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-Love, Buttercup
Kind girl POV:)
"What's up between you and Haymitch?" I stared at Peeta unpleasantly after the meeting. He sighs, "Really? I don't want to talk about it."
"Well, you kind of have to since it looks like there's something going on." I sat down on the cafeteria table. He stood in front of me and said,
"Look, Haymitch knows about me, ok? He saw me playing in my backyard when I was an innocent child, like, five or something."
"So what are you trying to tell me, he knows you as a shadow child?"
"Yeah. He does. In fact, he's also one of us, but he risked his life with a bunch of other shadow children to go and put up something that's against the law about no more than two children."
"Ok. How did Haymitch survived?"
"We can always ask him about that next week, you know…" I hopped off the table and walked with Peeta towards our next class.
Our afternoon classes went by quickly, I walked home with Prim and Peeta, not asking more about Haymitch. I waved goodbye at Peeta and walked into our home with Prim.
To be honest, the next four days went by fast and normal too. It is now, a Saturday. I wonder how sometimes time can go by so fast…
"Katniss! Wake up! Today we're going shopping for the things you need to bring to the capitol right?" Prim jumped on my bed and shook me till I smack her on the face, accidently. I was in the woods with Peeta till four and I came back home, tired. Now Prim's waking me up to go buy the things I need to bring to the capitol. Actually, I already have the things we need on the trip; but I went to the great shopping trip anyways.
Since district 12 is so small, and we just need to get things from the town square, Prim and me ran all the way there…
"Hey Katniss! Hey Prim!" Madge waved to us while we're looking for a perfect suitcase. That's honestly the only thing I need. I smiled and waved back,
"Hey Madge! Hey Tiara!"
"You guys shopping for the trip too? Where's Freddy?" Madge just have to keep bringing up the name 'Freddy' whenever we talk. I said,
"Already got his stuff. Hey, want to help me find a suitcase?"
"Yeah sure." She walks over and continued our conversation, "Do you have any updates about Gale having a crush on you?"
"No, I barely talk to Delly. Plus, she's the one that keeps spreading rumors that I have a crush on him, but I don't."
"I know you don't. I know you don't have any crushes on anyone."
"Thank you." I sighed, with someone finally understanding. She said,
"So, we're all positively sure that Gale is the one that has the crush on you."
"Yes, yes I know that, so let's continue shopping."
"Wait, let me get this clear. Gale has a crush on you, I have a crush on Freddy-"
"Wtf did you just say? You have a crush on him?"
I think I was having problems with my ears when Madge said that. Theories:
Number one: Gale has a crush on me
Number two: I have a crush on Peeta
Number three: Peeta has a crush on me
Number four: There's a triangle love between Peeta, Gale and me
Number five: Madge has a crush on Peeta
Number six: There's a triangle love between Peeta, Madge and me
Six theories so far. There might be more, who knows…
"Katniss, are you listening to me?" Oops, forgot about Madge's standing right beside me. I answered, "Yeah. I was just… Thinking. You know Freddy already has a girlfriend named Gabrielle, right?"
"Yeah. Still, I like him."
"A lot?"
"I don't know, I appreciate having him around though."
Damn. I'm the one that's dating him. I asked,
"Madge, sleepover at your house tonight?"
"Sure! You can make sure Prim, Freddy and your mom don't starve, right?"
"Yeah. Prim, Freddy and mom's got enough food. Plus, Freddy's good at cooking."
"Oh, I'd like to try one of his food."
For instance, the cheese buns he made last time. Delicious.
We walked over to Prim and Tiara, telling them about the sleepover tonight, it's surprising how Prim didn't insist on coming too. We found a suitcase, bought it, waved goodbye to Prim, and I walked to Madge's house with Madge and Tiara.
Madge fed me well, we packed up, I helped her to chose her dress for the formal dance when we're at the capitol. We got to bed at midnight, Madge fell asleep instantly. As usual, I can't sleep. I don't sleep. I'm scared of sleeping.
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"Katniss, wake up!" Madge shook me as I shot straight up because of that sudden scary shake. I sat on the bed looking at Madge laughing at me. She said,
"I think you've got to go back home, Prim said Freddy's looking for you."
"Oh, alright, I'll see you at school tomorrow! Bye!" I dashed out her house. I totally forgot about the meeting with Peeta tonight. Aaaaaah… He's going to worry about me to death.
