Here's chapter 4! I hope you enjoy it!
DISCLAIMER: I don't own the Hunger Games :(
Peeta's P.O.V.
I walked into the gym. Miss Trinket had called all students to the gym for some assembly. I walked in and noticed there were no chairs. Finnick walked in behind me and looked at me confused. I shrugged my shoulders. I noticed Katniss was talking to Jack. Not again. Miss Trinket walked in and smiled. "Welcome, welcome, welcome everyone to a lesson in etiquette for the dance," she said. Oh, great. "First a dance lesson." Someone banged a table and Miss Trinket gave him a glare. "That is mahogany!" she screamed.
"Why do we need dance lessons? Isn't a dance about having fun?" Gale asked.
"Yes, but you want to be respectful too," she replied. A bunch of people groaned, including me. "Grab a partner," Miss Trinket ordered.
Jack took Katniss's hand and led her to the dance floor as did a few other couples. I saw Glimmer and decided to just ask her. I walked over to her. "Glimmer?" I said.
"Okay, Peeta!" she exclaimed. She pulled me to the dance floor. I felt like she dislocated my arm. I guess I can't do anything about that right now.
"Boys, put your hands on your partner's waist, but not too low or too high! Be respectful. And, ladies, put your arms on your partner's shoulders. Now, boys, lead your partner to the music."
After an hour of dance lessons, we were free. "That was weird," Finnick said. Gale, Cato, and I agreed. "I'm surprised you danced with Glimmer."
"She didn't have a partner and Marvel would get upset if she complained about that," I replied, "and Katniss was already taken." They nodded in agreement. Tonight will be interesting.
Katniss's P.O.V.
"Is Jack taking you to the dance?" Annie asked.
"Yea. No one else asked me. But we are only going –" I said before I was cut off.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah we know. But, what about Peeta?" Clove asked.
"He didn't ask me!" I screamed.
"How about we get ready? I really want to put my dress on," Madge suggested.
"Fine," Johanna said unenthusiastically. I got up and grabbed my dress. It was a short red dress with one shoulder. (AN: It's basically a shorter version of her dress in the first interview in the movie) I went to go put it on. When I came back, Madge and Annie were dressed, but Johanna hadn't moved. Clove walked in behind me.
"Katniss, you look amazing!" Madge exclaimed.
"Oh, my gosh. Katniss, you really do!" Clove agreed. Annie and Johanna agreed. I did a little twirl.
"It looks like the bottom of your dress is on fire when you spin. [AN: ;)] It looks so cool!" Madge said.
"That's the glitter," Annie said.
"Pretty," Johanna said with no emotion. I still took it as a complement because that's how Johanna complements.
Once Johanna got dressed we waited for Finnick and Jack. When they got there, we left. We got to the dance at 7:00 on the dot. Jack and I decided to dance. We got on the dance floor and started dancing to "Roar" by Katy Perry.
Peeta's P.O.V.
She sat down but he stayed on the dance floor. Why did I come? "Why did you make me come again?" I asked Gale.
"Because you can't just mope about Katniss for the rest of your life. You need to get out. Have fun," he said.
"I don't want to have fun," I said, "She looks too beautiful tonight. Her red dress and gold shoes. Her hair done perfectly. Her –"
Gale interrupted me, "Dude, you need to move on."
"I'm trying but it's impossible. Hey, what about you? Madge isn't dancing with anyone," I said.
"I don't want to leave you alone. And I'm nervous to talk to her."
"Go and ask. I'll be fine." With that, he left me to my thoughts. Not for long.
"Hi, Peeta."
I saw Madge and Gale go to the dance floor and start dancing before I turned to Glimmer. "Yes?"
"Want to dance? With me?" she asked.
"No." She walked away frustrated. Gale was having fun with Madge and Finnick with Annie; why can't I have fun with the girl I love? Jack walked over and sat next to Katniss. They talked for a minute and then Katniss left. I decided to go out for some fresh air. I was walking past the girls' room when I heard crying. I saw Annie walking down the hall. "Annie, who's crying in there?" I asked.
"Katniss. Jack just said he wanted to be more than friends but she doesn't want to. He won't take no for an answer. He is an abusive friend, Peeta."
"Wait, I thought they were dating."
"No, he's an old family friend who moved away when they were four. He just moved back. She still loves you, Peeta."
Please review!
Do you think Peeta will continue to after Katniss? Would she turn him down due to the pain Jack has caused?
