IM SOOOOO SORRY! I promised that I wouldn't be late on this chapter but I am! OMG I am the worst writer on this planet… I wish I could tell you that al least you guys get a good chapter for all of the waiting, but I can't. This chapter sucks and it's really short and it's basically a filler chapter… Although I have finally gotten rid of my writers block because after the next chapter we are going to introduce…. *drum roll* GALE HAWTHORNE! Yayy! Well, 14-year-old Gale Hawthorne, but same difference… Again I want to thank my friend for editing this and if any of you have read the PERCY JACKSON series or THE HUNGER GAMES (and If you haven't read the hunger games, why are you reading this?) Then you should check out her stories, There's a Cato and Clove called EXPERIMENT and a Haymitch and Effie called THE UNKNOWN IDENTITY. She is a fantastic writer, better then I could ever be and it's an honor to be able to edit her fan fictions. Her Percy Jackson ones is called VASECTOMY O_O (its about exactly what you are thinking right now…) and SUFFER AS I DID. Please go read her stories and REVIEW. OMG this is longer then the chapter… Anyway, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE REVIEWS AND FOR READING THIS! The next chapter wont be a chapter, I'm going to thank all of you guys for the reviews so if you don't want that, don't read the next chapter… ON TO THE STORY! Disclaimer: All of the characters belong to Suzanne Collins not me…
Peeta's POV
The next week after that is pure torture. My mother has me stay home from school after 'having the humiliation of another parent having to deal with you.' That means I can't see Katniss at all. Every time I mess up a decoration, my mother hits me. Sometimes she will even hit me with her wooden spoon. My brothers and father never stand up for me when mother gets in her bad moods, the scary thing is that I'm starting to get used to being hit. Soon after, my family creates a new routine, everyday after school
I work at the bakery, and then I go on my deliveries, which really means that my dad goes and delivers while I spend time with Katniss and sometimes her family.
Her father has even taken me hunting. Those few times he takes me are usually on his day off, Sunday. He tried to teach me to use a bow and arrow, but my aim and stance was terrible so he taught me a few basic snares and how to throw a knife. Soon, he has Katniss and I hunt and gather while he checks the snare line. Those are my favorite days, when I can spend time with Katniss in the freedom of the woods; it truly is our favorite place.
Although, my favorite was the lake he took us to fish. The water was a beautiful crystal blue with small fish swimming in schools around the edges. The water would reflect the suns rays in the most magnificent way. The best part, was the smile on Katniss's face when she first stepped foot in that area, and I'm sure it matched my own.
After that, her father would take us to the lake every Sunday. He taught us to swim and while Katniss and I played, he would pick Katniss root and other plants to take home. He would always make sure that I took home something, despite my complaints. My mother would always question my absence and when I wouldn't answer, she would hit me. Although, none of her beatings have been as bad as the first time she hit me.
At night I mourn the loss of my mother. She used to be happy, caring, and loving. I hope that woman isn't gone forever. At school, Katniss and I still sit next to each other and always eat lunch together on that bench. It has caused much unrest throughout town. After all, it wasn't everyday a kid from the Seam and another from the wealthier part of town got together as friends. Rye says that many seam and towns people aren't friends and that Katniss and I should ignore them. Ever since my mother started abusing me, Rye become more protective, always glaring at the towns men and women who whisper about me and spread rumors. He even comes with me when I walk Katniss home to make sure nothing happens to us. I think he likes Katniss too. Even when he pulls the prank he does to all of the kindergarteners every year, he somehow manages to keep Katniss and I out of it, for which I'm thankful.