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At last;

Chapter Eleven

Katniss POV

As I walked into Peeta's room it took me a second to really absorb and understand what I saw.

Peeta's head was bandaged all the way around, in some spots you could see the blood seeping through and threatening to spill down the side of Peeta's face. His arms and cheeks were speckled with little purple dots, where the thorns cut him. He looked like he was in so much pain. But when I looked past his injuries I saw a man, with foggy bright light blue eyes, using all of his energy to reach out his hand trying to bring me close to him.

As I walked over to him he smiled and closed his eyes. Everything was still for a moment and I was a hair away from worrying that he had fallen asleep when he muttered quietly, "do you always look this beautiful?"

I couldn't help but laugh. I had been up all night in the ER worrying about him, my hair was a knotted mess, my clothes where dirty and my eyes had bags.

"It must be the drugs that they put you on babe." I cringed at myself for using a pet name like that. I hoped he wouldn't notice. He clasped my hand and laughed.

"Did you just call me 'babe'" His smile could light up and entire city for a week.

I could feel my cheeks flush bright red, something I didn't do often. Damn this amazing boy for bringing this out in me. "Well, I don't know…do you want me to call you babe?"

Before I could say anything more, he pulled me down by my hand and pulled me on top of him. I saw his eyes clear up and become the crystal blue they always have been. I stared into them for a split second before Peeta said "If I were on drugs, could I do this?" then proceeding to kiss me urgently full on the mouth.

With Gale I was always nervous my mom would see when we kissed at the hospital. I was afraid that she would think of me as a whore. But when I kissed Peeta, it was different. Either I looked less slutty, or I was a slut and I didn't care. I didn't care either way. All I knew was the fact that I was never going to leave him. I barely knew him, but as he pulled me closer to his strong body, kissing me deeper I realized that it didn't matter if I knew him. I knew that I didn't know anyone else the way that I was getting to know Peeta Mellark. The kiss ended and I was reluctant to let go. I know that he was too but he and I both know that we could go much farther in a hospital bed and that's where this was going. I sat up on the end of his bed, still holding his hand from when I first walked in. I let out a deep sign and looked up at Peeta. He was smiling ear to ear, looking me dead in the eyes.

"How are you feeling?" I asked breaking the silence. I needed to know if he was okay.

"I'm doing better I guess." He shrugged. "Did the doctors tell you what happened to me?" He asked hopefully. I chuckled to myself when I remembered that the doctor who told me was a twelve year old. That girl was going places.

"When Gale pushed you off the rock" I started, trying not to tear up "You crashed into a boulder. You slammed your head pretty hard and luckily there is no cracked skull but you lost a lot of blood. That bush you landed in had thorns coated in poison. They had to drain it out of your system. And that is what that needle is for" I said pointing to the needle that was carefully placed in his wrist.

He looked thoughtful for a moment. Then turned to me. "Katniss?" He asked.

Peeta POV

I honesty could stare at that face forever. As she explained my injuries to me I can't help but fall in love with her more. I just want her to be mine. All mine, forever. The emotionless, heartless Peeta is gone. Now the only one that remains is one that needs Katniss Everdeen more than anything. I don't know where the devotion and need came from, all I know is I need her. So much.

"Katniss?" I called quietly so she'll understand there was a change in mood from what we were previously talking about.

"Yes Peeta?" She said, she knew that there was a change, and she sounded worried.

This moment was going to make or break me. As pathetic as it seemed.

"Katniss, would you be my girlfriend?" I tried to say it confidently but it sounded weak and like I was doubting myself. I cursed myself while Katniss looked at her shoes. She let go of my hand…got up and walked out of the room.

Katniss POV

The tone in his voice seemed as though he was worried. Like he had something really important to talk about. Like he was scared.

"Katniss, would you be my girlfriend?" His eyes were wide and I could tell from the way he looked away quickly that he had felt like he had messed up. I stare at my shoes. I could feel his eyes staring at me. And I just had to get out of that room. To get some answers. I bolted out of the room fast as I could, and down the hall.

Peeta POV

I would rather have my skull cracked in half, and drunken all of the poison in the world to get out of this. Before I could do or say anything, just as fast as Katniss left, her mom, who was also my doctor, returned holding a clip board.

