Chapter Three
In this chapter I have included the Lyrics to "Siren Song" by Bat for Lashes, I don't own the rights to this song, just as I don't own the rights to any of the rest of this story! If you haven't heard the song you can find it here watch?v=7zFjunB2HNk
The moment lingers, both of us afraid to move. My heart begind to sink as I see Peeta's eyes glaze over. He stumbles away from me, hands clutching his head, shaking.
I move towards him and try place my hand on his shoulder to steady him. "DON'T" he shouts "don't touch me". I back away, unsure of what to do, my palms beginning to sweat.
Peeta backs into the trunk of a charred tree and slumps down into a sitting position. I can see him trying to regain his composure, he takes long steady breathes and his shaking begins to subside. I still can't see his eyes, his head rests on his knees further protected by his hands.
I edge my way slowly towards him and kneel down beside him, I place a tentative hand on his shoulder and he stiffens but does not lash out. After a few moments he leans his body slightly into mine and I put my arms around him.
We sit in silence for a few moments but Peeta does not relax further. I do the only thing I can think of to help the situation, I start to sing. The crickets stop chirping in anticipation as I begin, I start to sing a song that has stuck in my head since I first came out of the Hunger Games, an old ballad that is both haunting and beautiful.
"Are you my family?
Can I stay with you a while,
Can I stop off in your bed tonight,
I could make you smile.
In the morning I'll make you breakfast,
In the evening I'll warm the bed,
And I'll always be happy to kiss you,
Promise I'll never get sad.
Till the siren come calling, calling.
It's driving me evil evil.
I was a heart breaker I loved you,
The same way I do,
But I've got so much wickedness and sin.
My name is pearl,
And I'll love you the best way I know how.
My blonde curls slice through your heart,
And the siren come calling,
In the night till the light.
Help you dress yourself up fancy,
Bathe you when you get sore,
I'll be good I think I could.
Be all you would want and more and more,
Be proud when you dazzle the wondrous,
Glitter your eyes for the town,
Tell every last boy that you're my man,
Try not to let you down,
Till the siren come calling, calling,
It's driving me evil, evil,
I was a heart breaker I loved you,
The same way I do
I've got so much wickedness and sin.
My name is pearl
And I'll love you the best way I know how,
My blonde curls slice through your heart,
And the stars are exploding in the night.
It won't be long until you'll be mine,
No it won't be long until you leave"
Tears are freely rolling down my cheeks as I finish and I barely notice Peeta's face turning to look at mine. All is silent as the last note hangs in the air.
Peeta gently takes my trembling hand in his, now steady one. His other hand moves to softly cradle my damp cheek. "That was beautiful Katniss" he whispers "you are so beautiful". Before I have time to think his soft lips are on mine.
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