Hey guys, I feel like the reviewing has kinda declined since like the fourth chapter and I just want to say that I really appreciate all the reviews and hope that I get more. This story is in Peeta's POV so enjoy…
Chapter 7 (Peeta's POV)
I couldn't get her out of my mind.
Katniss Everdeen.
Witty, mysterious, and downright gorgeous, and she's all mine. From the moment I saw her I knew she was special and that I would have to make a move before someone else did because let's face it there were probably hundreds of guys lined up, ready to have her but I got to her first.
I was the one that would be able to stare into her grey eyes all day or weave my hand through her hair and kiss her whenever I felt like it. It sounded a lot like heaven.
I was snapped out of my thoughts when I heard the front door open. The store wasn't open yet and no one except me should be here because it was my turn to open shop. I heard my dad's loud voice echo through the store. "Peeta!" He called, "Is that you in the back?"
"Yeah."
His loud footsteps drew closer and he was soon standing in front of the door. "So who was that girl in your car last night?" He asked, getting right to the point.
"Did you come you come to the store this early just to ask me that?"
I knew that wasn't why he was here though. He like me was so used to waking up early that it just came naturally. It was mainly just us though, Rye was a lazy ass, mom could never do anything right this early in the morning so dad just said it would be best if she slept in, and Prim was a girl and whenever someone woke Prim up early she would go full on bitch mode. It just wasn't worth it. So the job was left to me and my dad.
He didn't say anything in response so I decided to just answer his question. "Her name is Katniss. Katniss Everdeen."
"The one your mom doesn't like?"
I nodded. "Yes but that's only because she doesn't know him. She thinks she's trouble because of all the things her mom said but if she actually got to know her I bet she would love her."
Dad sighed and gave a small smiled. "You know your mom is just looking out for you. She loves you and doesn't want to see you hurt."
"I like her," I told him quietly, "I kissed her last night and I have this strong connection with her that I know she feels too and I don't want to lose her because of mom or anyone else."
He gave me a sad smile and I immediately knew what he was thinking. Katniss was here for one and only one reason: To shape up her act. And I knew for a fact that her mother would never let her stay just for a relationship but I wouldn't focus on that now. I was going to enjoy the time I had with her and I had a great idea for how I could do that.
"I want to do something for her though." Dad moved towards the table to be closer to me. "She had a dog, Eddie, and her mom wouldn't let her bring him with her and I could really tell she was heartbroken about it so I want to find a way to get her mom to let me bring Eddie and surprise her."
"You know," He said, "you are just the same way as I was with your mother when I was your age. Is your plan a little ambitious? Yes, but I'm rooting for you and I'll help you with whatever you need."
"Thanks."
"Oh, before I forget, I came here to tell you that Mrs. Fredrickton called and there's placed an order for Sam's birthday cake."
"This early?" I asked.
He shrugged. "She said it was a last minute thing, with the baby and all they completely forgot about the cake."
"Okay." He got up to leave. "Bye dad."
"Bye Pete and good luck. I hope you really wow her."
"Thanks."
It had been almost four weeks since I talked to my dad and I had been doing everything I could to get that dog here. I had gone to Effie's house to get Mrs. Everdeen's number and had tried calling it a bunch of times but it seemed like I was always getting voice mail.
Now I was sitting on the front porch of my house, trying for what seemed to be the millionth time to call Katniss's mom and my hope to bring Eddie to Katniss slowly dwindling.
But the really challenging part was hiding the whole thing from Katniss. She was naturally suspicious and I was probably the worst liar on the planet. I didn't even want to imaging all the possible scenarios going through her head and that was why I had to speed this whole thing up.
The phone started ringing and I prayed to whoever was out there that someone would pick up.
Ring.
Ring.
Ring.
The phone suddenly stopped ringing and I heard a voice on the other end but instead of a feminine voice, I heard a deep, obviously masculine, voice. "Hello?" He asked.
"Hi!" I said quickly, "Um, I'm looking for Mrs. Everdeen."
"She's working but I can take a message. I'm Gale Hawthorne, a family friend."
I gave a silent cheer. This person actually knew Mrs. Everdeen. I was suddenly driven with excitement and hope but also felt a twinge of jealousy that Katniss never mentioned him to me. We had gotten to know more about each other over the weeks and the fact that she never mentioned him to me worried me. "I'm Peeta Mellark and I'm actually calling because of Katniss."
"Is she okay? Did something happen?" He asked frantically.
"No, nothing like that. I'm her boyfriend-"
"Boyfriend!" He exclaimed, "She never told me she had a boyfriend. The Katniss Everdeen I know would never be caught dead with one."