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"I'm so sorry Peeta." I apologized as we hugged each other tightly. He said, releasing me, "That's alright, I forgive you. I was worrying to death about you… But that's alright, I know you're fine now."
We sat down on the grass, shared what happened yesterday. I told him about Madge, he's stunned obviously. He shook his head, sighs and said (still holding his smile),
"Well Madge's going to get heartbroken one day, for whatever reason."
"That's exactly right." I snuggled closer to him, sitting on his lap, curling my legs up. He strokes, more like tangling and playing, with my hair. He asked,
"So, are you done packing yet?"
"Yeah, obviously. You done yet?"
"Yep, Jed and Leeva helped me. It's weird how when I'm going to the capitol, Jed's staying at home. Funny isn't it?"
"Yeah, more like awkward though…"
"Why?"
"You leave when someone leaves too."
"I still have you."
"Aww… Thanks Peeta."
After a few moments I said that, we somehow randomly end up dancing again. Good job Peeta, good job Katniss.
I somehow ended up having this thought: We're both random people, and we're both meant to be together.
Peeta releases me and said, "You need to go now. School tomorrow aye?"
"I know that. Alright, see you tomorrow at my, um, front door. I won't be hunting tomorrow morning. So I guess I'll see you at my front door then!"
We walked together until his backyard, kissed goodbye and I walked slowly back home.
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"Why did Peeta want you?" Prim asked suspiciously while I'm taking my boots off. I said, smiling, "Because I wasn't in the forest when I was supposed to be."
"Oh. Ok. I thought he's in big trouble like you."
"What? I'm in big trouble?"
"No. When the secret of Freddy Leblanc gets revealed though? Yeah."
"Oh. Alright. Don't tell me you told that pesky Eleanor or Delly something."
"I did not."
"You better not." I walked towards the kitchen, waved hi to mom, and started my rabbit stew. Prim's favorite, and mom's favorite.
It took some time to cook a pot of stew. Prim's setting up the table while playing with Buttercup. Ewe, Buttercup. I scowled, "Prim, don't play with Buttercup while handling with food."
"Katniss, stop being mean to Buttercup." Prim frowns. I sighed,
"Respect your cook… I'm not being mean to Buttercup."
"Buttercup said he's always ready to claw your face off."
Oh, that's nice… She's talking to Buttercup again, and they're always ready to hurt me physically. I called mom over to the dinner table. The three of us sat down, eating our stew. Prim and me shared our day, mom laughed at some of the funny cases. I'm glad she finally expresses her happiness. Mom rarely ever expresses her feelings; she's usually just staring at blank space as if this world never existed with her in it. We finished eating, Prim volunteered to wash the dishes. Mom stopped her and said she'll wash it. Rare. Mom commands,
"You girls go take a bath. There's school tomorrow."
We nodded and walked away to our tub of water.
"Prim, mom's acting rare since she knew about Peeta and me. Do you have any clue why?" I asked as we take off our clothes. Exactly, Prim and me usually wash together. Awkward. She answered, slowly shaking her head,
"You honestly don't know why? Mom believes in true love. Duh."
"I actually don't know why. I'm completely lost on the subject about love."
"Well, you can't say that now. You know what kind of love you have towards Peeta, you know what kind of love you have towards mom and me."
"Ok, Ok. I get it now." I honestly got it, but I'm also wishing Prim could shut up.
"Hey Katniss, can you grab the soap for me?" She pleaded. Fine. I'll be nice enough to grab it for her. I handed her the soap and she starts… Um… Blowing bubbles!?
"Prim, don't blow bubbles on my face." I complained loudly. She sighs and said,
"Fine. I'm done anyways. Going to bed, and you better go to bed too."
"I told you, I don't sleep." I glared at her suspiciously while she's drying up her body. She walks out the bathroom, turned her head and said, "You should try at least."
"I try a lot. It's not like I don't even try."
"Then where are you from midnight till morning?"
"What do you mean?"
"I check your bed at midnight and you're never there."
"I told you I'm with Peeta."
"You said you'd be with Peeta from 4:30am, but you're already gone at midnight."
"I told you, I have my own business."
"You promised me once you'd tell me every single secret."
"Sorry, I can't tell you this one, and I don't remember making that promise."
"What's the big deal about telling me the secret?"
"There's a big deal, and give up, I won't tell you."
