Chapter 8
Katniss POV:
When we got home we found out that no one was here. So we decided to talk about our first day and to see if we saw anything suspicious. We grab some apples and peanut butter( I love to eat this when I get home.) and headed into the theater room and sat in the comfy chairs.
" So..What do you think about the people we made friends with today? " Prim says being the first one to speak up.
" I honesty like them...well some of them. I like Johanna the most because she's not around the bush and will tell you shit straight to your face and doesn't lie. Madge seems nice and quiet. Scarlet is sneaky and clever while light on her feet. Rue seems so sweet and innocent like you." I say taking a bite of some apple with peanut butter. She nods her head, but then frowns.
" You forgot about Annie. What's wrong with her?" She ask.
" I don't know. Theirs something about her that i can't put my finger on it. She seems nice and sweet and quiet too, but when you bring up Finnick she'll crack out of her shell and snap like she did today. She must be head over heels crazy in love with him. Do you think she thinks that I am a threat because I showed an interest in him today?" I ask her cocking my head a little.
" Now that you think about it. I think she does see you as a threat that's why she snapped on you today. Just don't talk about Finnick around her. I have a feeling she is crazy. Let's stay on her good side for now." She says. I nod my head agreeing with her. God forbid we have more enemies at this school.
" We need to stay clear of the career pack. All they will do is cause us trouble and attention in that school which we don't need. " I say . She nods her head.
" They only come at us because their jealous. Anyways onto the boy category. Did you give Peeta my number because he texted me today when we was getting our snack and told me he got it from you. So tell me why did you give it to him ?" Prim says crossing her arms waiting for an explanation.
" Yeap, I gave it to him. And because I made a deal with him to help him with you and what's in it for me is that he helps me with getting an A in culinary. You know I can't cook or back for shit. " I say chuckling to myself.
" I didn't say that I liked him. All I said was that he was cute. Tell me Katniss does Mellark ring a bell to you ? " She ask perplex. I think for a moment. Well it does sound familiar, but I'm not sure.
" It does sound familiar a little, but I'm not sure. Why ?" I ask curious now.
" I forgot some of your long-term memories are still foggy since the accident. Well I didn't know until he told me that his family own a bakery and that got me thinking that a cousin of ours owns their own bakery on mother's side of the family. We haven't seen them since at mother's funeral. Do you remember Aunt Vivian?" She ask me. I close my eyes trying hard to concentrate. I see a women that looks just like mother but her hair is slightly darker and she's standing with a man with the same features , but taller and brighter hair. With 3 little boys behind them. I open my eyes.
" Yes I remember her she's married and has 3 boys. What does this have to do with anything?" I ask slightly irritated.
" Katniss, her husband and our uncles name is Jonathan MELLARK. They have 3 sons named Wheat MELLARK, Rye MELLARK, and PEETA MELLARK. Peeta is our cousin Katniss. " She says stressing out Mellark each time she says it. I sit their eyes wide mouth open stunned. Of course how could I not remember that. Maybe because of my stupid concussion made my long-term memories foggy. Of course Peeta didn't know it was us because we don't look the same. Would we be able to tell him about what's happening why we look like this. Where father is.
" Omg, Prim. I should have saw it . He had the same features of our aunt and uncle. Are we allowed to tell him it's us?" I ask.
" I don't know. We should probably ask Uncle first when he gets here." She says. I nod my head and we continue to eat in silence until Prim breaks it.
" Rue told me tryout for cheerleading is this Tuesday which is tomorrow and for track its Thursday. We need to come up with something together that we can do. Got anything in mind?" She ask since I'm the one with the master mind.
" Yep, I was thinking that we will be doing our dance with an upbeat song. It starts out slow, but then gets fast that would be showing off our dance skills. Once the song ends we will go into do our stunts. First will be a round off back handspring then a side twist flip. Then a standing front flip. Then a hurky, straddle, and pipe. Then a front handspring back handspring and when we're done with that we should be side by side able to hold hands and do a slip together to top it all off. Got it?" Is state. She stares at me and nods.
" Ok good, we will be practicing in the gymnastics studio to get the moves down packed. " I say. She nods her head again.
2 hours later Uncle and Effie are back from wherever they went out to.
