Hunger Games Fanfiction

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My horse sadly passed away today and this was the only thing that could stop me from crying, so this chapter might be a bit unflowing…

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Chapter 8

(Katniss)

I'm silent as I stew in my thoughts. No tears are shed. I've cried too many unwanted tears over stupid things but this is not stupid and is upsetting but I can't seem to feel tears building. I'm stone. Too many awful things have happened in the last few months. I'm tired. I need a normal life but that will never happen.

A rumble from the bushes behind me, makes me jump. I get to my feet, frightened. Then I see a tuft of striking blonde hair and loud noises and my nerves settle. I go back to sitting. "It's a good thing you don't hunt, you are so loud!" I tease.

He comes to sit next to me with a sigh. "We don't all have amazing talents, unlike Katniss Everdeen."

I scoff. "Peeta Mellark does have many a talents. Baking, talking, wrestling, running and painting."

"Hey, how do you know about painting?" He looks annoyed.

"I've seen them and they're beautiful."

"That doesn't answer my question. Anyway they are pretty rubbish."

"You have got to be joking me Peeta, they are amazing!"

He is putting himself down and its annoying me. He shrugs. "So when did you see them." He asks.

I sigh. "Once when I came to your house like ages ago, you were painting and you didn't know that I was in the doorframe. You were humming a little tune and you looked like your face was so concentrated. It was like you were cut off from the world. Your knuckles were white as you held the brush and you used so much precision. You went to the bathroom and since you had never told me that you did art, I was naturally curious. I went over to your little station and saw. Words can't even describe how beautiful every single one was. Each one a masterpiece. I've always wondered why you kept it a secret because your talent should be shown to the world. You shouldn't put yourself down or be embarrassed about it." I've drifted off into the distance.

I look back at him, to see that he is stunned. He's angry I can tell. "I'm so sorry Peet-"

"That is one of the nicest things anyone has ever said to me." He is looking at me directly in the eye.

I give a weak smile. "You should get nice things said to you more. I'll keep that in mind."

He chuckles. "I get enough compliments, its you who needs cheering up."

I sigh. "I don't deserve nice people in my life. I'm a horrible person."

And I know its true.

(Peeta POV)

I stare at her, in pure shock. How can she say that about herself? She is the most selfless and most caring person I've ever met. How is she horrible in any way? The answer is she isn't. She is perfect.

She looks at my opened mouthed face and looks away, tears in her eyes. "I knew you thought it too." She murmurs.

I see tears run down her face and I get the courage to do what I haven't been confident to do since the day I met her. I wipe her tears away, lean in slightly and press my lips to her. They're soft and sweet but unmoving. I've freaked her out. Suddenly her lips start to move in sync with mine and her arms circle around my neck. I pull her closer to me, still slightly stunned.

I pull away first, reluctantly and lean our foreheads against each others. Her arms still around my neck. Her eyes are wide and I know mine are as well. "Sorry… I just had to. Sorr-" I'm interrupted by her lips on mine.

She pulls away slightly, so her mouth is at my ear. "Never be sorry for kissing me." She whispers.

I'm pretty sure my heart just skipped a beat. "You have no idea the effect you have on me." I whisper.

She chuckles. "I'm pretty sure I know exactly what you mean."

I look at her. "Are you serious?"

She nods and our grins grow bigger.

A rustle in the bushes beside us bring us out of our little world. No one comes out of those bushes but to the other side of us, Finnick appears. "What the hell takes so lo- oh!"

He see's our intimate position and chuckles. "That's what takes so long… I'll be back at the car, take as long as you want." And he turns to leave, laughing.

Katniss gets up immediately and walks with Finnick. I'm pretty sure she had a scowl on her face.

I thought she felt the same? Obviously not. My heart breaks in two, in that second. What have I done?

(Katniss POV)

"Well done Kat!" Finn is chuckling and smiling like an idiot.

I walk along side him but never talking or looking at him. Our footsteps are silent, the only noise being the forest animals. "Okay Kat you're scaring me, you're not scowling or anything. What's wrong?" I just stare at him and then he stops and looks at me, anger filling his eyes. "Did Peeta hurt you?" He asks sternly.

"What? No!" Well not physically.

"Then why are you so upset at him then?"

"How do you know its him, I'm angry at?"

"Well you looked like you were pretty happy with him, when I first saw you guys, so what changed in that couple of seconds?"

"My mind kicked in."

I stride away from him and get to the car first and just sit there, waiting. I know Finn is probably asking Peeta what happened but he won't know.

He took pity on me. He thought the only way to make me happy was to do that. Peeta may be the kindest and sweetest guy I've ever met but he does have his downfalls and I'm so emotionally messed up that I can't even think straight. I'm exhausted…

When they get in Peeta looks like he's been crying and gives me an apologetic smile. I nod at him but do not return a smile. He needs to know that I'm not something to have.

