Hey, so I decided that I would try to update every Friday. Key word try. School starts in a week for me and I'm not the most organised person so it'll take me some time to get into the rhythm of things but if at any time it doesn't come Friday it will definitely come, at the latest, in two days.

And for a Guest reviewer: This is just the beginning and I'm just trying to get Katniss to meet people but don't worry I've got a bunch of stuff planned for this story. Some of it kinda starts in this chapter.

Oh and I do not own The Hunger Games all rights go to Suzanne Collins. (I keep forgetting to do a disclaimer.)

Anyways, Chapter 5 everyone…

I was looking at myself in the mirror when I heard a quiet knock on the door. "Come in!" I yelled.

Effie entered the room and smiled. "You look gorgeous. Let down your hair, it would look better."

I nodded and took my braid out. I was wearing the blue dress I had tried on earlier and a small part of me was hoping Peeta would like my outfit.

"If you have any trouble call me, okay?"

I nodded but then stopped her just before she left. "Why are you letting me go? Mom would freak if she found out."

To my surprise Effie laughed. "Katniss, this is a small town. Don't you think that if there was underage drinking going on, we would know? And Thresh is an angel. Especially when it comes to his little sister, Rue."

I stood there, utterly shocked then she got a suspicious look on her face. "Where you hoping there would be alcohol?"

Before I could answer her the doorbell went off and we made our way downstairs. Before I opened the door I looked at Effie and said, "I was just shocked because back home you could do almost anything without getting caught. I kind of like the way it is here better." I added quickly before opening the door.

Peeta stared at me for a while then seemed to realise he was staring and smiled. "You look good. No, more than good, great. You look great. I like your hair down."

I saw the blush forming on his cheeks and the look he gave himself like he couldn't believe he just said that. "Thanks. You don't look too bad yourself." He was wearing a blue shirt and tight jeans that I must admit did wonders to his butt.

"Be back by ten." We heard Effie yell behind us.

He led me to his car and opened the door for me. "I guess chivalry isn't dead."

He laughed as he got into the car as well. "I'm pretty sure I was just being polite."

"So…" I said after a few minutes, "What kind of party is it?"

"Just a typical school's over party that's four days late." He saw my expression and quickly added. "You don't have to be in our school to come to the party. Almost everyone is invited."

I didn't miss the fact that he said almost everyone was invited but decided to just drop it. We spent five more minutes driving before we pulled up into a parked neighborhood and I started to wonder how rich all these people were. The whole neighborhood was filled with huge houses that looked like house the entire family from 19 kids and counting and still have rooms left over.

We got out of the car and I hesitantly walked to the door. Peeta took my hand and gave it a reassuring squeeze. "Don't worry, everyone will love you."

"How are you so sure?"

"Well I like you, don't I? If I didn't would I be hear with you right now."

I gave him a playful shove and said, "I bet you like everyone."

"I try." He said as he opened the door.

The few people that paid attention to the door opening hollered his name in greeting. Then a handsome Finnick walked over to us with his shoulders wrapped around Annie who was in a white and light pink dress.

"Katniss Everdeen. I see you took my advice on the dress." He said.

It took me a moment to realise what he was saying then gave him a small smile but he was having none of it and engulfed me in a hug. I snuck a look at Annie only to find her smiling at us and then turning to talk to Peeta.

Finnick let go of me and gave me a devilish smile. "Let's go meet some people."

He grabbed my hand and pulled me along and I looked back to see Peeta still talking to Annie. He took me to the kitchen where there were more people talking and snacking on chips and pop. The one person that stood out was a big African-American guy who was talking to a girl with wide, brown eyes and short, spiky, brown hair. He had kind and gentle eyes but also looked like he could crush you if you got him mad.

"Thresh! Buddy!" Finnick said loudly, trying to get the guys attention.

He gave him a small wave and continued his conversation with the girl then seemed to notice I was there and quickly walked over to me. "Let me guess, Katniss Everdeen."

"The one and only."

"Finn said a lot about you. I was surprised Annie didn't turn crazy jealous when he was done."

"That's because my Annie's the best girlfriend ever."

"Well said, sweetheart." A small voice entering the room said.

Peeta snuck up beside me and led me away from the conversing couple and to a group of people with Thresh hot on our tails. The same girl that was talking to Thresh was now in this group of people and they stopped talking when they saw me. I stood there, fidgety under the eyes of four people.

"Hello." I finally said.

They responded with a chorus of hi's then Peeta said, "Katniss, this is Johanna Mason, Delly Cartwright, Thom Smith, Darius Wilson."

Johanna was the girl that was talking to Thresh earlier, Delly was a plump, perky, girl that with big blonde hair and dark blue eyes, Thom looked like he could be Gale's brother, dark brown hair and grey eyes, and Darius had fiery red hair and deep green eyes.

"Guys, this is Katniss."

Delly was the first one to speak up. "Hi," She said with a hint of a country accent. "Oh, your hair! It's so pretty! I wish I had hair like that. Don't get me wrong, I love my hair but your hair is like a hairstylist's dream."

"Um, thank you." I said.

The rest of them, including Peeta, laughed and I stood there, lost at the joke. Then Peeta leaned in and whispered in my ear. "Delly wants to run a hair salon when she's out of school. She'll be making comments on your hair for as long as you're staying here." I nodded and he leaned back and said louder. "I'm going to get us drinks. What would you like?"

I shrugged. "Surprise me."

