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KATNISS
I hear the sound of light and airy footsteps behind me. Out of curiosity, I turned around and saw directly into Annie Cresta's sea green eyes.
"Hi Katniss!" She waved her hand, although she was only inches away from me.
"Hi Annie. You scared me." Annie laughed lightly.
"Where you headed?"
"Outside. I wanted to take a walk. Where's Johanna?" I asked, secretly thinking that she might be with Peeta by now , if Annie didn't know where she was.
"She's with the guys." Annie said a little too quickly.
I sighed. I now didn't know whether to believe Annie or to trust my gut, which I believed that Peeta was with the witch. I gave Annie a weak smile. She gave one back, with just a hint of sweetness to it.
"Want to go with me?" I asked, breaking the silence.
"Uh, Paylor said not to go outside."
"Paylor? Is she well? Is she?" I asked, anxious. Annie nodded.
"Yes. They say that she'll be able to address to us later. You know, about why we are here."
I beamed at Annie. Now that's a nice thing to know.
I decided not to go for a walk. Annie said that Paylor ordered it. Why should I go against it? The whole building, which used to be the training center for the tributes, was quiet. Not much happened. I did not see anyone, except Annie. I wanted to know where Peeta was, even though I was kinda angry with him, and hoped that he is not with Johanna Mason.
PEETA
"Do you think the Mockingjay's not that angry with me?" I looked at around the finished rooftop. Johanna and I have been hanging out quite a lot recently. I think it's just because she's easy to talk to.
"I doubt it," she shrugged. "The girl on fire burst in flames when she saw me holding your hand."
I couldn't help but laugh at the way she said it.
"You ready for later?" I gulped. I am definitely gonna propose today. But I am not yet mentally ready. Johanna noticed the nervousness stirring inside of me. "Don't worry kid, we'll back you up."
Haymitch staggered into the room where the first meeting was held. Yet again, everyone was anxiously waiting for my announcement. I'll announce the step by step procedure of my plan.
"So, today's the day!" Enobaria said, out of character, just trying to break the silence.
I tried my best to give them a confident smile. Who on all of Panem would not be nervous? I was going to propose to someone!
"What is it that we are gonna do?" Annie asked.
"Steer clear of the proposal thingy. Don't tell the girlie that Peeta here has something in mind for her." Haymitch chuckled and took a sip from a bottle of amber colored liquor.
"Guys! You've done more than enough to help me," I looked in the direction of the President.
"President, I have something in mind just for you to do, if you don't mind."
The president nodded and I started speaking.
KATNISS
Honestly, thing are getting really suspicious. Again, I'm left alone. Annie had something important to do. What could she possibly do in this building that I might know nothing of? It's really weird. But I guess that it's really none of my business.
I tried to go to the roof again, in hopes of meeting Peeta there, whom I have not seen since the hand-holding incident with the old hag, Johanna Mason. It's really aggravating not knowing whether the love of your life is with a girl, with you in the same building. I was hoping the rooftop was ajar, but it was the reverse of what I had hoped. This is so infuriating! I couldn't do anything in this wretched place. I walked to my room for solitary confinement. I don't like talking that much, but excess solitude is really getting to my nerves. As I approached my room, I saw a figure in my doorway. The familiar blonde hair caught my attention. I remembered that I was supposed to hate him for the "thing" earlier so I decided to ignore Peeta. As I neared him, I couldn't help but notice the expression on his face. It shows anguish, which was really quite baffling.
"Peeta," I was really concerned by the way he looked."Is something wrong?" He gave me a mischievous smile and hugged me. "Ha! I knew it, you're not angry with me!" That added to my annoyance. But I could not believe how foolish I've been. I guessed that this is the time to confront him. Now or never.
"So where's Johanna?" I asked, pursing my lips for effect.
"Katniss, what you saw earlier? That was nothing."
"So holding hands with another girl is nothing? That's new."
"It was just a friendly gesture! Looks can be deceiving you know." I shook my head and slammed the door shut. A part of me believed him. I had never seen Peeta lie before.' Better watch your guy. Someone might take him away from you.' That's what Johanna told me. That's what makes things complicated. Why would she tell me that if Peeta and her, holding hands is just a friendly gesture?
After a few hours, I had to go to the dining area. They said that Paylor will do the announcement. How could I know about it if I was not there? I arrived first at the area, which was quite odd because normally, I was late. Johanna was the second one to go in, which truly made me go off. I tried to ignore her, but she kept smiling and looking at me like a rapist. It was creepy, I tell you. Creepy.
"You still angry at Peeta, Sweetheart?" It irritated me, she calling me that. Only Haymitch and Peeta call me Sweetheart. Ugh. The nerve of her.
"None of your business." Johanna suddenly has a look of lament on her face. She sat next to me.
"To tell you the truth Katniss, It is my business."
"What?"
"No actually it isn't."
"Johanna,"
"Here's the truth," she began. "Peeta instructed me to make you jealous."
"Huh? I- I was not jealous!"
"Katniss, you can't fool me."
"Well I was a little jealous."
"Okay, Okay. You were a little jealous. But there's nothing to be jealous about."
"Why? Don't you get jealous?"
"No. Anyway, you don't have to be jealous because—"
"Because Peeta said so?"
"Partly," She smiled. "But also because I'm older than him. Do you think an older girl like me would do that?"
"Yeah! You are a cougar after all."
"Look who's talking."
"What?"
"Just forget how I acted earlier."
"But why now? Why now when you could still have a little fun with it."
"Do you still remember Peeta's surprise for you? Let's just say that if I did not tell you about this, you might not like it."
"No! I comple—Wait, do you know about it?"
"Maybe." She grinned at me slyly.
"Do you know about it?" I repeated.
"My, you're so stubborn aren't you?"
"Just tell me when!"
"Soon. And by the way, still act that you hate Peeta. It's so amusing."
As if by cue, the dining room door opened and everyone filed in. I caught a glimpse of Peeta's face as he walked in and I haughtily turned away. Paylor came in and sat down. We waited eagerly for her announcement, at least I thought. Nobody seemed anxious for the reason of why we were here but me. I decided not to turn it up and just wait.
PEETA
Everything's in order. Just one thing left. And seriously, my heart kept pounding like a jackrabbit. I felt the ring in my pocket. I saw it in the my home in the Victor's Village, tucked away in a little crevice which I never noticed before. It was meant for me. Father left it to me with a letter, before the Quell began.
I guess it was a ring father wanted me to give to Katniss, before the engagement. The letter was short.
It read: Son, give this to the girl you love. The girl you'll marry. Just that. Plain that. A little corny I might admit but it's the last note I received from father. It's got a little sentimental value.
I told the President that she'll do the announcements after everyone has eaten. It was because I wanted to mentally prepare myself for this. It took just about an hour for everyone to finish. It was nerve-racking . An agonizing hour. I looked at Paylor. She was suppressing a smile. I hear her take a deep breath and start talking. After getting to the fifth sentence, an explosion began. Right on cue. I thought.
AN: Cliffy! I told you I had writer's block. Well, review guys. 5 minimum! Love you!
Sorry if this was kinda corny, I had writer's block! :0