I'm back and better than ever. Now that all my marbles have been descrambled (I can't believe that's a real word) I can give you the chapter you deserve (which is a very long one at that!) I'm so happy all of you have stayed with me for this long. Once I'm done with it I'm going to actually read my story and see what the heck I was writing all this time. Yes, I never read my work once I write it. Why? Have no clue. Got a problem with that? Well here's my response. If you just put your blood sweat and tears into writing a chapter why the hell would you take the time to read it? Ain't nobody got time for that! Well I don't have anything to say except thank you for being so awesome.
Show me: Big Time Rush
Someone Like You: Adele
No air: Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown
Marry the night: Lady Gaga
Sheila Ki Jawani
Here's your disclaimer!
Peeta: Yay! SG's back!
Me: Awww! Thanks sweetie. Are you ready to go to Julliard?
Peeta: Yeah! I'm so glad your not Suzanne Collins because if your wrote the Hunger Games I would probably be in the Quarter Quell.
Katniss: Most likely being hit by the force field. I hated crying in front of millions of people.
Me: Well I promise that won't happen
Katniss: Good.
Me: Look guys, I know that I usually drag these out but I really want to get this chapter started. Laters!
Katniss & Peeta: Deuces!
First Day of School
Peeta's POV
Katniss walks in before me, holding her cappuccino and heels clacking on the tiles. I trail behind her and she seats me in the big auditorium with some other kids who look just as amazed and scared as I do. She blows me a kiss before disappearing behind the curtains. I see Johanna and I call her over.
"Hey buff n' stuff. How's your first day?" she asks obviously sensing my discomfort.
"Peachy," I mumble slumping in my seat.
"Hey, cheer up. Katniss is supposed to be doing a thing with Finnick, Gale, and Jackson so let's see what it is shall we?" she asks and I just notice the lights dimming.
They start of humming, Jackson positioned in the middle with Finnick on his right and Katniss on his left. Gale is positioned next to her with a Cello and Katniss holds a violin in her hands. She and Gale being to play softly as the song starts and then Katniss keeps it up as Gale plays softly behind her. She plays a small amount of notes which being the song.
I'm waking up to ash and dust
I wipe my brow and I sweat my rust
I'm breathing in the chemicals
Gale and Katniss play again but this time it's just a riff.
I'm breaking in, shaping up, then checking out on the prison bus
this is it, the apocalypse
Whoa
The chorus beings and Katniss plays the violin beautifully. She slowly runs the bow back and forth against the strings and the words begin.
I'm waking up, I feel it in my bones I'm breaking in, shaping up, then checking out on the prison bus I'm waking up, I feel it in my bones All systems go, the sun hasn't died
Enough to make my systems blow
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, I'm radioactive, radioactive
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, I'm radioactive, radioactiveAfter that Gale starts the solo and Katniss follows. They seem to be having fun and constantly fight over whose better by how their movements get sharper and quicker.
This is it, the apocalypse
Whoa
Enough to make my systems blow
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, I'm radioactive, radioactive
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, I'm radioactive, radioactive
Deep in my bones, straight from inside
Gale and Katniss play again but Katniss trails off to her voice as well as she and Jackson fight for dominance in the note. She turns and looks at him with so much hate that he backs off and I grin.
I'm waking up, I feel it in my bones
Enough to make my systems blow
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Welcome to the new age, to the new age
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, I'm radioactive, radioactive
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, I'm radioactive, radioactive
Everyone claps and they bow. Everyone leaves the stage but Katniss and Gale who starts the speech.
"Hello everyone, I'm Gale Hawthorne and this is my friend Katniss Everdeen. We are sophomores here at Julliard and we are going to explain the rules and standards here to ensure you have a good experience here. It has come to my attention that some of the students here are starting as sophomores from getting admission to this school at a late start. Like at a performance or even just singing to a song in the hair salon. Either way it doesn't make you any better or any less than the other students here. You wouldn't have been asked if you didn't have talent and you should remember that throughout your time at Julliard," he says and steps back causing Katniss to step forward.
