Disclaimer: I don't own any characters or rights to the hunger games. The plots all mine though.

Outtake: Lost in the wild

" Flashes of the night come rushing in. In a stampede of misbehaviors

Just a sophomore, running my mouth. I really thought that I could save us" Walk The Moon, Lost In The Wild

Peeta POV

The day she left...

The guys stopped for food before going home but I wasn't hungry. I was ready to get back to Katniss. I'd been trying to call and check up on her all weekend but she would pick up.

Jo assured me she was fine when I started calling her too but it just wasn't like her to not pick up. She's been so distant lately and I had no idea how to fix us.

When we walk in the house I see Johanna pour a large glass of wine in the kitchen. She emptied the last of the bottle so I'm pretty sure this isn't her first glass.

"Hey Jo Jo" I say nudging her arm.

She looks up and I notice her eyes are red from what looks like crying. " Hey Peeta" she says.

Now I know something is wrong, she never calls me anything but drummer boy.

" You Ok?" I ask.

"I'm fine, just tired. That's all." she sighs taking her drink to her room closing the door.

Gale instantly follows her and I exchange a glance with Finnick. We both shrug and walk of to find Katniss.

I call out her name a few time but get nothing in response. Then I notice how clean our room is. Usually I'd see Katniss' shoes near the door or her make up on the dresser. The purple gorilla I got from carnival is gone and I open our closet to find all her clothes gone from her side. I sit on the bed dumbfounded when I notice a piece of paper on my pillow.

No words can express how I feel right now. What the hell did she mean this life isn't for her. What she really that depressed here.

I walk over to Johanna and Gales room knowing her mood has something to do with this.

I forego knocking and interrupt an argument they were having.

" What the fuck is this Jo?" I say holding up the paper.

She looks at me and back to the paper and huffs " a piece of paper"

I scoff moving closer to her " seriously Jo, what the fuck?". She huffs throwing her hand up in frustration.

" I tried to convince her to stay but she said she wanted to go. She wasn't happy here Peeta, just let her be".

She wasn't happy here? "Why wouldn't she just tell me that then?".

" She did Peeta" she says dryly guesting to the paper.

I feel my anger rising up "where did she go Jo, has she left the capital yet? I'd like to talk to her.".

" Why? It won't do you any good. Trust me, her mind is made up". I walk out and back to my room. I didn't need to hear anymore bullshit. I would just find her myself.

Pulling out my phone I dial her again only to get her voice mail again. So I decide to text her hoping she'll at least answer that.

Katniss, please answer. I need to talk to you.

Her reply never come and I curse throwing the phone across the room.

How could she leave me like that, wasn't I worth at least a face to face conversation.

Why would she do this to me and when did she stop trusting me, if she ever did.

What did I do so bad that she couldn't come and confined in me about our relationship. Didn't I show her how much she meant to me.

I call her again but as usual it goes to voicemail. I miss her so much it hurts. I get a pain in my chest every time I think about her smile, her kiss, her touch.

The more I think the more it hurts knowing I lost her. I wish she would just pick up the phone.

One month later...

I just want to know how to fix it.

How do I get her back. I just want a chance. Just one chance.

I slowly left myself off the bed and out the room towards the kitchen. I'm shocked to see daylight streaming through the windows.

What time was it, how long had I been lying on the bed?

" You look like shit Mellark. Take a shower and get ready to go into the studio. We have a meeting today" Finnick announced.

He was standing at the coffee maker pour a fresh cup and sliding it to me. I nod my head in thanks taking a long drag. " Have you heard from Katniss? Has she called anyone?"

He looks at me smiling sadly " No but I'll double check with Annie."

" Thanks man I really appreciate it". He nods turning back to the coffee pot and I go back to my room to shower and change".

The ride over to the studio was tense and a bit awkward. Gale remain silent, while Finn tried to engage us both in conversation. It didn't work.

As we walk down the hall to the conference room I stop and turn to Gale.

" I just want to talk to her, ask her how to fix it. I know you and Jo have spoke to her. Can you ask her to give me a call, please?".

He looks a bit shock but recovers clearing his throat.

"Peeta, I haven't spoken to her personally but from what Jo told me, she's safe."

" Thanks Gale, all this has just thrown me for a loop. I mean one minute we were fine and then she was a little distant but I thought we were fine".

" I've known Katniss a long time man. She's a complicated person. Once she's got her mind made up, thats it. Trust me. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad if you tried to heal and move on. I know you love her but to be honest if a girl left me like that, I wouldn't want her back. Just saying".

Sighing I nod my head. Maybe he's right. I didn't deserve this. I loved her with every last inch of my being and she shot me in the heart.

I nod and rub my hands down my face roughly trying to get my shit together. Just because my personal life is fucked up doesn't mean I'll ruin this opportunity for Gale and Finn.

