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-Caitlin.

That icy voice made me frozen in my seat. That comment made questions rush through my head. Peeta had a girlfriend? Why didn't he tell me? People are saying that we slept together? That's not good… why didn't he tell me? The fact that I didn't know made me upset. I thought he might of liked me, guess not.

I turned and saw that the voice came from a pissed off Glimmer. She stood there in all of her glory with her crew behind her. Clove and Gloss, stood right behind her, you could tell they had her back. This can't end well. They just stood there waiting for me to say something. I'm completely lost, nothing like this had ever happened to me before.

"I-I-I didn't do anything." I replied meekly. Glimmer just glared at me, her eyes coming to a squint. She had a look on her face that said she didn't believe me, who would believe a girl from the seam.

"Well, I would hope not, we don't need another slut around here." Gloss put in. Glimmer seemed to have not heard her because she was standing still, unfazed.

"Look, I get it. You're a nobody, a seam girl, a loser. But moving in on my man, bad move," Glimmer started threateningly. "I can do things that would make your life hell. You don't want to mess with me. So take this as a warning, leave Peeta alone, and we wont have a problem." Glimmer stated confidently. This infuriated me, who does she think she is? She can't tell me what to do! I've known her all of two seconds and she's bossing me around! Nobody tells me what to do.

"I'm sorry that you're so insecure, your threatened by be," I say standing up, the whole cafeteria starring at us. " And I'm flattered that you think I can 'steal' Peeta from you. But don't ever, tell me what to do." I said threateningly. I started for the door only to be stopped five seconds later by those beautiful blue eyes. My step faltered for a second and I blushed. He's probably mad at me for talking to his girl friend like that, I mean, I've only known him for a few days. I picked up my pace a little and continued to the door. I b-lined towards the bathroom still frustrated, by the time the door closed, regrets started pouring in.

How stupid did I look? Telling off the most popular girl in school? She was right, bad move… I just got so frustrated! Nobody talks to me like that, it was about time someone put her in her place. Still, you never tell off Glimmer. She made Jodie Pattersons life terrible last year just because they both wore the same shirt. What did Peeta even see in her? She's so evil, manipulative, and cruel. Peeta is so sweet, and gentle, and good! It doesn't make since, he'll probably never talked to him again. I screwed up, I know I did. I should probably apologize to Peeta, if he'll even listen.

I walked out right as the bell rang and everyone was looking at me. I ignored their stares and walked straight toward Peeta. He saw me coming and kept a blank face, that wasn't comforting. "I'm sorry for what happened at lunch," I start. "I know I embarrassed you and I apologize. I understand if you don't want to tutor me anymore." I looked in his eyes and saw understanding in them.

"It's okay, I understand that Glimmer can be… difficult, that just how she is, but she can be nice. We just got back together and she doesn't want to lose me." Peeta explained.

"Yeah, like I could take you from her." I commented snarkily and looked down.

"You're kidding right?" Peeta asked with a 'duh' expression on his face and I shrugged. "You don't know the effect you have on people. Katniss, you're kind of beautiful." Peeta stated as if it was obvious and I blush. He thinks I'm beautiful?

"Thank you." I respond looking away awkwardly.

"So, are you still up for studying after school?" Peeta asked as we walked to art class.

"Who isn't ready for chemistry?" I asked sarcastically which caused him to laugh ad my heart skipped a beat. When we walked into class, Gale wasn't to happy to see us together because she cast a glare in our direction, which didn't go unnoticed by Peeta who sighed.

"I'll see ya after school." Peeta smiled then walked off toward Glimmer and I took my seat next to Gale.

"So that's what you were doing after school?" Gale asked angrily. I shot him a confused look.

"Huh?" I responded. Gale looked just as mad as ever.

"We were supposed to go hunting." Gale reminded me.

"Oh my gosh Gale, I'm so sorry! I completely forgot! Peeta was just helping me with math!" I told him but it felt like I was lying. For some reason I feel worse than I should, like I'm cheating on a boyfriend who loves me yet I don't love them back. I push past the guilt till it was buried deep inside me.

"Yeah, right, I'm sure." Gale scoffed as the teacher walked in. I didn't have time to respond, the teacher talked the whole time. I couldn't focus; my mind was too preoccupied with the blonde on the opposite side of the room. My gaze kept drifting towards Peeta and my mind swarmed with pictures of him. I kept thinking of how his eyes twinkle, how his smile lights up the room, the freckles on his face, pretty much everything a stalker would think. The only thing that snapped me out of my daydream was an elbow to the side. I jumped as I noticed everyone looking at me, everyone including Peeta… and Glimmer.

"I'm sorry, what was that?" I asked blushing.

"I asked you what you thought was going through Da Vinci's head when he painted the Mona Lisa." Mrs. Miller told me.

"Oh, I think that he was trying to convey the emotions of this girl as much as possible. Most people see a smile but they usually don't see the sadness in her eyes." I explained looking away her in the eye and no one else.

"Ahh, yes! I'm so glad you brought that up…" Mrs. Miller went on about the painting. I looked towards Gale, who still looked mad, and then I looked towards Peeta who was still looking at me. I blushed then my eyes shot down to the table in front of me. I bet he thinks I'm a stalker now. My thoughts continue to drift off until the bells rings.

After school I lean against my normal tree as I noticed a tall blonde coming toward me, my stomach and me did flip-flops. Why does he have this effect on me? That oh so common blush creeps up on me gain. "Hey Peeta." I say as he stands in front of me.

"Hi, did you remember your chemistry book?" He asked and I gave him a look.

"There are chemistry books?" I asked him back and he let out a hardy chuckle.

"Yeah, you know those things that you carry with you to class? We can just share mine." Peeta suggested and I nodded. We chatted for a while until Prim came up to us.

"You're walking with us again?" She asked and Peeta and I shook our heads.

"Yep, I brought you something," Peeta pulled out a brown paper bag and Prim eyed it closely. "I remember you saying that you like frosted cookies, so I made those real quick this morning." He smiled as Prim's eyes widened and she clutched the bag in her tiny hands.

"Thank you! Katniss, I approve of him." She stated before walking away causing that damn blush to come again.

"Thank you Peeta, You didn't have to." I smiled at him.

"No problem, I didn't mind. Besides, maybe I'll get her to like me if I can't get you're mom." Peeta joked and I laughed. All the way home we were joking about stuff and laughing. Everything came so natural with Peeta, his smile was contagious.

Soon enough we were laying on our stomachs both leaning over his textbook on my bed. I felt so comfortable being this close to him, I still can't believe that I've known him for like two days and feel this comfortable with him. We were so close that his smell invaded my senses. He smelled of cinnamon and a spicy man sent. It was intoxicating.

"So, the answer is…" Peeta turned toward me waiting for my answer; it's so hard to concentrate with him this close.

"Um it's… uh… I don't know! This is so stupid! When I get a job, I'm just going to completely avoid math, science and everything in between at all costs." I reply and Peeta chuckles at me.

"Really? What job would that be?" He asked like there would be no answer. I thought for a moment until a light bulb went off.

"Author. I love to write, and I'm pretty good at it." I respond to his challenge with a smirk on my face.

"Lucky, I'm not. I have a C in that class right now." Peeta stated and I got an idea…

"I could help you!" I suggested with enthusiasm, I could finally pay him back.

"Really, that'd be cool. Tomorrow? We can take a break from math stuff and you could help me with English?" Peeta asked like I could turn him down.

"Yeah." I said smiling. Our closeness suddenly snuck up on us as we noticed we were and inch apart. We leaned in and this time on one interrupted us.