He gave me a small smile. "Got it."

I looked back to the people standing in front of me. "Let's move to the living room." Darius suggested.

We made our way to the living room and Johanna took a sip of her drink then spoke up. "So where are you from?"

"Montana." I replied.

We spent an hour talking, hanging out, and playing a few games and Peeta had gone to get me another drink when I remembered something he said and decided that there was nothing I could lose to ask. "Um, when Peeta was driving me here he said that almost everyone from your grade was invited. Why isn't everyone invited?" I asked Johanna who was the closest to me.

Johanna laughed. "Don't you worry your little head about it, okay? Some people just aren't worth talking about."

I was taken aback at the way she was talking to me, like I was a little girl that couldn't handle shit. I was just about to say something when Peeta came towards us with two drinks in hand and not a second later the door was wrenched open and an obviously drunk burly boy with blonde hair came barrelling through the door.

"Why didn't anyone tell me there was a party here?" He yelled loud enough for the people in the kitchen, upstairs, and the backyard to hear.

"Take a guess." I heard Johanna mutter.

I was about to ask who these guys were when the guy locked eyes with me and came barreling over. "Hey beautiful, I haven't seen you around here. Why don't you say we leave this joint and I take you to the backseat of my car, maybe fog up the windows." He slurred.

I stood up, revolted, and brought my hand back and slapped him. He looked at me, enraged. "You little bitch!" He yelled.

He was about to pounce me but Peeta, and Finnick, who I didn't know was even in the room, grabbed him and led him out of the house.

It was silent for a few seconds until Johanna burst out gave a slow applause. "You are the only girl, other than me of course, that has ever given that jerk a slap and for that, I applaud you."

I gave her a grin. I really liked these people, even flirty Finnick. They all gave me this vibe as if they were one big family.

But big blonde kinda put me out of the party mood and I was very ready to leave. I was heading out just as Peeta and Finnick came back, looking a bit disgruntled. I gave them a quick wave but Peeta caught my arm before I could leave. "Where are you going?"

"Home."

"Well you're not walking."

I huffed frustrated. "I'm not a damsel in distress. I don't need your help."

He moved outside and shut the door to give us some privacy. "I don't think you're a damsel in distress. I just want to make sure you get home okay."

We stared at each other for a few seconds then I sighed and walked to his car. We sat there in silence for a minute before I finally said quietly, "I'm sorry. I guess I'm not used to someone caring so much."

I could feel his eyes boring into my head but I refused to look at him.

"Katniss." He said softly.

I still didn't look but tears started pooling in my eyes.

"Katniss, look at me."

I glanced a look at him and his raw expression broke me. I started sobbing and he pulled me towards him giving me a strangely comfortable hug. I sobbed on his shoulder and he simply let me.

I pulled back, feeling slightly embarrassed. "I'm sorry."

"Don't be. I care about you, okay?"

I gave him a small smile and nodded.

His face suddenly had a curious expression. "Do you want to go somewhere?"

I looked at the time on the dash board. 8:28.

"Sure." I said wiping my eyes. His eyes got bright and he started to drive.

"Okay," He said, "But a quick pit stop first."

"Cheese buns?" I asked with raised eyebrows.

"In case we get hungry." He said with laughter in his voice.

I smiled at his thoughtfulness. We were in front of the Mellark Bakery where Peeta all but demanded to go. He looked back and waved at a gentled eyed man that was obviously his father then entered the car and started to drive.

As we were driving I looked into his azure eyes. It was full of happiness and laughter then turned my head back to the windshield only to find that we were in front of a meadow. My eyes swelled in happiness at the beautiful scenery and I quickly got out to get a closer look. The grass was green and healthy and there were little patches of dandelions all over the place then I look up at the sky. It was fairly dark for only 9:00 and the stars big and bright. I looked at Peeta in awe and he looked nervous as if I wouldn't like it.

"Peeta… I-I don't know what to say. It's beautiful."

He let out a sigh of relief. "Really?" I nodded, "Then come on let's sit down and enjoy the view."

We made our way to the middle of the meadow and sat down. I spared a glance at Peeta only to see he was staring intently at me. He realised I was looking and dug into the bag of cheese buns. Instead of cheese buns though, he brought out a thermos full of hot chocolate.

"Sneaky. I didn't even know you brought it."

He laughed and poured some into a cup and said. "I hope you don't mind us sharing a cup."

I shook my head as a no then said, "You know, behind my house we had a small meadow and just beyond that there was this huge forest. My dad always took me there. He taught me how to use a bow and arrow and a whole bunch of songs."

"Can you sing one for me?"

I looked at him. I hadn't sang in ages and didn't even know if I could remember the words but I tried.

Deep in the meadow, under the willow

A bed of grass, a soft green pillow

Lay down your head, and close your sleepy eyes

And when again they open, the sun will rise.

Here it's safe, here it's warm

Here the daisies guard you from every harm

Here your dreams are sweet and tomorrow brings them true

Here is the place where I love you.

There was more to the song but I just couldn't remember. I looked at Peeta to see him grinning at me. "You're amazing."

"I haven't sung since my dad died." I told him quietly

"Well then I'm glad that I am the first to hear it."

Chapter 5 everybody! Part two of this meadow scene will be uploaded next week Friday because I don't have the time to do it for this Friday. Tell me whether you liked it or not by reviewing and also please follow, favorite, and just like it in general. See you next Friday :)