AN: Hey Guys. The Ninth Chapter. Or in my language, Filipino, ang ika-siyam na kabanata. Wow. Haha. So I realized that I have not been consistent. I have been writing in the present and past tense simultaneously. Which tense should I write in? Please tell me! Thanks!

By the way, I'm sneakily writing this one. It's December 24th, which means my family has to prepare for NOCHEBUENA (look it up!). Anyway, I'm doing this for you!

Disclaimer: I am not the owner of the famous and well-written trilogy called The Hunger Games. It is in fact, owned by Ms. Suzanne Collins and Scholastic Press.

Mr. Mellark's Point of View

"So what do you think?" I asked, biting my lip. I looked at the confused faces of my companions. Annie's face looked worried, and almost about to cry. I took a step toward her and Johanna sat next to her and comforted Annie, making me stop in my tracks. Haymitch walked to me and hit me in the face.

"Ow!" I touched the red mark where Haymitch's hand made contact with my skin. Haymitch let out a chuckle. An intoxicated chuckle. I glared at him, annoyed. "What?" He asked, laughing again.

"Why did you do that Haymitch?" I asked, still holding my hand to my cheek. Haymitch shrugged.

"Come on give me a break. I'm drunk, remember?" He took another sip from his bottle. I looked around.

"So, anyone with me?" I tried to pull the corner of my lips into a smile. Haymitch laughed uproariously and raised his hand. "I'm with you Peeta!" He grinned and slapped me in the face again. I'm gonna hit you, if you hit me one more time old man. I thought to myself. The thought of myself hitting him made me smile. "Anyone else?" Haymitch turned around to ask. I could see Beetee and Annie shaking their heads. They don't agree. I bit my lip. "What about you Enobaria? Johanna?" I asked respectively. Both shrugged and gave me I don't knows. I sighed. "Haymitch, you and I are the only ones." I turned around and left.

"Peeta, wait!" I turned around and saw Johanna jogging towards me. "What?" I was annoyed at her for not joining my brilliant plan. "I'll join." She smiled, which made me a little bit skeptical. "You sure?" I asked, not even hiding the tone of skepticism in my voice. She huffed and shoved me light-heartedly.

"Duh!"

"Why didn't you say it earlier?"

"Annie. She'll be heartbroken. You know about her and romance. Eugh."

"What made you join?"

" I couldn't let you guys have all the fun, tricking the Mockingjay."

That made me smile. The thought of pulling a trick on Katniss was too fun to pass out on.

"So, is Enobaria going to join?"

"I doubt it. She doesn't care that much about you and Katniss at all."

"Okay. Call Haymitch. We have a plan to hatch."

"So I will act to be all lovey-dovey on you?" Johanna asked, grimacing.

"Unfortunately, yes." Haymitch beamed, yet again, taking another sip from his second bottle of wine.

"There are no other girls here. Trust me, I don't like you too." Johanna hit me again and smiled.

"Thanks Peeta. By the way, how will I act around both of you?"

"Who? Me and Katniss?"

"Yes! Oh dear Peeta! Think m'boy!" Haymitch hit me in the head.

Okay. That's the last straw. I raised my hand to hit Haymitch when he quickly stood up and raced to the door. " Too slow." He laughed and sauntered off. That made me laugh. I immediately felt both anger and enjoyment. Only Haymitch could do that. I was brought back to reality when I realized Johanna still had a question to be answered. I scratched my head. I really don't know.

" I don't actually know Johanna. I mean, you're the girl." I tried to give Johanna a smile. It turned out to be a look that said fear. Johanna laughed. She shook her head and stood up.

"Fine Lover Boy. Just make sure Katniss gets convinced."

"Yeah. Good night Johanna."

"Night." She said, then went out of the room.

Paylor had already granted me permission to do this. By the way she looked, she seemed eager to have me fool Katniss. She even said: " Well, we now have gotten the fun Peeta out." I think she doesn't get to have fun around here in the Capitol. All work I guess. But what she had said made me conscious.

Is this wrong?

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" Morning Cheese Buns." I whispered to Katniss. She opened her eyes and gave me a frown.

"Morning. And don't call me Cheese Buns!"

"Okay. I won't call you cheese buns, Cheese Buns."

She pouted and sat up. She stretched her arms and hugged me. "What time is it?" I gestured to the wall clock in her room. " See for yourself." She chuckled and leaped up. "9 AM? Geez. Okay, I'll get ready. Wait here." She rambled to the bathroom. I kept thinking about my plan. I kept thinking about whether the plan is right or wrong. I finally went with the notion that it was okay. I don't have that much fun after all.

"Hey Katniss. Hi Peeta." Johanna came up to us, this time without Annie. She gave me a shy smile, like a girl who was talking to her crush. I wanted to laugh. Johanna was actually doing a pretty good job. I took a glance at Katniss. She locked her gaze at Johanna and put on a fake smile. That was fast. I thought. Katniss wasn't like this at all. This was all new.

"Hi Johanna." Katniss said coldly, grasping on to my arm. I could see the delight in Johanna's eyes. She's enjoying this just like I am.

"Come on Kat, let's get you something to eat." I said as I led Katniss toward the Kitchen door. I glanced behind me and saw Johanna flashing a thumbs-up sign. First approach, successful.

AN: So sorry if that was too short! I am being called now. Please review the chapter. Constructive Criticism is recommended!