The next day , Peeta goes early to the bakery. Since I already finished the book, I decided to go hunting. I walk through the district, and notice there are more peacekeepers. Sure district 12 does have peacekeepers , but not in abundance. Usually we only have 50 , today I saw like 75.

As I crawl on the fence, I feel fresh air on my face. I grabbed my bow and stench of arrows. I then spotted a deer. Slowly I approached to the prey , I was ready to shoot.

"What are you gonna do with that Catnip," I heard someone said. I immediately recognize that voice. It's Gale.

"Damn you!" I exclaimed angrily ," Why the hell did you do that!"

"Sorry Catnip," Gale says ," But I know you have noticed the new peacekeepers."

"So you decided to protect me or what?" I snapped," I told you I don't need protection."
"What about Blondie," Gale snapped back ," Does he apply on this?"

"My relationship with Peeta is none of your concern," I said coolly.

"I think it is," Gale insists.

"No it's not," I said ," You are my best friend. That's all you are."

"Katniss I," Gale starts but I quickly interrupted.

"I love him , Gale ," I said ," I won't mess it up because I have finally someone who loves me. And I love him back."

"What about Prim ," Gale says hurt ," What about me?"

"You are like my brother Gale," I said ," But not more."

Gale has a hurt look on his face.

"I'm sorry," I said. I star to walk away and turn to hunt some birds.

"Could we still be hunting partners?" Gale asks hopefully.

"Hunting partners , best friends and siblings," I replied with a smile.

Gale smiles back but it's a more like a sad smile. Gale and I hunt 3 birds and one wild turkey.

"Katniss," Gale is about to argue.

Gale protested a bit more but finally agreed. We parted ways and I went to my old house. Prim it's at school and my mother is off at work. I open the door and a leave the one of the birds I hunted.

I then walked to my house to leave my game back. I'm still dressed in my hunting outfit, but I don't want to stay home today. So I decided to have a walk around the districts.

I went to The Hob. I went to all the shops in the town and see what was there. I went to the candy shop and buy peppermints knowing they are Peeta's favorites. Basically spent all the day outside.

Are you home? I smiled when Peeta asked.

No I'm having a walk around the town I replied.

Go home Katniss Peeta says seriously It's dangerous to be outside.

Peeta what's going on? I asked alarmed.

Peacekeepers Peeta replies Go home.

I frantically walk to the bakery. Peeta is there and I won't go until Peeta and I are home. I see all the people in the town walk frantically to their houses.

"Peeta ," I said. As I saw the sign of Mellark's bakery, I started to relax. That's when I saw peacekeepers. I entered by the backdoor and I hear a man talking.

"Tell me blonde ," The man says ," When were you born."

" October 12 ," Peeta replies smoothly. I suddenly feel a slap on my face. I start clutching my cheek.

"Don't lie," The man snaps. He has a rough voice.

"So you could kill me?" Peeta asks.

The rough man laughs. A cold, cruel laugh.

"I don't have time for your games," Other man snaps ," Tell us your birth day."

"I already told you," Peeta spat.

I felt pain on my ribs. I did my best not to moan. And by looks Peeta doesn't want to show pain either.

"We'll go to your house to see your wife," one man with a cold voice says.

"No," Peeta says desperately

"Don't worry," rough man said ," We won't have too much fun."

"Katniss," Peeta says. They hit him on the ribs again and I feel pain.

I am on the floor now clutching my stomach.

I hear the door slam close and slowly I rise from the floor. I look and see Peeta there on the floor.

"Katniss," he whispers . Katniss get out of the house.

"I'm here," I said. Peeta looks at me and cups my face.

"You are here," Peeta says ," Thanks God."

"I won't go without you," I said.

Peeta smiles slowly he rises and winces in pain.

"It will leave bruises but it's something I'm used to," Peeta explains.

"Don't worry," I said ," I 'll go and look for plants in the meadow tomorrow."

"No Katniss," Peeta says seriously ," They are electrifying the fence. They are doing this because of us."

"I know," I said.

Peeta and I walk into his room up the bakery since I'm sure they are at our home.

"The book," Peeta then remembers.

"I hid it," I said.

Peeta sighs in relief as we seat on his bad. His room is small and I see other bed in the right side of the room.

"Shared it with Rye," Peeta explains. I nodded and started looking for a medical kit.

"I'm fine Katniss," Peeta says ," They are just bruises."

I do not listen and continue looking at it.

"Katniss," Peeta calls me ," Let's go to sleep."

I nodded and walk toward his bed. I lay there and I was engulf into Peeta´s arms.

"Let's forget what happened ," Peeta whispers ," And go to sleep."

"Ok," I whispered. I closed my eyes and have dreams full of nightmares about Peeta and Prim dying.

Hello guys! Here it's chapter number twelve. Oh guys we are almost close to chapter fifteen (Finnick and Annie's appeareance). Oh almost forgot I started this new fan-fic if you want to check it out. I'll really appreciate that. I hope you guys like it see you on wensday.

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