Katniss and the Rebels

Chapter 6: Family

AN: Thanks for all the support keep it up! I'm really glad you like this story. Sorry it took so long but with end of year exams and studying for them I couldn't think or a good chapter but I'm back and it is finally summer and here is my new chapter and I hope you enjoy it.

Updated: 26th June 2014

Disclaimer: Nope Don't own The Hunger games

Wednesday

Katniss POV

"Well I think that is the ingredients sorted" Peeta says smiling as he closes his red folder which contains our project notes.

"Great!" I exclaim a bit too excitedly. I do enjoy working with Peeta but if I hear one more type of flour or decoration or whatever he was talking about I might hit him.

"Hey! It wasn't that bad!" Peeta exclaims looking at me.

We are sitting on the couch in his sitting room again.

It is Wednesday afternoon and Peeta doesn't have to work in the bakery until later and it is the same with me and the Hob.

"Sorry it was just A LOT of ingredients, most of which I never knew existed and I do Home Economics!"

"Yeah there was a lot of them, I guess I am just used to it. Do u ever pay attention in Home Ec.?" He asks jokingly

"Nah I zone out most of the time, but you should see me in math I am ten times worse! It's a miracle that I know how to multiply and divide."

Peeta laughs, "Yeah I am the same when it comes to geography, if you ask me to name all the states in America I probably wouldn't be able to do that."

We laugh before settling into a comfortable silence as we pack up our stuff.

"So..." Peeta asks nervously, "You do realise we have to cook these meals right? Because you will need to pay attention when we are cooking or you'll burn yourself."

I groan, "Can't you just cook them" I ask pouting, "I can even write them up and I may even present all of the presentation if you'd like!"

I hate public speaking but hey if it gets me out of cooking and ruining this project.

Peeta laughs softly, "Sorry Katniss I would go for that idea but Ms. Trinket said that she will be quizzing us on how we made the food. And you know Ms. Trinket and her promises. So we should probably do everything equally." I smile at him, "But don't worry I am a fantastic teacher you will be an expert in no time!"

I pretend to think about what he said, "Well I guess I could give it a try, don't say I never warned you though." I point my finger 'threateningly' at him.

"I won't, I promise" Peeta gets out, struggling not to laugh.

I stand up and fling my bag over my shoulder and Peeta stands too.

"Thanks for coming over on such short notice. My brother bombarded me this morning, begging me to swap shifts so I thought we could try find out what to make." Peeta says cautiously

"Oh no problem, it was a relief to get away from Prim and the others. I mean I love them but are a nightmare when they are hyper."

Peeta laughs, "Yeah I can imagine," he rubs his hand along the back of his neck, "Em I was wondering could I get your number? To you know sort out times, days and stuff for the project."

Peeta's face is as red as a tomato and I'm sure mine is going to same way,

I nod frantically, "Yeah, sure, here I will get yours too."

Peeta and I swap phones and enter our numbers."

I double check that I put in the right number, type in my name, save it in his phone before handing it back to him.

When he gives me mine I see he has done to same.

I can't help but see how fancy and noticeably expensive Peeta's phone is.

It isn't an iPhone but I'm positive it is almost the same thing.

My phone is nothing compared to his, its old, has buttons which is apparently a rare thing for phones nowadays and can barely take a photo never mind download music.

I immediately shake these thoughts away and thank Peeta for giving me back my phone.

We are (awkwardly) saying our goodbyes when the door to the sitting room opens and we both freeze.

Clearly we are both hoping it isn't his mother unexpectedly arriving home from her trip away.

But thankfully as the door opens wider we see a man and woman who both look like they are in their early twenties.

The male has blonde hair and green eyes, an odd combination for a townie which I am guessing he is from his pale skin. He is holding hands with the women who has dark blonde almost brown hair and blue eyes. I assume that this is Peeta's eldest brother, Bran and his partner.

Peeta smiles again though not as brightly as he did earlier.

