Chapter 10:
C.O.V.
I woke up to the light breathing on my chest, I looked down and saw the beautiful creature sleeping on my chest. I couldn't think of a more perfect moment, I glanced at the time, 6:45 am. I had over an hour to relish this moment. I then remembered last night and realised that I can't let Peeta die. Although I've only known him for a few days, I feel like he's the one and the only one. I could never have another relationship after this one. Peeta wouldn't let me die either, considering his strength and brute act, I could tell the sponsors would lap him up which would come at both our benefits. Just maybe we might both be able to survive. Maybe.
It was another half and hour before I began to feel Peeta shift and look up at me. I looked down at him and smiled. I would cherish this moment until the day I die. I lent down and nuzzled his nose, this sort of affection showed how much I loved him. And he new it. He then said "Cato, I actually really do love you". I looked at him and smiled lovingly, "I love you too" and with that I kissed him. He then just snuggled up to me more and said " I don't want this moment to end" . I sighed and said, " me neither" . The reality of the upcoming games were setting in. This was the last day of training and we had to make it count. I tore myself away from Peeta and then picked him up bridal style. He gave me a cute giggle which melted my heart and then kissed my chest. I opened the bathroom door with him still in my arms and put him in the bath, we were both naked so we didn't need to undress. I turned the hot water on and filled it up. I then got in with him and washed him down. He then washed me down, " Cato, I hate acting like a brute but you understand that I will kill the most people at the cornucopia to make more sponsors.". I sighed and said " Peeta, we are forced to kill for survival, so it won't effect me in any way, just don't get hurt, I won't be able to forgive myself". He then said " don't you get hurt either, I will rip the person who did to bits if you did though". I chuckled and said, " we better get going, careers get there earlier than the rest" Peeta nodded and rose from the bath at the same time as I. We both dried ourselves and put on our uniforms.
We walked out of the room and up to the breakfast table, I grabbed a roll and sat in one of the empty two seats. I could see Peeta squirming and I realised what had actually happened last night, I took Peeta, for the first time. I looked at him with concern as he winced when he took the seat next to me. We were alone at the table and I said "I'm so sorry" . He sheepishly smiled and said, " it's ok I'll fight through it". This made me so sad as I had put him in this pain. " Wait for me at lunch Peeta, until then I want you to rest at camouflage, I will get you some numbing cream and then you'll be fine afterwards" I said sorrowfully. Peeta nodded and said, " yeah that's okay, and don't be hard on yourself , it was the best first time you could have ever gave me". This made me full of relief and I gave him a warm smile and caressed his cheek.
We then stood and left for training, I was more than ready to show the game markers what I'm made of.
P.O.V.
I couldn't have asked for a more a perfect morning. Waking up to feel protected and loved for the first time was slightly overwhelming but it was great. I now had someone who cared and loved for me which I would return. But, the games, what will I do. I can't let him be near me at the cornucopia, I might hurt him. I can't let him die either, he will win. I'll make sure of that, I won't be able to live without him if I win. It's only been a few days but it's felt like years, we have some sort of special connection that can't just be left.
It was so sore, but I didn't care, it wasn't Cato's fault. We stepped into the elevator , and pressed the t. Cato quickly planted a kiss on my cheek making me blush. " See you at lunch" I said with a wink which made his eyes full with lust. I then quickly walked to camouflage and started painting my arm. I didn't realise that the trainer was watching me with awe. I had painted my arm into the perfect tree bark. The trainer said, "wow, your great at that", I just nodded and carried on. I must have been so devoured in my work that I didn't notice the lunch bell. Cato came over and said "hey, you not coming to lunch?". I replied " I didn't even hear the bell!". He just chuckled and pulled me up. He then whispered into my ear, " I've got something to help you". And with that he dragged me to the toilets. He handed me the ointment and pills which I gladly took. The pills seemed to work instantly and I could walk with no pain but I could not run. I then used the ointment around my sore private region. This gave me an instant relief. I was now able to train properly.
We left the toilets and and jut had lunch on our own on Cato's floor. It was good to spend some alone time together were we could both drop our brute acts and relax. But alas we couldn't revel in it for ever as we had to go back to training.
As we entered the training hall with the other tributes, Marvel said " where were use two at lunch". Cato quickly replied with " planning the camp and the blood bath, not that it's your concern.". Marvel quickly nodded and scurried back to Glimmer. Clove however stood in between us and said " I can't wait to take out that stupid bitch" and motioned towards Glimmer. Both Cato and I laughed at this and nodded towards her which made her smile.
Glimmer and Clove went to their preferred weapon station whilst marvel came to the weights with me and Cato. Thresh was there and was struggling with the seventy five pounder. I scoffed at this and said " Marvel, I bet you couldn't lift that". He then said "I bet you an extra day in the arena I can". I nodded in approval as he stood over the weight. He just about managed to lift it yet I could see him strain so much. "Throw it" Cato said with a bitter tone. I nodded and said "go on, we'll have a competition" with that he threw it will all his might. It went about five feet. A few tributes turned around and walked over to watch the display. Cato then picked the seventy five pounder with much more ease and threw it about twenty feet away. This got a few claps from other tributes. Cato then said, "match that twelve", I scoffed and said " watch and learn 2". I picked it up like it was nothing and launched it across the room, about 200 feet. " What was that Cato? " I said as he looked at me with disbelief. I then picked up the 120 pounder. I picked it up again with ease and launched it across the room and into the opposite wall which crumbled and material fell off it as the weight hit it. Tributes gasped, I just turned to Cato who looked stunned and said " now for the finale , 180 pounds." I picked it up without a sweat falling. I threw it with all my might, it hit the spear rack, instantly shattering the hardened steel. " Wow, I am glad your in our alliance, I just hope no weights are in the arena. " Marvel said which made Cato and I chuckle.
