"Nice acting." I whisper, looking down at my feet.

"You too."

"Almost thought the kiss was real." As soon as the words leave my mouth I know that I shouldn't have said that. I turn around and start walking away when Katniss grabs my arm. I know she's going to apologize, but I don't want her to. I don't want her to pity me.

"Peeta I- -" she starts to say.

"Katniss," I take a deep breath, "don't."