More of Peeta's POV :

Things are different, and for the most part it looks like they might stay that way forever but that doesn't mean I won't stop trying to get her back.

When Snow took Katniss, he took my heart away from me... it nearly killed me thinking about what she might be going through and if she was ever save at any point before being rescued and sent to Dr. Miles for treatment before coming home to us.

It's been a week and a half since her return and nothing much has happened. Her little sister Prim comes and goes, every time she visits and I see her she tells me of Katniss's progress and I can see in that little girl hope that her sister is going to be okay like before all of this shit Snow has put us though.

" She's still not up to seeing you, sorry Peeta"

I don't know why she thinks she has to apologize to me but she tries her best to give everyone hope that Katniss will come back to us.

"It's okay little duck" I instantly realize I shouldn't have said that when her eyes swell with tears.

"I'm so sorr-"

"It's okay Peeta.. I know you didn't mean it"

Prim cuts me off trying not to burst into tears.. I can't say I'm not close to breaking down myself but I need to be strong for her.. I know Katniss would want her to be brave.

I instantly pull her into a tight hug and feel her hugging back tighter, crying into my shirt but I don't mind.. Katniss was right,

This is all my fault.

Food is made, places are set and pie is cooling on the counter in the kitchen.

Peeta won't eat with the family tonight, it's been routine that he eats up in his room, painting pictures of Katniss in happier times.

Katniss on the other hand eats at the table, it's part of her recovery which is progressing by baby steps. Although baby steps are better then nothing.

Katniss's POV:

I'ts been a week and a half and I haven't seen Peeta. Half of me hopes they found that mutt and punished him to full extent but the other half wants to thank him.

I don't know what to believe anymore I'm trapped and I feel like these people are going to give me away at any moment like I'm an animal on display.

I make a plan to escape after dinner and as soon as it's over I plan to follow through.

After I'm excused from the table I head to one of the bedrooms.. one that looks like it's been used as storage for some paintings. I grab the rope I made out of sheets and just as I'm about to descend out the window someone grabs my arm.

"Whoa what are you doing?"

I'm met with a pair of beautiful blue eyes which cause conflict inside of me because for some reason I want to push him out this window and then again I want him to save me.

" Leave me alone" I growl as I pull my arm out of his grip.

"Katniss I know you hate me I know Snow hurt you and I know I don't have a choice because people keep telling me that I should get over you and for some reason I can't .. so no I don't have a choice but I still choose you Katniss I choose you I'm not afraid of you... even if you're afraid of me"

He spills his heart out and all I can wonder is why isn't he killing me right now ?

"Peeta?"

"Yeah?"

" I know that for you to love me as much as you think you do is impossible.. and I only hope that some day I can love you as much as you say you loved me"

Okay so a bit longer then the last one and I hope you enjoy :) remember any feedback is always welcome! also remember follow this story for updates!