I'm so super duper sorry for not updating on time! I had a really busy week and I wasn't at home this weekend so I just didn't have rtime to write let alone upload! However Here it is the ninth chapter already! I hope you enjoy and please, pleaseee review!
Love you guys! -xxx- lizz.
Peeta's pov
I know I have to sleep but I can't. I've been awake for so long now and it's over 4 am and my mind keeps wondering about Katniss. How she got by this afternoon, what she's doing now, is she sleeping yet? How she was blushing when she left… why was she blushing actually?
Well I can't deny that I'm very excited for tomorrow, at least I get to know her better since we didn't really talk yet… I think about what Gale said that she told the story of her father's death and that she only tells it to someone she trusts… I know we are friends but is she so comfortable around me to let her guards down? Katniss doesn't seem like a girl who knocks her walls down quickly.
My eyes start to close and I fall asleep thinking of her adorable smile.
BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP! I wake up and sleepy reach for my phone to turn of my alarm. I look at the clock. 8:30 Am.
Wait what!? 8:30! Katniss will be here in half an hour and I'm still lying in bed! I jump out and almost run to the bath room. I strip down and jump in the shower, almost slipping on the slippery floor. I do a quick shower and wash my blonde curls. Auch! Why does shampoo in your eyes hurt that bad!? I get out of the shower and dry myself of with a towel. I walk to my wardrobe trying to relax a bit. I open it and pick out a Blue college T-shirt together with some black jeans. I quickly brush my hair, I don't have to shave, my facial hair is so blonde that you almost don't see it.
I look around where are my socks and sneakers… oh there they are. I put them on and run down the stairs jumping over the last 4 steps. I walk over to the Kitchen. Okay Katniss is coming over for breakfast what can I make her…. Off course! Pancakes! I quickly make the batter and turn on the stove. I've just finished the second pancake when I look at the clock, 9:00 Katniss can be here any second and as if she could hear me the doorbell rings. I turn of the stove for a second and walk over to the door. I take a deep breath and reach for the knob.
Relax Peet it's only Katniss, you know her. Come on don't be so nervous!
I open the door and there she is, she is wearing a pair of slightly ripped shorts, her oh so famous combat boots and a simple forest green t-shirt. I understand why it is her favourite colour, it's beautiful and makes her silver eyes stand out even more. Talking about her eyes, they stand nervous at first but when I smile, her cheeks blush and she smiles, not a fake one, but real, her eyes shine and become even more silver and I think back at what Gale said that she never blushes, or smiles except when she's in the forest. Could this mean something?
No it probably won't.
I realize that I'm already staring at her for way to long because she looks away blushing furiously. I open the door further and let her pass. Hey Katniss.
She looks up again hey Peeta. She smiles a bit. Then she looks away and sniffs. She must smell the pancakes. Did you bake Pancakes?
I rub the back of my neck. Yes I did. Do you like them?
Yeah I really do my dad used to bake them when we were younger.
Oh…
Afraid that I might have done something wrong I look at her face but she's still smiling, probably having a kind of flashback but with a good memory. Shall we? I ask pointing to the Kitchen.
Katniss nods and walks through the door, I follow her. She looks around the kitchen and I walk to the kitchen table pulling out a chair for her. She smiles and sits down mumbling a thank you. I take 2 plates out of the cupboard together with sugar, jam and whatever you want to put on your pancake. I put the plate with 2 pancakes on the table. Here you go. She laughs.
He blushes. What is there something wrong?
Hahah no never mind.
Okay.
I put on the stove again and start baking extra pancakes. I look over my shoulder and see Katniss takes the pancake and puts Jam and powdered sugar on it. I chuckle realizing that's what I always do as well. Her head shoots up and for a split second our eyes meet, right before I look away. I look at the pancake, one side seems ready so I'll have to flip it. I hope I can do it with Katniss's eyes burning in my back. throw the pancake up and catch it. I turn to look at Katniss. Her eyes are big. Wow Peeta, how did you do that.
I smile a bit. Just practice I guess.
She nods going back to eating her pancake but not before looking at me once more and smiling.
Oh I just love that smile.
I turn back around to finish the pancake and I have to flip it around again, the pancake flies up but I don't notice the butter that comes with it until it lands on my arm and I feel the pain of the burn. AAH! THAT HURTS! I jump up while quickly wiping the butter of my arm I stop abruptly when I feel two tender hands on my shoulders.
Peeta I hear Katniss say. Please calm down let me see.
I turn around and show her my arm. On my forearm just above my wrist some red spots are forming.
You should cool it Peet.
I nod and walk over to the sink. I put on the water but when I stick my arm under it isn't cold but again freaking hot. AAAAH!
Peeta what's wrong!
I look at Katniss, her face shocked. I bite my tongue and point at the sink. she runs over to it and feels the water. She pulls it away immediately, stops the running water and runs over to me again. Katniss takes my fore arm and looks at it. Blisters start to form. That means that it is pretty bad.
Do you have burn gel? Katniss asks.
I think and shake my head. No I don't.
Uuuhm she looks a bit panicked around the room. Her stare stops at the fridge. She runs over to it and takes out a cold pack. She wraps it in a towel and hands it to me.
Uuhm.. here hold this on the burn till I'm back sit down over there okay? She points at the chair she was sitting on. I'll be right back
Where are you going? I ask?
Just getting something, stay here.
I wait patiently for Katniss to come back and I hear her make some noise which sounds like she's searching for something in her bag. Then it's quiet… where did she go?
Here.
