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Peeta's POV

Today is the day. I am finally gonna do it. i am finally gonna talk to my parents about Katniss.

For about 11 years now, I have had a major crush on the baker's daughter. Every time I see her I just want to reach out and touch her beautiful hair. I have a feeling that my dad can help me out. My best friend says that I am crazy for liking her. that if i ever ask her out her out she will turn me down and I will be heartbroken. Even though this may be extremely and eerily accurate, I can't help but dream. I am hoping that since my dad was once in this position and actually got the girl, that he will have some good advice.

When I reach the threshold of the kitchen, I can see that he is already up making breakfast for me and my sister, Prim. Although it is really early and we are off of school for the summer, he is off from the mines for the weekend, my mom is already at the hospital (she is a nurse, she is not in the hospital from illness, thankfully), the two of us rise with the sun.

As if he can sense my presence, he turn around with a warm smile on his face.

"Morning, son," he greets with not a drop of exhaustion in his voice.

"Morning dad! Can I ask you your opinion on something? Please, it's really important?"My voice quivers with nerves.

"What's important? Ohhh, pancakes!" My 13- year-old- sister says as she waltzes into the kitchen. I guess I could use a girls point of view on my situation.

"Okay so for a long, long time I have been meaning to tell you that I have a huge crush on a girl."

"Well, son, that is nothing to be nervous about. You should go and ask her out then. Any girl would be lucky to have you!"

"Yeah, Peetie! Just be a gentleman and she will be head-over-heels for you in no time." The wise teenager squeaks from behind me.

"If only that was the truth. The thing is, this is not just any girl, she is Katniss Mellark. I have had a MAJOR CRUSH on her since I was 5. She is a merchant, I am just worried that a) she will turn me down flat or b) her parents will not approve of us. I don't want to be the cause of family problems."

"Prim, go wait in your room while I talk to your brother." My father tenderly commands then turns to be once she reaches her bedroom. "Peeta, if you are worried about that, go and talk to mr. Mellark. He will defiantly appreciate it and it will give you the piece of mind. The hard part is gathering up the nerve to actually ask, plan, and go on the real date. If family matters is the biggest of your worries, you are one lucky man. How about I go hunting today and you go talk to Mr. Mellark. I will give you the squirrels to deliver if you want so you can have some extra time to convince him if you want. Just be yourself, then everything will work out."

It turned out that that was the only words my mind was able to form as I waled across town to the bakery. Just Be yourself. Just be yourself.

So that is exactly what I did. I rushed up the steps of the Mellark Bakery and heard the bell jingle in response. Its now or never. A few seconds later, a curious Mr. Mellark came from the back room. "Oh, hi, Peeta. What can I do for you?"

"Well, sir, I really ... uh, need to , uhh... talk to you?" I replied shakily. So much for courage.

"Absolutely, how can I help you?"

"Sir, I really like your daughter. I have ever since I was 5 years old. The thing is, I have been too afraid of asking her out in fear of rejection. You see, due to our social... statuses, we would not exactly be the most supported couple. I just want to ask her out on a date without having a repeat of my father's love story. I really want to call her mine, but I can't do that without your approval. I understand if you think this is a bad idea or you want to talk to your wife first or whatever it is you need to do, but i just wanted to get it out." After that, I took a huge breath and held it. I thought this would prepare me for the utter disappointment that was certainly coming, but all I heard was silence. Silence. More silence. I cracked my eye open just a touch to see that Mr. Mellark had a huge smile on his face. What?

"I have never been a huge fan of letting my daughter date anyone. I'm sure that you will understand that someday too, but, as long as you can get up the courage to ask, I would fully support your relationship!" he said with one of the largest smiles I have ever seen. I'm almost positive that my reaction is just about as big as his. HE SAID YES!

"Thank you, Mr. Mellark, I will be back soon with some squirrels!" I say. This has got to be one of the best days of my life.

About 1 hour after the amazing start to my morning, I am heading out into the woods surrounding the fence of our little town called the Seam. It used to be illegal to hunt but they revoked it when they saw how many people went anyway. Now, its pretty much just me and my best friend's family, the Hawthornes. When I reach our usual meeting place, I see that he is not here , before he even has the slightest chance of catching me, I do my happy dance that I have been wanting to do since I stepped foot outside the bakery.

Of course, Gale being Gale, winds up finding me and decides that it would be super fun to make fun of me while I am checking the snares. Thankfully, I know a great way to bug him right back.

"So, Gale, have you seen the mayor's daughter recently? What is her name? Madge? She has been looking really pretty recently. Not as pretty as Katniss of course, but a close second. I think I might her out if she says no," I say with a devious smile on my face. Gale has always been hopelessly in love with Madge Undersee, similar to the way I am with Katniss. Lucky for us (note my amazing sarcasm), they are best friends and are never alone. They are always together so it is either both of us be brave or neither of us are. Usually, it is the second option. Maybe someday that will change, someday real soon.

"Keep your paws off, Everdeen!"

Kinda a cliffhanger?

Next chapter will be in Gale's point of view and then maybe Madge. I'm not a hundred percent sure. Hope you guys liked it.

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