~Peeta~
After Katniss and I clean up the kitchen, I notice something different about her. But I can't quite put my finger on it. It's not like her to act this strange. She seems somewhat timid. But why? She's never been this way with me before. I shake it off, thinking it's nothing and say goodbye. I'm determined to finish this painting I've been working on…Katniss's birthday is coming up soon and I wanted to give it to her as a gift.
I go upstairs to my art studio and just as I dip my paint brush into the paint on my palette a flashback starts and the paintbrush falls to the ground, splattering the paint all over the floor…
Death…that's all I see. Bombs falling on District 12. Over houses, over the Justice Building. Then the bakery. My family…gone. KATNISS! KATNISS IS THE ONE THAT DID THIS TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT MUTT KILLED YOUR FAMILY AND ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS!
No…no it wasn't Katniss, it was the Capitol that killed your family, not Katniss.
KATNISS! IT'S ALL KATNISS'S FAULT THEY'RE ALL DEAD. SHE BROUGHT UPON THIS.
No, it's not true. I argue with myself. I fall to the ground, covering my ears as an attempt to silence the arguing voices in my head. But it doesn't do any good. I curl up on the ground until it's over.
These flashbacks are becoming less frequent, but when they do come they are stronger than they used to be. I need to stay away from Katniss…I need to protect her from me. I decide this immediately. What if I'm with her and I lose control of my mind? I couldn't live with myself if I did anything more to hurt her than I already have. I hope she can forgive me for doing this, but it's the only way to keep her safe until I can fully control myself.
Katniss…I'm sorry. Please understand.
A/N: Uggghhh sorry...another short chapter. Sorry, just seem like a good place to end it. Please review and tell me what you think.
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