Katniss's POV
Clove and I cry as we experience the aftershock of having cheerleaders take your boyfriend from you. We look for Peeta and the gang. Peeta waves us over. We sit down and instantly get over our break ups. "We're single now! That means, more freedom!" I whisper in Clove's ear. "Trudat," she whispers back. "You know what would be cute?" "What?" "If some people at this table fell in love with each other." "Yeah," "Like, Willow with Thresh, Annie with Finnick, of course, they're practically in love with each other, and Madge and Marvel, and…" I look at Peeta and Zani laughing. Peeta's laughing and Zani's smiling, blushing, and laughing. Clove looks at me. "Zani, and Peeta…" "Who do you want to set up first?" "Hmm, well, let's do it in the order we said it: Willow and Thresh are first." Clove gets happy. "I know both of them like nobody's business."
It's 6th period: gym. We're in the fitness center. I pull Willow over to the side, and Clove has pushed Thresh to the other. "Willow, I know you like Thresh." "I know you do," "I want you to go flirt with him." I say. Clove says something to Thresh about asking her out. We send them in. Willow looks up; he has a lot of inches on her. "Hi," she says. "Hey," he replies. They stand there awkwardly for 3 seconds until Thresh makes a move. He grabs her hands and starts swinging them, and then he says, "Did I ever mention how pretty you are?" Willow blushes. "I'm not pretty, no, I'm not." "Yes, you are. You're pretty, smart, sweet, funny, pretty, nice, awesome and did I mention pretty?" "Oh, stop." "Never, so I have a question for you." "Yes?" "Would you be my girlfriend?" Willow's smile brightens and brightens. "Yes, Yes! A million times yes!" He leans down and kisses her forehead. She hugs him. Clove walks over and we high five. "Next up: Annie and Finnick."
The next day, I drive Finnick to school. "Katniss, can I tell you something?" "Yeah, sure Finnick." "I like Annie, a lot. But, the problem is, I don't think she feels the same way." "Finnick, calm yourself. Just ask her out." "….Wow I feel stupid." "DoI!" We get to the school parking lot. I see Annie and Clove two cars over, getting out. "Fin, this is your chance. Go and as her." "Okay," We get out of the car. He walks over to Annie. "Um, hey Annie," "Hey Finnick, what's up?" "You look pretty today," "Thank you," "I have a question for you, Annie," "Yes, Finn?" "Will you go out with me?" Annie smiles. "Yes, Finn, in fact, I was about to ask you, if I could come over sometime, hang out." "Well, we could do that." "Great," "Friday, I'll pick you up at 6:00, okay?" "Okay, thanks Fin, have you ever been told that you are the sweetest boy I've ever known?" Annie says, then goes on her tip toes to kiss his cheek, he smiles. Clove and I bro-hug. "Hey look- Madge and Marvel are holding hands," "Yeah don't all friends do?" "OMFG! Madge just kissed him! Well, now on to our final project!" "We should get everyone else in on this."
LUNCH, outside the cafeteria.
"Awww! That will be the cutest thing ever!" Annie says. "No it won't," Finnick says. Annie looks at him like she's going to cry. "Annie, you're the cutest thing ever. There can only be one!" Finn says like it's logical. "Aww, baby," Annie says, kissing him. "Umm, can we get back to why we're here?" Madge says while Marvel's arm snakes around her waist. "Thresh, Finn, and Marvel. You're in charge on the Peeta side of this plan." "Madge, Willow, and Annie, you'll be working with Katniss and I on Zani's part." "Hands in everyone!" Thresh says. "On the count of three, we say plan operation!" Marvel says. "1 2 3! PLAN OPERATION!" we all yell.
PEETA'S POV
I'm on my way from my locker to the cafeteria, when someone comes up behind me and breathes. I stop and turn slowly. "Hello, Josh." "Hello, Jessie." "Why'd you move here? Couldn't get enough of me, could you?" "Actually, my mom got a job here." She steps closer and wraps her leg around my waist. "I know that you're in love with me." "I am not. Now go Jessie, go before I call the po po!" Zani bursts out laughing. We had tried out for the senior play and we got in as the main characters. That was from Act 3 part 2. "Off to lunch, we shall go!" I say. She laughs even harder. She's wearing black converse, green and black zebra stripped leggings, denim waist shorts, a white tank top with a green, sleeved crop top, and a black jacket. I have to tell her that green compliments her eyes. We run to lunch.
