Chapter Eleven
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Katniss -
I walk into the school, Prim at my side, and look around. Students are at their lockers or walking together in the hallways. Some of them talking, laughing, kissing and many other things.
"Well, I'm going to go to find my friends. See you later, Katniss." Prim waves farewell and walks away from me. I raise a hand to show my goodbye, but Prim is already gone. I sigh inwardly, well anyways, now could be the time to thank Peeta.
I bite my lower lip and begin walking, glancing around me every few seconds to look for Peeta. Unfortunately, most of the people here either have black hair or blond hair. Then, I see him.
I follow him as he walks to his locker, ignoring the sea of people around me. I get pushed by some people as I myself push them out of my way, but I don't care. I just need to see what happened to Peeta.
"Peeta." I whisper softly as he opens his locker. He pauses in his actions and I know that he has heard me.
"Hi, Katniss." He greets me, just as softly. "How are you today?" He questions politely.
I swallow roughly. "I'm good thanks." I pause, "Did anything bad happen when I left?"
Peeta goes silent, and I watch him zip open his faded leather backpack and retrieve a couple of books from his locker and place them in his bag. Then, he shuts his locker door. "Nothing. I'm fine, thanks for asking." He says simply. I frown.
"Peeta, what happened?" I can tell that he's lying to me. I don't know how, but I can just tell.
Peeta pauses. That pause confirms my thoughts. He turns and I see no regret in his eyes.
"It was worth it, Katniss. I got to help you. And even if I did get in trouble for it, I don't mind." He says sincerely. His words make me feel touched, as well as slightly guilty.
I manage a little smile. "Thanks. Thanks for everything." I tell him, putting all my gratefulness in my words.
Peeta grins a little goofily. "No problem, Katniss. Anything for you."
The last part makes me feel a little awkward. I crack my knuckles a little nervously. "Why didn't your family stop your mother from... you know..." I say, not very gracefully.
Peeta's eyes darken. "They weren't there. It doesn't matter. Its in the past."
I glower at the floor. No parent should harm their child, no matter what. "Don't you stand up to her?" I demand, sounding a little ruder than I'd hoped. I look at Peeta in the eyes once more, and his blue eyes darken even more. "What exactly did she do to you?
Peeta chews his bottom lip and returns my gaze. "Its complicated. But I did stand up to her. I did yesterday, didn't I? For you?" His tone becomes a little prouder.
I can't help but manage a small smile. "Yeah, that was very brave of you." I tell him. Peeta's cheeks turn a light pink.
"Thanks."
The two of us stand there in front of each other, neither one of us knowing what to say.
"Can we hang out after school today? Or at lunch even?" I blurt out unexpectedly. Peeta's eyes widen in surprise. He probably didn't see that coming. Heck, I didn't either.
"Of course!" Peeta grins widely and I can't help but let a smile tug at my lips as well. I like the fact that he wants to spend time with me. It makes me feel wanted. Its a good feeling, I decide. Peeta continues, his smile widening so much that it makes me feel a little freaked out looking at it. "Sit with my friends and I at lunch today. Or, we can sit somewhere else if you want to. I'm good with anything." Peeta offers.
I bite my lip. "Are you sure your friends won't mind me sitting with you?" I ask, hiding my nervousness. How would they react? Would they disapprove of me? No, they wouldn't be that mean. After all, I think that I know that Peeta would never be friends with mean people.
"Of course they wouldn't. They are one of the kindest people on earth." Peeta tells me, shaking his head at me and chuckling.
I nod, trying to shake out my nervousness. "Alright, just checking." I add, a little sheepishly. Peeta leans against his locker and the two of us continue to stand there in silence. I'm amazed at how I've become to him. I mean, we were friends. I'd never thought that the two of us would be friends. We were so different, yet we somehow fit in well with each other. Peeta was different from Gale, he was much more lighthearted yet there was still some sadness in him that I could sense.
