Hey guys! Chapter 4! yay! :) so, i hope you guys like this chapter as much as i do! Next chapter is when all the action and awesomeness starts so stay tuned! Thank you to all the people who reviewed/ put this story in your alert/ favorite! You guys are awesome!

Btw this chapter takes place a couple years after Katniss and Peeta become friends.

Chapter 4

Today I turn sixteen. Katniss says she has planned something special for my birthday and I'm hoping she will finally give me a real kiss. I've decided to leave the first kiss up to Katniss since I don't want to push her. I'm afraid that if I were the one to kiss her first, she would reject me, and I can't let us lose what we already have.

As I walk to school, I see Katniss running to catch up to me. When she's caught up, she throws her arms around me, and catches me by surprise. I hesitate for a second before I return the gesture and rap my arms around her. When she pulls away, she gives me a kiss on the cheek and says, "Happy Birthday!"

"Thanks, Kat," I tell her with a smile one my face. She's already made my birthday the best birthday yet just from the hug.

"I hope you're ready for the best birthday ever!"

"I'm a little scared to find out what you've planned." I tell her playfully. She giggles and links her arm with mine and we start up walking again.

"I promise it's not that bad!" When we reach school and hear the bell ring, Katniss turns to me and says, "Meet me after school, same place," then runs to her first period class. I watch her until I can no longer see her, then start heading towards my class with a smile on my face.

After school, I pack up my bag and head to our usual place we meet in the woods. When I arrive, Katniss isn't there, but there's a bow sitting on a rock near her backpack. I move over to where it lies and pick it up. I examine the bow carefully and notice that it isn't Katniss' regular bow she uses to hunt. This one is made out of dark tree wood and is around the same size as Katniss'. Before I can put the bow down on the rock and start looking for Katniss, I hear a voice from behind me.

"Do you like it?" I turn around, bow still in hand, to see Katniss with an excited look on her face.

"This is for me?" I ask with shock.

"It's part of your birthday present. My dad taught me how to make bows and arrows when he was still alive. I know it isn't amazing, but-"

"It's perfect! Thank you Kat!" I set the bow back on the rock and envelope Katniss in a bear hug. She returns the gesture, but quickly breaks away excitedly.

"Try it out! Lets go hunt!" We spend a couple hours hunting, and then sit down on the spread out blanket Katniss brought to skin the animals.

"So, you said this is part of my birthday present, is there more?" I ask Katniss.

"Well, I thought we could maybe cook the animals together. We never did that together, and I thought if we hunt together, why not cook together?"

"That sounds like fun. Should we cook it in my family's bakery?"

"Sure," she says with a small smile. We finish skinning the animals in silence, and then put them back in Katniss' game bag and head towards my family's bakery. When we reach the window of the bakery, Katniss suddenly stops and stares at the cakes on display.

"You know, every time Prim and I walk by this window, we stop just to admire the cakes. They're so beautiful and perfect. Who decorates the cakes in your family?"

"I do," I say proudly.

"Really? Wow," she says in awe and turns to gaze at me. "You're so talented. What else can you do with those hands of yours?"

"Well, I guess you'll just have to stick around to find out," I say grinning at her. "Come on, I'll show you the kitchen." I push open the front door of the bakery for her and she steps inside, looking around. I go inside after Katniss and take her hand, leading her behind the front counter and into the kitchen. We take the animals out of the game bag and get to work on cooking.

Once we are done cooking, Katniss puts half the meet into her game bag to take home, and leaves the other half for me.

"It's getting late, I should probably start heading home," Katniss says.

"Let me put my bow in my room and then I'll walk you home," I say, quickly gathering my belonging and start heading out of the kitchen. Before I can open the door to leave, Katniss catches my wrist.

"Wait. Can I come with you? I've never seen your room before."

"Sure," I respond with a small smile and lead her out of the kitchen and towards my bedroom. When we approach my room, I open the door and Katniss steps inside. I follow behind her and close the door behind me. I walk over to my desk and carefully place my new bow on top of it. I turn back to Katniss and watch her looking around my room.

"Welcome to my room. Shall I give you a tour?" I ask jokingly. Katniss giggles and nods her head. I walk over to her smiling, take her hand, and lead her to my bed. "This over here," I say pointing to my bed, "is the place where I sleep. It's a pretty comfortable bed, if I do say so myself." I then lead her over to my dark brown dresser. "This is my dresser. In there you will find all the clothes I own." Then I lead her to the last big peace of furniture in my room. "And this is my desk, where the most amazing gift ever lays." I say smiling and give her cheek a small peck. I can see the red rising in her cheeks and think that I might have taken things too far. I look down at our entwined fingers and drop her hand and watch it fall to her side. I look back up to Katniss' face and say, "I'm just going to go to the bathroom real quick and then I'll walk you home. Make yourself comfortable; I'll be back in a second.

When I return to my room, Katniss is lying on my bed, curled up in a ball, and fast asleep. I smile at the sight of her. She would probably want me to wake her up and take her back home so she could be with Prim, but I can't make myself to wake her up. She looks too peaceful and happy asleep. I quietly walk towards my bed and sit down next to her. I take her shoes and jacket off her, and gently pull the warm covers over her still body. I then get into my pajamas and lay down underneath the covers next to Katniss.

"Thank you, Katniss," I say quietly. I know she can't hear me, but I need to say it. "Thank you for making this the best day of my life. Thank you for your friendship. Thank you for the bow. Thank you for existing and being apart of my life." I look at Katniss' face and can see a small smile creep onto her lips as she sighs. I sigh as well and close my eyes, smiling, content, and fall into a deep dreamless sleep.