"I won't give up."
"I won't tell you. We're even."
"We're still not even. You promised you'd share everything with me."
"Never did."
"You did."
"Prim, just, go alright?"
"Don't leave me tonight."
"I won't. I seriously promise I won't."
"What about tomorrow?"
"I'll think about it. But I promise I'll stay tonight." I told Peeta I'm staying at home tonight anyways.
"Alright, I'm keeping my eyes on you."
She walked away and I laughed silently. Prim can never keep track on me. She always gets distracted too easily.
I dried myself up, put on my clothes and walked into my room. I lay down on my bed, blanket covering my whole body, head under my pillow, thinking about the theories.
I think I'll have to hate Madge forever if Peeta decided to take her instead of me.
"Katniss? Are you asleep?" A shadow walked in. Of course that's Prim.
"Yeah. You woke me up." I lied quickly. She frowns,
"Oh poop. I didn't want to wake you up. Alright, you go back to sleep."
"No, wait. I have a quick question for you."
"Yeah, what's the question?"
"Have Tiara said anything about her feelings to Peeta?"
"Of course she did."
"What did she say?"
"None of your business."
"Just… Tell me."
"Have Madge said anything about Peeta?"
"Yeah."
"You wanna trade answers?"
"Sure."
"Ok. Tiara keeps saying: Peeta's so hot and he should marry me."
"Whoa, is she serious?"
"I don't know… Tiara seems to like him a lot."
"Well, there's going to be a big fight between Madge and Tiara…"
"What did Madge say?"
"She usually talks about Peeta, and I mean a lot. Today she admits that she has a crush on him."
"Well, I think they're going to have a big fight on this."
"Yeah, well, Peeta loves me."
"And you love him back."
"Exactly. I think we're done with this conversation."
"Goody. Alright, goodnight Katniss." Prim walked away, closing the door, leaving me alone in my dark room.
Theories updated,
Number seven: Tiara has a crush on Peeta
Number eight: Tiara, Madge, and me all have a crush on Peeta
My mind's not clear enough to think anymore…
"Katniss! Run! What are you doing?" Peeta's voice echoed in my head.
"I'm staying with you, no matter what would happen!" I shouted. He was about to get shot down. Peeta Mellark has been discovered by the government. His parents and brothers are arrested, leaving Peeta to get shot down anytime. I ran up to him, tried to untie the strings that's tied him down on a wooden board. Just then, a quick swooshing sound passed my ear, blood spread our from Peeta's heart, leaving him with a blank face full of no emotions. I screamed, cried and cursed the governors. Nothing's going to end Peeta and me. Nothing will and nothing can.
Still I kept screaming and crying. My eyes stung, my whole face wet with tears.
"Katniss! Wake up!"
"What happened Prim?"
"You were screaming for quite a long time."
"Was I crying?"
"No, why would you be?" Because of the dream, duh.
"I thought I did. Never mind. What time is it?"
"About time to get you down your bed and prepare for school."
So I rolled down my bed and dressed as usual, made breakfast, ate the breakfast with Prim and mom, walked outside and found Peeta standing right on the porch, about to knock on our door. I smiled and hugged him tightly,
"You don't have to knock on the door anymore."
"I know I don't." He hugged me back and we released each other. The same thing, Prim and us two walked together to school, I told Peeta about the dream, finished telling the story when we're already in class. He said,
"That story deserves some comfort."
"Actually, it's me who deserves the comfort." I reminded him as Madge and Gale walked in. Madge and Gale should get together, they make a cute couple, and that ways we have less troubles to deal with.
"Katniss? Are you listening?" Crap. Beetee wanted me to answer a question.
"I'm sorry Beetee…" I apologized, head down. He smiles and said,
"Alright, I'll repeat it again. What's the first element on the periodic table?"
"Oh, um, hydrogen." I answered. He said, smiling,
"Correct. Freddy, what's the second one?"
"Helium" Peeta answered confidently. He's like the smartest person in the whole grade so far. Smarty pants, ha. Beetee seemed to be very impressed with his work so far too. All the other teachers like him. Effie from history, English and socials, Portia from French and arts obviously like him, Cinna from PE and music, Wiress from drama… Everyone likes him, a lot. But his parents, his brothers, and me obviously love him the most.
"So homework for tonight… I guess I can't give out your project assignment since most of you are going to the capitol. Oh well, forget about the homework." Beetee announced as most of the classmates screamed out loud happily. Who wants science project over a trip to the capitol?
