AN: Because I just thought about it while eating salad :D BTW, please do pray for my country, the Philippines. It has been raining non-stop since yesterday and many places are already flooded. Some are even higher than a person (already 6ft deep). Seriously, it's like water world, and the rain has yet to stop (actually, it has thunder and lightning now). Anyhow, please enjoy this as much I enjoyed writing it ^.^

Fata Transverse

by: lookingthrualice

Chapter 3: The Day After

Peeta's POV

'Bebeep, bebeep, bebeep'

"5 more minutes." I groaned

I heard a shuffle, and the alarm gave a long beep before stopping. I sighed before snuggling closer into my source of warmth. There was another pillow pressing on my back, and it's also warm. So toasty and comfy. The pillow in front of me shifted and tangled a leg on mine, before moaning in appreciation. I felt a hand, circling on my waist. Hmm, I don't want to wake up just yet. This is so comfy, I love my pillows.

Hold up! Pillows don't move, has no legs or hands and especially doesn't moan. It doesn't even talk! I tried to move, but the hand resting on my waist is restricting me. I tried to wiggle but my lower back suddenly shot in pain.

"Hush now babe, go back to sleep." a voice, who I presume is the one owning the hand whispered to me "There's no point on waking up early."

"Yeah bambino, class starts next week." the other said, giving me a kiss on the neck before snuggling further.

I want to panic now, but I can't do anything until I assess the situation, so calm the fuck down Mellark. I started to think, still pretending to sleep. First off, there are two persons, obviously male, on my bed, while I am currently lying in my boxers. Secondly, my back is hurting like hell, now how did that happened. I tried to remember what happened last night. After a few minutes of trying to recall what happened after Haymitch dismissed us, I can't remember anything. Strike three! I am now royally fucked.

Panic settled in, and before I knew what I was doing, I suddenly shot up of bed, instantly removing the hand on my waist, leaving the not so light leg on my thighs. That could be the stupidest thing I have ever done 'coz now my head started to throb.

"SWEET FUCKING MARY MOTHER OF LAZARUZ!"

God, that felt a little bit good, but the pain on my back and my head is still there. I removed the annoying leg on my thighs and tried to get myself off of the bed. I looked around me and deduced that I am not on my room. Or maybe, just maybe it change colour, from red to dark blue in twenty four hours. I decided to just hop out of the bed, but before I can even do that, a hand grabbed me and pulled me into the owner's chest.

"Where are you going chérie?" his voice may be husky and still filled with the remnants of sleep, but I know that accent "You can't leave without giving me a kiss"

"Marve..." I tried to face my perpetrator but was stopped by a heated kiss. For all the love of the gods, it was good. He licked my lips, as if asking for an entrance, but I refused. Even though I'm being literally devoured by this man, I refuse to succumb.

I felt my ear being bitten, and the pain shocked me making me gasp, and the Marvel took it as an opportunity to stick his tongue on my throat. I refuse to moan, but it was just too good. The bite on my ear was now reduced to small nips, hands roaming on my body. After a few minutes, when air is necessary, we pulled out of the kiss. I'm still dazed at what had happened.

"Wha.. What?" I'm now officially lightheaded; the pain on my head is all now but a throb.

"A morning kiss as well for me, baby."

I only had a couple of breaths before being kissed by the other guy, who is now, I am guessing to be Cato. Unlike Marvel, his kiss was rough and demanding, and I just can't help but drown on it. The kiss turned into a full blown make-out session, with Marvel giving soft kisses on my bare back. I can feel my lips respond onto his kiss. And that's what hit me like ice cold water.

I immediately pulled out, jumped out of bed and grabbed the nearest shirt that I saw and left the room, not caring that the said room was filled with litters of beer cans, making the door close with a bang, not even concerned if anybody saw me coming out from either Marlve's or Cato's room. I immediately went into my room, and shut the door, sighing in relief as my back slid from the door.

My mind is swirling. There are many scenarios popping into my brain as to what could have happened last night. Let's review the symptoms, I have a sore back, I woke up with not one but two guys on a bed, half naked. Did we... Oh my gosh was I raped? Oh my virginity! Did I lost it without even knowing it?

"My life is fucked, and it's only my second day here."

I literally crawled into my bed; my headache came back in full force. My back hurts and I feel so sleepy. I looked at my Iphone dock to check the time, 6.30am. My phone buzzed, good, it's with me and not on "THE ROOM", as I now dubbed it. I don't want to see blond one and blond two today. I've had enough of them to last me for a lifetime.

