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So this chapter is a bit of a filler but eh. The ending is important.

Chapter 12 "Where have you been, Peeta?"

Peeta's POV

Homecoming.

That was about a month ago.

What's been going on in my life since then? Nothing. Absolute nothing. My life is literally the least interesting thing to ever exist. I have no life, but my friends do.

Finnick and Annie are doing great. I've never seen the two happier; always together and always smiling about each other. Johanna tells me it's because they're in their "honeymoon" stage. I believe Annie told me the same thing about Johanna and Gale in the start of their relationship. If that means Annie and Finnick are going to fight like Johanna and Gale then I hope they stay in the honeymoon stage forever.

Johanna and Gale are actually in a good place right now, but Gale and I are not. Even though they've both forgiven each other, Gale's been acting different around me. It's like I'm never left alone with Johanna anymore. Gale is always there. I understand, though. Homecoming was not a date, but I understand why he was jealous and now, looking back on it, maybe I shouldn't have gone with Johanna. In fact, it was probably one of the dumbest ideas I've had so far, but it's too late now. So Gale, a very good friend, doesn't trust me alone with his girlfriend, my best friend. Big deal. Doesn't bother me. Nope. Not even a little.

The universe just hates me.

Why? What did I even do?

Why am I standing behind the counter in the bakery on a beautiful Sunday afternoon when I could be out in that gorgeous seventy-degreeweather, rare in the fall? Because life hates me.

I woke up around noon and when I saw the sun shining outside I was ecstatic.

I was thinking about calling Johanna to go hang out, without Gale because he's grounded for two weeks, which I am so sad about. Then my phone rings and who is it? Johanna, of course! It's like we share one mind.

I'm downstairs and halfway out the door when Delly reminds me that I have the afternoon shift today. I get off at six.

So that explains my situation right now. I've been stuck behind this damn counter for an hour with the sunshine outside just mocking me. Damn windows for being see-through.

I'm just finishing up with a customer when Delly walks in. She's in her yellow sundress and has a bright smile on her face.

"Hi, Peeta."

"Hey, Dell."

She skips to the counter and stands in front of me.

"What's wrong? You look down."

"I just really wish I could be outside right now."

She frowns. "Sorry about that. But you have all night to go crazy, or until eight since your mom is home."

"Jeez, can't wait."

"Can you get me a bottle of water?"

We keep the cold water bottles in the back and I'm too lazy to go get one. I grab one from under the counter and hand it to her. She stares at it.

"What?"

"It's warm."

"Oh, suck it up."

Delly groans and take the water.

There's a tap on the window. It's some girls from school who I assume are here for Delly. Delly isn't turning around though; she's just ignoring the noise. I look over at the girls again and they wave...at me. Me. What?

I don't even know these girls. Why are they waving at me for?

I wave back awkwardly. They giggle before walking away from the window. The hell?

"Dell?"

"Yeah?" Delly takes a sip of her water.

"What's up with people at school? Do they think I'm dying or something? Why is everyone treating me so differently?" I ask 'cause honest to God I don't know what's up with people.

"Peeta, no one is treating you differently. You sure this isn't all in your head?"

"No, I'm not crazy. Ever since homecoming—"

"Whoa, whoa," Delly shouts. "You're barely noticing now? You've got to be kidding me. Really? Really, Peeta?"

"Noticing what?" I shout. "What the hell is going on?"

Delly sighs, "Oh, Peeta. You're a victor, you idiot."

Victor?

"A what?"

"A victor! Aka the most popular kids at school. You know victor means winner. So you're a winner, of what? I don't know. Life, I guess. I didn't come up with your guys' name."

"Is this a group thing?"

"Duh! You, Finnick, Johanna, and Annie are all victors. "

"When did this happen?"

"Where have you been, Peeta?" She shouts. "Oh my God!"

I roll my eyes. "Okay, yes, I'm slow at this stuff. Can you just explain, please?"

"Okay," Delly starts. "This didn't just happen over night. Okay, yeah, homecoming was what pushed it over the edge, but still. People were talking about you four nonstop! Everyone knows you guys. Peeta Mellark, freshman on the wrestling team and already better than half the guys on the team. He has a crush on Glimmer, a Career. And let's not forget that he took the Johanna Mason as his date to homecoming when she already has a boyfriend who is Peeta's good friend."

"It was not a date. And honestly my life sounds boring. People are too easily entertained."

"Johanna Mason," Delly goes on. "She's on the cross-country team. Those screaming matches she had with Gale in the halls certainly grabbed people's attention. Plus everyone knows how much she hates the Careers. She's the only one with enough guts to stand up to them. Well her and Annie. Who can forget Annie?" Delly sounds like she's enjoying this too much. Her voice is sarcastic, but yet serious. "She's on the swim team. Maybe not as great as everyone else on the team, but she's getting there. There was or maybe still is something there between her and Gloss. She's dating Finnick Odair, the hottest guy in school. But none of that even matters anymore. Homecoming is what made you guys. Annie almost got into a fight with Cashmere, the homecoming queen. Finnick beat Gloss for homecoming king and he was a write in. So that pretty much sums it up. I can go into further detail if you'd like."

"No thanks." This is the absolute dumbest thing I've heard. Honestly, we all aren't even that interesting. "What about Gale?"

Delly looks at me funny. "What about him?"

"He's our friend. Gale is with us all the time. He's dating Johanna. Isn't he a victor?"