" Uncle can we talk to you?" Prim ask. He looks at us an takes a swing of his bottle and shoos us into the living room.
" What sweethearts you already had a bad first day of school?" He says sarcastically plopping down on the couch.
" The first day was alright, could have been better. But that's not what we wanted to talk about. We wanted to know when were you going to tell us about Peeta Mellark our cousin? " I ask raising an eye brow at him.
" I forgot he went to that school and he comes around here every Wednesday with fresh bread for us. I guess you guys can tell him, but you have to make him promise that he can't tell nobody else. Cause if you don't tell him he will be bugging me about why you guys are staying he when he's over here. So tell him the truth, but he can't tell his family. Happy ? Now if you don't mind I would like to have my liquor in peace. " He says. I roll my eyes at him and we get up to go to our rooms to change so we can practice our routine.
I put on some sports short and a tank top and go into the bathroom to whip the make up off my face and to put my hair up in a high ponytail. I walk out and put my socks on and tennis shoes. I leave my room and I see Prim is still changing so I walk to the basement where the studio is and go inside and do some stretches. Prim comes in a minute later and does the same once we're all warmed up we start to practice. An hour later we have perfected our routine with no mistakes in it and now are headed to our rooms to shower and then have dinner when were done. I get in my room and take a sports bra and boy shorts underwear with my in the bathroom and close the door. I sit my stuff down on the counter and turn the shower on and then strip off my clothes and throw them in the dirty hamper. I step in the shower and wash up paying close attention to my piercings and tattoos. I get out and dry off and put the sports bra on and my boy shorts underwear since that's all I sleep in at night. I walk out the bathroom and get a pair of sweats and a loose t-shirt I can wear while eating dinner. I go down stairs into the dining. I see I'm the last one to get their since everybody is already eating. I get my plate and start eating to. Effie makes us tell her about how school went and stuff. After diner I say good night to everybody and retire to my room. I get into my room and close the door and strip of the shirt and sweats. I go over to my window were it's open and theirs a slight breeze. I look up at the moon and imagine that my father is looking up at the same moon I am. Then a voice breaks me out of my thoughts.
" Fancy seeing you here and in that get up." The familiar cocky voice says.
Finnick.
" Finnick? Your my neighbor?" I ask surprised and slightly happy that its him. I hide my face a little o he can't see my eyes since I have no contacts in.
" I see you've remembered my name. And I guess we're window buddies." He says grinning and looking my up and down because I'm still in my bra and boys shorts. I'm not at all fazed that he is seeing me like this. " And might I say what a lovely view it is from where I'm standing at." He purrs. I laugh at his seductive attempt.
" Your going to have to do better than that Fish boy. And I guess I don't have that bad of a view either." I smirk at him . Now it's his turn to laugh.
" I know, no body can resist this" He says striking a ridiculous pose. I laugh at his silliness and shake my head.
" Yea, so irresistible." I say sarcastically to him as I roll my eyes.
" You know you want it. Just like every other girl does." He says smirking. I roll my eyes again at him and decide to play along
" Oh yea I really do. " I say with sarcasm in my voice. " Look, Fish boy it's getting late and I'm cold standing here half-naked in front of my window talking to you. So good night and I will see you in the morning or at school tomorrow." I say winking at him.
" I could help with that. You know about being cold part. I bet I could warm you up with my body on top of yours. What do you say?" He says wiggling his eyebrows at me. For some reason that makes me feel all warm inside. I laugh and roll my eyes to cover it up.
" Maybe someday Fish boy. " I wink at him again and close my window and curtains before he can say anything else. I go over to my bed and crawled in and lay down. I pull my blanket over me and turn over on my side facing the window. And close my eyes and I start to fall asleep as those sea green eyes pull me under.
Author's Note! Important:
I have a bit of writer's block. and I would really appreciate it if you all review and give me ideas. How did you like it now that Peeta is their cousin. Don't worry Rory and Gale will make their appearances in the next chapter or so. I have something in stored for Katniss with Cato. I would like to try to upload a new chapter every weekend because with school starting now. So we will see what will happen. So please all I'm asking is to review and tell me some ideas for my story! Next chapter will be up Saturday or Sunday. Bye!