"Hello everybody! Now that all that boring stuff is through the window we can get to the exciting stuff like performing! We do a lot of shows. And when I say a lot I mean a lot. Some of them are annual like the Winter Bash or the Spring Fling, and others are requested from companies and labels looking for fresh, new talent. Some people may attend here in order to get extra practice in a possible life of fame in the music industry and others just happened to have a deal before coming here. I will not state who is who but I will say it's someone you know. Now, I do believe that we all have class to attend which should be listed on your schedule along with directions. I f you have any trouble locating your classes just come back here. All you have to do is go all the way down to the first floor and walks straight up. See ya later!" she says waving before walking to the edge of the stage, taking off her shoes, and jumping. She lands in the now empty orchestra pit and puts her shoes back on before racing towards me.
"Hey babe," she whispers before kissing me. She takes my schedule and looks it over before squealing in delight.
"Yay! You and I have Professor Crane. I'll take you there." She then grabs my hand and picks up her bag while I get mine and we run to class. We get there in only a few minutes and Katniss whispers in my ear about the music and things like that.
"When speaking to Professor Crane you must use words of intellect. He thinks that since we are 18-22 years old that we should be able to speak like adults," she says. I see the other kids playing music and going over sheets and sheets of notes. In the corner I see a piano. It's shiny and black and looks like it was made for me. Katniss follows my eyes and grins when she sees what I'm looking at.
"Do you wish to use the piano Mr. Mellark?" she asks standing up.
"Mr. Mellark?" I ask staring at her like she sprouted a second head. She laughs lightly before taking my hand and guiding me through the rows upon rows of children that greet and smile at her.
"Yes, Mr. Mellark. In class we always refer to each other by our last name," she says and sits me on the stool. She then takes out a sheet and asks me if I remember how to read notes. I nod and she hands them to me before instructing me to play.
(Play Piano and Violin-Instrumental (Prod. DeXound) on YouTube to get a better feeling)
I play the notes on the sheet music and the music is beautiful. My fingers glide across the keys and my eyes fly open when beat starts playing and I see someone turned on a stereo. Everyone has stopped what they were doing and Katniss starts playing her violin. It a beautiful sound and then she stops, leaving me the only one playing before the beats comes on again. I notice Professor Crane standing in the corner listening to us and Katniss does as well because she starts to sharpen her movements, making the sound even better. I play the rest and then the song is over. Everyone claps and Professor Crane walks up to us.
"That was magnificent. Especially coming from our newest student. What is your name sir?" he asks and Katniss stands behind him, pride written all over her face at his words.
"My name is Peeta Mellark sir. And may I ask of your name as well?" I ask him whilst extending my hand for a shake. He does and states his name to me.
"Seneca Crane the third Mr. Mellark. But in these school walls I shall be addresses as Professor Crane. Is that clear?" he asks, staring at me with his brown, almost black eye like Katniss's. I look at her and notice that for the first time in a while she isn't wearing her contacts.
"Yes, Professor Crane. Crystal."
"Good. I have noticed you have a, strong companionship with my start student. I do believe I am making a bad choice putting you to together but I know that she will be more eager to help you out then let you or let herself bring each other down," he says and Katniss's eyes blaze with fire before going blank and walking up to us.
"I do not believe Peeta will be a nuisance in this class sir. I know how eager he is to do well and from my experience with him is a very hard worker. He is certainly not one to be looked down upon."
"That reminds me of you Ms. Everdeen. I'm sure you remember our first encounter in this school?" he says looking at her pointedly.
"Yes, I do sir. And if you keep treating Peeta like that you will relive that encounter. Only much worse." She smiles before beckoning me to follow her and sitting next to me with her legs crossed and eyes on Professor Crane, daring him to say something.
He gets the hint that he shouldn't mess with me a full minute later before starting the class. It goes by regularly and so do the others and then it's time for lunch. We find Gale, Finnick, and Johanna in the auditorium and Gale gives Katniss a high-five.
"Damn Kat! Did you really tell Crane off?"
"Yeah. He was being a dick to Peeta so I had to step in," she says imperturbably. We walk outside into the still warm air and get a subway. We get back here with about 25 minutes to spare and head to the auditorium where we all have classes with Lavinia.
