A/N: Okay, so this is a very short chapter, and it is also not a Prory Chapter, sorry I felt I needed to explain how Rory feels about Peeta. This chapter is NOT for Gale and Katniss shippers. Sorry, but I am a true Everlarker.3 Anyways I truly hope you like the chapter.


Chapter 4: The Bread

Rory POV:

I figure I should still get some bread, so I hobble on my crutches over to Peeta's house. I knock on the door with the crutch; it is easier to balance now that I am use to the crutches. The door opened, and Peeta is surprised to see me in this state.

"Ah, Rory, you are on… crutches?" he asked.

"I stepped on a piece of glass on the way over here about an hour ago. Prim helped me. She gave me these to help me walk around better while my foot heals."

"Yes, Prim is the little healer isn't she?" He said reassuringly.

I nodded and we both shared a laugh. It used to be more awkward due to Peeta and Gale`s relationship. They were technically at war with each other over Katniss, but ever since Gale got that job in District 2, Peeta and Katniss have gotten closer. In fact their wedding is in early summer. Anyways Peeta is a really nice guy, and he helps me a lot, considering I never see Gale anymore.

"Come on inside and tell me what you would like today," I walked into the doorway and the scent of cinnamon and dill overcame me. It was a very lovely smell, interestingly enough.

"My mom just wants a loaf of bread please." I answered, and he nodded.

'Coming up, there is a fresh batch in the oven right now, shouldn't take long."

I nodded, "Thanks Peeta." He went back to check on the bread, the smell was intoxicating. After several moments he brought out the bread and put it in plastic bag.

"So, how are you liking the crutches?" he asked.

"They are okay, I am having trouble walking, and opening doors, but I don't fall as much."

"So, I have a question…? How are you going to carry the bread with your crutches? I mean you probably need your hands to use the equipment, right?" He smiled, and laughed a little and I looked puzzled. How on earth was I going to carry the bread in my condition? I can't even open a door on my own.

"Um…that's a really good question, I-"

He laughed, and said, "How about I get Prim to help you, she is just next door? She is so sweet-"

"-and pretty, not to mention adorable, and those eyes…it's like looking in a sea of blue." I looked at Peeta's expression. Why was he looking at me like that, I didn't say anything… wrong…

"Oh My God, did I say that aloud..?" My face was probably the colour of a tomato, I could feel it getting hotter, and hotter. He just laughed, while I tried to cover the colour on my face.

"So, someone has a crush on Prim… huh?" he smirked, and I blushed. He knew, I couldn't hide it anymore after my comment on her eyes.

"Yes, it's not a crush anymore though…" Peeta moved closer, he was defiantly interested in this topic, he went through it himself with Prim's sister, Katniss in the 74th Hunger Games.

"Look, its okay, I went through the same thing with Katniss, only we weren't really friends at the time, we hardly knew each other. You have a better chance than I did, I mean you and her are good friends. I never would have thought that I would be marrying the girl that hardly even acknowledged me only a couple years ago"

"That's right. I guess I never thought of it like that." It's true I never thought of it, and plus, Prim has more of a kinder nature then Katniss does, but I wasn't going to mention that in front of Peeta.

"Here, I am sure she would be happy to help you carry the bread, after all she's helped you before, right?" he smirked, looking down at my inured foot and left the room to use the phone. Now was my chance, Peeta was right, I had to tell her how I feel about her, I might never get the chance. I don't want to turn into Gale, and miss the only chance I have, and then she would find someone else. I would regret that for the rest of my life.


A/N: Ah, you see i just love the suspense... sorry again about the chapter being short. i will in the meantime try to make my chapters longer. Now... i see that what other authors are doing is they will post a new chapter, depending on how many reviews they get. So... the faster you review... the faster the chapter will be posted. Since i am not "popular" right now, i was hoping my reviews (5 in total) will increase... to maybe 8 reviews.. 3 more guys... its not that hard, right?

Anyways REVIEW... or dont, but just think... if you dont review... the new chapter wont be posted. :O

ANDDDD GUESS WHAT GUISE? i smell... a fluffy chapter coming very VERY soon. YOU DONT WANT TO MISS THAT NOW, DO WE?

xoxoxox