Chapter 13
Katniss. P.O.V
Enough torture . . . here it is. . .
"Katniss, I like you." Peeta said. I like you, I like you, I like you . . . the words buzzed around my head like bees for a few minutes. Somehow hearing him say it stirred something in me. It wasn't the same as when Cinna said it, or when Prim told me. No, hearing him say it was . . . something.
"I've likes you since I was a kid – I've never had the guts to tell you, but then Prim came to see me and she told me she would help me be your friend – but I had to come back alive from the games and through the whole thing I had been trying to stay sane and alive just to see you. I know that you don't feel the same way about me but I just had to tell you. I couldn't keep it hidden inside of me much longer. I know that you just broke up with Gale and I hate to admit it but I was kind of glad – ugh! Now I sound mean but, Katniss, I really do like you – Katniss?" Peeta said. He said all this in one quick breath. I was frozen for a second unsure of how to respond. How could anyone respond to this though?
It would have been easier if he had just kissed me so I could kiss him back and then he would know I liked him too – I liked him too!
"Katniss?" Peeta said again. He was really close. If I leaned in I could kiss him easily. But I wouldn't. "I ruined today didn't i? I'm sorry, Prim told me to tell you today and-"
"Peeta!" I said. "Stop talking."
"Are you angry?" he asked. I shook my head.
"Not at all." I leaned in.
The kiss was sweet and gentle. Peeta was surprised at first but soon I felt his arms around me and held me tighter. We broke away for breath. His blue eyes were full of wonder, excitement, and shock. I smiled and blushed, a little. I never wanted to move, not even when I heard a tiny gasp.
Peeta was for me. Peeta was all mine, funny how it took me so long to figure it out. I feel bad, but I'll make it up to him somehow. I pressed my lips to him once more.
Tada! I wasn't very serious about all the waiting a day thing since I know you guys are so used to me updating often. Very often. Too often. Aren't I the best? I update so quickly. You gotta love me. (:
I was going to wait a while before posting this since it might very well be the last chapter. But you guys pick.
Make more? Or end it? I think i want to add a few more chapters. i don't want it to end. But if i do add more then i am just adding A FEW more.
Tell me if you guys want me to continue. i think i want to do Gale's reaction when he see's Katniss in the dress and them kissing.
P.S Gale won't be the bad guy forever. i just had him be bad so he wouldn't get in the way of Peeta and Katniss love. i know that probably doesn't make sense but oh well.