"Gosh I missed this stage," Katniss says sitting Indian style and eating.
"You where here an hour and a half ago," Gale says from one of the chairs in the audience.
"So? I still miss it," she says laying down on the floor and chewing.
We sit like this for a while as kids start coming in and talking to us, some complimenting me on my piano playing, others just making simple conversation, and others, like this boy named, Blight who asked me if I was really Katniss's boyfriend because he would love to go out with her sometime.
The slap she gave him is sure to leave a mark.
And the punch I gave him is sure to put him in the hospital.
Professor Brown walks in with her purple contacts and heels and everyone is quiet. We all sit in the first row and she stands on stage.
"Hello everyone. I hope you had a great summer. Since it's the first day I'm going to cut you some slack and just let you sing some songs for me while I get a feel for your voices. You can either sing solo, duet, or trio. Katniss, you go first," she says and Katniss takes my hand, pulling me to the stage with her. Two mics are put on the stage and Katniss whispers 'Someone like you' in my ear. I nod remembering the singing arrangements we made when singing the famous Adele song. She takes a deep breath and starts singing.
I heard that you're settled down Old friend, why are you so shy? I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited
that you found a girl and you're married now.
I heard that your dreams came true.
Guess she gave you things I didn't give to you.
Ain't like you to hold back or hide from the light.
but I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it.
I had hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded
that for me it isn't over.
She looks at me and nods before we start singing the chorus and everyone is staring at us. Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too
Don't forget me, I beg
I remember you said,
"Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead,
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead"
Katniss stops and I start the second verse causing everyone's head to snap up at my voice. You know how the time flies I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited
Only yesterday was the time of our lives
We were born and raised
In a summer haze
Bound by the surprise of our glory days
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it.
I'd hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded
that for me it isn't over.
We sing the chorus again and now everyone is entailed by our voices.
Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too
Don't forget me, I beg
I remember you said,
"Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead."
Instead of giving the bridge to Katniss we share it. Our voices rising and blending into one, powerful melody. Nothing compares
No worries or cares
Regrets and mistakes
they are memories made.
Who would have known how bittersweet this would taste?
I give the chorus to Katniss and she sings in a sweet, delicate voice that resembles one of a child.
Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too
Don't forget me, I beg
I remember you said,
"Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead."
We sing again and with power upon realizing the song is almost over.
Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too
Don't forget me, I beg
I remember you said,
"Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead,
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead."
Once it's over everyone claps and Lavinia scribbles something on a note pad quickly. We sit down and get claps on the back and compliments from the other students which we accept gratefully.
"That was amazing you guys. I don't think anyone can top that.
"Oh really?" Gale shouts.
"Mr. Hawthorne. Do you believe you can do better than they can?" Lavinia asks turning to him.
"I think I can. Only if Finnick and Jackson are with me though," he says shrugging.
"Okay then, your up," she says and turns around. They walk onto stage and Jackson points to Katniss and then slides his hand across his throat. Katniss just smiles and gives him the finger causing his eye brows to shoot up. A third mic is placed on stage and the boys start singing immediately.
Guys like me, I blaze the night The track begins, I I I I Baby show me Know what you want my number for! I I I I Baby show me Guys like me Guys like me Baby show me Guys like me (oh yeah) Oh when I'm lonely (guys like me) La, la, la la la la
Like girls like you
And girls like you
Like guys like me (You know)
In harbor lights
You dressing' light
It's fitting' right
I hear the waves
I see you wave
I'm staying' put
You say "no way"
You pull me in
I touch your skin
You're trembling'
It's in your eyes
You're here
So let the game, game begin
Wanna see you, you, you, you
Telling me
That, that
That you got what I need,
Do pretty girl, don't
By the way you hold me,
Way that you control me
Speed me up or slow me
Oh when I'm lonely
Full o' stormy weather
Can you make it better?