"Hey Peeta, my man! Get you're ass ova here!" Thresh says from like, a yard away. "I gotta go, when the boys and girls are separate, something's up." I say. "'Kay," she states. "Zanya! Over here!" Katniss yells. "Ugh, I hate that name." she says. "It's a nice name. You shouldn't say anything, I'm named after a type of bread." She giggles and blushes. "Bye," we say at the same time. "Wait, Peeta, handshake?" she asks, eyebrows raised. "Sure why not." Our handshake is a song: Call Me Maybe.
Call Me Maybe Peeta Zani both harmony
I threw a wish in the well
Don't ask me, I'll never tell
I looked to you as it fell
And now you're in my way
I'd trade my soul for a wish
Pennies and dimes for a kiss
People start watching and clapping.
I wasn't looking for this
And now you're in my way.
We start climbing on an empty rectangular table.
Your stare was holding
Ripped jeans, skin was showing
Hot night, wind was blowing
Where you think you're going baby?
We jump on the beat.
Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy
But here's my number, so call me maybe
It's hard to look right, at you baby
But here's my number, so call me maybe.
Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy
But here's my number, so call me maybe
It's hard to look right, at you baby
But here's my number, so call me maybe
We jump down from the table.
You took your time with the call
I took no time with the fall
You gave me nothing at all
And now you're in my way
I beg and borrow and steal,
Had foresight, and it's real
I didn't know I would feel it
But it's in my way
Your stare was holding
Ripped jeans, skin was showing
Hot night, wind was blowing
Where you think you're going baby?
Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy
But here's my number, so call me maybe
It's hard to look right, at you baby
But here's my number, so call me maybe
Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy
But here's my number, so call me maybe
It's hard to look right, at you baby
But here's my number, so call me maybe
Before you came into my life I missed you so bad
I missed you so bad
I missed you so so bad
Before you came into my life I missed you so bad
And you should know that, I missed you so so bad
It's hard to look right, at you baby,
But here's my number, so call me maybe!
Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy
But here's my number, so call me maybe
It's hard to look right, at you baby
But here's my number, so call me maybe
Before you came into my life I missed you so bad
I missed you so bad
I missed you so so bad
Before you came into my life I missed you so bad
And you should know that, so CALL ME MAYBE
We finish with me and her, really close. The lunchroom erupts with praise. "WOOOOO!" Finnick yells. "That's my girl!" Clove screams. "Yeah Peeta!' "Yeah Zani!" "You guys rock!"
Once everything starts dying down, I travel to the guys table. "Yo! And I thought you were just good at painting! You got the lead in the senior play, and you can sing! You are gifted in the arts!" Marvel says. "Thanks dude!" I respond. "So, Peeta, who do you like?" Whoa, did NOT see that coming. "No one," I say rolling my eyes. I turn and look at her. She's gorgeous. Zayna, is, gorgeous. "You've got a crush on Zayna, don't you?" "I swear to god, if you tell anyone!" I say. "I swear to god, if you tell anyone!" I hear Zayna say. "Ask her out, god damn it!" Finnick says. "Ask him out, for damn's sake!" Annie says.
ZAYNA'S POV
Something smells fishy ….and it's not just our food. I look at the girls like they're crazy…because they are! They start giggling and stuff, and I'm just like, "Whoa, this sh*t cray!" Credit out to my mayne Kanye! I look at Peeta and bit my lip. I have the biggest crush on him. He's so nice, and sweet, and talented, and have you seen those eyes of his? They are the prettiest things in the world! Oh and those muscles, damn! "Zani!" Annie says. "Oh yeah what?" "I bet you he's gonna ask you out." Then I see him get up and start walking over to our table. "Hey Zani," he says, shifting from one foot to the other. "Hey Peeta," I reply. "I have something I want to ask you, in private."