I'm sorry about not updating sooner, but I'm the girl who has to ace all of her finals or else it drives me crazy. And with the 2 high B's I got, it's stupid but I'm pissed. But hey, I got voted Most Likely to become president so maybe I'll be the Prez. Wow that's a scary thought. So anyway here's chapter 7!

Katniss's POV He closes the door almost as fast as he opened it, but I know that he saw us and that we are in big trouble…. The game makers will do anything to screw with our minds, to make us weak, so they can control us like little puppets. We were probably the toughest to crack, but now they have found a way to break us. I guess they don't have that problem anymore. I try my hardest not to show my fear, but when a single tear escapes from my eye Peeta wipes it away and holds me tight. I look up and smile, but at that exact moment I brake down in tears, all of my worries pile up higher and higher until it becomes so bad that I can't stand. I slowly begin to plummet to the ground, but Peeta's right there to catch me. He tries to reassure me by telling me everything will be okay, and even though I know he's lying, I say "I know," and sink into his arms.

A/N I'm skipping right to the interviews, just so they actually get in this chapter.

Caesar Flickerman….. he's such a, how to put it, interesting man. I didn't get to meet him earlier because of my accident, but in a way I'm glad I hadn't. Yeah I had seen him on TV before but in person… ugh. It's like seeing an exploding rainbow. He has a nice personality at least. I watch as each interview passes and when the second tribute from district eleven finishes I start to panic. Peeta sees this and puts his hand on my shoulder and whispers in my ear, "You'll be fine." Then after the clapping for 11 dies down, Caesar's voice booms in the microphone,

"Katniss Everdeen." I gulp then, knowing I have no choice, I reluctantly walk up to the stage. The bright, hot lights beam down on me. I force a smile, and walk over to Caesar. He looks up at me and grins. "So this is the famous Katniss Everdeen, it's so nice to meet you." I return a cheerful "nice to meet you as well" and sit down right next to him. He smiles radiantly and then starts the interview.

"So Katniss, if you don't mind me asking what happened that enabled you to attend the parade?"

"Well I guess I was just so nervous about going into the arena that it somehow messed with my head and instead of simply fainting I had to be in a coma," I lie, thinking that if I say anything it will just hurt Peeta.

"Oh well are you feeling better now at least," he asks sympathetically.

"Yes thank you."

"Well that's great, so how has your time been since you accident."

"It has been great; I have such a supportive team helping me get through this tough time. He nods and there is an awkward pause. A couple seconds later he continues asking me questions.

"So is there anyone special back at home?"

"Um… no," I immediately regret the way I had answered. The way I hesitated gave it 'away that I was hiding something. Caesars smile widens, and I know that he isn't going to let me get away with this.

"Well you can tell us Katniss."

"I know" I reply "But I promise there isn't anyone at home." My face pales. I had said "at home" and Caesar knew it too.

"So you have a guy here." He raises his eyebrow questionably.

"Well no I uh," I stutter. I am filled with relief as the buzzer sounds and the interview is over.

"It was nice meeting you," I say.

"Likewise, and good luck tomorrow." Then it's over, the audience cheers and, I walk back to my seat. The second I sit down Peeta is called up so I have no time to say anything but a "good luck." I'm trying my hardest to listen to his interview, but it's hard to pay attention to it. I'm too worried that I've hurt Peeta and myself. He can get through the interview with no problem… right. I try my best to clear my mind and I look up and start to listen more attentively.

"I told you there isn't anyone," Peeta is practically yelling.

"Then why are you so mad about this, are you protecting her," Caesar rebuttals.

"Who would I be protecting," now he is screaming.

"Your girl and I think I know who it is, isn't it good I have some control in the games. I can make her death very quick and painless. At least it will be for her." After that I know that he has broken Peeta, and now he's weak and vulnerable.

"Please don't hurt her," he pleads. I can see the tears staring to pile up in his eyes.

"Well if you can't tell everyone, then I will just not with words."

"Well then kill me instead she did nothing wrong," Peeta begs.

"That's not fun though." He is killing Peeta.

"No, no don't hurt Katniss," he whispers.

"Success," Caesar whispers to the audience, and then he screams it. "SUCCESS!"