I heard what you told me
so-o oh show me
Ain't talked enough,
Let's talk some more
You kinda cute
Don't hit the mute,
Just aim and shoot
Or get the boot
Wanna see you, you, you, you
Telling me
That, that
That you got what I need,
Do pretty girl, don't speak (Don't speak)
By the way you hold me,
Way that you control me
Speed me up or slow me
Oh when I'm lonely
Full o' stormy weather
Can you make it better
I heard what you told me
So-o oh show me
Like girls like you
And girls like you (you)
Like guys like me (me)
Like girls like you
And girls like you
Like guys like me
By the way you hold me,
Way that you control me
Speed me up or slow me
Oh when I'm lonely
Full of stormy weather
Can you make it better
I heard what you told me
So-o oh show me
Like girls like you (full of stormy weather)
And girls like you (whoa)
Like guys like me
Full of stormy weather (like girls like you)
Can you make it better (and girls like you)
I heard what you told me (like guys like me)
So, oh oh show me
La, la, la la la la
La, la, la la la la
La la
When it's over Lavinia shrugs and tells them it wasn't as good as us. Katniss laughs and Finnick sticks his tongue out at her. Johanna gets up and says she wants to go next. Lavinia just shrugs and by the time Johanna's on stage a single mic is there for her. She takes a deep breath and I give her a thumb up before she starts singing.
I'm gonna marry the night I'm gonna marry the dark I'm gonna marry the night I'm gonna marry the night M-m-m-Marry m-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry the night I'm gonna Then I'll go down to the bar I'm gonna marry the night I'm gonna marry the night M-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry the night
I won't give up on my life
I'm a warrior queen
Live passionately tonight
Gonna make love to the stark
I'm a soldier to my own emptiness
I am a winner
I'm gonna marry the night
I'm gonna marry the night
I'm not gonna cry anymore
I'm gonna marry the night
Leave nothing on these streets to explore
Oh m-m-marry m-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry the night
Throw on some leather and cruise
Down the streets that I love
In my fishnet gloves
I'm a sinner
But I won't cry anymore
I'll hold my whiskey up high
Kiss the bartender twice
I'm a loser
I'm gonna marry the night
I'm not gonna cry anymore
I'm gonna marry the night
Leave nothing on these streets to explore
Oh m-m-marry m-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry the night
Nothing's too cool Come on and run
To take me from you
New York is not just a tan that you'll never lose
Love is the new denim or black
Skeleton guns are wedding bells in the attic
Get Ginger ready climb to El Camino front
Won't poke holes in the seats with my heels cause that's
Where we make love
Turn the car on and run
I'm gonna marry the night M-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry the night I'm gonna marry
I'm gonna burn a hole in the road
I'm gonna marry the night
Leave nothin' on these streets to explode
Oh m-m-marry m-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry the night
Oh m-m-marry m-m-m-marry m-m-m-marry the night
Marry
I'm gonna marry
Marry
C'mon c'mon the night
The night
Everyone claps and Lavinia says that was a beautiful performance. Johanna nods a thanks and fist bumps Katniss before taking a seat. A bunch of other people perform before the class is over. Katniss walks over to Lavinia and gives her a hug which is returned.
"Hey Katniss. Did you have fun in Hawaii?" Lavinia asks giving me a hug as well. Katniss nods and we take out our phones to show her pictures. She says that they are beautiful and that she would love to go there with us sometime, maybe around the end of Senior Year. We nod and say bye to her before we go to our different classes. It turns out I have Professor Hevensbee who is teaching us some ballroom dance for a performance in a few months. By the time the school day is over my body is sore, I have laryngitis, and all I can see are music notes. When Katniss sees how I am reacting she laughs and tells me to get in the car where she drives to a corner store and buys us snow cones with lemon juice and cheery. It helps me voice incredibly and she tells me that we should to our homework right now so the rest of the day is ours. Johanna moved into Gale's place after Finnick moved out and went to live with Annie. I moved in soon after and Johanna granted Katniss ownership of Dakota. When we walk in Dakota is sleeping on the couch while the radio plays Maroon 5. We eat our snow cones and finish out homework quickly. Dakota wakes up and gets off the couch which we sit on. Since she was just groomed she didn't leave a lot of hair and we sit down only for her to lie down in the corner and fall asleep. We laugh and Katniss scratches behind her ear before turning to me.
"Did you like your first day?"
"Oh yeah. Everyone there is really nice and kept complimenting me on my voice and piano playing," he says and smiles at me.
