Here is chapter eleven ! First, to answer some of your questions. About Glimmer/Marvel: you'll know soon enough! Be patient:) A part of it will probably be in the next chapter. I'm not sure yet. I only have a small plan about what to write for the next chapters while posting the previous one, so...you'll' find out tomorrow. Now, I know all of you are dying for Cato's POV. That I know for sure will be in the next chapter !:) It's going to be an interesting one. A lot of things will happen. Thank you for your reviews and ENJOY!:))
Katniss POV:
Brave. After my father died, people used the word brave to describe me. To be brave means to be able to face and deal with danger or fear, to be able to endure pain. Some synonyms are fearless, courageous and bold.
Cold. They told me I was cold. To be cold means to disregard your emotions and emotions of others.
I don't fit either one of those descriptions.
Strong. To be strong means that despite everything, you're willing to move forward and accept your pain and your past. When they ask those people again, strong will be the word they'll use to describe me.
''Wake up! It's s-'' *BAM*
I woke up alone, with the bed all to myself. It was half past six when my alarm went off. Half an hour later than I usually get up. I didn't even realize I messed up the time. Did I do it on purpose?
Looks like I'm going to be late again. Coin will be very happy with me. Mum is already at work with Derek. Prim and the others are probably already finishing their breakfast. The school is not that far away, I'll just walk. It'll take me about twenty minutes. This is maybe even a good thing. I'll have more time to think about what I'm going to say to Peeta. Since I'm already going to be late, might as well do the whole ritual.
I strip and enter the shower. As always, the warm water feels great on my skin. I reach for the shampoo with my eyes still closed, when I realize the only thing I'm grabbing is ...air. I open my eyes and I don't see any shampoo. Shit! I forgot I emptied the whole bottle. No point going to Prim, because she has been using mine. I sigh. They are probably on their way to school by now. I'll just take a shampoo from another room. I wrap a towel around myself and walk out the door. I enter the nearest room, and I take a peak to see if there is a sign of a human being inside. The coast is clear.
I was right, they really are on their way to school. I just thought they'd at least look for me. I don't even know who's room I entered. I only know where Prim's is. The room is very clean and modern like. I wonder how Cato's room looks like.
I slowly open the bathroom door not even looking inside. I'm about to close the door, when someone backs me up against the wall.
''You here to drive me crazy? I suggest you lose the towel. It'll make me go even more wild,'' Cato smirks, pressing his body even more against mine.
I start blushing furiously. Looks like he just got out of the shower, also. With only a towel around his waist, water dripping down his hair all the way to his perfect abs that are right in front of me. He caught me staring, which only increased his smirk.
''I-I...'' I stutter, still trying to get a hold of myself and not look at his perfect body.
Katniss, snap out of it.
''I just came to borrow the shampoo. I didn't know you were still here.'' I say, pushing him off of me.
He looks surprised for a second, but soon enough, his smirk is back.
''And not to see me?'' he says seductively, his eyebrow raised.
''Don't flatter yourself. By the way, you're going to be late for school,'' I smirk.
''Don't have school today. Some problem with pipes. Until they fix it, starting tomorrow, we'll have classes in the building next to us.'' he says annoyed.
I guess I won't have to worry about Coin today.
I get the shampoo and gently brush myself against him while passing by, which makes him groan. I turn around to walk out the door, but he wraps his arms around my waist before I get a chance to. I try to wriggle myself out, which only seemed to make him turned on even more.
''Don't think you can come in with only a towel, and expect me to let you go,'' he whispers in my ear. I suppress a moan.
He moves his head to plant kisses on my neck, but I managed to run away, while he was off guard.
Lunch passed by painfully slow. Derek kept trying to start a normal conversation, in which only my mother happily joined in. Marvel was entertaining Prim with his retarded faces. Cato spent half an hour making me uncomfortable, striping me with his eyes. I can't help but think it's because of the towel situation.
''Katniss, you're going with me to the nearby bakery after lunch. Derek told me they have a great pastry chef working for them. '' she says sweetly.
''Fine!'' I groan.
I don't know why she always nags me to go with her. It always ends the same way. First she asks me for my opinion. Then she spends an hour telling me how I have a bad taste, just because I didn't pick the cake she wanted. Why bother asking for my opinion then? Mothers.
It took us ten minutes to get there. The bakery was definitely a one of extreme luxury. It certainly isn't an ordinary one. There were so many delicious croissants, cupcakes, tarts...I should definitely visit this place more often.
''Hello. How can I help you?'' a voice from behind us politely asked.
''Bolton?'' my mum's eyes are full of shock.
Bolton, ...Bolton. Where have I heard that name before? My eyes widen. This is Peeta's father.
''Matilda!'' he cries out while giving her a hug.
''Oh, wow. I didn't know you work here,'' my mum smiles, tears filling her eyes.
''Oh, I don't. I am the owner. I also have a restaurant downtown. I just came to see how my son is doing. He has great potential. For now, I just let him decorate the cakes.'' he says, a proud smile gracing his features.
''I'm really glad you got everything you wished for. How is your wife?''
''Divorced.'' he replies.
''I'm so sorry.'' my mum smiles sadly.
''It's fine.'' he chuckles.
Peeta really resembled his father. In looks, and personality.
''Katniss?''
Oh shoot! Peeta! I didn't even figure out what I'm going to say to him. My mum gives me a confused look, surprised we know each other.
''Peeta goes to my school. He also lives next to us,'' I explain.
My mum nods happily and goes off with . Shit. Now I'm alone with him.
''Hey!'' I say awkwardly.
He shoots me a kind smile. Ugh! Why does he have to be this nice to me?
''Um, about yesterday...forget it. I understand you don't want to go out with me.'' he smiles with a sad expression on his face.
''Peeta..'' I whisper.
''Don't worry about it!'' he smiles.
I'm about to say something back, but my mum comes in view with Mr Mellark.
''Thank you so much, Bolton! Prim will be very happy.'' she smiles.
''Always happy to help.''
My mum pushed me out the door and Peeta waved me goodbye. I go back in time when Glimmer asked me a simple question. Why is it so hard for me to answer? There is no choice. Cato and I will never be together, and Peeta makes me happy. I stop walking and run towards the bakery, my mum calling my name. I rush inside and look for Peeta, while trying to catch my breath.
''Katniss?'' Peeta calls out confused.
''Peeta! Back at the party you asked me to agree on something, and I wasn't sure what I wanted. I am now. I would like...to go on a d-date with you.'' I say while feeling really stupid, because Mr Mellark was watching us, shocked.
Peeta at first seem stunned, but then gives me his brightest smile yet.
''I'm glad you said that.'' he smiles.
I kiss him on the cheek and walk out the door.
Peeta POV:
I still have my hand on my cheek rubbing the place her lips brushed.
''Well, at least one of us got the Everdeen girl.'' my father smiles, while patting me on the back. I shoot him a confused look.
''What do you mean? You never really did finish telling me your relationship with Ms Everdeen...'' I say.
''The girl that was so close, yet so far away. Always out of my reach. Always belonged to someone else.'' he said, looking into the distance.
Don't kill me about Peeta! xD
