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"Why does Peeta care about me?" I ask Haymitch.
"Katniss, the Capitol must have taken away your memories of Peeta and replaced them. Let me talk to the doctors before I tell you anything else."
Haymitch goes outside to speak to the doctors. I can tell they don't want me to hear but listen through the door anyway.
"She thinks her District partner was Aaron Wilson, the tribute from the 73rd Games. I have no idea how they did it but she seems pretty convinced" says Haymitch.
"So, she forgot about me?" I can hear the hurt in Peeta's voice.
"She didn't; they Capitol made her. I'm sure they can reverse it. Can't you, Doc?"
"I'm not sure; the Capitol has so much advanced technology and medicine, but we will definitely try. Let's go in and start."
I run back to the bed so they don't find out I was eavesdropping. The doctor and Haymitch come in. "Where's Peeta" I ask. He had other appointments to attend to" answers the doctor.
"I'm Dr. Aurelius and I'll be helping you adjust to life in 13. Now, can you tell me what you did while in the Capitol?"
"Can I eat first" I say trying to avoid revisiting those memories.
"They're still deciding how much to give you. Katniss, you'll be a lot better off if you do as I say. I'm only trying to help.
"Fine. They would feed me once a day in the morning. Then, I was taken to a room and strapped to a cold metal bed where they would give me a shot of something and make me rewatch my Games. At first, they tried to convince me that I was sent to the Games because my family hated me but I never believed them, so they just gave up on that."
"Ok, thank you Miss Everdeen. Would you like some food?"
"Yes" I say with my mouth actually watering. I am soon disappointed with only about a half cup of a disgusting looking stew, but I eat it anyway because I'm so hungry it doesn't matter.
Once I finish, Dr. Aurelius questions me some more, "Katniss can you tell me about your Games starting with the interviews?"
"Aaron professed his love for me. When Caesar asked him if he had a girl back home, he said no but that he had had on a crush for a girl for forever. When Caesar said to win and go home and she'll love him, he said that wasn't go to help "Because, because she came here with me".
Haymitch's eyes widen when I say this and I give him a look of confusion.
"Excuse me, but Doctor, can I talk to you alone" asks Haymitch and he and the doctor go outside. While they're outside, a familiar face walks in.
"Hey Catnip"
"Gale!" I scream and run into his arms.
"I missed you."
"I missed you too! "
"Listen, I know you just came back, but I'm leaving for battle in a couple days and I just had to see you, even though I know you've chosen Mellark."
"What? To Battle? What do you mean, choose Mellark?"
"I saw the way you kissed him in the Quell. You really love him."
"He wasn't in the Quell. That was Aaron. Why does everyone keep acting like he was in the games with me? How could I love him, I've never spoken to him!"
"Katniss? What happened in the Capitol?"
"Gale," exclaims Haymitch, "Come with me, I've got to explain something to you."
Once Haymitch and Gale leave, I ask Dr. Aurelius, "Why is everyone acting like Peeta was in the Games with me and that I love him? It's hard enough for me to get over Aaron's death let alone have everyone pretend like he never existed!"
"Before I answer any questions, I need to understand what's going on in your mind. Now, go on with describing your Games. You had just told me about Aaron's interview."
I proceed to tell him all about my dehydration, becoming allies with Rue, her death, and blowing up the Careers' food.
"After Rue's death they changed the rules so that two could win if they come from the same District. I called out Aaron's name and went looking for him. I found him completely camouflaged in mud. Cato had cut his leg and he could barely walk. We made our own little home in a cave where I nursed him back to help. I really think I started to develop feelings for him. I know he loved me. I miss him."
I can't shake the feeling that I'm being watched. I turn to look at the window to the hallway where I see Peeta watching me with tears running down his cheeks. This makes no sense. He sees me look at him and his eyes flit away like they so often would at school and I can't stop thinking that there's more to us than I can remember.
Sorry these Chapters are short but I haven't had much time to write. I think I'll upload again later tonight. Review please and Thanks for reading!