"Really? I have a feeling your going to be very popular," Katniss says while grinning. I smile too and kiss her lightly on the lips before whispering in her ear.
"I know I'm going to be popular. Maybe even more than you."
"Oh I now you won't be more popular than me. They know me better. The only reason they paid attention to you was because you're dating me," she says teasingly.
"Think what you want, they still love me more than you," I say and she shrugs. She rests her head on my shoulder while we watch wipeout and just relax. After a while Katniss falls asleep in my arms and I pick her up and carry her up the stairs. I lay her on the bed and take off my shirt and climb in with her.
I kiss her shoulder and whisper 'sweet dreams my love' before falling asleep myself.
…
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Katniss's POV
I wake up and extend my arm, searching for the man I love only to find the cold sheets. I curse under my breath remembering we have school and get up so I can take a quick shower. I step out and ring my hair out over the sink and blows dry it. I then walk into the room and check my phone for the temperature. Its 77 degrees and I decide to wear a short sleeve shirt and jeans with some flats. I leave my hair down and trot downstairs so see that Peeta is making some pancakes and has coffee ready for me.
"Good morning Peeta," I say and kiss his cheek while getting some coffee. He smiles and puts them on a plate and hands one to me and the other for himself. We talk about the day and feed Dakota before I put another cup of coffee in a thermos and we get into my car and drive to school. I park my car a block away from the school and I hear my phone playing my ringtone, Chasing the Sun by the Wanted. I look and see Prim's face smiling at me and I answer my phone.
"Hey Prim," I say.
"Hey Katniss, where are you?" she asks while someone talks in the background. Rory I think.
"I'm a block away from the school with Peeta. Watcha up to little duck?"
"I'm just standing in front of the school with Rory and Rue. Say hi everybody!" I hear a chorus of hi's and Peeta laughs since I have it on speaker.
"Hey guys! I miss you so much!" I say and tell Prim that I might come over for dinner with Peeta on the weekend. She says that she'll tell mom to call me and that we can set up a time. I then hear someone tell her school is starting and she says bye to me before hanging up. I do as well and see we have about 10 more minutes and are right in front of the school. I walk inside and the cool air hits me immediately. I walk with Peeta for a while before a girl named Cecelia who is a senior walks up to me.
"Hey Katniss," she says while holding sheet music like I am.
"Hi Cecelia," I say with a smile.
Peeta's POV
"I saw your performance with Peeta and I was thinking that you would be a great addition to my group, The Divas. As you know I am a senior and I am looking for someone with a great voice to take over my group when I'm gone. And I think that you can do that," she says with a smile. Katniss eyes grow wide as the meaning for her words hit her and she speaks in a soft voice.
"You want me to join the Divas?"
"Yes, I also want your friend Johanna, Bonnie, and Twill to join as well. I already addressed Bonnie and Twill but can't seem to get a hold of Johanna. If you get a chance will you please give her one of these flyers that will let you know the time, location, and song for your audition. Although I've already heard your voice my co-leader, Cashmere, hasn't and the same goes for Bonnie and Twill. Once all of you have auditioned then we will pick who we want in the group and the leaders. After that we will officially pass our titled down to said leaders and serve as mentors throughout the rest of our time at Julliard," she says and Katniss nods while accepting the papers.
"Thank you so much Cecelia. This is truly an honor."
"You deserve it. See you at auditions," she says and waves before trotting off. The minute she's out of sight Katniss squeals and hugs me. I pick her up and spin her around causing a fit of giggles.
"I'm going to be a Diva! Life is awesome!" She shouts and kisses me. She then pulls away and starts bouncing up and down.
"Congrats Kat! I'm so proud of you" I say and she grabs my hand while texting everyone. It's pretty much the same thing except Johanna's says 'I'm going to be a Diva! And so are you' It's not 5 minutes within the text being sent that Johanna comes running to us in heels.
"Are you lying? Because I swear if you are I will chop off your head and feed it to sharks!" Johanna shouts. In response Katniss hands her the flyer and Johanna screams along with Katniss who hugs her.
"I should've known. It is hunting week after all," Johanna says mid hug.
