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CHAPTER 4,

KATNISS POV:

The next morning when I woke up I came downstairs to a very unusual sight, my mother making breakfast. She soon noticed me standing behind her and turned to face me with a smile on her face.

"Good morning Katniss. Sleep well?" She asked turning her attention back to the pancakes she was making.

"Not really." I answered, sitting down and pouring myself some orange juice.

"Want to talk about it?" My mother asked sounding hopeful.

"No" I answered. "I'm fine"

"Well okay then." She said suddenly sounding deflated.

"I borrowed one of your blouses last night, I hope you don't mind." I interjected, not wanting to make her feel bad, she has really proven herself over the past few months.

"Oh, no, no that's fine. Did you have a good night?" She asked sounding involved again.

"Yeah." I answered.

It wasn't long before Prim appeared downstairs sounding happy as always and my mother handed us plates of pancakes. She sat down and ate with us for once which I know made Prim happy. After we were done she got up and left for work again, typical.

Prim helped me clean up and left to meet Rory and Rue at the cinema. I went upstairs and saw my phone was lit up,

"Hi Katniss, it's Cato. I was just wondering if you were free for our date tonight? Xx"

I almost said no but I thought I should at least give him a chance?

"Hey, yeah that sounds fine. X"

Within a minute he texted back.

"Cool. Since I don't know where you live, I'll meet you at 'Marios' pizza place at 7:30? Xx"

"Sure, see you then. X"

I couldn't tell if I was excited for our date or not, I guess it could be fun. This was all too confusing for me so I decided to text Annie about it.

"Hi Annie, that Cato guy text me and we're going on a date tonight. Call me x"

It took a couple of minutes but soon enough my phone started to ring, I picked up immediately.

"Hey Katniss!" Annie sounded hyper.

"Hi, so do you think this is a good idea or not?" I asked going straight to the point.

"Well yeah, Peeta is with Johanna now and maybe this was the push you needed to move on. And that guy was really hot." Annie Suggested.

"Yeah, I suppose. Are you busy right now?" I asked.

"No, Finnick is away out for his little brothers birthday so I'm all alone" Annie admitted.

"Fancy going shopping with me?" I suggested.

"Oh my gosh, Katniss Everdeen wants to go shopping? I've heard it all now." Annie joked.

"I could always ask Madge." I played along.

"NO, I'm coming!" Annie squealed.

We arranged a time for Annie to come and pick me up, I normally hated going shopping but I thought I should at least start to make an effort.

Soon after Annie picked me up in her white convertible and we drove to the mall. I filled her in on the details of my date and she continually squealed throughout my explanation.

We got to the mall not long after and I regretted even suggesting we came here, it was crowded by woman and kids, this is probably normal for a Saturday.

We made our way through some crowds and headed in to a store that sold almost anything you can imagine, Annie didn't hesitate to stuff my basket with clothes without even consulting me first which was fine until we got to the underwear section.

"Annie I don't need any new underwear" I moaned.

"Katniss excuse me for saying this but, that bra is at least 2 sizes too small for you-"

"And you'd know this how?" I asked suddenly intrigued.

"I just know about these things Katniss. And as I was saying, I dread to think about what kind of panties you wear" I cringe, knowing she's right. My worn out, black shorts wouldn't exactly be considered acceptable.

I let her make the decisions, something I'll probably regret later.

"Annie what's the point in getting something that looks 'pretty' when he's not even going to see it" I huffed.

"It's all in the way you feel Katniss." She simply answered.

We paid for all of my clothes and Annie took me in to a less busy shop that sold cosmetics. I bought some of my own eyeliner, mascara, lipstick and even a little bottle of foundation, huh, this stuff isn't cheap, well there goes my remaining birthday money.

None of this was cheap, thank goodness my mother had started earning more money.

We were finally done. We went to sit in a little cafe and ordered a milkshake each, mines was chocolate and Annie had strawberry.

"So where is he taking you again?" Annie asked.

"Marios" I grinned at the thought of pizza.

"Oh well I suggest you wear the black dress." Annie said.

"What black dress?" I asked.

"The one I put in to your basket without you knowing" Annie grinned, mischief evident through her expression.

I really don't know why I'm doing this, I really don't. I'm in love with Peeta not Cato, I don't even know Cato. I need to give him a chance, he seemed like a nice enough guy I suppose. Peeta doesn't love me anymore, he's moved on now I have to.

I pulled on the simple black dress that stopped a few inches above my knees, not bad. I also put on the shoes Annie had bought me, they were simple black heels, not too high. I can't believe I'm wearing this, I just don't feel comfortable, but I suppose in order to move on I have to step out of my comfort zone.

I applied a little make up, and pulled my hair in to an intricate bun style that Prim had insisted I learn how to do a few months ago.

I looked good, for me.

I pulled on my leather jacket and headed to the restaurant, which wasn't an easy walk considering the shoes I was wearing.

Once I got to the outside of the restaurant Cato met me, I have to admit, he looked good. He was wearing black suit trousers and a pale blue shirt. He greeted me by telling me I looked good, smooth.

Once we were seated we began to speak about school and hobbies. I found out that he didn't like Math, English or Art but he did like Gym and History, and he plays basketball. He has two little sisters, Jackie and Claire their 11. I told him about Prim and how we hardly see our mother. I have to admit he was really nice.

Time flew by and before I knew it he was driving me home. He walked me to my front door to say good night.

"I had a really great night Katniss, and I'd love to take you out again." He said, looking straight in to my eyes.

"Yeah, me too. I'd like that" I admitted.

Without warning he closed the gap in between us and kissed me, without thinking I started to kiss him back.

"Good night Katniss" he said quietly before walking back to his car.

I think that went alright.

Not the best chapter, I know. I don't know if that was okay but the next one will be better, I promise.