Hunger Games: Confessions and Consequences

Chapter 4 of my Hunger Games story, glad so many peopl are still enjoying it :)

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iam97: Thanks glad you enjoyed it, yeah Haymitch is pretty funny :)

Not as many reviews this time but a lot of people are still reading at least, now onto the story.

Disclaimer: Hunger Games belong to Suzanne Collins.

Chapter 4

KATNISS POV

I limped back to my home, desperate to get my leg treated properly. When i reached the door however I stopped, Peeta was sitting just outside the door, waiting for me.

"Hey Katniss," He greeted, his voice sounded strained.

I swallowed nervously but before I could say anything he noticed my injury.

"What the hell, what happened?" He asked, shocked.

I shook my head, "I wasn't paying attention, nearly got caught in one of my own traps, it's not as bad as it looks however." I explained.

I tried to open the door and walk inside but I staggered, Peeta caught me.

"It's alright, c'mon," He muttered as he helped me inside.

He helped me into the kitchen where I kept the necessary first aid supplies. He grabbed everything we needed and I unwound my scarf from my leg.

He winced and got to work, "You're right, it's not as bad as it looked." He said.

I managed a weak smile, just being near him was difficult, especially after what happened earlier, but he at least seemed to have calmed down now.

"Yeah," I replied quietly.

"I mean, it's not as bad as mine," He remarked with that smile I recognized so well.

I laughed at that but soon we were enveloped in awkward silence again.

Finally I couldn't take it anymore.

"Peeta, I, um…" I tried to find some way to explain, but he simply shook his head and spoke.

"Haymitch told me," I stared in surprise, did that mean what I hoped it did, "He told me everything…the truth about your feelings, why you lied to me, all of it."

I couldn't stop myself I burst into tears, "I'm sorry Peeta, I'm so sorry."

I felt Peeta's hands on my shoulders; he then wiped away my tears.

"It's okay Katniss, don't worry about it." He told me, I gulped and tried to calm down.

Finally I managed to calm down and spoke.

"So…do you forgive me?" I asked hesitant, luckily Peeta's smile erased my doubts.

"Yeah, I forgive you for lying to me," He replied.

I breathed a sigh of relief; that was one less worry on my mind. We sat quietly for a while and then finally I broke the silence.

"Peeta, you said Haymitch told you everything?"

"Yeah," He replied, I felt my face heat up, he smiled.

"So, so you know then…but…" I tried to explain, to say something but he just shook his head.

"There's no need to worry, just say it Katniss, please."

I swallowed nervously, my throat was dry, I knew the words I had to say, I knew I wanted to say them but…just before I could say it though loud noises got our attention. We walked over to the window to see what was going on and froze.

'Well, looks like Fredrick and Dave got their revenge on Orion' I thought to myself with a smirk.

Fredrick and Dave had managed to tie Orion to a post with his pants dropped, not only that they had made sure he was tied to a post in a very public area and the crowd of people loved it, almost as much as Peeta and I did.

I glanced over at Peeta and saw his amused grin; he shook his head and turned away from the window. He turned to speak but I raised a hand.

"Don't say it Peeta," I warned him, he shrugged.

"What?"

I sighed, "You were gonna say, 'caught with his pants down' weren't you?"

"Who me, were did you get that idea." He replied playfully, I couldn't help it I laughed, and so did he.

Finally we clamed down and then suddenly he was serious.

"So Katniss, what were you gonna say?" He asked.

I'd almost forgotten we were in the middle of an important discussion; luckily the hilarity had boosted my confidence enough that I was sure I could tell him now.

"Oh yeah, Peeta, what I was going to say was…" I began but was cut off by a knock at the door.

"God dammit!" I nearly screamed, Peeta shrugged and I went to answer the door.

"Yes," I remark as I open the door, to my surprise, it's Gale.

PEETA POV

I heard Katniss gasp in surprise as she opened the door, I looked up and my face fell, it was him, Gale Hawthorne, what was he doing here? Katniss looked surprised she I knew he wasn't here by invitation, then he spoke.

"Katniss, listen, I…" He began but then stopped as he saw me, he glared, "What the hell are you doing here Mellark?" He spat at me.

I frowned, "I don't think that's any of your business."

He looked furious but before he could retort Katniss cut across him.

"Peeta's right, it's not any of your business but if you must know, he's here because I asked him to come here Gale," She snapped.

Gale looked surprised at this and then angry.

"Why, what did I just tell you in the woods!" He yelled.

I cringed at the thought of that, Katniss and Gale had spoken in the woods, no doubt he had confessed his love for her too. To my surprise Katniss simply turned away from him and shot back.

"All I remember is you talking nonsense in the woods."

Before she could walk away however he grabbed her by the arm and spun her around.

"What the hell is wrong with you?" He screamed, it took all my self control not to hit him for screaming at Katniss, "You invited him around, after he broke your heart!"

"I broke his heart!" Katniss yelled, "I'm actually relieved he even decided to come in, let alone help me!"

As she said this she gesture to her injury which Gale finally noticed, his eyes widened and then he glared at me.

"You, you'll pay for turning her against me Mellark!" His threats however didn't faze me.

"Gale, maybe you should leave." I replied, sounding a lot calmer than I felt.

"Yeah right, I'm not leaving her with you…" He began but Katniss again cut him off.

"Peeta's right, you should leave, now."

What happened next happened almost to fast for me to see, Katniss tried to walk away but Gale grabbed her arms and pulled her towards him, he then kissed her roughly. I jumped out of my seat and yanked him off her; he responded by trying to punch me when suddenly he was hauled out of my grasp. I stared in surprise and then saw it was Haymitch who had pulled him off and had thrown him out of the house.

"You there, Hawthorne, move it!" He bellowed, escorting Gale away, he turned and winked at us before leaving.

We both sat back down breathing heavily after what just happened.

"Are you alright?" I asked, concerned.

Katniss nodded and smiled.

"Fine, although I think I'll need to rinse my mouth out," She added with distaste.

I laughed and then, after another long silence I finally ask.

"So, what were you about to say?" I noticed her expression and said, "C'mon, before we get interrupted again."

Katniss blushed and smiled before finally revealing.

"Haymitch was right, I finally stopped pretending and started loving you for real when I handed you those berries, I couldn't stand the thought of you dying."

She paused before finally looking me in the eye and admitting.

"I'd fallen in love with you, and I still am."

I felt elated but after what happened on the way back I had to ask.

"Are you absolutely certain?"

She smiled, stood up and walked over to me; she gently laid her hands on my shoulders.

"Does this answer your question," She remarked coyly.

Before I knew what was happening she leaned in and kissed me fully on the lips.

End of chapter, what do you think, hope you enjoyed it, please read and review.