"What's that?" I ask them.
"Hunting week is when leaders off music or dance groups, like the Divas or the Troubles look for new recruits. I wouldn't be surprised if you got a flyer to the Trouble auditions. I hear they're looking for a co-leader," Katniss sings at the end.
"Nah, I don't think I'm that good."
"Stop treating yourself like a bitch. You're obviously a good singer and have awesome stage presence so I wouldn't be surprised if you are approached during lunch," Johanna says to me. I just shrug and she walks away with Katniss to their class while I go to mine. As I walk into the room there are kids everywhere going over songs. Professor Hevensbee isn't here yet so that gives me time to go over the song he given us. I slump into the chair I was assigned and take the sheets out of my bag while silently reading the lyrics and mumbling the tune. I do this for a few minutes before he walks in.
"Good morning class," he says while setting his things down.
"Good morning Professor Hevensbee," we say in unison.
"Okay, I trust that you've learned the song I assigned for you today. To confirm this I will have you all sing the song and then we will set up a routine for it. Now, who wants to go first?"
Silence.
"Okay, um, Peeta! You go first."
My head shoots up and I see everyone staring at me, waiting for me to go up and sing. I take a deep breath and stand, each step I take towards the front of the class seeming heavier and shorter.
Once I reach the stage I look and see a crowd of people, but at the door I see a raven black braid and steel grey eyes. She nods slightly, prodding me to sing. So I do as she says, and sing.
Let me get this out the way So when the world and the odds are against us The answer is yes 'Cause I love you People just don't stick around So when the world and the odds are against us The answer is yes Now, if you ask When 2 or 3 years from now The answer is yes
so there ain't no complications
later on for us, no
Look, I know things don't stay the same
People grow and seasons change, but
when it comes to love
don't you feel like
you ever gotta worry about
my feelings changing for you all the time
'cause when I say I'm here
girl, I mean it
you won't have to question
When 2 or 3 years from now
you start having some doubts
about if this love will last
The answer is yes
I'll still think you're beautiful
'cause I'm more attracted to what's inside of you
You don't have to guess
The answer is yes
All I care about is your happiness,
so the answer is yes
build you up and let you down, but
I'm not one of those, no
I understand that you've been burned
Honesty is what you deserve
and so that's what I'm giving you, girl
you won't have to question
When 2 or 3 years from now
you start having some doubts
about if this love will last
The answer is yes
I'll still think you're beautiful
'cause I'm more attracted to what's inside of you
You don't have to guess
The answer is yes
will I go
when you need me most
the answer is no
I'm dedicated to what we have
but will I be here
the way that I promise
I'll say with no fear
The answer is yes
you start having some doubts
about if this love will last
The answer is yes, and
I'll still think you're beautiful
'cause I'm more attracted to what's inside of you
You don't have to guess
When 2 or 3 years from now
you start having some doubts
about if this love will last
The answer is yes
I'll still think you're beautiful
'cause I'm more attracted to what's inside of you
You don't have to guess
The answer is yes
When I finish the crowd claps and Katniss is smiling. She blows me a kiss and a small wave before walking away. I sit back in my chair, a grin spread on my face. I listen to the other kids sing and when class is over I practically run to the auditorium and see Katniss sipping some of her coffee from the thermos. I run up to her and kiss her. She is startled at first but then kisses back with just as much fervor. When I pull away she just grins and asks me what that was for.
"It was for being amazing, beautiful, and just about the best girlfriend a man could have in the entire world," I say and peck her on the lips.
"I wouldn't say that, but thanks for the compliment anyway," she says and takes another sip.
"Your welcome," she says and smiles. Johanna walks up to us with Gale holding her and says 'aw'.
"What?" Katniss asks resting her head on my shoulder. I wrap my arms around her waist and nuzzle her neck causing her to sigh.
"That. It's so adorable it's sickening," she says pointing to us.
"Like you and Gale aren't worse," Katniss says. Johanna starts to protest but Gale kisses her neck and she abruptly shuts up. Her eyes close and Katniss laughs before guiding us away from them. I sit down and she sits on my lap as we talk about her audition. She tells me that she's still undecided and might do a Whitney Houston song. I nod and then the class begins.
