Chapter Ten – Unconditional Confessions (KPOV)

Today was so different to the way I thought it would go. And that kiss was just something else. It left me wanting more. But more what? More kissing? Or more Peeta? I'm not falling for him. Am I? I don't like him as more than a friend. Do I?

Shut up Katniss, he doesn't like you in that way. Does he? It would make sense. He was going to kiss me on the first day we met, and he asked me to the dance. Maybe he's just a player. He probably thinks I'm some slut that jumps on the chance to get with a boy by selling her sob story. I made a big mistake kissing him on Friday. Or did I? Today's kiss would have been fine if it was just a dare but it wasn't! Katniss get your head straight!

I look over at the clock. 3:00 am. Urgh. My phone vibrates as I receive a text.

Hey, R U awake? X

I smile. It's from Peeta.

Yeaah, cant sleep. Wanna come over? X

I don't know why he would want to come over at 3 in the morning but he replies quickly.

Yeah:) B there in 10 x

I put a sweatshirt on over my pyjamas and sit outside on the porch. It's surprisingly warm outside but I still need a jumper.

Just as he said he would, Peeta arrives ten minutes later. He sits down next to me. "Why are you up so late?" He asks. I shrug. "Too much on my mind," Yeah, like trying to figure out my feelings for you. He chuckles. "Me too," What was on his mind?

He smiles softly and nudges me. "You know Katniss," he whispers "that was quite a kiss back in the Park." Urgh. I bury my face in my hands. Oh God. I could die with embarrassment. "I swear I'm not a slut, I don't usually throw myself at guys. This isn't me." My voice is muffled by my sweatshirt. He laughs, and then takes my hands away from my face, looking into my eyes. This causes me to smile.

I wouldn't say the silence is awkward. It's more… peaceful. He looks so handsome in the moonlight. His eyes are so beautiful. "My eyes are what?" SHIT, DID I JUST SAY THAT OUT LOUD?! "Yes, yes you did." "You weren't supposed to hear that," I groan and cover my face again. "What are you doing to me Mellark?" "I don't know but you seem to have a similar effect on me," he replies. I smile, remembering what he said to me the first time we were alone together.

"I really like you Katniss," I uncover my face and look at him. He is looking out into the street, as if he's pretending I'm not there and practicing saying this to an imaginary me. He nods. "It's true. You're… different than any other girl. I don't usually throw myself at girls either. But when I'm with you I just feel… happy." He's playing with a loose thread on his jumper now.

What the fuck do I say to that?! This is what I wanted but I don't know what to say! My body isn't saying anything whereas both my head and heart are screaming: TELL HIM HOW YOU FEEL IDIOT!

He rubs the back of his neck. "Sorry about that. I completely understand if you don't feel the same way. It has only been two weeks. I mean-" I cut him off. "Just shut up and kiss me you babbling moron."

We both lean in and I taste the frosting again. I also feel a spark. Like a fire ignited inside my chest. He pulls away. "Does this mean you like me to?" I bite my lip and kiss him again in reply. I wrap my hands around the back of his neck and he pulls me onto his lap. I rest my head on his chest as he holds me close. I drift off the the sound of his heart beat.

I must have fallen into a deep sleep because I wake up on my sofa. For a moment, I think it's all a dream. But then I see a note on the coffee table.

Morning beautiful.

You fell asleep so I brought you inside. I would have stayed but my brothers are coming home from College today. Come by later for dinner.

-Peeta

xxx

That put me in a great mood. I decide against telling Annie and Madge, they'll find out soon enough. I have a shower and skip downstairs. Did I just skip?

I sing good morning and kiss my mother and Prim on the heads. "Mum, what's wrong with Katniss? Is she sick?" Prim whispers. "I don't know but I quite worried." My mother whispers back. I roll my eyes. "I'm not sick little duck. Just happy." I hug Prim from behind and sit down with my toast. She turns to my mother again. "Should we take her to the hospital?" I roll my eyes again. "Oh, I'm going to Peeta's for dinner tonight." My mother and Prim exchange a look and grin. I guess they've finally figured it out.

My smile doesn't disappear for the whole day. I'm more excited than I should be.

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