After departing from the weights I used this different weapon called the samurai sword. It was a thin and light blade which looked like it could only do minimal damage. However, I tested it on a few dummies where it glided threw them like a knife threw warm butter. "Cato!" I shouted with a strong tone. Cato raced around the corner and exclaimed "whats wrong!?". I laughed and said "nothing, just wanted to show you my new weapons". I had figured that using two at a time was really deadly. " Well show us what you've got." Cato said. I smirked at this as I pulled two dummies opposite from each other. I then took a few paces backwards before racing up to them, I did a backwards somersault and In mid air I glided both blades through the dummies bodies. When I was finished I looked up to see Cato's eyes light up with pride and a crowd of trainers and tributes had formed in a circle around me. They all started to clap. I just bowed and walked up to Cato and said, "so, was it good?" . His opinion is all that mattered, he replied with, " yes, in fact it was amazing, you've got to use these in your auditions, they will be great for the cornucopia" I was so happy at his response. He looked at me with glee and said " well let's go, the bell went ten minutes ago.", "wait, they all stayed here to watch me?" I said. " Yeah, remember, all eyes are on you ", he said with a wink as he scanned my body. I put the two blades down and walked towards the elevator. Cato stood next to me, we were alone. " I'm going to my floor Cato." He looked at me with pleading eyes and said, " what, why, do you not want to stay with me?". "I am staying with you Cato, I just need to talk to Haymitch alone, and collect some stuff." And with that I kissed him on the cheek. He smiled with relief and said " well , don't be too long". He then stepped out of the elevator and onto his floor. The elevator carried on until it came to my floor. I hopped out and walked into the living room, Haymitch then said " well, well, we have a show boater here" I scoffed and said" well you watch the games and it'll all be worth it" . With that I dispersed to my room. I collected a satchel of things and entered the shower. After ten minutes I hopped out and changed into some comfortable sweats and a v-neck. I left the room only to be greeted by Haymitch once again, " I need to talk with you" . " Well what are you waiting for!?" I snapped. He then snarled and said "fine, your now in the career alliance so you will be moving to there floor, I no you already planned to do that but yeah, you will not be able to come up here again unless its to discuss an alliance with Katniss." I sneered and said" well that won't be happening, bye !". With that I left and pressed the number two in the elevator, when the doors swung open I walked into the living quarters of 2's floor. Portia was sitting there, of course the interviews were tomorrow as well. I took a seat next to her, she said" your outfit is ready Peeta and I know your perfectly ready, ". I then replied, "thank you Portia, I'll see you later tomorrow." I then excused myself and walked to Cato's room. I silently opened the door and dropped my bag. He had lit candles all around the room, however he could not be seen. I just took a seat in the chair that over looked the Capitol. It was a good view.
C.O.V.
I light candles and spread them across the room, I wanted Peeta to feel special, loved and protected. I then left to collect our meals. I walked back towards the room and opened the door. Peeta was peacefully sitting in the chair over looking the Capitol. I smiled and said " I've got us something to eat, " he returned the smile and said "thank you". We then sat at he small table I had placed in the bay window and tucked into our meal. I looked at him for most of it. He was just so cute, he was mine. I then said, " Peeta , what's you favourite animal," , he smirked and said " a jabberjay, you?". I smiled and said " a wolf, would you mind if I called you my jabberjay?". " No not at all, it would make you seem even more cute, if that's possible" Peeta replied. I just nodded and carried on eating. He did the same, we sat there in such tranquil, I loved it. I didn't even realise I was finished and was just staring at him until he said, "Cato? Cato?". It snapped me back into reality and I said " what my little jabberjay?". He blushed at this and said, "you were day dreaming". I just chuckled and stood up. I then pulled him up and carried him over to the bathroom. I silently undressed both of us, I then gracefully placed him in the the pre made bath and hopped in next to him. All my muscles relaxed and I let out a loud sigh which Peeta seemed to mimic. I pulled him in front of me and cuddled him from behind. I gently kissed his neck and rubbed my hand threw his hair massaging his scalp. He then turned around and planted a kiss to my lips, I gladly opened my mouth and we tenderly kissed what seemed like forever.
We finally exited the bath, I felt fully relaxed and at peace and I think he did to. We quickly dried off and hopped into bed. I quickly began to cuddle him for warmth as the bed was freezing. I tenderly kissed the back of his neck and I then said, "Peeta, words cannot describe the love I'm feeling right now, I want this to work so badly, I came into the games not looking for love yet I could never turn down yours, my little jabberjay ." He replied with " Cato, I've never had love in my life, so I was a bit reluctant to let it happen in this situation, yet I couldn't turn your down, your mine and I will always love you, I can't even describe the feeling I get when I'm with you, I just hope it never ends". I nuzzled his nose and pulled him into a deep kiss. We then entwined ourselves into each other. And gradually fell asleep.
P.O.V.
This night couldn't get any better. Here I was snuggled tightly against Cato's muscular form that seemed to mould perfectly round my body. He nuzzled the crook in my neck and I felt him softly snoring against my neck. This was perfect, with his massive arms and biceps pulling me close to his body.
I laid my head against his chest. The soft rise and fall of his perfectly sculptured chest rocked me into a comfortable slumber.