During lunch the leader of the Troubles, Chaff, walks up to me and as Johanna predicted, gives me a flyer to be co-leader of the troubles. Unlike the Divas, Gale was already chosen as leader and recommended me for co-leader. I thanked him with a little less vigor than Katniss and head to the auditorium where I know she will be rehearsing different songs for her audition. They are all supposed to be acapella so I will hear her voice and her voice only. I walk into the auditorium and see that she is dancing with someone. A man.
Jackson.
The rage that fills me is terrifying. To stand there and watch her be dipped and lifted by that man, it's angering. The dance is over and she smiles and hugs him. He says something in her ear that makes her laugh before walking away and she waves him goodbye. I watch him leave the side entrance and hear her heave a sigh. She runs her hand through her long locks before pulling it to one side. She jumps down the side and gets some papers from her bag. She walks back onto stage and grabs a mic before staring at the papers. Then suddenly, she begins to sing.
Easy come, easy go Gave you all I had I'd catch a grenade for you
That's just how you live, oh
Take, take, take it all
But you never give
Should've known you was trouble
From the first kiss
Had your eyes wide open
Why were they open?
and you tossed it in the trash
you tossed it in the trash, you did
to give me all your love is all I ever asked
'Cause what you don't understand is...
throw my hand on a blade for you
I'd jump in front of a train for you
you know I'd do anything for you
Oh, I would go through all this pain No, no, no, no
Take a bullet straight through my brain
Yes, I would die for you, baby
But you won't do the same
She drops her head, and stares at the papers before saying in a voice that wouldn't be heard if her mic wasn't on.
"This is it, this is the one."
I take this moment to walk in and she smiles when I am noticed.
"Hey baby," she says and once I reach her kisses me. She smiles into the kiss, obviously in a good mood and I pull back, wondering what has her this happy.
"What's up?"
"I found it," she says, her grin getting even wider, if that's possible.
"Found what?"
"The song, this is the song I want to sing for the auditions," she says and hands me the lyrics. I pretend to go over them, imagining her singing the song and look up at her.
"This is perfect."
"Thanks, is wish you would be singing too, did you get anything?" she asks, her eyes shining with hope. In reply I show her the flyer and she jumps into my arms with a kiss. I hold her against me, savoring in the moment, thankful Jackson isn't the one she's kissing.
"Great! I think I have a song for you," she says grinning. She hands me a set of papers and I scan them over.
"These are perfect. Thank you so much."
"Hey, it's not like I wrote it. Now come on, class is staring," I just become aware of the crowd of children walking in for their class and we run off the stage, eager to get to class on time.
Audition Day!
Katniss's POV
I straighten my dark blue shirt and start to pace while I silently rehearse the song. After a while Cecelia walks up to the stage with the current leader of the troubles, Chaff and they describe the audition process to us. I swear I wasn't this nervous since I auditioned for Julliard! Peeta sits in front of me as he reads the lyrics over and over, looking much calmer even though he is terrified inside. I hear them say that the Diva auditions are going first and a groan escaped me. Peeta just laughs and kisses my cheek, telling me everything will be fine.
"We'll be going my last name order so first up is…Marissa Adams," she says and claps. She steps down the stage and sits in the front row with a notebook and pencil to grade her performance. When Marissa is done about 3 more girls audition before my name is called.
"Katniss Everdeen!"
Peeta whispers good luck to me and I smile before walking up to the stage.
"Hi, I'm Katniss Everdeen; I'm 19 years old and a sophomore here at Julliard, for my audition I will be singing Grenade by Bruno Mars."
"Alright Katniss, when ever your ready," Cashmere says.
I nod and take a deep breath before starting to sing.
