Hey there, hey there. Happy summer vacation! I think everybody's on that right now. Well except if you live in the Southern Hemisphere... then I guess Merry Christmas? I don't actually know how that works... Anyways, I love summer. All warm and lots of time to do things. Like get a job. I've got one of those now. I'm going into college, I have a job that pays more than minimum wage, and I'm worried about things that I shouldn't be. I'm officially an adult! And it kinda scares me. Ah oh well.
So this one is a bit different. It's fluff and is not told from either of their perspective. I wanted to try something different so forgive me if it's weird. It's long, but not at the same time, which I promise makes sense. It's set in a different reality, where Katniss and Peeta are friends and there's no Games. So happy stuff. They're both the same age as they were in Book 1 so it's nothing weird.
A quick thank you to everyone who took the time to review or add to their favorites/alerts. You all became my favorite people ever.
Song of Inspiration is "Who Do You Love, I Hope" by Irving Berlin. It's a cute song, but I didn't really want to use all of the lyrics. So I'm just putting the chorus, cause that's all you really need to get a feel for things.
Who do you love I hope
Who would you kiss I hope
Who is it going to be
I hope, I hope, I hope it's me
So as always, I hope you all like it. Don't forget to review and add to your lists! So please enjoy! :D
Who Do You Love?
Peeta?"
"Hmm?"
"Aren't you cold?"
"No."
"But… it's freezing. And your shirt's wet."
"So?"
"So aren't you cold?"
"Nope."
"…You're weird."
"Ok."
"'OK'? I just insulted you and that's it?"
"You didn't insult me. I like weirdness."
"What?"
"I like weirdness. You're weird. I like you. Plus, coming from you it's a compliment."
"…"
"You're cute when you blush."
"Shut up…. Don't give me that look!"
"What look?"
"That one. The one that says you're thinking something about me." "I am thinking about you, Katniss."
"Well, stop it."
"Your head's on my chest. Kinda hard not to think of you. Ow! Don't flick me!"
"Then don't think about me."
"Fine. I'll think about Madge then."
"Madge? Why Madge?"
"She's pretty."
"… Yeah. That's it?"
"Yeah. And she doesn't flick me. Unlike some people."
"I'll do it again."
"Uh-huh."
Flick
"Ow!"
"Told you."
"See Madge would do that."
"Then why don't you go talk to her instead? I'm sure you two would have loads of fun together."
"Well actually, I was thinking of asking her to the Formal."
"What? … Really?"
"Yep."
"Oh…"
"…"
"Since when?"
"Since my first choice decided she wasn't going."
"Don't blame her. Formals are dumb." … "Who was your first choice?"
"Doesn't matter."
"Does too. Any girl would have to be brainwashed to not go with you."
"I didn't ask her. I just heard she really didn't want to go."
"Why didn't you ask her? She might've said yes."
"I don't think so."
"I do."
"Probably not."
"Wait. She probably wouldn't have or I probably don't know?"
"Both."
"…That makes no sense."
"Yes it does."
"No it doesn't!"
"Yes it does, Katniss. You're just not thinking."
"Don't laugh at me."
"Don't poke me."
"Why? Cause it tickles?"
"No."
"Liar."
"It doesn't."
"Uh-huh."
"What are you going to do?"
"Huh?"
"Instead of the Formal. What are you going to do?"
"Oh. I dunno. Probably hang out with Gale."
"Gale?"
"Uh-huh. Probably go hunting or find something to do in the woods."
"…What if he has a date?"
"He won't."
"What if he does? He's pretty cute, you know?"
"Peeta!"
"What? I'm serious!"
"I can't believe you."
"All I'm saying is I'd tap that."
"WHAT?"
"Breathe, Katniss."
"I can't believe you just said that."
"You should totally see your face right now. It's pretty hilarious."
"Don't laugh at me."
"I'm sorry."
"No you're not."
"Maybe just a little."
"Uh-huh."
"Seriously though. What if he has a date?"
"…Then I'll stay home. Or go into the woods myself."
"All by yourself?"
"Why do you sound surprised?"
"Because I know you get lonely."
"I do not!"
"Please."
"I don't!"
"Then why are we here?"
"…"
"See? You get lonely."
"No!"
"Then why?"
"…Cause."
"Uh-huh."
"Shut up, Peeta."
"Ok. I'm just right."
"Shut up."
"…"
"You shouldn't go with Madge."
"Huh?"
"You shouldn't go with Madge."
"Why?"
"Cause."
"Vague much?"
"I just don't think you should."
"Why?"
Cause I'm in love with you.
"Why shouldn't I?"
"Cause then I'll be lonely."
"Ha. Told you."
"Shut up."
"I thought you were going to hang out with Gale?"
"He's got a date."
"Really?"
"Probably. Like you said, he's cute. Lot's of girls fall over him."
"Oh. That's too bad."
"Why?"
"Cause I know you like hanging out with him."
"Oh. Yeah, I guess."
"Katniss."
"Yeah?"
"If I don't go…"
"Uh-huh?"
"What will we do?"
"I dunno. Probably just this."
"Oh. Ok."
"Why?"
Cause I love it when you talk to me like this.
"Peeta?"
"Cause this is easy to plan for. I don't have to find anything to wear."
"Clothes would be appreciated."
"Admit it. You'd like it if that didn't happen."
Yes. "Ew, no!"
"Suuure."
"You and your ego."
"My ego is nicely sized thank you, Miss I-Can-Do-Everything."
"I can't do everything."
"Yes, you can."
"Name one thing I can do that no one else in 12 can do."
Make me love you. "I dunno."
"See? Can't do everything."
"Fine. You can do a lot."
"I can do a lot."
"Ego."
"Shut up."
"… It's getting dark."
"Very observant, Peeta."
"I'm serious, Katniss."
"Ok, yeah, it's getting dark. So what?"
"I'm getting cold."
"I told you!"
"My shirt hasn't dried out. I thought it would."
"Uh-huh."
"Point is: should we go inside?"
"Yeah… Probably."
"Hey! Look, it's a shooting star!"
"Where? I didn't see it."
"You missed it; you must have blinked. That's ok just make a wish."
"But I didn't see it."
"Katniss."
"What? I didn't see it! I can't wish if I didn't see it! That's the rule!"
"Well, I won't tell anyone. So wish."
"Are you gunna wish?"
"Of course I am. What kinda a question is that?"
"Whatever."
"Here, we'll wish at the same time ok?"
"Ok. On three?"
"On three. Ready?"
"One."
"Two."
"THREE!"
I wish you'd love me as much as I love you.