Katniss POV
I wake up the next morning to the sun streaming in through the open window. If I wasn't lying next to Peeta right now I would be freezing. I look up at Peeta who is already awake and has a bad case of bed-head. "Good morning, Katniss." I smiled, "Morning, Peeta." Then he leaned down and kissed me, a great way to start my day. When our lips separated he throws the blankets off of us and leaps off the bed. I feel the cold air hit my body and I wrap my arms around my body. "Peeta, it is freezing in here!" He laughs and closes the window.
He walks over to the bed, "I can fix that." He sits next to me, pulls me onto his lap, and wraps his arms around me. I automatically feel warmer and I lay my head against his chest. We sit there for a minute before he says, "As nice as this is, we have to get ready for school." "Ugh!" I say as I hang my head back. "Can I skip school?" He shakes his head, "No. It'll be fine. I'll be there too.
As much as I wish that Peeta and I would be together all day we aren't. Peeta and I have all of our classes together except for English, which is the first class of the day, and lunch. I just nod my head and he lets go of me. I stand up and walk over to the bag of things that Prim brought me. I pull out a pair of jeans and a green t-shirt. Then I reach in and pull out my hunting boots and my father's hunting jacket that is now mine.
I turn to Peeta who has pulled an orange t-shirt and a pair of jeans out of his dresser. "Do you want to go first?" He asks motioning to the bathroom. "I can change in hear and use the bathroom when you're done." I nod and walk into the bathroom. I close the door and lock it behind me. Then I change out of my sweatpants and t-shirt into the clothes I plan on wearing today. I brush my teeth and hair. I slip my boots on and look in the mirror on before I put my jacket on.
I have bruises on my arms, so old and some new, but there are a lot of them. Then there are the scars. My mom doesn't cut me with knives or anything but she grabs my arms and throws me into my room or outside a lot. When she does her fingernails always cut into my skin. Well at least its cold outside… I think. I leave my jacket on no matter what but at least now I have an excuse. I slip my jacket on and leave the bathroom.
When I walk out Peeta is fully dressed and is sitting on the bed. "Are you done?" He asks. I nod and he walks into the bathroom. He's only in there for a few minutes and when he comes out his hair is no longer all over the place and his teeth are as white as ever. He walks over to his desk and picks up his jacket. He puts it on and then looks at me. "Katniss, do you ever take your jacket off at school?" I instantly feel self-conscious, he's noticed. I shake my head no. "It's because of your bruises and scars, isn't it?" he asks. I just silently nod my head, lying to him is useless.
He walks over to me and I just look into his eyes. He carefully slides my jacket off my shoulders and lets it land on the floor. I go to cross my arms over my chest but Peeta stops me by holding my hands. "You're beautiful, every part of you." Then, starting at my wrist, he starts kissing all of the bruises and scars on my left arm. Once he's done with my left arm he moves to my right arm and does the same. Every where his lips touch my skin feels like fire. I close my eyes and take a deep breath. He stops kissing my arms and I feel his breath on my ear. "Beautiful." He says. Then his lips are on mine. It's just a small, gentle kiss but right now that's all I need.
I feel his breath in my ear, "We have to go eat now." I nod my head and open my eyes. I slip my jacket on because it's cold and because even if I can show my scars and bruises around Peeta, others will judge me. Peeta grabs my hand and leads me down stairs. When we get there Peeta's mom has two bowls of warm oatmeal. I eat as much of it as I can, fearing that I might lose it later. Peeta's mom takes our dirty dishes and then heads into the kitchen. She calls over her shoulder, "Have a good day at school." Peeta grabs my hand and then we walk out of his house together. As we start walking down the street that starts our journey towards school I notice other kids that are walking stare at us. There are even families stealing glances at us from behind their curtains. I lean my head against Peeta's shoulder, today is going to be a long day.
Sorry! I am really sorry that I haven't updated in a long time. I went to Steubenville in Springfield, Missouri with my youth group. I had my best friend over twice. I had to help my mom with my garden, and I went to the fair. I really apologize and I hope that you guys like this chapter! :)