"Hello Peeta, how are you feeling today?" I could tell she had no idea the feelings Katniss and I have shared with each other. I shrugged in response. "Well, the test results have come back. All of the toxins have left your system and your stitches are holding up beautifully." She walked over to my arm and disconnected the IV. "you're free to go whenever you please. But don't worry. There is no rush. Your Aunt and Uncle got sent to the capitol while all this was happening. Please, do give Effie a call. She is really wigging out." She said with a wink. My Aunt was notorious for her wigs. I sighed, not entirely sure what to do with myself. Ms. Everdeen removed the bandages from my head, gave me a shot, and I was good to go. I got up to find my clothes, a pair of dark blue jeans and a white V-neck t-shirt. I hated this shirt a lot. It was tight and itchy. But I think Katniss brought these for me since my other clothes were covered in blood, and my Aunt and Uncle were out of town. So she must have gone in my room. Awesome. I scolded myself as I walked out of the hospital. It was a long walk from the hospital to my house. At least 45 minutes. That was okay, I needed the fresh air. The last time I was outside was when I was with Katniss in the forest.

I huge pain in my stomach crept up when I thought of her. I have no idea what's going on. One minute she is telling me she loves me and the next she runs out of the room when I want to call her mine. I walk thinking about Katniss for about twenty minutes before something jumps out of the trees and tackles me down. My vision is blurred and I instantly think its Gale again. Legitimately thinking he is really going to kill me this time. I try to stand but the weight on me is too little to be Gale…my vision comes back to me and I am finally able to see who is on top of me right now.

Katniss has pinned me down, straddling my waist and is smiling down at me. Her eyes staring into mine. I have never been more confused in my life.

Before I could say anything, Katniss lowered her lips down to mine and gave me the sweetest kiss I have ever received. She pulled me up and whispered "Follow me" before reaching for my hand and leading me through the alleys that ran through the town.

After about five minutes Katniss slowed her walk and opened the door to an old empty house. We had ended up in the woods, a completely different part of the woods that I had ever been in though. I trusted her. For more reasons than I should.

She turned around and faced me after we were safely in the house. Alone. It was more of a cabin now that I had gotten a real look at it, but none the less we were alone. I wonder if that's what she was after. Either way, I am still very confused. As hard as I tried to get myself to try to sort out my thoughts, I couldn't see anything. Accept how beautiful she was. I continued to stare into her eyes before I saw something. I saw, lust. Lust?! As soon as I figured out what this all meant.

She walked towards me and smiled, and it must have been her sexiest smile because I couldn't help myself. I grabbed her by the waist and kissed her deeper and more passionately than before. She returned the energy. Our lips started to move in rhythm with each other. Like a familiar beat. This made me smile during the kiss. As we kissed I felt her tongue slip out of her mouth and swipe across my bottom lip searching for entry. I most certainly allowed it and now she was forcing me against the wall. Only just before I could turn the tables on her and flip us over, making it so I was on top. Her hands found their way to my neck and she broke our kiss, only to move to my jaw and neck, I swallowed a moan as she started to kiss my neck. She could tell I swallowed it because she kissed deeper, more passionately. She wasn't going to stop. I lost it once she ran her fingers through my curly blonde hair and let out a loud moan of pleasure. This girl was another sort of amazing. I moved from her waist to her ass as I pushed her up harder. She let out a small moan as I then moved to her neck, kissing it harder and deeper than she did with me. She wasn't easy to crack, but I was going to do it. I then realized she was gripping my stomach. I knew what would take her over. I whipped off my already tight white shirt and went at it again. This time with more force. I moved back to her mouth and grabbed her ass harder. We soon ended up with a rhythm for this too, but this was a lot more pleasurable. She let out an extremely loud moan as I moved to her neck again, this time farther down, closer to her boobs. I could tell it set her off that I got it out of her, so she forced me back against my will and we ended up with her sitting on the counter of the kitchen straddling my waist. I bit her lip and she let out her loudest moan yet. I chuckled as I figured out her weakness.

She moved down to kissing my neck and I could hear her vaguely hear her whisper between kisses, "I love you Peeta Mellark"

Hey guys, I hope you liked it. I know it took me like three light years to post it but hey, it was worth it right? I'm stuck on what should happen next. I'm thinking something with their parents? Let me know what you think! And please review. Remember same rules as before, more reviews quicker update! I really do love you my duckies. Thank you so much for reading. And please let me know what should happen next, it's really all in you guys's hands okay? Thanks! I'll update more often! (Oh and let me know what you thought about the kissing and stuff. Let me know if you want more or less. It was my first time writing that sort of thing so let me know if it was good, or crap or if you want more or less. Tell me how far I should make Katniss and Peeta go in this fanfic. Literally, it's all on you. C: Thank you! I love you duckies! 3 C: