You Are The Only Exception
(Chapter 10)
Peeta's POV:
Coming back to District 4 was a great idea. I missed spending time with my cousins, and best friend, Finnick Odair. We grew up together. We used to swim almost everyday. My parents owned a bakery down town too, but not as many people went to it. Sure it was the best baker in town, but not everyone loved bread as much as we do.
We've been here for three days so far. The first day Katniss slept the whole day, and came out at dinner time. She looked beautiful in shorts. I mean, I'm a gentleman, and we're dating so it's okay for me to look at her legs, but man. She is so gorgeous, still to this day I wonder how she became mine. Finnick constantly teases us, but I think we're even since me and Katniss tease him with his girlfriend, Annie Cresta, who Katniss adores. Katniss and Finnick have actually became quite close on our trip. I taught Katniss to swim and Finnick taught her to surf. It's been the best vacation ever.
I walk downstairs to find Katniss, my dad, Ryan, Wheaton, James Odair, Russel Odair, Finnick, Annie, and Mr. Odair sitting at the long, mahogany table in the dinning room.
"Good morning everybody." I say with a big smile. Katniss pats the seat next to her and Annie. I happily walk over and sit next to her, planting a short kiss on her chapped lips.
"You slept in.." My father says as my brothers along with the Odairs begin to laugh.
"For about an hour. Who were you dreaming of?" Ryan says and gives Russel and James a high five from across the table.
"Ponies, unicorns.." Finnick starts with a sly grin, "And Katniss." He says, bringing the whole table to a fight of laughter, while Katniss blushes.
"Hey, hey, now. It's rude to laugh at people, Mr. Finnick Odair. You better be on your best behavior. Oh, well good morning, Peeta." Ms. Odair says, walking in from the kitchen. I smile at her and give her a short hug.
"Okay kids, here is the plan." Mr. Odair starts, clapping his hands. "Wheaton, Ryan, James, and Russel are going surfing, while Finnick, Annie, Katniss and Peeta are going to do whatever." He says. looking to everyone. "Me, Jonathan, and my wife are going into town to look for fishing nets, then we're going fishing. Got it?" He finishes, looking to Finnick, the oldest of the group.
"Sir yes, sir!" Finnick shouts with a salute to his father. Mr. Odair rolls his eyes and laughs.
Katniss' POV:
Hours later, after everyone is changed and off to where they are heading, Finnick, Annie, Peeta, and I all sit on the couches trying to plan what we want to do.
"I know!" Annie shouts with pure excitement. "Let's go on a hike!" She sqeals with happiness and Finnick gives her a kiss on the cheek.
"Great idea! We can go over to the rocks right above the sea." Says Peeta with a huge grin.
"Alright. Let's do that then." I say. Me and Annie go to our shared room and change into shorts and tank tops, from our pjs. Annie grabs a back pack and fills it with water bottles and a first aid kit, for emergencies. I braid her hair into a bun, and she fish tail braids my hair. We apply sunscreen to the boys and the boys apply sunscreen to us. Once we're all ready, we leave the house, and our cell phones behind.
"How long is this hike?" I ask, looking to me and Peeta's intwined fingers, then to Finnick.
"Eh, I'd say about six miles or so." He says with a smile. I nod.
We walk for three miles until we are up at the top of a beautiful cliff. I look out and see the ocean, the sun hovering over the big blue sea, and many surfers down below.
"This is incredible." I breathe, looking out at the water.
"It's so gorgeous!" Annie sqeauls, while Finnick firmly holds her on his back. She got tired half way up.
"I love it." I say and Peeta wraps his arms around my stomach, from behind and whispers in my ear. "I love you." He says and kisses my cheek.
"I love you too." I say. We all lay out on the cliff, drinking water, and taking pictures with Finnick's fancy camera, then we start to head back down the steep cliff. Peeta takes my hand in his and I snatch it right back, glaring at him.
"Let me walk on my own, I don't want us to fall." I say and he nods, sadly.
I take the lead, as Peeta, Finnick, and Annie follow closely behind. I step over a rock and it rolls down the steep cliff, causing me to shudder. It's so dangerous, I feel almost sick. I look back to see, Peeta and Finnick very nervous, as well as Annie. I look back to the path and suddenly trip, loosing all my balance and lunging forward.
I quickly fall straight on my face, then I start to tumble down the never ending cliff. I scream in pain as the sharp rocks dig into my skin. I use my now bloody legs to stop myself from rolling after falling halfway down the cliff. I look around, feeling very faint. The world is spinning. I hear voices call out to me, but I can't hear or see anymore. The world goes black.
(Two days later)
I toss my head to the left and wince in pain. I try to move my legs, but I can't. I slowly open my eyes to a bright light above me. I look around and suddenly remember what happened. I fell down the cliff and now I'm in the hospital. The world is still very dizzy and I feel horrible. My head is throbbing, my legs are numb, I can see my arms are very scratched and bruised and I think I have bruises on my face as well.
I look around the room to find a sleeping Annie, on Finnick's shoulder, Peeta looking down to the floor with his head in his hands and his father sitting next to him, not looking up as well. I clear my throat to get someone attention, since I feel like I can't talk. Peeta pops his head up instantly, and dives towards me. He takes my cold hand in his warm ones and looks at me, concered.
"Hey, how are you feeling?" He asks, planting a kiss on my head.
"My head is throbbing and my legs are numb." I answer honestly, my voice hoarse. He nods to Finnick who takes his father and Annie out of the room. I stare up into his beautiful, ocean blue eyes and try to smile.
"I was worried sick. You've been out for two days." He says and I almost gasp. I look confused and he answers for me. "You had a concussion, you broke your leg, your arm is sprained, you have a black eye and you're bruised everywhere." He says, sadly, a tear forming in his eye.
"Oh," I say, looking down, at my frail, body, covered in a white sheet. He tilts my head up to face him.
"It was my fault, I should've never let you take the lead." He says, as a tear falls down his perfect face, causing my heart to break in my chest. He thinks it was his fault.
"It's no ones fault, okay? It was an accident, I don't blame anyone." I say, holding his cheek with my non-sprained hand.
The rest of the night, I spend in the hospital.
A/N: Hello again guys! Here is a major plot twist! I thought, hey, my story is a little too happy. No trials really, so I added this. It just came out of no where.
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