A/N: Here's a short chapter. I really wanted to update and say that I don't plan on having anything rated M in here because I don't want to write it. If it happens, I'll infer it happens at the END of the chapter so I don't have to write it. Anyway, ENJOY! :)

Chapter 8: Meeting Cato's family

(CATO POV)

I pulled away and looked in Katniss' eyes. Her eyes showed confusion, excitement and hurt. After about a minute, she looked down.

"Katniss," my mother said, getting both of our attention. "Would you like something to eat or drink?"

"Actually," she said slightly blushing. "May I have a cup of tea?"

"Of course," My mother smiled. "Would you like honey or lemon in it?"

"Just a little honey please," Katniss smiled.

"She likes you," I whispered in her ear. "She's only ever offered tea to officials, to be polite, and Melody."

"I feel so special," She smiled.

Smiling at her, I picked her up and carried her further into the house. Her laughter was contagious and caused me to start laughing too.

"Cato," I heard Melody call from upstairs.

"Stay here and get to know my mother," I said putting her on a chair and going to find Melody.

I walked up the stairs and went to find Melody. It didn't take long to find it because the bedding in her room was pink and purple. Melody was always more girly than any other girl in District Two.

"Cato," Melody smiled, grabbing my hand. "Mommy thinks Katniss is only playing with your heart, like she did Peeta. She thinks that Katniss is just waiting to break your heart when you're most vulnerable."

"Do you think so," I asked her.

"No! I think she really loves you," she yelled. "What do you think?"

"I think she loves me," I shrugged. "I mean we get along, don't try to kill each other and she understand me better than anyone, besides you and mom."

(KATNISS POV)

"Don't you dare hurt my son like you did that boy from your district," Cato's mother said putting my tea in front of me. "I saw how you acted in love with him and let Cato kill him without trying to stop him! If you hurt Cato, I swear-"

At that point, I got up. I was not going to hurt Cato like I did Peeta. I actually loved Peeta while Cato and I are just acting in love. She was really getting on my last nerve, so I didn't stick around to listen to her threaten me anyone. Going upstairs, I found Melody's room.

"I think she loves me," Cato's voice came from inside Melody's room. "I mean we get along, don't try to kill each other and she understand me better than anyone, besides you and mom."

"I do love you," I said leaning on the door frame. "If I didn't, why would I have shot Peeta and not you?"

"I don't know," He started. "I-"

"Cato, look, we need to talk," I said blushing slightly. "It's about our love."

"I'll let you too talk," Melody said running out of the room and closing the door behind her.

"What about our love," Cato asked, confusion written all over his face.

"How do you really feel about me," I asked. "I mean do you really like me, even just a little, or do you still hate me?"

"Why don't you tell me first," he asked.

"Look," I said taking a deep breath. "You mother thinks I'm going to break your heart like I did to Peeta and I need to know how you feel about me."

"I like you," he said. "I've always been attracted to you, but I hated you for not stoping Thresh from killing Clove, getting a higher score than me, being so good at archery, and having a better chance to win over me."

A/N: Sorry it's only 598 words, it was the closest I could get to 600 without going over. Anyway, I hope you liked it and I'll update it on Sunday morning with 500-600 words for /= 5 reviews and 1,000+ words for 6+ reviews!