French went by quickly, lunch came (no meeting today, yay!), math went by fast, history with Effie last block. Yuck. History. Especially when Effie flirts (it's normal for Effie) with Peeta, I can't stand it. Ewe.
"So my dear Peeta. Are you ready for the trip to the capitol?" There goes Effie again. She's going to start all that I-can't-stand-it-anymore-speeches. I decided that I'd put on my earmuffs to block out everything Effie's saying to Peeta. I hate girls who mess around with my boyfriend. I hate it when they even try to be too friendly with him. I'm mad, and I feel like doing something stupid, like, cry.
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"Aha, I love your reaction when Effie was saying all that bunch of things. I wish I could do that too, but I can't." Peeta stood outside my door. He honestly has no idea I'm mad, does he? I rolled my eyes although there're already tears in them and said,
"Yeah, yeah, whatever. I hate it, and I mean absolutely hate it when girls flirt with you." My voice, starting to croak a bit.
"You know I won't respond in that type of way."
"It's already too much for me to handle." Tears started to roll down my cheeks I mean I absolutely hate it, and I mean it.
"Katniss."
"What?" I'm literally going to cry.
"You know I also hate it when they do that, it's freaggin scary for me especially when it's Effie doing it."
"DON'T MENTION IT! I MEAN LIKE SHUT UP!" I yelled, face wet with tears. He walks closer to me, bending down. He took out a handkerchief and wiped it gently against my face. I cried softly, "Stop treating me like an innocent child Peeta…"
"Shh." He hushed me, putting one finger over my lips.
I felt like Peeta is what I need right now for this moment. He's perfect for comforting. He stood back up, his forehead pressing against mine, arms wrapped around my neck. I rested my hands on his shoulders. He swung me sideways, slowly. He pulled me way too close to him. He lifted my chin up using one of his hands, forcing me to look at him straight in the eye, although I felt like hesitating.
"No. Look at me straight." He moved his mouth slowly, holding his serious sound and look. I eventually looked at him straight in the eye though my angriness hasn't really faded away completely yet. He frowns,
"Look, I didn't mean to upset you."
"I don't care." I pursed my lips, ready to start a little child's catfight.
"I'm really sorry. I didn't thought you'd be that angry and cared so much about it."
"Peeta, I don't care. You didn't look through what I was really thinking about."
"Well I'm sorry. I'm not the best at mind reading." I know that Peeta…
"You could've tried to see what I was thinking about." Although he already did a good job, and I really appreciate how he comforts me.
"Look, I'm sorry, maybe I shouldn't even go to school. Maybe we should just end it."
"Are you saying you don't love me?"
"No, I'm not saying that. I'm just saying, maybe I shouldn't go to school anymore."
"No, you're perfectly clear about saying 'we should just end this'. Clear enough you're saying you don't love me anymore."
"If I say I don't love you anymore, are you happy with that?" Anger filling his eyes.
"No!"
"How can I make you feel better then?"
"I don't know! Just stop all this nonsense, ok? If I actually said I DON'T LOVE YOU, what would you feel?"
"Heartbroken, feeling towards never coming back to life again."
"THAT'S WHAT YOU'RE MAKING ME FEEL RIGHT NOW!"
"Katniss, I didn't even say that."
"I feel like that right now. A broken mess, hollow, lifeless."
"How did I make you feel like that?"
"All the flirts!"
"Look, I didn't even flirt with anyone."
"You kind of did."
"Well I didn't mean it!"
"You're not supposed to anyways, no matter what happens!"
"I DIDN'T FLIRT you get the point now?"
"I DON'T LOVE YOU ANYMORE!" I broke down, sat on the stairs, looking at Peeta, angriness fulfilling my whole body. He stood there, staring at me, not believing what I just said. I thought maybe I shouldn't have just said that. Maybe this thing is my entire fault. Maybe I was being too sensitive however.
"You two stop it. You're not meant to do this to each other."
Three voices, same time, still echoing in my dizziness filled head. I'm pretty sure I passed out or fainted however. I don't feel a thing, don't know about a thing. I only saw four faces above me. Three boyish face that looked alike, very alike, and one very familiar young girl's face. Maybe I bumped my head or something. The only thing I feel right now, I think I hate Peeta Mellark.
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