I, on the other hand, was much more serious than Peeta. Sort of like Gale, I guess. It was nice having Peeta around me, it made me feel a little less, well I guess you could say serious. He sort of made me act like I usually did with Prim.
Okay, great, now I confused myself.
Lets just say that Peeta is a good influence on me.
Peeta clears his throat. I look at him, raising an eyebrow quizzically. Peeta flushes a little under my stare, "Katniss, I was just wondering if you'd... If you'd want to go on another meeting again. Like, you know, when we spent the day out at the meadow. Do you want to do something like that again?" He continues quickly before I can answer, "I understand if you don't want to or if you don't have the time."
I roll my eyes. "Sure, Peeta. When do you want to hang out again?"
The bell rings signaling that first period will begin in about 5 minutes. Peeta scratches the back of his neck, pursing his lips.
"Uh, lets figure out the date and time later, alright? At lunch. Make sure you sit with us!" He tells me as he shoulders his backpack and waves farewell as he heads off to his first class. I wave my hand in farewell and I see his dimpled smile just before he rounds the corner and leaves my sight.
I turn around in the opposite direction and head off to my first class, my head buzzing with thoughts of the upcoming school day and Peeta.
~Later that day~
Cracking my knuckles a little nervously, I scan the cafeteria for a familiar head of blonde hair. Unfortunately, in District 12, most of the population has either blond hair or black hair. I purse my lips, and then my eyes catch a shock of red hair that sticks out like a sore thumb. I know only a handful of people in District 12. One of those redheads, I know, is Peeta's friend. I've seen Peeta hanging around with a redheaded boy sometimes. I think his name was Holden. I look more closely at him but at that moment, someone taps my shoulder.
I turn around and I come face to face with Peeta. He gives me a lopsided, cheeky grin.
"Hey, Katniss."
"Hi." I respond, letting a smile fall onto my lips.
Peeta gestures to his table. "Come, follow me. I'll introduce you, don't worry." He adds, winking jokingly. I roll my eyes and Peeta snickers. I glare at him. He shuts up.
When the two of us reach his table full of his friends, they all fall silent and I feel an awkward silence settle over the lot of us.
"Hi." I say, keeping my tone calm and noncommittal.
"Guys, this is Katniss Everdeen. You know her right? She's my friend." Peeta says, flashing me a smile as he speaks to his friends.
About a few more seconds pass before someone scoots over, creating a space for Peeta and I to sit. The two of sit down and another silence passes by.
"So," I turn to the sound of the voice. Its the redhead. "I'm Holden." He says bluntly.
I nod. "Nice to meet you. I'm Katniss." I respond. Holden smiles.
"From the Seam?" Holden questions.
I force myself not to scowl, I see Peeta shoot him a confused and warning glance from the corner of my eye. "Yes." I say, much too tightly.
Holden, however, does not see Peeta's look and keeps his eyes trained on me. He smiles. "Cool." He states firmly. Then, he shoots Peeta a smug glance. "Remember that dare?"
Peeta's face flushes deeply. "Honestly? Do we have to talk about this now?" He literally begs. Holden and the rest of Peeta's friends start smirking evilly. I, myself, can't help but smile at Peeta's discomfort. He looks funny when he's so awkward.
"Did you see Peeta's bum?" A girl questions, her eyes lighting up with amusement.
I blush at the sudden image. "Um... No." I mutter awkwardly, aware of my cheeks which are becoming a very dark shade of red. Peeta is blushing as well and is looking down at the table.
"Lydia!" Peeta's voice rises, becoming very high pitched. All of us stare at him, then laugh at his voice. Well, actually, I am just grinning at Peeta's discomfort.
"What?" Lydia, the girl, snorts, still laughing.
Peeta sighs, slamming his head onto the table in a mixture of embarrassment and a little annoyance. I force myself to stop laughing. Then, as if of its own accord, my hand pats Peeta's back comfortingly. He freezes and turns his head to look at me. In his bright blue eyes there is surprise clear in them.
