I know this is really short but the next one will be better.


What if? k/h

Chapter 10

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•Katniss•

'I would never do something like that unless I need to, remember that Katniss.'

Haymitch's words echoed in my mind as I tried to sleep that night. His arm was around my waist, but keeping me at a distance as usual. If he needed to. Did that mean he'd risk things for me? I mentally laughed at that. The man who would pull me close while still keeping me away, that was a hopeless thought. I let sleep take me.

•Haymitch•

Katniss's breathing slowed.

'She must've fallen asleep.'

I thought. I pulled her to my chest and pressed my face in her hair. If only she knew why I kept her away, I was afraid to lose her. The only thing that was stopping me from fully showing her how I cared was the age. While I thought, I fell asleep.

•Katniss•

I awoke to find his arm holding me close. At first I was surprised, but a warm happiness spread through me and a smile formed on my face. I slowly turned over, careful not to wake Haymitch. We were face to face. He looked peaceful, calm and handsome. His hair fell in his face, so I carefully moved it out of the way. When my eyes returned to his, I froze as seam-grey met seam-grey.

"My hair unsatisfactory sweetheart?"

He asked in a sarcastic tone. I placed my hand on his cheek, his hand covered mine. Our foreheads touched and, finally, he slowly brought his face to mine.

"Katniss!"

My name was called from downstairs, which stopped us.

'Are you serious?'

I wondered. Annoyance shown in Haymitch's eyes. He swung his legs over the side of the bed and walked out the door, with me on his heels. Peeta stood on the porch with a stick in his hand. I put a hand on Haymitch's chest to stop him from going out the door.

"Let me."

I told him. Peeta smiled as I walked out and I saw that the stick wasn't a stick, but one of my arrows.

"Where did you get that?"

I asked crossing my arms.

"I found it near the fence. Figured you'd want it back."

He shrugged.