I walk into the room and I immediately greet by Wolf our producer and our manger Effie Trinkett. " Good morning gentleman. I trust you all slept well".

" Like a fucking baby" Finnick jokes, causing Effie to purse her lips. She's wearing a white pants suit with a huge yellow flower broach.

I quickly sit in between Gale and Finnick on the side of the table facing Effie and Wolf.

"Ok so lets go over some things we'll be doing on your tour" Wolf says opening a tan folder.

" You'll be touring across all 12 districts over a 12 months period doing concerts, tv shows and appearances. You guys are going to be booked solid. People are already asking when the album comes out. We'll have you guys run your single today so we can start handing it out to radio personals for more feed back. Then we'll start recording the album over the next few months And of course you all will be getting 65% of everything you make".

He pulls out three short stacks of papers, handing each of us one.

" These are your contracts read them over thoroughly and take all the time you need. My assent will collect them when your done".

We stand and he shakes each of our hands and walking out for his next meeting.

Effie walks us though each paragraph of the contract so none of us are confused or feel cheated in anyway. She advises us to find a lawyer and have them take a second look just to be safe.

On our way to the studio room Effie tells us she booked us a couple club appearances, one being at club Mockingjay when it opens next month. She says its to help our image and so people don't forget us.

We agree and she walks out leaving us to record.

4 months after she left...

We started recording our album two weeks ago after our single hit number five on the charts.

I had called Katniss one last time three months ago, telling myself if she didn't answer I would do my best to get over her.

Of course it went to voicemail. Apparently she really didn't want me.

Refusing to waste my life pining after anyone who doesn't respect me enough to even have a conversation with me I start hanging out with the band more.

Tonight we were returning to club Mockingjay for another appearance and I was actually excited.

So I take a nap, then wake up close to 10 to get ready.

Throwing on some nice jeans and a nirvana t shirt with black Chuck Taylors. I'm not in the dressy mood but still want to look nice.

Finn, Annie, Jo and Gale are waiting for me when I step out. The girls clearly dressed for the club with short dresses and heels that look uncomfortable.

" Lets party people".

" Alrighty Peeta's back bitches! You heard the man, lets go party people" Finnicks jokes trying to lighten the mood.

I clap him on the back laughing as head to the limo.

Club Mockingjay rest in the heart of the capital night life. A two story building with glass windows and a huge neon mockingjay at the top. The line to get in begins at the front door and ends around the corner next to some restaurant.

Lucky for us we get to walk right through pass the line and crowd of paparazzi.

Once were in the manager leads us upstairs to the balcony v.i.p. section that over looks the dance floor.

The man, who introduced himself as chaff, gives us 3 bottles of something telling us drinks are on the house tonight and anything else we need to just ask him.

I'm leaning on the balcony people watching when Jo comes up handing me another drink. I've already had a few.

" Go dance, seriously you look ridiculous just standing here".

" I'm trying Jo. I'm just not sure what to do" I sigh.

She scoffs shaking her head " Yeah you do, go dance. Have fun. You deserve it".

She pushes my shoulder until I start moving and head down to the dance floor.

Im immediately assaulted by bodies and thumping music and look back up to the balcony where I see Jo, now joined by Gale, giving me thumbs up and pointing somewhere to my left.

I turn my head seeing a girl wearing a tight black dress moving with a fox like grace toward me.

As she nears I notice her long hair is fiery red and her wide eyes are an amber color. She's beautiful, not Katniss but beautiful none the less.

She takes the drink out of my hand gulping it down and then passing it to one of the many waitresses floating around.

Smirking she grabs and hand pulls me to the center of the dance floor put my hands to her hip and swaying to the music. I stand awkwardly behind her gripping her waist.

"Dance silly!" she shouts over the music. I start to sway bring her hips back further against mine feeling the beat flow through my body.

Her arms come around my neck and she moves her hips in circular motion brushing against my crotch.

I turn her in my arms pulling her close so were chest to chest, resting my hands on her lower back. Her hands grab my ass grinding our bodies together wildly to the music.

Just when I think we cant get any closer she slides her hands up my body gripping my hair pulling me down to capture my lips.

My body stills a moment before I return her kiss and open my mouth for more. Her lips are full soft, and begging to be bitten.

But I don't. Because we're interrupted by Finnick and Annie telling me the limos back. I check my clock seeing that its 4:15am.

Had I really been dancing with her all this time?

I take my phone from my pocket and hand it to her, telling her to put her number in. She beams at me eyes bright and quickly types in her info.

I smile as she hands my phone back and wave goodbye following Finn through the crowd and out the door.

Of course my friends make a big deal out of it the whole way home with drunk cheers and chants. I laughing genuinely for the first time in a months and think that maybe it won't be so hard to get over Katniss Everdeen. Maybe.