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Chapter 11
Peeta's POV
One moment I'm looking at Katniss's fragile figure and next thing I know she is on the ground crying hysterically. She tried to run for me but the pain won't let her move by herself. Haymitch is standing right next to her trying to calm her down. But I know there is no use. I stand up as quickly as my sore body would let me and walk towards her. Her sobs echo through the room, she is screaming my name and trying to get to me, but her injuries won't let her move. It's different now that I know the reason why she is in so much pain. I can't stop thinking about this situation. I would never blame Katniss for something like this, never. I want to help her, to protect her and show her that I still love her the same, if not more.
Once I finally get to her I ignore my broken ribs and bruises completely. I don't care about my pain, I only care about her. She is the most important think for me in this world. "Hey, hey baby look at me." I whisper next to her ear. Her sobs are so loud and powerful that I get scared that she is going to faint. I use all the strength I have to bring my hand up and caress her cheek. "Everything is okay, please slow down a bit and take deep breaths." I never in my whole life saw Katniss this way. She was always so strong and brave. She fought to survive in two Hunger Games and leaded a rebellion. She was always the strongest person I know, but in this very moment she is letting all her emotions out. I slowly lean in and kiss her forehead and cheek. "Would you calm down for me? I need you to talk to me. I'm right here now, you are safe and sound." She slowly brings her head up and looks at me. Her silver gray eyes meet my blue ones and all I see is shame and pain. "P-P-Peeta, P-P-Please H-H-Help M-M-Me." She tries to say between hysteric sobs. "I'm going to do whatever I need to do just to see you smile again. Don't worry, I'm going to take care of you."
We stay on the floor for a long time until my ribs won't let me breath. "Do you want to lay down on the couch with me?" I whisper slowly. She nods. I try to stand up but it's impossible without any help. I look up at Haymitch and Greasy Sae and mouth "help me". Haymitch picks Katniss up and sits her on the couch while Grease Sae help me up. I try to position myself in a way that my ribs won't hurt as bad. I lay down on my side and pull Katniss down to position her next to me. I hug her to me trying as best as I can to ignore the pain. "I thought you were dead. You were gone forever. I don't know what I would do without you. I already lost to much. I lost my sister, I can't lose you too." Katniss tries to say when she starts to calm down. Tears are still running freely down her face and it breaks my hearts in little pieces to see her like this. "I'm not going anywhere, love. I'm right here and I will always be." I whisper in her ear while I caress her cheek. "W-What happened?" she can't control the small sobs that follow her sentences. "Shhhh we will talk about it later. It's okay, I'm okay now. Try to rest a little." I lean in a kiss her lips softly. I try my best to hold her as close to me as possible without wincing in pain. I don't want her to think that this situation is worse than it actually is. After a couple minutes she finally falls asleep in my arms.
Greasy Sae's POV
I watch quietly as Peeta tries to calm Katniss down. I never thought I would see the day that Katniss Everdeen would look so broken and fragile. She used to come to the Hob to trade something with me. She always looked so strong and determinate to keep her family from starving and her sister alive and well. Now, Peeta is the only reason keeping her from breaking down and giving up on life. "I should bring her upstairs." Peeta's words take me back to reality. "I will do it, you can barely drag yourself upstairs" says Haymitch. Peeta opens his mouth to say something. "You can't argue boy, let Haytmich take her and I will help you." I add. I can see in Peeta's eyes how useless he is feeling. His life is dedicated to taking care of this girl. I walk towards him and whisper "He is only carrying her upstairs Peeta. She won't go anywhere." He nods and even when he tries to hide it I can see tears about to fall. "Okay" he whispers. Haymitch slowly picks Katniss up "Peeta, Peeta stay with me" she murmurs in her sleep. Haymitch brings her upstairs, leaving me and Peeta alone. Before he stands up I put my hand on his knee signing that I need some time with him. "Peeta can I talk to you about something?" I ask, he looks confused and worried at the same time. "I need to check on her before she wakes up and I'm not there." He tries to stand up but I tighten my grip on his knee. "I won't take long I promise." He sits back down and looks at me. I can see the pain and worry reflecting his sky blue eyes. "I know you are not the kind of boy who would start a fight without a reason. If you beat Gale's butt it was because of something important to you, and I know that there is nothing more important to you in this world than Katniss. So tell me boy, what happened between these two that is making both of you, specially Katniss, suffer so much?" I ask, I don't want to be invasive but I need to know the real situation if I want to help these kids.
Peeta's POV
How do I tell her? I can't, not until I talk to Katniss and ask for her opinion. This is all about her. I can't just tell whoever I want what Gale did. I know how bad she is feeling about all this. But then, how am I supposed to help her to get through all this? I can't lie to Greasy Sae, she is like a mother to me. But I can't betray Katniss either. "I…I…." I try to think about something to say, but for the first time in my life I have no idea about what to say. "I can't tell you. At least not until I talk to Katniss and ask her opinion about all of this. I want to help her so badly but I don't want to betray her. I need to talk to her alone and clarify some things before I can think about my next step." I say, trying to keep eye contact with her for as long as I can. "It's fine child. Just make sure you don't get yourself in trouble and don't forget that me and Haymitch, even though he is not always so useful, are always here for you two. Whatever happened to her and Gale we can help her get through this." I smile at her. "Now could you help me to get upstairs, I really want to be with her right now." I ask while trying to stand up. "Of course, let's go." It takes us some time but when I finally reach my room Katniss is soundly asleep on my bed and Haymitch is watching her. I wait until they both leave and lay myself down next to her. I'm going to help my girl to heal. We are going to be happy together. I fall asleep thinking about a life next to Katniss and how we can face any problem that comes our way, because we are and will always be the star-crossed lovers of district 12.
So my lovely tributes…. I'm going to start posting longer chapter starting on Monday. I'm probably going to post another short chapter tomorrow and after that you guys will have to wait a little longer. I love your reviews they make my day brighter. So don't forget to leave me some of your thoughts and ideas. DON'T LET JASON GET TO YOU FOLKS. See you next time.