the wall, my back to the door. I closed my eyes and just let everything wash away. My fears, my doubts, Katniss and Haymitch, I let it all go. I felt a cool breeze of air hit my back for a second before strong hands wrapped around me. I jumped at the contact having not heard him enter the bathroom.
"I couldn't help myself. Watching you standing here naked, water running run your body, I got jealous and thought it time I get to run my hands down your body." Cato whispers into my ear.
I was startled at first but that craving for his affection spanked up again. With every caress it fuelled my burning desire more. I wasn't fighting for control anymore, he had consumed me, devoured any doubts and replaced them with the need to have him. That he was only mine, that while he 'claimed' me as his I was as determined to 'claim' him as mine, only mine from now on. I turned in his arms, my tail brushing up against his side, and pulled his face down so I could kiss him. The fire I felt pass through me when he kissed me I fuelled back to him. We had set each out alight and we were going to let our world's burn to the ground around us so we could create our own one together.
I don't know how long we were in there but at some point Cato had picked me up and pushed my backwards so I was stuck between the wall and his hard muscled body. My legs instinctively wrapped around his waist, my hands grasping onto his shoulder. Cato once again made his way down my jaw and neck, nipping and sucking, knowing anything he was leaving marks all up my neck. A physical reminder to other I had been taken.
After a while I finally told him to cool down as I was hungry. We washed ourselves and once dry dressed in silence. I was about to head out of our room when Cato pulled me back. "I want you to know how much you mean to me." He spoke softly, not an ounce of cockiness or humour in his voice.
I smiled and leant up to kiss his cheek. "We will have plenty of time for that once we win together. Now come on my hungry."
He smiled, his ego suddenly returning. "I suppose I do have to keep my cute kitty satisfied and well fed."
I glared at him playfully. "I'm not a 'kitty'. I may be yours but I'm not a 'kitty' alright."
"What ever you reckon. I'll test that theory out later tonight." Cato says with a knowing smirk.
"And how are you going to do that?" I ask.
"I'm going to find out if you purr later on tonight." He chuckled grabbing my hand and pulling my towards the door. My brain suddenly in overload, did he mean what I thought he meant by that? Were we going to cross that bridge already? I suddenly got anxious, what if I wasn't a 'freak in the sheets' like Cato had asked the first time we talked. I didn't get time to dwell on my thought as we sat down at dinner with everyone else.