"Well, um, I guess she changed her mind but that's not why I called. I called because I'm trying to see if Mrs. Everdeen can allow Eddie to come here. I've been trying to call her but nobody ever picks up."
"Yeah, she's always working so it's kind of hard to get her."
"Well, could you ask her to call me back so we can talk and please don't tell Katniss if you guys talk anytime soon."
"I'll tell her for you and um, don't hurt her okay? She's going through a tough time and she doesn't need a guy breaking her heart too. If you do I'll come over here myself and kick your ass."
I gave a small chuckle. "Don't worry, I'll be kicking my own ass before you can even get to the airport."
"Well call 555-987 if you need any help. Eddie really misses her."
"Bye."
"Bye."
I cut the phone and went back inside where I saw mom sitting in the living room, reading a novel. Probably one of her Vivi Anna books. She looked up at me. "Need anything, honey?"
"I just was just wondering if maybe you and dad would like to have Katniss over for dinner tomorrow. We've been dating for a couple of weeks now and I think it would be nice if she officially met you guys."
"Peeta…" I knew by her tone that she would need a lot of convincing but luckily, I had already thought ahead.
"I know you don't like her but you haven't even met her. Where would you be if dad's parents never gave you a chance? I really like her mom, just give her a chance."
She sighed and gave me a soft smile. "Of course you would mention your father's parents. She can come over for dinner."
I grinned and went over to give her a big hug. "Thanks mom!" I ran out the door sending Katniss a quick text.
Meet me at the dock in 10 minutes.
I got there in about five minutes and waited with a huge grin on my face. I was excited that I had finally gotten a hold of Katniss's mom and that my mom had agreed to having dinner with her.
I heard footsteps and looked up. It wasn't Katniss I saw but Glimmer Sparks. She stood in front of me with a strange smile on her face. Sure Glimmer was pretty but in the plastic kind of way. She had bleached blonde hair and green eyes, but everyone knew they were contacts because she didn't like her brown eyes.
She took a step closer to me and I stepped back. "I heard you were dating that new girl." She said, "I know you're doing it to make me jealous but honestly, how can I be jealous of her. She's an ugly skank and I think you could have done a bit better."
She moved in closer to me and kissed me. I stood still for a few seconds trying to process what she was doing then it finally made sense in my head.
I was kissing Glimmer.
And it felt wrong. I tried to move away from her but she pulled me back. Then a head of brown hair caught my eye. It was Katniss and she was running away with tears in her eyes.
I pulled away from Glimmer and ran after her. "Katniss!" I called, "Katniss please!"
She stopped for a moment and my heart broke when she looked at me. Her already bloodshot eyes were filled with hurt, anger, and regret. "I knew it was too good to be true. I knew in the back of my head that I shouldn't trust you but what did I do? I went ahead and trusted you."
"That wasn't what it looked-"
"Don't you dare tell me it wasn't what it looked like. I saw you sucking face with that girl. Was I not good enough for you?"
"You were I-"
"I don't want to hear it. I don't want to hear whatever you have to say ever again."
With that she ran away. I wanted to cry or punch something or both. I looked back to see Glimmer completely gone from the scene.
Typical.
I walked back home trying to hold myself together. I walked through the front door to find mom still curled up on the chair. She looked at me and was instantly worried. "Honey, what's wrong?"
As she said those words it was like a dam broke inside of me. I let out all the tears I was holding and started full on sobbing. Mom pulled me into a hug and asked me what was wrong. "I messed up mom."
She sat me down and I told her everything that happened. When I was done she looked at me and said. "Did I raise you to be a quitter?" I shook my head. "No I didn't so I don't expect you to just let her go that easy. I think she's trouble but you obviously like her so go call her and beg her to forgive you."
I gave her a nod and took out my phone dialing her home number in case she didn't want to talk to me.
"Hello? Effie speaking." Effie said when she picked up.
"Hi Effie." I tried to make my voice sound neutral, "Um is Katniss there? I just really need to apologise."
"I didn't see her come in. Wait one second while I ask Haymitch."
I heard her shuffle and then I faintly heard Haymitch say "I thought she was with the Peeta boy." Then he paused and said. "I'm going to need a drink for this."
Effie's voice was suddenly loud and clear but also a little bit panicked. "Why isn't she with you? What happened?"
Before I could answer I heard Haymitch's loud voice say, "Where's my alcohol?"
I quickly pieced together everything. Katniss must have snuck in and stole Haymitch's booze. All I needed to know was where she was. She couldn't be safe out there, possibly drunk and I needed to get her before she hurt herself.
"I'll go looking for her, Effie. Don't worry."
"Please get her here safe."
"I will."
I hope that was good for you guys. I've been super busy and probably could have made it longer but I think this was a pretty good place for it to end. Leave you guys with a bit of a cliffy.
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