Oh my gosh okay I have some major apologies for you guys for not updating in like two weeks! SO sorry, I hope you all haven't given up on me!

I'm not really sure what else to add for this story, but once I start, I usually wing it. But, I have some goals for this story I want to reach. Like lots of reviews and hits for example, (hint, hint).

Anway, enjoy! Bon apetit, and whatnot.

KATNISS POV

For the next couple of days, Peeta and I sleep peacefully every night. He has had a flashback or two, but most of the time he tries to hide them from me. I know that Peeta is still uncomfortable with me seeing him like that, so unless I need to, I let Peeta endure them. It's what he usually prefers, anyway.

Peeta and I have only visited James that one time where we met Thia, so today we are on our way to go visit him.

We walk hand in hand, exchanging some small talk. Soon we reach the little convenience store where James works. We open the door, hearing the jingle of the bells that signal a customer.

James looks up from the counter where he's counting change. "Hey, Katniss. Hey, Peeta." He smiles at us, but it doesn't have the same enthusiasm as it used to.

I walk over to James, Peeta behind me. Slowly, I ask him, "Is everything okay?"

He just looks me in the eyes, a little longer than he should. Behind me, Peeta clears his throat. James finally says, "It's…it's Thia."

"Thia? Is she okay?"

James shrugs his shoulders and looks away. It's weird seeing him like this, so sad. "I don't know. She's been sick for a couple of days. She's in the hospital." He looks down, shaking his head.

"Have you seen her?"

"Whenever I can. I'm…I'm all she has left. Especially since her family…you know…"

I nod solemnly. I look back at Peeta, who is looking down at the mention of family. I take his hand, and pull him closer. I notice how James narrows his eyes slightly.

In fact, since James isn't the shy type, he says, "Are-are you two together now?"

I smile, "Yes, we are."

Peeta squeezes my hand tightly. "It's about time, huh?" He watches carefully for James' reaction.

James looks anywhere but at us. "I guess." He says. Then, he looks at Peeta, reluctantly. "Lucky guy, you are."

Peeta smiles. "I sure am." He kisses me on the cheek, making me blush.

It's silent for a moment, then James says unexpectedly, "I wish I could get the girl of my dreams. But she has another guy."

Whoa. That sound a lot like me. "Me?" I ask nervously.

James, surprised, says, "No, no its…Thia?"

"I thought you liked Katniss." Says Peeta. "I see the way you look at her." Is it me or does he sound jealous?

"I do, well I mean a did, a little, but it was more like a celebrity crush. I did sort of have a feeling you two would be a couple again."

"Then why flirt with Katniss so much?"

"I told you, Peeta, I liked her. But I sort of did it to get Thia jealous and maybe like me as more than a friend.

I laugh. "I don't think she needs much persuasion, James. I can definitely tell she likes you a lot."

James sighs. "I…I more than like her. I'm in love with Thia."

"You'll never know how she feels until you tell her. And your time could be running out, it seems."

"I just go out and say it? Just like that?"

Peeta laughs. "Don't worry. That's what I did, to all of Panem. It took a while, but Katniss and I are together now." He holds up our hands, which are entwined.

James laughs. "Yeah, you're right. Thanks guys, I will. As soon as I get off work."

Just then, a couple comes up to the counter to check out. "See you later, James. And don't chicken out!" I add. James laughs, and I'm happy he's a little better than when we came in.

Once Peeta and I are outside, the first thing he says is, "I knew it. I knew he likes you."

Annoyed, I say, "Liked me. He doesn't like me anymore."

Peeta puts an arm around me waist and pulls me close as we walk. "Good," he says. "You're mine, always."

JAMES POV

After work, I buy some flower from the florist and head straight to the hospital. I'm extremely nervous, but I try not to think about it. I just concentrate on walking. Left, right, left, right.

Once I get to the hospital, or what is really a small two story building with only six rooms, I request to see Thia.

I'm led to her room, and right before I enter, I take a deep breath. I open the door and peek in. This is reading a book, but her eyes are drooping from fatigue.

I walk in and sit in the chair next to her. She puts down the book as soon as she recognizes it's me. Her face immediately brightens. "James!" she squeals.

Thia just lights up my day at how she can be so happy, even as sick as she is right now. I smile brightly at Thia, and stand up to gently hug her. She weakly returns it.

When I pull away she sees the flowers in my right hand. "Are those for me?"

She looks so beautiful, even sick, that I just want to kiss her sweetly on the lips. But first is first. "Yes, they are." I hand her the flowers, tulips which are her favorite, and Thia sniffs them delicately.

"I love them." She looks up at me with such intense blue eyes that I can't help but caress her cheek. Her skin is warm under my touch, and she turns red.

Taking two deep breaths, I say, "I need to tell you something" the same time she says, "James…"

"Yes?" I say quickly, stalling.

"No, you first."

"No, you. Please." I can't believe how desperate I sound. Thia laughs at my whininess.

"Fine, I will." Thia takes me hand, which was still on her cheek, and hold it in hers. I grasp her hand instinctively, and Thia says, "I love you, James."

That was the last thing I ever expected her to say just now. I thought it would be, I'm sleepy, or, what's up, but never would I have thought, I love you to come out of her beautiful mouth.

I can't breath yet. She loves me. I love her too. I should say this, but I can't seem to get my mouth to move.

"James? Did you hear me? I love you. Well, I'm in love with you, I should say. It's okay, if you don't feel the same, but I just wanted you to know. I see how you looked at Katniss too, so…"

That snaps me out of my stupor. "Thia, I love you, too. So much. Katniss has nothing on you."

Thia looks more shocked than I was. "Really?"

I lean closer to her. "Really," I whisper.

Okay, that was just a little JamesXThia chapter. There will be more PeetaXKatniss in the next chapter I promise.

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