"No. Just knowing you guys doesn't make him a victor. Honestly, if I was Gale I'd keep my eye on Johanna."

"Why?"

"Because she's a victor. What guy, or girl for that matter, wouldn't want to date a victor? Finnick has nothing to worry about with Annie, because, honestly, what guy thinks they stand a chance against the Finnick Odair."

"No one."

Dell and I look to the door to see Johanna walking in with a smile.

"What are you two talking about?" Johanna asks.

"How you're all victors." Delly says.

Johanna raises her eyebrows. "We're what?"

"Don't ask," I tell her.

"Come on, Peeta," Dell says. "You've noticed how the girls are acting around you. Just don't be a dumbass."

"How are you labeled nicest person on earth when you're so mean to me? Can someone explain this? I don't understand."

"Delly, what are you talking about?" Johanna asks.

"I'm just saying some girl might just use Peeta since he's a victor now. He should be careful." With that Delly runs upstairs.

Johanna joins me behind the counter.

"Dell has a point," She says. "You're pretty naive."

"I am not," I argue. "What are you doing here anyways?"

"Well, since you can't come out I'd thought I'd come to you." Johanna smiles. "Maybe I can help out."

"What about Annie and Finnick?"

"I'm sure they won't miss me."

Johanna goes through some drawer untilshe finds an apron. She ties her hair up and puts the apron on.

"I'm glad you're here," I tell Jo.

She smiles. "Like hell if you think I was going to be the third wheel of the love birds. All those pet names and fishy faces, ugh! I would have killed myself."

"Oh! But it's okay when you and Gale do it, right?" I tease.

"We don't make fish faces."

"You two are still equality annoying."

She hits me in the shoulder. "Jealous?"

"Yes."

Johanna eyes widen and her eyebrows raise high.

Jeez, what's with her? She's acting like I jus—Oh!

"No, no, no!" I say. "I'm jealous of what you two have."

"Oh God. You scared me there for a second. "

"No," I repeat. "I'm just kind of lonely I guess. This whole month I've felt like the fifth wheel with you guys. I am happy for all of you but..."

"I get it," Johanna says. "Must suck when all of your friends are dating, especially each other. I'm sorry."

"Don't be. I'm happy for you guys."

"Tell you what. Halloween, right after school, just you and me. We'll go get candy 'cause I don't care how old we are, free candy! What do you think?"

Sounds great.

"No Gale?"

"I won't even text him."

"Okay. I'm in."

For the rest of my shift, Johanna is very helpful. When a customer comes in she puts on a fake smile and uses a voice I've never heard from her before. She sounds so sweet and innocent. As soon as the customer leaves she goes back to her regular "I hate people" self. We talk, laugh, and goof around when they aren't any customers. Johanna makes the time just fly by! Before I know it there's only ten minutes left in my shift.

"You know since I helped out today you should at least give me half of your pay check," Johanna says.

I laugh, "How bout the next time we hang out I'll pay for your meal?"

"Deal."

I'm about to take my apron off and close up when the door opens and gust of cool air blows in. Entering the bakery is Glimmer.

Her blonde curls bounce as she walks. The bright pink sundress she wears really bring out her bright green eyes, which stare right at me when she reaches the counter. Glimmer's rosy cheeks rise as she smiles at me. She looks at me eagerly, like she's waiting for something.

Johanna not-so-suddenly coughs and hits me in the elbow with hers.

"Oww—Oh..." I say as I realize Glimmer was waiting for me to ask what she'd like. I clear my throat. "Hi Glimmer. How may I you?"

"Hi Peeta. I'd like a dozen strawberry frosted cupcakes."

"Chocolate or vanilla?"

"Both."

"I'll get them," Johanna tells me, because I know she'd rather not be left alone with Glimmer.

I'll never understand Johanna's hatred for Glimmer. Who would hate Glimmer? She is absolutely perfect. Glimmer gets straight A's even though she claims not to care about school. She is nice to everyone. I don't believe I've ever seen her frown or scold at someone. No, she has a beautiful smile on everyday.

"I didn't know Mason worked here," Glimmer says when Johanna's out of sight. "I thought this was more of a family business."

"She doesn't. Johanna is just helping out today."

Glimmer nods, "So what have you been up to?"

"Oh nothing really. I just found out about the whole victor thing."

Glimmer's eyes widen. "You didn't know?"

"Nope. Apparently I'm blind."

Glimmer laughs. "You aren't blind, Peeta. Maybe just a little naive but who cares about that? You're still sweet, charming, and not to bad to look at."

Is she—? No. Glimmer is not hitting on me. As much as I'd love for that to be true I don't think Glimmer and me would ever happen.

"You know, Peeta," Glimmer presses herself closer to the counter and suddenly I feel as if there isn't any air around me. "I'd really love for you to take me out. Say...Friday?"

I nod once, completely stunned that Glimmer just asked me out. She asked me out.

Johanna comes in with Glimmer's box of cupcakes. Glimmer has me put the charge on her dad's credit card and then she's gone.

When she leaves Johanna starts planning what we're going to do on Halloween. What houses we have to go to and what houses to avoid. That's when I realize Halloween is on Friday. This Friday.

Fuck the universe.

Glimmer and Peeta? DATE! WHAT? Yup, their relationship is coming.

So the halloween chapter is next! I was thinking there will be 3 parts to it or maybe just a really long chapter but that will take more time to update with. I was thinking Gloss' POV, Peeta's POV, and Johanna's POV. Sound good?

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