The Date

Peeta P.O.V.

My mother just thinks Cato is a friend, and she doesn't know I'm gay. This is good, because she's extremely homophobic. Delly, Katniss and I are in my room, trying to decide what to wear. Delly has a suit and tie, while Katniss has a blue t-shirt and a green cardigan. I choose Katniss's outfit. "Sorry Delly, a suit and tie is too… formal. We're going on a date not to a business meeting."

I go into the bathroom to change. I start to get dressed, but look at myself in the mirror. How could Cat love a body like that? I have bruises and scars all over. Not to mention I don't have spectacular abs. I know Cato does, I watch him change in gym. I never take off my shirt in gym, I'm too embarrassed. When I take off my pants I change quickly. My legs aren't horrible or anything, actually I think I have nice legs. Being a boy, however, brings other problems in the locker room… So anyways, when I', done changing, I go out to my friends.

"Peeta, are you sure you're gay? I think I'd like some of that." Said Katniss.

"Yeah, dump Cato and make out with me instead."

I blush at their comments. I hear a car pull up, and go outside to it. It's Cato. When I get in, he kisses me. "Cato! Not here!"

I check back for my mother, but her back is turned, she's talking to Katniss. Cato then drives away. "We're going to a nice restaurant." He said. Well, fuck my life.

Cato P.O.V.

We were going to a nice restaurant, but Peeta's outfit was so adorable I couldn't argue. When we got there, Peeta was worried. "I don't think I can afford this."

"I'll pay, don't worry."

He smiles at me and we walk inside. I wish I just had a picture of him smiling. Then I remembered that I have a phone. I took a picture of him. He looked startled. "What's that for?"

"So I could have a picture of your beautiful smile."

"You think my smile's beautiful?"

The question startled me. Of course his smile is beautiful, why would he think otherwise? "Of course, just like all of you."

"Don't make fun of me."

"I'm not." Then, a waiter came over.

"Drinks?"

"Yes, two champagnes please?"

"Of course Mr. Saxon." Then the waiter left.

"But I'm 14…"

"Yeah, and I'm only 16. But, the waiter knows my family, and instead of getting sued, he gives me whatever I want. Anyways, how's school? Who's your homeroom?"

"Mr. Cinna. You?"

"Mr. Brutus."

"Cool."

"Yeah, so, what do you want, you can have anything."

Peeta P.O.V.

I looked at the menu. I saw so many, delicious, expensive meals. I chose pasta, with chicken in it. It was $87! Cato smiled and got the same. The champagne was… actually very good. I looked him in the eye, and smiled. He drove me home, and we talked, and it was nice. When we got to my house, I saw Katniss crying in her room. Cato turned my head and kissed me- with tongue! My mom would have a heart attack. If only.

Katniss P.O.V.

A little bit after Peeta left, probably an hour later, I saw Gale walking towards my house. "Hi Gale!"

I surprised him so much, he fell into a bush. He got up and walked towards me. "Anyways Katniss, I just wanted to say... I... I... I really like you."

"You do?"

"Yes, and-"

I gave him a sloppy kiss, then pulled away quickly. "Katniss?"

"Sorry."

I ran into my house, up to my bedroom and just started crying. I spent two hours like that, before I felt a hand on my shoulder. It was Peeta. "What happened?"

"I kissed Gale."

"But don't you like him?"

"Yes! But, I don't know why I did it. I just-"

"Shhh, just cry, It's okay."

I cried into his chest for another hour. "How was the date with Cato?"

His face lit up. "Awesome!"

"Do you love him?"

"Oh yes. He's so rich, he just bought me the best dinner. When he dropped me off, he gave me a kiss- with tongue!"

"Get a room."

We both laughed. At least he was happy. He's a freshman, it's what he deserves. I love the elated look on his young face. I only wish his life was like that all the time.