I grabbed my phone from the bedside table, unlocking it and looking at the screen. Letti left 4 voicemails and 20 sms. I listened to the voicemail first. All four have only three words on it, "Where are you?". But those three words mean differently, her pitches on the phone are ranging from soft to the "I'm fucking pissed, I hope you are fucking proud of yourself" deadly quiet tone. From the looks of it, I'll be on her chopping board today. That's only the four voicemails; I don't even want to know what's on those text messages. With the last of my strength, I sent her a text message. I'll try and re-trace what happened last night later, but for now, I just want to sleep my morning away. I touched my lips; it's still tingling, before the need of slumber took over.

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A couple of hours of so much sleep, I woke up my stomach grumbling. It was already 12.30pm, my headache is somehow gone, but the there is still a throb on my back. I can ignore it now, well at least. I need painkillers now. My stomach grumbled again, scratch the painkillers, I need food... bad. I grabbed my phone to check if Letti replied, and she did.

'i understand. Mit me main lounge. 1pm. Luk nyc, go 4 a ride'

Cursing, I immediately stripped down on what is remaining of my clothes, throwing them haphazardly not bothering where they landed. I'll fix it latter. I hoped into the shower, opting to have a quick one. One of the perks of having this gift is that I can do two things at once. I mentally opened my closet and just randomly got a shirt and pants, the first pair that came across my mind. After my shower, I towel dried my hair as fast as possible, while my clothes are already floating in front of me, ready to be worn.

'Something is missing...'

I waved my hand and one of my boxers float. Almost forgot about it, and I quickly dressed myself and slipped into my oxfords. Grabbing my phone and car keys and practically run into the boys' lounge where the only staircase is located. When I arrived at the lounge, I was met with my fellow students who are spending their last days of vacation doing anything. Some are catching up, having loud conversations with each other. I don't know what the other is doing as I hastily made my way to the staircase. My phone buzzed cursing when I saw that it was Letti, having her "I'm counting down now, and if you're late I'll screw you" sms, and my mild pace turned into a full run. I was rushing down the stairs while trying to reply with my sister. I just pressed the send button when I bumped into someone.

"Ah Shit!" I cursed as my phone dropped

"I'll get it babe."

That voice! I looked up at the person that I bumped into and my blood run cold. Blond hair, hell of a sex on legs body, and blue eyes that seems to twinkle in mirth.

"Ca... Ca..."

And if anything, his smirk grew as I stutter his name. The events earlier run back into my mind as fast as a speeding bullet, and suddenly my lips tingled. I refuse to touch it in front of him.

"Cat got your tongue baby?" he joked

I heard a snicker on my back. Oh no, no, no, no! This is not happening! I felt a presence coming close on my back but I'm still looking at Cato.

"Of course, you just did this morning, Ally Cat." Marvel said and I felt him breathing on my neck

And I did what I don't want to do. I ran, pushing Cato out of the way and descended on the stairs faster than a sneeze. I arrived at the main lounge which is filled with people, and I saw Letti was already there, looking gorgeous as ever. She's wearing black high-waist shorts, her pink sleeveless blouse was neatly tucked, and she is wearing the Jeffrey Campbell boots that my aunt JM got her.

"Mi Letti!" I greeted and she smiled

"Mi Tata." she returned

I closed our distance and hugged her. How I missed my sister, and it's just twenty-four hours.

"Have you checked out already?" I asked her

"Yep, got a go signal from Ms. Trinket"

"Let's go." I hastily said, fearing that blond A and Blond B might follow me "Car's on the parking right?"

She grinned, and hooked her arm with mine.

"Aunt MJ sent us something, and since you woke up late, I get first dibs on it."

That got me curious.

"Should I fear for my life?"

And she giggled. Oh lordie, this is either good for her, bad for me or bad for me, good for her. When we arrived outside a Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Sport was parked there (yes! I know something about motorcycle). I felt my mouth hung open and I almost drool. Oh I love you Aunt MJ! I love you so much! I strode into its gorgeousness and touched it. I can imagine the purr of the engine and the speed of it when I drive.

"Oh babe." Scarlette said, patting me on the back "I get to drive it."

She was dangling the keys on my face. Oh fine! She gets to drive. Scarlette hopped into the bike, getting one of the helmets, she threw it to me before having one.

"Let's go Peety, I can't wait to drive this baby." she said, starting up the engine and revving it up. I almost cum on my pants.

I hopped behind my sister and placed my hands on her waist, tightly. Although my sister is so sweet, she has this craziness on her.

"Hold up Peeta-bread!"

She revved it up once more before releasing the break, the motorcycle turned from zero to 100 miles per hour in five seconds.

"Wohow!"

That's why I love my sister.

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We've been roaming around the streets of Panem. We had lunch on one random Japanese restaurant and roamed around to shop. We haven't been the richest people in our district but since we got our inheritance from Aunt MJ we got to spend it, but we've been frugal. Mam was the only heir of one of the biggest business tycoons in all of Panem. But she became a doctor, and married Pa. Good thing about our family is that gramps was not angry, but instead willed it to my mom's first born. Lucky him, mom got twins so he instantly got two heirs. But pop died so Aunt MJ, mam's best friend and almost sister managed it for us. She kept the business at bay and sent us many gifts, spoiling us so much.

