Ok so I have to apologize for taking so long to get this chapter out. I just got my computer back after being grounded so that was why I haven't posted anything for a while. Anyways, I was re-reading the first book and I saw that Cinna showed Peeta the rooftop place and I just couldn't leave it alone, lol. Enjoy and please review.

Chapter 3

I could tell that Peeta was interested in what I was to show him. He didn't really focus on what was being said during the dinner and was more concerned with finishing his food as fast as possible. When he had finished he pointedly looked at me and I couldn't help a smile at his impatience.

I slowly got to my feet when I was finished and thanked Haymitch and Effie for the invitation and started out with Peeta at my side.

"Peeta, where are you going?" Effie questioned.

"I promised I would show him something after dinner" I said.

Effie narrowed her eyes at me in distrust as I stared calmly back at her. There were a few tense moments of silence before Haymitch laughed good-naturedly.

"Oh let him go ahead and go. I don't see the harm" Haymitch said.

Though Effie still looked a little worried she finally nodded. I spun on my heel and quickly exited the room with Peeta at my heels.

He came to walk beside me as we moved down the hall and I could see the question in his eyes but I cut him off before he could say anything.

"The walls have ears. It would be unwise to ask the question that lies within your heart right now" I said softly making Peeta close his mouth and cast his eyes to the floor.

I led him up a secret staircase few knew about that led all the way up to the roof. I crossed to the edge of the roof and placed my hands on the wall where I knew the force field didn't reach to. I turned to see Peeta was still standing by the door and I beckoned him over.

"Come, come see" I said softly and he came to stand beside me gazing at the city far bellow us, "but don't lean too far, there is a force field here that will knock you back."

There was a few moments of silence as Peeta gazed out at the horizon.

"Cinna" Peeta said quietly, not turning his head to look at me.

"Yes?" I asked, just as softly.

"Effie doesn't approve of you does she?" it seemed like more of a statement than a question.

I had hoped he would have forgotten about it, but now I could not deny him an answer, "no she doesn't approve of the type of…person I am."

Peeta then turned his head so we were gazing into each other's eyes. I knew he suspected and I could tell he was searching my eyes for confirmation.

"You like guys don't you" he finally asked.

I sighed, letting out a breath I didn't even realize I was holding. I turned my attention back to the city as I answered, "yes, I'm gay."

"How long?" Peeta asked, his voice sounding closer now even though he was whispering.

"Since I was fourteen" I replied, still refusing to look at him.

Suddenly a hand was on my chin, shifting it so I was face to face with Peeta as he said softly, "me too."

That's when I felt lips, connecting with mine. It took me a few moments to register it was Peeta who was the owner of those lips. The teen was actually kissing me! My emotions seemed to rage and take control as I kissed back, all thoughts momentarily unimportant. The only thing I was certain about was the electricity shooting through me like a bolt of lightning. I had kissed many people before, but none of them felt like this. None of them had awaken me and made me feel so alive.

I reached up and tangled my fingers in the teen's hair so I could pull him closer, deepening the kiss. I took a risk and poked my tongue out, silently asking for permission to enter. Peeta's mouth opened and I snuck my tongue in. We tangled with each other's tongues in a struggle for control, in a dance that was ageless.

Suddenly something snapped in my mind and I came to my senses. I pulled away from him quickly to fully regain my thoughts. What was I doing?! This wasn't allowed, we could both get in serious trouble, or worse be killed.

"I…I can't do this, I shouldn't be doing this" I said softly, desperately trying to calm my panicking mind and failing horribly.

"Why?" Peeta asked, confusion mixed with hurt swirling around in his eyes.

"Because I'm a stylist for the games, being involved with a tribute is forbidden" I said, daring to look at him, "why would you choose someone like me anyways, that you barely know?"

"I have gotten to know you in the few days I have already been here and I can't help liking you" Peeta said softly, taking a step toward me that I did not back away from.

"But I'm much older than you" I protested, my heart starting to pound wildly in my chest when he stepped closer still.

"Not that much older, I'd say only about six years at the most" Peeta replied now right in front of me, his lips just inches from mine, "and you can't put a restriction on love, it knows no bounds."

Before I could even think of a response his lips were on mine once more. I couldn't stop the shiver that ran through my body that had nothing to do with the wind. I knew this was wrong and I shouldn't feel this way about a tribute, but there was something about the teen that awoke a passion inside me I didn't know I possessed. I knew he felt it to because his body shivered along with mine. I felt him wrap his arms around my neck, pulling my head down slightly so the kiss deepened. As young as Peeta was he sure knew how to kiss.

I was so lost in the moment and it took me a couple seconds to register that my shirt was starting to be unbuttoned. That's when I had to break the kiss. Peeta tried to look innocent but I could see the fear that he had done something wrong in the corner of his eyes.

"Too fast" I stated simply, "I'm still trying to figure out what this is between us and how dangerous it will be." Though I sounded cautious I knew in the back of my mind that this could possibly be love and I had to admit that that thought excited me a bit. But the danger still was there. If President Snow found out it might not end with just mine and Peeta's death.

So there you have it, their first kiss! So I'm still debating on whether or not to have the sex scene in this story. Let me know what you think about it. And I promise not to take so long with the next chapter.