Chapter 7- Avox and Training

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Peeta's arms were around me, and I feel the tingle of touching skin. He doesn't have a shirt on, and that hits with new ( and profound) realization. I relish this moment. Nothing is really keeping the towel on my body at this point except for my hands gripping it tightly.

when I release my grip, Peeta gasps. (I forgot that we are in front of a mirror!)

"You're Beautiful." He says. I manage to lead him to the bed where I sob into his chest.

(quick note: author is listening to No Doubt right now, if anyone is interested For a playlist thingy.)

Next Morning

Katniss? I groan. I don't want to leave, ever. I don't feel hollow for once, the ache of grief and sorrow.

You have to wake up, you need to train. I lift myself out of bed and grab clothes. The chain is around my neck. I feel Peeta's fingers twist he ring, playing with it.

Even if it's for a minute or two, I feel at peace, not contemplating my soon to be death.

AT THE TRAINING CENTER

Katniss? Gale says quietly. I look up at him, after tying knots for snares. I examine his snare, and is perfect for catching a rabbit, flawless, in fact.

Yes? I say back. Good Job, Catnip! He smiles softly.

I scowl, Your's are always better. he doesn't react.

We hear fighting across the room between the District 6 Boy, scared by Cato, the brute from District 2. "YOU TOOK MY KNIFE!"

Gale and I laugh our butts off as I observe Rue from district 11, took the knife hidden in the tree rope course. Cato seems to combust into a monster at that point, and by then, Gale and I move to the spear station.

I was nervous in showing off one of my strengths, yet I didn't want to appear as weak. I grasp for the hidden ring underneath my shirt, and hold it for a second. I let go, grab a spear, adjust my stance. I imagine the spear as an arrow, and my arm as the string pulling for flight. I take a deep breathe, and throw it.

It more than makes its mark, hitting the direct center of the human like body with a satisfiting thump.

the training center is silent as everyone's eyes are on me, and I know that I have proven myself.

I grin and Gale then twirls me around, and we laugh. It feels free to cherish my moment of triumph with my best friend when he's not sulking or angry. I feel happy. hen training is over for the day, I tell our team what we did, or, what I did...

everyone is happy, yet Peeta's eyes hide something. When dinner is over, I go into my room, with Peeta trailing behind. I begin to sing, because he's sad, and I wish for him to be happy, and to forget our predicament.

Run

Running all the time

Running to the future

With you right by my side

Me

I'm the one you chose

Out of all the people

You wanted me the most

I'm so sorry that I've fallen

Help me up lets keep on running

Don't let me fall out of love

Running, running

As fast as we can

Do you think we'll make it?

(Do you think we'll make it?)

We're running

Keep holding my hand

It's so we don't get separated

Be

Be the one I need

Be the one I trust most

Don't stop inspiring me

Sometimes it's hard to keep on running

We work so much to keep it going

Don't make me want to give up

Run

Running all the time

Running to the future

With you right by my side

Me

I'm the one you chose

Out of all the people

You wanted me the most

I'm so sorry that I've fallen

Help me up lets keep on running

Don't let me fall out of love

[Chorus:]

Running, running

As fast as we can

Do you think we'll make it?

(Do you think we'll make it?)

We're running

Keep holding my hand

It's so we don't get separated

Be

Be the one I need

Be the one I trust most

Don't stop inspiring me

Sometimes it's hard to keep on running

Running, Running

as fast as we can

We're running

Keep holding my hand

It's so we don't get separated

(running by no doubt: I don't own it!)

As I finish, Peeta stares deeply into my eyes and we kiss.

He begins to sing:

No more talk of darkness,

Forget these wide-eyed fears

I'm here, nothing can harm you

my words will warm and calm you

Let me be your freedom,

let daylight dry your tears.

I'm here with you, beside you,

to guard you and to guide you...

I join in, I remember the song, because we sung it on the day he got back.

Say you love me every waking moment,

turn my head with talk of summertime...

Say you need me with you now and always...

Promise me that all you say is true

that's all I ask of you

He sings then, his voice soft,

Let me be your shelter

let me be your light

You're safe, No one will find you

your fears are far behind you...

Peeta continues:

Then say you'll share with me

one love, one lifetime

let me lead you from your solitude

Say you need me with you here, beside you...

anywhere you go, let me go too

Katniss, that's all I ask of you...

When we finish, I kiss him passionate, not caring at all about what will happen tomorrow, at training, or in the arena. I care about Peeta in this moment, wishing that it would last forever.

(an: that song was from phantom of the opera, which I'm obsessed with, besides Romeo and Juilet and Les Mis and No Doubt. All rights belong to their owners! Love all of you, reviews make all the difference in the world!)