Act smooth, Katniss, I tell myself. I flash him a smile. "I won't laugh anymore." He gives me a grateful smile but just as I say so I let out a chuckle.
Peeta rolls his eyes but a smile plays on his lips. I realize that my hand is still on his back, I quickly retrieve it from there.
"So, what any siblings?" Another girl from the table asks. "I'm Quinn Heathers, by the way."
"Delly Cartwright." Another girl chimes in. I recognize her. She was in the same class as Peeta and I were before.
I nod to them both. "Nice to meet you two." Then, I look at Delly. She hasn't changed much, in my opinion. She's still got her curly, bright blonde hair. "You were in my class before, right?"
Delly nods and smiles eagerly. "I was in your class when you sung for us. It was a really beautiful song. And you've got a great voice." She gushes admiringly. I manage a smile, still feeling a little uncomfortable at her compliments.
"Thanks." I say, sincere. Delly smiles then turns her gaze to Peeta and flashes him a confused look.
"You never told me you two were friends before! Why didn't you introduce me?" She asks quizzically.
I look at the two of them, feeling a little intrigued by their relationship. They seem very close, I decide. I bite my lip as I scan them both. I see Peeta shake his but smile warmly at Delly, fondness clear in his gaze as he does so. Are they in a relationship?
The look the two of them give me makes me realize that I just said my silent question aloud. I blush fiercely under their gazes.
"Are we dating?" Peeta repeats, his tone sounding amused. Delly lets out a light laugh and I force myself to look at them, trying to stop blushing like crazy.
"I mean," I blurt out, unable to stop myself, "You guys are like... You guys look super close and stuff, and..." I trail off uncertainly, "Were you guys ever in a romantic relationship?"
Silently, I wonder why I am caring so much about this... trivial matter.
Peeta shoots me and the rest of his friends an amused glance. "No, no. Delly and I've just been friends since we were children. She's one of my first friends. She used to tell people that I was her brother." He says, casting Delly a fond look. Delly blushes.
"Hey, you were like the brother I never had!" She states firmly. Peeta nods, grinning at us. For some reason, his explanation makes me feel relieved. Like, I still have Peeta to myself. Whatever that means. Stop, I silently scold myself. He can be friends with whoever he wants to be.
"Excuse me?" Holden breaks into the conversation, mocking an offended glance. "Peets, tell me, who's the better friend? Delly or I?"
Peeta smirks widely. "I'm going to have to go with Delly, love." Peeta adds cheekily. Holden snorts and rolls his eyes, placing a hand over his heart as if his heart was being shattered.
"I thought we had something special!" He gasps, I watch in silent amusement as fake tears form in his eyes.
Peeta sighs and drops the smile. "But then Delly came into my life!" He announces, I hear the fake sadness in his voice.
Holden frowns and wipes his eyes with the back of his hands. "You promised me that I was the only one for you. You never break your promises." He casts Peeta a disgusted glance and then all of us start laughing at their small act.
"That was..." Another guy says, "Awesome!"
"Of course it was, Leo." Peeta says smugly, flashing us all a smirk. I realize how happy I am. Being happy is good, I decide. Then, I bite my lip. But happiness always leaves you in the end.
"Having fun?" Peeta whispers in my ear as his friends turn and begin talking to each other happily.
I nod. I am, actually. I look around at Peeta's friends. They weren't very mean to me, they were nice to me and they actually had nice conversations with me. I looked around and then Leo caught my eye. Well, he looked like any other District 12 boy from the town, but right now he had his mouth stuffed with food and his cheeks were bulging. I couldn't help but stare like an idiot.
Leo catches my eye and smirks, some of the food dribbling from his mouth as he does so.
"Ew." Lydia voices my thoughts, and probably everyone else's as she looks at Leo. Leo rolls his eyes and shoots her a quizzical look.
"What?" He mumbles through a mouthful of food. As he speaks, at least half of the food in his mouth fall into his lap.
"Leo!" Delly sounds scandalized. "No speaking with a mouthful." She scolds him, in a very motherly tone.
