I finished chapter 2 faster than I thought I would! Hope ya'll like it!

Not Peeta. Anyone but Peeta.

I quickly push my way to the front of the crowd, not caring who I push over. When I am an arms-length away from the stage a stare at Peeta. "Peeta" I whisper sadly. Our eyes lock for only a second before he is whisked away.

I rush to go to see him but his parents are already there. I pace in front the room. After a couple of minutes PrimRose and her mother come out of the opposite room. PrimRose is crying and clinging to her mother. I stick my hands in my pockets, unsure what to do. To my surprise I feel an extra strawberry. "Hey Rosy" I cry sweetly. PrimRose looks up with big, red, puffy eyes and smiles when she sees the strawberry. I quickly walk over, kneel down, and hand her the strawberry. She takes a small bite and smiles. She runs into my arms and buries her face in my neck. "It will be alright Rosy" I coo while smoothing her hair. I vow then and there that I will bring PrimRose a strawberry every day. I let go of her, squeeze her mother's hand, and get back to my pacing

. After a couple of minutes Peeta's family is forced to leave as well. I see that Peeta's younger brother has been crying. I smile meekly and walk in. I can tell Peeta had been trying to be strong for his family but as soon as I walk in he collapses on the couch. I dash across the room and wrap my arms around his waist. He wraps his arms around my neck and buries his face in my neck and hair. "Piper" is all he manages to squeak in between sobs.

"Shh Peeta" I coo "I'm right here Peeta and I will be here when you get back". He puts his face up, grabs my left hand, and uses his free hand to grab my waist and pull me closer to him. "I can't kill Katniss" he says solemnly. "I know" I reply sadly. "Thanks for being the sweetest, kindest, and prettiest" he pauses to poke my nose "best friend anyone could have". We laugh for a moment before I reply. "Thank you for being the funniest, strongest, and best baker in all of Panem" I say. Peeta squeezes my hand and I smile.

"Peeta" I say in a more serious tone "I know you think you aren't prepared for the games but you are. You are really strong and you are good at frosting cakes so maybe you are good at camouflage". Peeta just nods while staring into the distance. "Peeta I know you can't kill Katniss, but….. but if something happens to her please try to survive" I beg. Peeta nods again, this time he pulls me into his big muscly arms.

A big, burly peacekeeper comes in. "Time to leave" he says gruffly. I hug Peeta tightly. "Happy Hunger Games" I whisper. "And may the odds be ever in your favor" Peeta whispers back. The peacekeeper grabs my arm. I smile at Peeta and walk out, my eyes never leaving his face.

When I get back outside I am met with a shocking sight. Gale is fighting some peacekeepers trying to get back inside Katniss's room. I smile at his bravery. He finally gives up and hangs his head. I smile at him and he smiles back.

Then I walk into Katniss's room. I sit down on the couch next to her and give her a small smile. She stares at me with a blank face. "I can keep PrimRose safe" I say in a serious tone. "Gale can do that" she replies. "I can keep your mother out of depression" I say softly. "How did you know?" she inquires. "Primrose tells Gran everything". "You can't keep someone out of depression" she says slowly. "You can try" I reply. Katniss ponders this for a moment. "Thank you" she mumbles. "Just keep Peeta safe" I say softly. She nods her head firmly. "Good luck" I say before leaving the room. She smiles meekly.

When I leave the Justice Building I run home. Gran is waiting for me by the door. "Peeta" is all I can squeak before falling into her arms ,bawling. Gran kisses my forehead and smooth's my hair. I stay there for an hour before I get up to go see the Mellark's. Gran has fallen asleep so a grab a quilt and cover her up. I grab a small jar of jam and a picture of Peeta I drew before leaving.

I walk slowly to the Mellark's, forcing myself to be strong. I finally get to the bakery and knock on the door. Peeta's father opens the door looking forlorn. I hand him the items and smile meekly. He gives me a small smile and pulls me into a bear hug. I silently cry in his arms.

After a few minutes I let go, wave, and run back home. I wipe my tears away before I go inside. "Gran are you still asleep?" I call. She replies with a symphony of snores. I walk to my room and start to sketch a picture of Katniss and PrimRose hugging each other. After I am finished I head to the hob. I find a pretty piece of pale pink ribbon and a small charm that looks like a cat. I trade some bread for it and quickly put the charm on the ribbon.

I run to the Everdeen's and knock on the door. PrimRose answers the door. She smiles when she sees me. I hand her the handmade bracelet. PrimRose smiles and hugs me. "Let Piper come inside PrimRose" Ms. Everdeen says calmly. She smiles at me while I walk inside. I hand her the picture and she wipes away some tears. "Have you all eaten?" I ask. "No" PrimRose says quietly. I go to the kitchen and make both of them sandwiches. PrimRose gobbles hers down but Ms. Everdeen eats very slowly; when she did take a bite she chewed very slowly. I watched her eat until she was finished. Afterwards I cleaned their dishes.

I ran back home and checked on Gran. I changed into a gray polo, jeans, brown leather boots, and a brown sweater. I grabbed my bag on the way out. I stomped over to Gale's house and firmly knocked on the door. Gale opened the door and smiled. "Hey Pi-". "Teach me who to hunt!"

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