We get to the bakery in complete silence, except for Finn's comment of the sleeping arrangements in which he got a smack in the arm from Peeta. Rye comes out straight away, when we pull into the back-drive that leads to the bakery and upper house. "Hey its my brother, new brother and sister! Welcome to the Mellark family." Peeta must have told him that we were staying.

I grin widely, Rye can always put you in a good mood. "Hey Rye!"

I dart into his open arms. "My first sister! This is going to be great! Midnight sleep over's, you working in the bakery and of course, having another two people to take the mick out of little Peet!"

I punch his arm. He mocks hurt. "That hurt Everdeen, emotionally and physically." He says sarcastically.

"That's not a nice thing to say about your little brother. Don't gang up on him, not nice." I smile though, letting him know I'm not too serious.

Peeta does get a little picked on in his family as he's the youngest and I've always stood up for him but in my current mood, I can't make myself sound serious. "So now you prefer my little brother over me now? Pain, pure pain, the despair knowing I missed out to my little brother."

He places a hand over his heart and pretends to wipe a tear. I push him gently. "Poor Rye. You will always be Finn's favourite don't worry."

He turns beet red but then laughs. Once when we went to their house last year and we played truth or dare, Finn was dared to kiss Rye for thirty seconds and they did, even ran over time. So ever since Peeta, Fenton and I always bully them about it.

He's about to reply, when a soft, female's voice comes from the house. "Rye, is Peeta back?" The voice asks.

Rye smiles and turns a little to face the door. This is when I notice that Finn and Peeta have disappeared round the corner of the bakery, almost out of my line of vision. They're just talking, so I choose to ignore. "Yeah he is and also our new roommates."

Rye winks at me and whispers "Be nice."

"Aren't I always?" I say sarcastically.

" Keep telling yourself that Kitty."

A girl around the age of thirteen walks out of the door. The first thing I think is how much she looks like Peeta. Bright blue eyes, long, wavy blonde hair that is nicely styled, for morning hair. She wears a blue skirt and white top. Obviously a proper girl but her smile is pure honesty and happiness. She's cute and I get the feeling that we'll get along fine. "Hi, I'm Primrose but call me Prim. I'm Fenton's, Rye's and Peeta's cousin." She gives a huge smile.

I smile back. "Hey, I'm Katniss Everdeen. I think me and my twin brother Finnick are going to be living with you guys for a while?"

The end of my statement turns into a question, almost like asking for permission.

She shocks both Rye and I when she wraps her arms around my waist. I stiffly put my arms around her tiny frame. "This is going to be epic. Yes, another guy but finally a girl in the Mellark household, thank god! I've had to live with the three boys for a week, with no girl communication, I'm slowly dying."

Her personality makes me laugh and she pulls back from me, joining in. "I could imagine the torture. Even just a night with them and Finn gets me worked up, longing for alone or girl time."

Did I just say that? Katniss Everdeen is not a girly-girl. But I just can't let this beautiful and bright girl be let down by me.

Rye snorts, making both our heads turn. "Prim, you are going to have your work cut out for you with this Everdeen. She seems nice now but I'm pretty sure this is the longest I've seen her when she doesn't have a scowl on her face."

This in return makes me scowl, making Rye chuckle and Prim giggle. "Shut up Rye, I'm lovely… ish."

"Sure…"

"Rye! That's so rude, apologise to Katniss." Prim says seriously.

Rye smirks, thinking that she's joking. I like this girl. I put my arm around her shoulders and say, "Yeah Rye."

He gives me a look of pure horror and disbelief. "You have got to be kidding me?"

We both shake our heads in unison. I'm trying desperately not to laugh. "No way am I saying sorry to Katniss, never have and never will. She should be apologising to me." He points to himself.

"How exactly?" I ask.

"For ganging up on me with my own cousin."

Prim and I both laugh and Rye smiles.

She sets of footsteps come from behind me. Finn and Peeta. "Well hello everybody." Finn announces.

He hasn't noticed Prim yet. "New brother!" Rye shouts and they engage in a very mainly hug.

This makes us all laugh. They pull apart, realising what they just did and start making manly coughs and part ways, Finn standing next to me. He spots Prim. "And who is this beautiful little lady?"

This makes Prim giggle and turn red. "I'm Prim, the guys cousin."

"Well I'm Finnick Everdeen but please call me Finn." He takes Prim's small hand and places a soft kiss on her hand. "Pleasure to meet you Prim."

Awh really?! "Finn that is disgusting!" I slap his arm.

"I was just being a gentleman." He states, smiling.

Peeta replies, "No you weren't, you were flirting with my thirteen year old cousin. I knew you were sick but come on."

We all laugh. Prim is still red.

"Come on new family, we have a bakery to run." Finn announces.

We all walk in and I almost forget the week's events that led me to such a happy place.

Things are going to be good, I can tell. When I talk to Peeta and close my mind off, everything will be great?

But I can never truly forget. The past still taints my present and future and always will. Peeta looks at me from across the room and I know he knows what I'm thinking. He motions for me to go up the stairs.

And I oblige.

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