Peeta looks at me with a pleading look. He is crying, but then again so am I. Even though the buzzer hasn't buzzed yet he runs over and embraces me in a hug. "I'm so sorry Katniss, but I couldn't let them hurt you."

"I don't blame you Peeta," I say. Then it dawns on me, I don't get how I didn't figure it out sooner, but as I see Caesar walk up to a very happy head game maker I know this was set up.

"It was set up Peeta," I say. He looks at me funny, but I can see by the look on his face the exact moment he figures it out. When he looks up at me my face is full of fury. I remove his arms from me and walk over to where Caesar and the head game maker are standing.

"Hello Katniss," the game maker says coldly. "I hope it works out with you and Peeta." he smirks and turns back to Caesar.

"Why, what is the point. I'm going to die anyway, and now he's going to as well. You set us up as the weak links, the easiest to break."

"You just don't get it do you, I helped you." The game maker replies. Caesar just walks away, apparently not wanting to be apart of our conversation.

"Helped us, you put us in even more danger."

"With the other tributes, probably, but with the sponsors' I just saved your fucking lives." I don't say anything because I'm in shock. He just smirks at me then walks away making me look like an idiot. I follow him then ask,

"Why did you do it?"

"Excuse me," he says. I repeat the question,

"Why did you do it?" He actually smiles with his reply,

"Because I lost someone very close to me in the games, and I wanted to help you out."

"Oh um thanks then," I reply confused, and then I start walking back towards Peeta.

"What did you do Katniss," he says. I laugh and then say,

"Nothing!" He looks at me not convinced what so ever. "I swear!"

"Ok then," he says still looking unconvinced.

"I'll explain what happened later," I say.

"Katniss you didn't do anything to get us in even more trouble did you," he says looking extremely worried.

"No Peeta," I start, "I promise that I didn't hurt him in anyway. Peeta don't you see it, he helped us."
"No Katniss, he killed us, what did he do to your mind because your not thinking right."

"Nothing Peeta I swear, by breaking you down like that he made you look well desirable. You were well always looking… fake."

"Excuse me," he asks.

"Well you acted cocky and arrogant, and people were probably thinking you were a brat. By setting this up he made you look lovable and sweet. Damn it Peeta you were offering your life to save me. It was the sweetest thing ever." He still looks a little confused so I stood up tall and pecked him on the lips softly. He sighed,

"This is going to be hard isn't it," he says.

"Yeah," I say, "But we'll get through this together." I look up at him and smile.

A/N: Again skipping about an hour since I don't have anything to fill the space.

We walk into the elevator after a long hour of standing in a corner, while everyone else forms alliances and stares at us. I was so relived to find it empty that the second we walked in I pressed the "close" button. As we rise up all Peeta does is stare at me. We emerge from the elevator within a couple of minutes, but when we walk out Effie and Haymitch are there waiting.

Effie looks shocked and hurt. For the first time ever I want to run over and give her a hug. So I do.

"I'm so sorry Effie, I don't know how this happened, but I know one thing, Peeta loves me." She looks shocked as well as Haymitch. "And Effie I love him too." Peeta smiles and I do as well. "I'm sorry that we didn't say anything, but it all happened so fast." Effie smiles,

"Well then who would I be to stand in the way of you two? Katniss I don't know how this happened, but I'm really glad you're happy. Peeta if you do anything to her I will personally kill you."

"Well you're not going to have to," he says sighing. Effie notices the sadness on his face then realizes what she had said.

"I didn't mean it like that Peeta," Effie starts, but she doesn't get to finisher sentance because Peeta ignores her and starts talking to Haymitch.

"Haymitch don't let her die save her, not me." When Peeta turns around to make sure I wasn't listening (apparently not wanting to embarrass me or something stupid like that) and sees my face directly next to him he jumps

"Oh uh Katniss I um I," he stutters, but I stop him by pushing my lips against his own. One (or more) passionate kisses later Peeta looks at me.

"What was that for," he asks suspiciously.

"For being such a great guy." I say then embrace him with yet another kiss.

Once again sorry about the late update but finals were my first priorities. Anyway PLEASE GIVE ME IDEAS! I'm so stuck right now the next chapter will be the start of the games, so if you have any ideas regarding the cornucopia scene or any other please Pm message or review it! Also Please REVIEW! Even if you hate this please review, it would mean a lot. Thanx!