I jump up. I didn't hear her coming in and suddenly she's standing right behind me. She puts a little silver container on the table. I look at her face and she looks at me. She must see my scared expression.
What happened? Did I scare you?
Well Uhm. I didn't hear you come in so uuh. Yes.
Oh I'm sorry.
It's fine. But what is this? Pointing at the silver container in front of me.
It's burn gel. It should heal the wound.
Really? Where did you get it from?
From my bag, I got it from my mom when I was young and I always carry a little bit with me since I don't know what may happen.
Well I guess I'm lucky you're here then. Can you help me?
She nods and slowly takes of the cold pack.
the pain that became a bit less when she put it on is gone immediately and I scrunch my face because it hurts so bad. Katniss looks at me. With a sad expression in her eyes. She examines my arm. It's really red and there are 3 blisters. Katniss reaches for the little jar and opens it up. I can see that it is a kind of translucent jelly which becomes a bit blue like when you hold it against the sunlight. she dips her thin finger in it and puts a fair amount of the jelly on my arm. At first it hurts when she touches my skin and I shrink but then the cream starts to work and my skin starts to tingle ,but not unpleasant, it actually feels really nice.
Katnss sticks out her hand again but this time seems to doubt.
What's wrong Kat?
Oh nothing it's just that I'm scared I'm going to hurt you.
Don't, just do what you need to do. I'm sure you know what to do, I trust you.
She nods and slowly moves her hand to my arm again. She smears the gel over the burn and as she said it hurts. I can't help but let out a small screech of pain.
I'm really sorry Peeta.
I'm fine. I grumble which doesn't sound convincing but she still goes on.
Within seconds the cream starts to work and I let out a small moan.
Katniss chuckles.
I look up to her. She has a strange look in her eyes. It's a mix of fascination, laughter, focus and something else I can't really indicate. She takes a bandage out of her pocket and puts it over the burn.
Thank you Katniss really. I don't know what I'd have done without you. I smile. Slowly standing up.
Do you still want to go to the hospital? She asks.
Uhm I guess so yes.
Everything to be with her I think. Uhm let me just get my phone. Looking around for it.
Is that it? She asks pointing to the counter.
I look and there it is. Smudged with flower and melted butter. I blush and look over to Katniss who is barely able to hold in her laughter and as if we can read each other's thoughts we burst out laughing.
I grab my phone and try to clean it, most of it comes off and we walk to her car.
she steps into the driver's seat and I move in next to her. Her car smells nice. Kinda like the park we used to live behind. Typically Katniss.
She starts the car and we drive off to the Hospital. We don't say much but it isn't an uncomfortable silence.
Soon we arrive at the hospital and Katniss walks inside, I follow her. I see the guy from the ambulance standing behind the counter.
Hey Haymitch. Katniss greets the man.
Hi Katniss. Visiting lavinia again?
She nods.
Well go, she might have news for you.
Okay, thanks Haymitch.
We walk on, giving Haymitch a nod when I walk past him.
I follow Katniss to one of the rooms. We walk in and I see the girl on the bed. She looks much better than when we found her, less pale and bloody I guess.
The girl looks up. Hi there Kat! She says she stands up to give Katniss a hug.
Heey Lavinia! This is Peeta. Pointing at me.
Lavinia turns to me. Hello Peeta. Thank you for saving me.
Hey Lavinia, no problem, Katniss did most of the saving, I only called the ambulance.
And you helped the police by describing the guys you saw so they were arrested. Katniss adds.
Lavinia looks back and forth between Me and Katniss and Smirks. What does she think of? Is it so obvious? I hope not…
Katniss! Lavinia starts. I have amazing news!
Tell me Lav!
Well I told you that I could go home tomorrow right?
Yeah…
They moved it to today! I can come with you guys right now!
That's amazing news! Katniss and I say simultaneously. We look at eachother and start laughing.
Again Lavinia smirks.
Well do you want to see your new house as soon as possible? Katniss asks Lavinia.
Uh yeah! Let's go! She jumps out of bed and takes her small duffle bag that was next to her bed. Takes her phone of her nightstand and walks out of the door.
Katniss shakes her head and grins at me before walking out of the door. Was she thinking the same about Lavinia's thoughts?
We walk downstairs again and we see that Lavinia is talking to Haymitch. We walk over to them. Haymitch gives Lavinia a hug and turns to Katniss.
You take good care of her alright?!
Yeah haymitch we will. Don't drink too much on Friday night okay. She teases.
He gives her a grumpy look. He looks at me and then at Katniss.
You guys are a cute couple. He says pointing between the two of us.
I'm sorry but we're not a couple. Katniss blushes. Lavinia and I chuckle.
He raises an eyebrow. Well let me know when you are sweetheart.
Katniss looks at him with a look that could kill.
Wow calm down Katniss. Just joking. He says while raising his hands.
I know haymitch. Katniss laughs.
I freaking love it when she laughs. Then I see Lavinia is watching me intensely. She looks at katniss and back to me with a knowing look on her face. I blush.
Hey Katniss, coming!? Lavinia says.
Katniss turns around. Yeah.
Ad right before we leave the hospital Lavinia and Katniss look at eachother and turn to Haymitch again.
Hey Haymitch. They scream. Any last advice?
Stay alive.
And when she laughs and our eyes meet I know that I'm falling head over heels for this girl
Tadaaaa, this was it. Chapter 9! Please review! Because I haven't got any yet and I really want to know what you guys think of it!
Thanks for reading! Next chapter is coming
-xxx- Lizz.
