Chapter 2
Katniss P.O.V
I took his hand hesitantly. Peeta . . . why? Why was he doing this? What happened to the girl he loved? The girl he told everyone he loved? The girl he told everyone about?
Peeta smiled.
"Come on, Katniss." Peeta said. "Let's get you dry." Peeta and I walked toward his house – or mansion – silently. Someone opened the door for us. He was from the capitol, I could tell by the accent. But if he didn't have that accent i would have thought he would be someone from the other District. He just looked so normal.
"Oh my, you're soaked! Come in dear." He said. Peeta gestured for me to walk in. Inside the house was warm and it smelled divine. I smelled what I thought was cookies.
"Katniss this is Cinna. My stylist." Peeta said. Cinna smiled.
"Hello, Katniss." Cinna said. He was different from the other Capitol citizens, I could tell he was from the way he looked. He didn't wear much make up and his clothes looked normal-ish.
"Hi." I said.
"I'm going to get you a pair of dry clothes. Be right back." Cinna said. He shot Peeta an excited look before he walked up the stairs. I looked around the room. I had never been in a place this fancy. The seats were velvet, the walls were painted a rich green.
"Why don't you sit down." Peeta said.
"But I'm wet." I said. I didn't want to get his couch wet, it would ruin it.
"It doesn't matter." Peeta said. I was about to argue when Cinna came back down the stairs. He handed me a pair of black jeans, a delicate green blouse and a towel. I hesitated.
"Here, why don't you go take a shower first – so you don't get sick then you can change into these. I designed them; their part of my Spring collection." Cinna said.
"I – I can't." I said. It didn't seem right.
"It's all right, take them." Cinna persisted. I bit my lip but took them.
"I'll show you the bathroom." Peeta said. He took my hand and lead me away from Cinna. Why did I let him take my hand? I don't know.
It felt strange to have someone other than Gale hold it. I felt a sickening feeling in the pit of my stomach at the thought of gale.
"Are you okay?" Peeta asked. I nodded. Peeta opened the door for me to reveal a huge and extravagant bathroom. He showed me how to the shower. Don't laugh, it was complicated. There were so many buttons!
After Peeta left I stood in the bathroom for a second. What was I doing here? Why didn't I run away? Why did I take his hand?
My shower was like a summer rain, only warmer. I liked it. I like how the water felt good at my back, relaxing my muscles.
When I was done I changed into the clothes Cinna gave me. The outfit was undeniably pretty.
The blouse flowed down to my waist like a green waterfall. The black jeans were sturdy and clung to my legs making me look curvier than I actually was. I would never wear this outfit out when I was hunting, it was too delicate. It could easily rip but it was nice to be wearing something this pretty for once.
I walked back to the living room where Peeta and Cinna were. I could hear them talking quietly. I couldn't help but listen in on their conversation.
"Congrats, Peeta." Cinna whispered. "Now all you have to do is get her to like you."
"She has a boyfriend." Peeta whispered. "She doesn't like me."
"Then why is she here?" Cinna said. I knocked at the door. Peeta instantly opened it.
"Katniss," Peeta said. He looked at me nervously. "Have you been standing there long?" he asked. I shook my head, feeling like I should lie. It wouldn't be good if they knew I was sneaking around.
"Oh." Peeta said.
"That outfit looks darling on you. Green suits you very much – I wonder what orange will look like. . ." Cinna said. He trailed off probably imagining it.
"I don't think I'll look as good at Peeta did – at the opening ceremonies. You looked great." I said. Peeta smiled shyly. Why did my stomach flutter when I saw him smile?
"Thanks." Peeta said. "Come, sit." I sat down next to the fire and rubbed my hands together trying to warm up.
"What are you doing here anyway Katniss?" Cinna asked. Cinna looked at Peeta then at me. "Did you come here to see Peeta?" I felt Peeta stiffen.
"I did." I think. I wasn't sure why I ended up here. "I had nothing to do so I decided to visit you, Peeta, I guess I couldn't have picked a worse time. I was soaked." I said. This felt wrong. I shouldn't be lying but how could I tell him about Gale?
"I'm glad you did though." Peeta said. "But why didn't you just come straight here? I found you sitting next to the tree remember?"
Shoot, right. Now what will I say.
"Right," I said. I searched through my brain trying to some up with an excuse but found none. "Umm, i-"
"Peeta, why don't you get Katniss a cup of hot chocolate? She must be freezing." Thank you Cinna.
"Sure, I'll be right back." Peeta said. What's hot chocolate? It sounded familiar. Cinna and I sat in silence. Peeta came back a few minutes later with three cups. He gave one to Cinna and one to me. He kept one for himself. Cinna and Peeta waited for me to drink it. I did and was shocked by how good it tasted.
"Like it?" Peeta asked. I nodded.
"It's great, thanks." I muttered. Peeta smiled. The hot chocolate warmed me up instantly. I had never tasted anything quite this good.
"You know, Katniss, Peeta needs a date for the party at the Capitol. It's just next week and he still hasn't found anyone to go with, why don't you go with him?" Cinna asked. "I could design a perfect dress for you." I heard Peeta choke on his drink. He cleared his throat before speaking.
"Cinna, I don't think that's such a –" Peeta said.
"I'd love to." I said. Why had I said that? My brain was doing all kinds of crazy things today. "Is that all right?" Peeta blinked then smiled.
"Yes!" he said. "But what about . . . Gale?" I felt like I had been punched in the face but hid it.
"Gale is . . . nothing." I said. "I would love to go with you." And this time I said that willingly. I did want to go with Peeta.
Tada! i felt like writing some more of this for no real reason, maybe just cuz i'm incredibly happy today. . . yup that's why. Review and tell me what you think.