So, I decided to post another chapter because I just finished it and I feel like posting it.
DISCLAIMER: If I owned the Hunger Games, I would own Peeta Mellark, but I don't. :(
Enjoy!:)
Peeta's P.O.V.
I was walking down the hallway at school. I had science next period and then school would be over. That's when I'm going to ask Katniss to the dance. I don't think I've ever been so nervous. I saw Katniss down the hall at her locker. She was talking to a boy I had never seen. I saw Gale walking towards me. "Gale, who is that guy talking to Katniss?"
"This new guy. I think his name is Jack. I think they knew each other when they were younger," Gale said. I saw Katniss hug Jack and walk away. "Looks like you've got some competition."
"No, I don't," I said defensively. "She gave him a friendly hug, not a romantic one. I have watched Katniss Everdeen every day since I was five, I know her reactions," I said low enough so no one could hear me.
"You've got to admit, that hug looked like something," Gale said.
"Yea, I guess," I said sadly.
I walked into the bakery to see my father helping Prim, Katniss's younger sister. I hurried to the back so she wouldn't see me. I put my backpack down and grabbed my apron. I decided to decorate cakes to get my mind off Katniss.
Katniss's P.O.V.
"Okay, so I was thinking we could talk to your parents about having a big party and inviting the whole class, bu-," Madge said before I cut her off.
"No, I don't want anything big. I just want a small party with my closest friends," I said.
"Will that new guy you've been hanging out with be there?" Clove asked.
"Can we not talk about him right now?" I replied.
"I thought you liked Peeta," Annie said.
"I do, but can we focus on my party?"
"What's his name?" Johanna asked.
"If I agree to a big party will you stop talking about Jack?"
"Fine," Clove said defeated.
"Yay!" Madge said. "Okay so, we need a venue. Any ideas?"
"We all know you're going to say it, Madge, so just say it," Johanna said.
"Ok, How about my backyard? It's big and perfect for a party," Madge said.
"Fine," I said.
"So… his name is Jack?" Johanna asked.
"Oh my god! Are you kidding me?" I screamed. They started laughing.
"What about Peeta?" Annie asked nervously.
"I still like Peeta, why?"
"Um… so is he your boyfriend?" Annie said quickly.
"Fine. I'll tell you. He's…"
Peeta's P.O.V.
I was walking to school when I saw Katniss talking to Jack. 'Not him again,' I thought to myself. Should I still ask Katniss to the dance? Maybe not. But if they're just friends, I wouldn't be doing anything wrong. But they may be more than friends. I thought Katniss liked me. That's what Annie told me. Did she lie? Finnick wouldn't let her do that. Would he? Does he want me to humiliate myself? He probably does. But he's my best friend. He's been my friend since before I fell in love with Katniss. He wouldn't do that to me. But seriously, who is that guy? The dance is tomorrow! I need to find out if Jack is taking Katniss to the dance. If he is, I'll back off. If he isn't, Katniss is mine. Oh, there's Finnick. "Finnick, who is Jack?" I asked.
"I heard a rumor that he's dating Katniss. Sorry, man," Finnick replied. My heart broke into a million pieces. Dating as in boyfriend and girlfriend. I lost my chance. She's taken. I lost her.
"It's okay. I'll be fine… I think," I said. Finnick patted my shoulder and then he saw Annie.
"I have to go. You sure you'll be okay?"
"Yeah, go. I'll catch up with you later." Finnick walked over to Annie and gave her a hug. I took another look at Katniss. She was laughing at something Jack said. I turned around and walked home. My phone must have buzzed 20 times while I was walking home, but for once, I didn't care. I didn't care about anything anymore. Katniss was my life and now she's someone else's. My life is over.
Sorry this chapter is so short. I don't want to give too much away just yet. I might post more tomorrow, but I'm not making any promises. I really hope you enjoyed it. Please review.
So, who do you think Jack is? Boyfriend? Family friend? Cousin?