Leo rolls his eyes again and smiles at her, dimples showing. "Yes, mother." He drawls out, food dripping from his lips again. For some reason, I begin laughing at how ridiculous Leo is looking. Don't get me wrong, I wasn't like laughing really hard, sort of in the middle I suppose. Chuckling, you could say.
Leo turns to look at me, his expression appalled as well as the others.
"You find it funny?" He blubbers through a mouthful. I smirk, trying to smother my snickers and chuckles.
"I suppose. You just kind of look like an idiot." I blurt out, unexpectedly. However, before I can apologize for my sudden remark, Leo roars in laughter, spewing his half eaten food all over the table.
"Leo!" Everyone at the table groans in annoyance. I cast a sideways glance at Peeta's food, just a couple of loaves of bread. But now, however, I can see tiny remains of Leo's food sprayed across them.
Without another warning, I double over in laughter pointing like an idiot at Peeta's food.
"What? Whats so funny?" Peeta huffs, glaring at me. I can see the laughter in his eyes though. What a spectacle, I silently muse, Katniss Everdeen, laughing like an idiot.
I finally manage to stop my laughter and keep a straight face. To be honest, I am actually having a lot more fun than I anticipated. I mean, Peeta's friends were nice, very nice people. They weren't mean to me, and they included me in their conversations. I guess Peeta has a knack for picking the right people to be friends with.
After lunch ends, Peeta's friends leave Peeta and I alone, waving farewell to the two of us and smiling warmly at me. I can't help but feel the tug of happiness in my heart.
They're very nice. I'd be lucky to have them as friends.
"So..." Peeta drawls, breaking the comfortable silence, "See you later?"
I nod. "Sure, after school?"
Peeta smiles, looking a little triumphant. "Yeah, after school." He clarifies.
When the two of us part ways, I let a smile fall onto my lips as I think about ideas for Peeta and I to do after school.
~After School~
Peeta -
Walking out of my classroom with Leo and Holden at my side, I can't help but laugh at their jokes. However, the other part of me thats making me so happy is the prospect of spending time with Katniss later today.
"So how's everything?" Leo questions, nudging me. I wince and try not to groan at how he hit the bruise mother gave me yesterday.
"Mhm." I mumble, trying to keep the pain out of my voice.
"Good business at the bakery?" He asks, raising an eyebrow.
"Mhm." I repeat, not really listening.
"Want to hang out tomorrow or today?"
"Mhm."
"I'm dating Katniss."
"What?!" I spin around to face Leo, my eyes widening in shock, and a tinge of anger.
Leo bursts into laughter and I realize too late what he's done. Becoming dark crimson, I turn away from him.
"I hate you." I mumble, no bite in my words.
Leo snorts. "No you don't, you love me." He says, winking slyly at me.
I roll my eyes, and don't answer to that.
Leo suddenly freezes. "Um, see you guys later." He mumbles, the tips of his ears turning red. He quickly leaves Holden and I and disappears into the sea of students.
"He's weird." Holden remarks as the two of us exit the school building.
I snort. "Yeah, we kind of figured that out from day one."
Holden snickers and the two of us laugh. Then, as the two of us laugh, I catch sight of Katniss standing off to the side. Her eyes meet mine and I sober up instantly.
"Hey, Holden?"
"Yeah?" He raises my eyebrow and follows my gaze. The corner of her mouth quirks up. "Katniss, huh?"
I bite my lip, my face flushing. Apparently, thats all the answer Holden needs.
"She's nice, Peeta." Holden admits, smiling genuinely. "But..." He trails off uncertainly, casting me a troubled glance.
My brows furrow in confusion. "But what?" I query, confused.
Holden scratches the back of his neck awkwardly. "Um... Isn't she like... You know, involved with that Hawthorne guy? Gale?" He chews his lower lip.
I glower darkly at the ground. What was up with Katniss and Gale? She didn't mention him to me, and I didn't see them talk during school or anything. But, I sigh, they could be spending time outside of school.
