Hi guys! I am so sorry for how long this update took, I've just had absolutely no motivation lately and I've been experiencing some serious writer's block. I love getting your reviews so please keep them coming. I will try from now on took keep up with a monthly update but if I can't please don't get mad. School has been really hectic lately and I just might not have the time. Anyway time to answer some reviews.

Oh by the way, from now on I will only be responding to reviews than ask a question or that a just need to comment on. Okay? Okay.

The8thHorcrux77

hay,i am absolutely LOVING it! i can't wait to read more! by any chance is Devon related to gale? and is there any chance that gale will pop up any ware in the story? but anyway... please keep on writing because it amazing! i can't stop!

So far my plan is to not have Devin be related to Gale, but really who knows? Gale will most likely pop up in the story at some point but I can't really say when or how because at the moment I am not sure myself. I hope that answers your questions!...and thank you btw ;)

Kl

The juniors seem very uneducated. Why did they choose now to start the harassment? They could have done it earlier.

Yes the juniors who hurt May do seem very ignorant, but I think there is a lot of truth in that. People, especially now, will often choose hate over love. They hand pick what they want to see and ignore all other evidence of how stupid their prejudice is. And yes, they could have harassed May sooner, but think about this, is there a set schedule for when humanity chooses to hate each other? Also, in a simpler sense, because she just started going to high school or they just haven't seen her around or recognized her.

That's all for reviews, now on to the story!

(Katniss's POV)

I rush through my front door feeling numb. I look around frantically for Peeta, calling his name. Finally, I hear his heavy footsteps come rushing down the steps. He grabs my into his arms protectively while looking around for any sign of danger, his normally bright eyes dark.

"What is it, what's wrong?" He whispers sharply. He smells like paint. He must have been in his studio.

"Nothing, I've...I've just had a bit of a shock." I say to him. He does one more quick scan of the room before deeming it safe. He then turns to me, confusion clear in his eyes. I feel his large hands gently grip my waist.

"What happened?"

"I ran into Delly at the market, and she told me...she told me that she has been the one teaching May about...our past." I respond softly. I see the look in Peeta's eyes change. Confusion and fear leaving and being replaced by a look of such sadness, that it almost brings tears to my eyes. Slowly he begins to lower himself on the couch, never breaking eye contact with me. Then his eyes slowly shift away and he looks off into nothing.

I wait a few moments, and when he says nothing, I join him on the couch.

"Oh."

My head snaps towards him. "What?"

He faces me once again. "I said 'Oh'. It's not really a big deal Katniss, I mean we already knew she was learning about this. I guess it's a little better if it is someone who knows us personally and knows not to exploit us." He says quietly.

I begin to comprehend what he is saying. If May were learning about the games from a teacher who doesn't care about us or know us, May could be subjected to many things she isn't ready for a many things we couldn't handle her knowing just yet. Like what happened to Peeta after the Quarter Quell, another teacher could go into very dark detail and change how May feels around her own father.

(May's POV)

Devin and I walk out of the school's front doors and see Ali and Lars waiting for us, hand in hand. I feel a small knot of jealousy form in my stomach, but when I turn my head and look and Devin smiling down at me, the know feels a little looser. So as we walk up to the couple, I pray to whomever might be listening that Devin doesn't mention what happened in the hallway with those other kids.

Lars hears our footsteps and turns around to face us, his eyes hardening. I roll my eyes, by now I'm betting he feels threatened as the alpha male.

"Hey guys, what took so long?" Ali teases, her innuendo clear. I give her shoulder a light slap.

"Nothing perv." I laugh. Ali and I begin giggling while Devin looks at me with a small smile and Lars just stares.

After we collect ourselves, Ali begins to lead us to our place. At first I was hesitant to show Devin our secret place but- no I'm still worried. But there's no stopping Ali now. It's not long before we reach the small home. Ali grabs Devin's wrist and yanks him in, Devin letting out a yelp of surprise. I shoot Lars a look but he is stone faces. Finally he looks to me, "After you." He says. I thank him and walk through the splintering door. I see that Ali has already set her self up, and Devin is looking around in confusion and awe. When he hears me come in he faces me.

"What is this place?" He asks, walking towards me.

"It's just one of the few old homes that the district used to be made up of. Lars, Ali and I found it years ago. This is like our place." I answer him, a small smile on my face.

"Our secret place. Emphasis on the secret." Lars cuts in, his tone sharp. I shoot him a glare but he ignores me. Shaking my head I distance myself from him, annoyed with his attitude again.

"Lars is right though. You can't tell anyone about this, especially not any of our parents including yours." I mock scold him. "You promise you won't tell?" I shake my finger at him and get into his face. "Promise?" Devin laughs nervously an holds his hands up in mock surrender.

"I promise."

It's then I realize how close we are. All he would have to do is move forward five inches and we would be kissing. I force myself to not blush. With a soft chuckle I back away from him and turn to the small television, and I feel the heat in my cheeks.

"Okay then. Are we gonna watch today?" I hear Ali ask. I wonder why her voice sounds a bit higher than normal. I don't know, maybe it's just me.

"Watch what?" Devin asks as he sits down next to me.

I cringe, we kind of forgot to tell him what exactly we do now. Fortunately, or maybe unfortunately, Lars chooses to do the explaining.

"The day we found out about the games, May ran down to the video shop and bought the tapes of the last two games. We just finished the first one, but I don't think we started watching the actual Games for the Quarter Quell yet, right?" He explains.

"Yeah, I'm pretty sure we ended with the interviews." Ali says, nodding her head. She moves next to Lars and places her head on his shoulder. I see him take a breath and lace their fingers together with a smile.

"Okay then." I look towards Devin to see if he approves the plan. While he looks a bit hesitant, he give a nod of his head. I slowly walk to the tape player, trying to prolong the inevitable. My finger shakes as I press play.

I really hope Devin can still look at me after this.