Easy come, easy go Gave you all I had I'd catch a grenade for you
That's just how you live, oh
Take, take, take it all
But you never give
Should've known you was trouble
From the first kiss
Had your eyes wide open
Why were they open?
and you tossed it in the trash
you tossed it in the trash, you did
to give me all your love is all I ever asked
'Cause what you don't understand is...
throw my hand on a blade for you
I'd jump in front of a train for you
you know I'd do anything for you
Oh, I would go through all this pain No, no, no, no
Take a bullet straight through my brain
Yes, I would die for you, baby
But you won't do the same
When I finish they clap for me and I give a slight bow before racing off the stage. Peeta tells me how good I was and so does Johanna who left to use the bathroom. About 8 more girls audition, a large amount considering only 4 girls are going to get in since all of the current Diva's, 4 to be exact, are seniors. Johanna goes up and is much calmer than I was. She introduces herself and then starts to sing.
There's a fire starting in my heart There's a fire starting in my heart The scars of your love remind me of us
Reaching a fever pitch, it's bringing me out the dark
Finally I can see you crystal clear
Go 'head and sell me out and I'll lay your shit bare
See how I leave with every piece of you
Don't underestimate the things that I will do
Reaching a fever pitch
And it's bringing me out the dark
They keep me thinking that we almost had it all
The scars of your love, they leave me breathless
I can't help feeling
We could have had it all
rolling in the deep
you had my heart inside of your hand
and you played it, to the beat
The crowd claps for her and she smiles before walking off the stage and slumping in her chair.
"That was the most terrifying thing I've ever done in my life," she says resting her head on my shoulder. I laugh and pat her head as the Trouble auditions start.
I don't pay attention to any of the other auditions until I hear Peeta's name said. I give him a kiss on the cheek and a good luck before he walks onto stage. He, like I did, says who he is and all that other stuff and then starts singing with an air of confidence that can be felt throughout the room.
Let me get this out the way So when the world and the odds are against us The answer is yes
so there ain't no complications
later on for us, no
Look, I know things don't stay the same
People grow and seasons change, but
when it comes to love
don't you feel like
you ever gotta worry about
my feelings changing for you all the time
'cause when I say I'm here
girl, I mean it
you won't have to question
When 2 or 3 years from now
you start having some doubts
about if this love will last
The answer is yes
I'll still think you're beautiful
'cause I'm more attracted to what's inside of you
You don't have to guess
The answer is yes
When he's done everyone claps and I tell him he was good and that the song I picked worked for him perfectly. After the rest of the auditions both leaders for each groups stand on stage and state the names of the four they want in their group.
"First," Cecelia says," is Marissa Adams."
"Second," Cashmere says," is Andrea Charles."
"Third," Cecelia says again," is Katniss Everdeen," I heave a sigh for being picked and cross my fingers for Johanna.
"And finally," Cashmere says with a small smile," is Johanna Mason." I squeal and hug Johanna who seems like the weight of the world is off her shoulders. Peeta congratulates us and we go off to find Marissa and Andrea. When we do we hug them and talk about how excited we are. We shut up after a while to hear who got into the Troubles.
"First up is Joshua Andrews," Chaff says.
"Second is Brutus Chastain," Gale says.
"Third is Peeta Mellark," Chaff says and I turn to Peeta. He's grinning wildly and I mouth congrats to him and faintly hear that a junior named Woof Samson is in. When everything's all said and done we all walk to our cars and talk about how excited we are. Peeta thanks Gale for recommending him and Gale just shrugs it off.
When we reach Peeta's car we say goodbye to Johanna and Gale. The drive is full of idle chit-chat and when we get home we have some hot chocolate and go to bed straight after. Right before he goes to sleep I whisper in his ear.
"Goodnight my little Trouble," I say and close my eyes.
I feel Peeta turn and wrap his hands around my waist before speaking softly.
"Goodnight my Diva."
I laugh and he just kisses my cheek before we fall into a blissful sleep.
And that's it for the last chapter! I'm so happy and sad right now I don't know what to do. I'm going to do the Epilogue which should be up in a few days, maybe a few years after this moment and Katniss is all famous because of Haymitch in the first few chapters. Once I'm done with this story I'm going to take a break from writing and possibly Hunger Games Fanfiction. I'm currently reading Percy Jackson and Divergent so I might do stories on those two books. Sometime this week my mom is going to get me the last books for Percy and Divergent. Thank you for all your support in this story! I'm so sad to see it end but I can't make it one of those stories that have 30, 40+ chapters. See you guys I a few days!
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