"I don't know." I say, looking up at him.
Holden shrugs. "Katniss is cool, and I can tell that you really really like her. I just don't want you to get hurt." He explains sincerely.
I manage a smile. "I won't get hurt." I say simply. "See you tomorrow, Holden." I wave goodbye and so does he as I walk down to meet Katniss.
"Hi." I say, smiling. "Waiting for me?" I raise an eyebrow cheerily.
Katniss nods, the tip of her lips turning upwards. "Yeah. And Prim." She adds. I nod, my smile widening. "You don't mind waiting, do you?" She questions.
I shake my head. "I'd love to talk to Prim again." I really do, Prim's nice company. She can make me feel all warm and tingly, I guess thats just the atmosphere around her, I suppose.
Katniss smiles.
Prim drifts into our view very quickly after that, a boy trailing behind her like he is in love with Prim. I survey the two of them with a little amusement. I do remember Katniss telling me about Prim having a little trouble in the romance department.
"Hello, Peeta, its nice to see you again." Prim says politely, gifting me with a pretty smile.
"Good to see you to, Prim." I say honestly, unable to resist the smile on my lips at Prim's appearance. I glance at the boy beside her. "Hello, I'm Peeta. And you are?"
The guy gives me a guarded look, its a mixture of curiosity and some other emotion I cannot place. "Rory Hawthorne." He responds slowly, carefully.
Prim looks between the two of us, a slightly alarmed look in her eyes. She can sense the tension, I realize. I stop looking at Rory, and glance over at the Everdeens. "So..." I raise an eyebrow, "May I walk with you three?"
Prim rolls her eyes and smiles. "Of course, Peeta. I'm sure us three will enjoy your company." She shoots Rory a warning look. I see Rory shrug his shoulders in the corner of my eye.
Katniss takes off, and Prim and Rory follow suit. Trailing a little behind her as they walk together, chatting quietly. I quickly jog up to walk beside Katniss.
"Hey." I say, cheekily. Katniss rolls her eyes at me.
"Hi." She responds.
"How was your day?" I ask. Katniss manages a smile.
"It was good." She states. "Thanks for letting me have lunch with your friends and you." She adds, a grateful look appearing in her eyes.
I smile. "It was nice having you there. My friends liked you. They found you..." I trail off, uncertain on how to describe Katniss.
"They found me...?" She raises an eyebrow.
"They found you... well strange." Katniss shoots me a look. I hastily add on, "You know, interestingly strange. Like, a sort of bad boy persona." I stumble over my words idiotically.
Katniss snorts. "Bad boy persona?" She repeats, smirking. "I'm sure I'm a girl, Peeta."
I blush. "Hey, I don't know what to describe you as." I defend.
Katniss looks at me with a blank expression. "What do you think of me?"
I start at the unexpected question. In my opinion, this is strange for Katniss. I know for a fact that she doesn't exactly care what others think and will do what she thinks is right, even if it was disapproved by others. Anyways, back to the point, I'm sure Katniss doesn't really give a damn about what people think about her. So why does she care about my opinion?
You're her friend, idiot. A part of my mind reminds me as if I'm an idiot. Of course she would want to know what her friends think of her.
"Peeta?" Katniss questions, giving me a look. "You still there?"
I blink, my mind coming back into focus. "Yeah, I am."
"Well?" Katniss nudges my side, which makes me want to groan out in pain, but I bite my lip, forcing myself not to. Katniss shoots me a look. "Are you alright?"
I manage to roll my eyes, trying to ignore the searing pain in my side. "Of course I am." I say slowly, keeping the pain out of my tone. "What would make you think that?"
Katniss stops walking, making me stop walking beside her. "Well, you sound pained. And don't think I didn't notice that look when I nudged your side." She suddenly stiffens, and I know that she has figured it out. "What did she do?" She asks, her tone suddenly cold.
Prim and Rory reach us, casting us confused glances.
"Whats wrong?" Prim questions, giving Katniss a quizzical look and me a concerned one.