After the tons of shop that we went thru and the bags at our hand, we opted to stop by Starbucks to get some well deserved break.

"So what happened at the party last night?" Scarlette asked me and I almost choke on my latte.

"What party?" I asked, now I'm afraid, my earlier deductions resurfacing

She looked at me oddly.

"Glimmer, one of the girls said that the boy's dorm have this initiation party for the new students." my twin replied "Said that it was a special one since it's the first time that a student starts in the academy one grade ahead."

I tried recalling anything about the party that she was talking about but I still got nothing.

"Don't tell me, you got really wasted that you forgot about it." Scarlette said in an, 'as a matter of fact' tone.

I just nodded and she looked at me incredulously.

"Peet!"

"I'm sorry Letti, but I tried to remember." I groaned "Everything was blank"

Scarlette sighed and scratched her head in frustration.

"Just talk to Cato." she suddenly said and I froze.

How did Letti know about Cato? Did that blond bimbo albeit hot talked about something with Scar?

"What did he said?"

Scarlette had a sip on her latte before answering me. And I swear, this time my blood turned into ice.

"Says you're a wild one."

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The drive back to the academy was fast. Everything was a blur. I kissed Scarlette good night before making my way to the dormitory. Scarlette said that she'll check in for me. I haven't been myself since our caffeine break earlier, thinking about last night. I walked into the boy's dormitory; almost everyone is out to dinner already.

"Hi Peeta!"

"Hi Thresh" I gloomily replied before passing by him, as if he knows something

My head snapped up and I stopped into my tracks. Of course Thresh would be there! I turned back and called Thresh.

"Thresh wait up!" I yelled "I need help."

He turned around and walked back to me.

"How can I be of service little prince?" he asked, his black eyes filled with mischief

"Haha, very funny."

I really like the dude. He's like an older brother that I never had. Only dark skinned, taller and he looks like he could kill anybody just by his bare hands.

"Thresh, can I ask you a question. And you must answer me truthfully."

His smile dropped and looked at me seriously. I take that as a yes, and that he was listening.

"What happened last night?" I asked nervously "I can't remember anything"

He smiled, and then it turned into a chuckle before changing into a full blown laugh. Did he think I was joking? My face heat up from embarrassment. He looked at me and I saw that he felt guilty.

"Oh, oh you serious. Sorry man!" and he sounds guilty "Anyway, to answer your question, well after Haymitch left, Marvel got out his booze. Been a tradition that we have an impromptu drinking party at the dorm for newbie. Cato insist that you drink just one, then it turned to five, then five to ten. Turns out that you're a light weight, by your fourth bottle your drunk and on the tenth, well you're wasted. You start dancing on the couch, and then you fell to your back... by the way how was your back?"

"Good" I immediately replied "And then what happened?"

"Well, you passed out. I tried getting you to your room but I'm pretty wasted as well, so Cato and Marvel did it." he finished "Why? Did something happen? Did those two did something to you?"

'It was more than something' I thought but I didn't want Thresh to know that

"No, nothing." I replied too fast

He looked at me sceptically before shrugging it off.

"You need anything else?" he asked

"Nah I'm good. Just wanna know why I have a massive headache this morning."

"Okay cool, I'll go and have a bite now."

"See yah Thresh." And I waved at his back

Okay, so maybe I was not raped. Maybe Cato and Marvel were drunk as well and they entered the wrong room. And obviously they are too wasted that they might as well sleep on the bed. Yeah. That's a possibility, one that I am inclined to believe in.

I entered my room and locked it, waving my hand to open the lampshade on my bedside table. I dropped the bags that I was carrying, and with another wave of my hand the clothes from the bag arrange themselves on to my closet. I love really love my gift. Starting a bath and shrugging off my clothes leaving me into my boxers, I almost dipped into the bath when I ding stopped me.

Padding into my bed, I found that my phone was there. It's been missing the whole day, and the last time I saw it was...

"...When I bumped into Cato."

My phone dinged again, now I have to messages. I unlocked my phone, two unknown numbers. I opened the first one and I swear I almost dropped my phone.

'Hi cheri, it was fun last night. Let's do it again' – M

Oh no! Oh no no no no no! Clicking the back button I opened the other one.

'We're going to have so much fun baby. You, me and Marvie. I'm looking forward for an encore.' – C

I can feel the heat on my face. My emotions are getting uncontrolled, and before I know it, the bulb on my lampshade exploded.

AN2: See you guys soon! Prayers, prayers, prayers :* I go sleep now