"Prim," Katniss begins, looking down at Prim and Rory, "Get home alright? Rory will walk you there." Katniss looks at Rory, giving him a warning glance. "Make sure she gets home safely, alright, Hawthorne?"
Rory rolls his eyes. "Of course, Katniss." He suddenly grins, grabs Prim by the hand and the two of them begin running down the sidewalk.
"Wow, they are so into each other." I can't hep but state fondly. Katniss smirks.
"Yeah. But, if Rory ever hurts Prim, he'll be getting hell from me." She announces, a little too confidently.
I can't help but smile at how overprotective Katniss acts about Prim and Rory. "That Hawthorne kid seems nice, I'm sure he won't ever hurt Prim." I offer.
Katniss nods. "Yeah, the Hawthornes are like that. Loyal." She adds, glancing at the ground quickly. Okay, one sign that something is up with her.
"Thats an admirable trait." I say carefully. "All good friends have to be loyal."
Katniss bites her lower lip. "Yes, those types of friends are the very best. Good friends also should be able to trust each other with everything. No lies between them. No secrets." She trails off.
"Are we good friends?" I ask.
Katniss purses her lips. "That depends." She draws out, slowly, giving me a careful look.
My brows furrow. "Depends on what?" I question, looking at her quizzically. Okay, I have a feeling I won't exactly like the thing she's going to say next.
"If you'll tell me the truth." She states firmly.
"Truth about what?"
Katniss leans in, her face mere inches away from mine. Her eyes are scanning mine intently, as if searching for something. I wonder if she can hear the rapid beating of my heart. I'm sure she can.
"Did you mother hurt you?"
I blink, casting my gaze downwards, suddenly having an interest in my ratty old sneakers. "Um..." I trail off, feeling as if my heart has just jumped into my throat.
"Peeta? She did, didn't she?" She asks, her tone cautious, threatening. My silence is all the answer she needs. "Peeta... What did she do to you?"
I take a deep breath, forcing myself not to run away from Katniss. Silently, I gesture at my side. Katniss bites her lower lip as she reaches out to touch the side of my shirt. I feel as if I am about to faint as she slowly lifts my shirt up and grazes the massive purple bruise.
Katniss's eyes widen when she sees the angry, purple bruise. She gently touches the areas around it and I try not to shiver at at her touch.
"She's going to regret that." Katniss says swiftly, dropping my shirt and adopting a angry stance. My eyes widen. "No!" I blurt out. Katniss gives me a look as if I've suddenly sprouted two more heads.
"Why? Don't you want her to pay for that? She beat you, Peeta!" Katniss's eyes narrow threateningly. "Peeta, how can you let her treat you like that? You are her son for god's sake! No parent should ever harm their child!" She spits out, venom dripping from her words. "Why do you even defend her?"
"She's my mother!" I defend hotly, unable to resist the glare I give Katniss. "I love my mother! Sure, she's not the best, most caring, loving mother out there, but she's my mother and that counts for something! She didn't beat me, for the matter! She just shoved me into the counter and smacked me on my cheek and made me go upstairs!"
Katniss shakes her head furiously. "So that makes it better? Seriously?"
I bite my lip. "It doesn't matter alright? Its done and over with." I say, my voice as cold as ice.
Katniss purses her lips in a thin line and looks me up and done, an unreadable expression on her face. Then, she turns on her heels and stalks away from me, towards the figures of Rory and Prim.
She walks about five paces until she calls to me over her shoulder, "You coming or not?"
Her tone is still cold.
Author's Note: I am very sorry for the long wait. I've just been having a little writer's block :( I think its over now, though xD
So, how'd you like this chapter? To me, it seems alright, but what do you guys think? Are there any OOC-ness? Weird situations that I messed up? Typos? I know that a few of you are thinking why in the world Peeta is defending his mother. Let me tell you my reason, xD... So, Peeta's mother may seem really mean and stuff, but I think that Peeta has a good heart and will still love his mother even if she doesn't treat him the proper way.
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