"Hi Bran, Gwen, what are you two doing here? Dad never mentioned you were coming"

I have never met Bran before, well he has sold me goods at the bakery and traded with me once or twice but that's it.

Peeta was telling me he has been going out with a girl named Gwen for around 4 years and that they moved in together last month.

I assume Gwen is the woman he is holding hand with now.

Since they entered, Bran and Gwen's eyes haven't strayed from me. Clearly wondering what I am doing here.

I hold eye contact with them for a moment before breaking it awkwardly.

I am not a people person okay!?

Still from the corner of my eye I catch Gwen elbow Bran lightly.

"Hi Peeta. We were just coming to talk to your Dad and Rye said he could be upstairs. So em who is your..friend?" Gwen asks eyes switching between looking at Peeta then at me.

I can tell she is trying to figure out who I am and why a Seam girl is in Peeta's house. And by the look on her boyfriend's face I can tell he is contemplating the same thing.

I look at Peeta from the corner of my eye.

His face has turned extremely red and he seems to be struggling with an answer so I attempt to help him out by introducing myself.

"Em hello." All eyes are focused on me now and I remind myself to breathe, "I'm Katniss...em Katniss Everdeen. It's nice to meet you both." I say awkwardly,

The second I say my name Bran's eyes light up and he grins brightly.

I look at him confused before turning to Peeta who has turned a darker shade of red and is suddenly fascinated in the floor.

I soon decide that I shouldn't have spoken at all I look back at Bran and Gwen. Bran is still grinning like a maniac but Gwen seems to be as confused as me.

"Oh so this is the famous Katniss Everdeen!? " Bran asks looking at me, his eyes shinning with excitement, "Oh yes I know all about you! Peeta never stops talking about, ever, it's been going on years! Over a decade definitely! Anyway! Katniss it is delightful to finally meet you!"

Bran tells me sticking his hand out for me, from the corner of my eye I see Peeta look up and give him a death glare.

I look back at Bran and cautiously shake his hand.

"So were you leaving?" He asks spotting my bag "Don't leave! Stay lets have food and talk! Get to know you better!"

I stand there in shock while Peeta and Gwen both glare at him.

This is getting more uncomfortable by the second as I am clearly missing something.

I have no idea what Bran means by 'Peeta never stops talking about you' never mind the 'it's been going on years' bit and decade bit.

Does he mean that Peeta never stops talking about how poor I am? Or how stupid, annoying or ridiculous I am?

Or was he talking about something else?

I make my mind up to just ignore it, I'm sure he was only trying to embarrass Peeta.

"We were working on a school project." Peeta tells them through gritted teeth, "Katniss needs to get home to her sister, I mean" Peeta quickly drops his fury and looks at me with worry, "You are more than welcome to stay for longer but just with Prim and everything..."

When Peeta says this, Bran's smirk grows even wider (I though Bran was supposed to be the nice brother?)

"Oh no, thank you for the offer it is very generous of you both but I have work." Bran looks crestfallen while Peeta looks a mix between relieved and sad.

"Aw no! Well you have to come over another day!" Bran demands brightly and Gwen gives him a warning look,

"Yes I'm sure Mr. Mellark would love to have you over Katniss." Gwen says smiling genuinely at me, "What subject is your project for?"

"Home Economics" I answer

"Aw lovely." Bran says dreamily

I've only met the man and I all ready worrying about his mental state.

"Em not really I'm can't cook or bake." I say shrugging and Gwen laughs

"Oh I'm sure that's not true."

I raise my eyebrows at her, "Trust me the only thing I can make well is toast and somehow I even manage to burn that"

"Sure Peeta can teach you!" Bran says excitedly I think he is seconds away from jumping up and down with joy.

Peeta and I stand there uncomfortably neither knowing how to answer.

I look at the clock and realise it is five o clock.

"Em maybe, sorry I have to go now and get ready for work. I'll see you tomorrow Peeta and it was lovely to meet you two."

"It was a pleasure Katniss!" Bran grins, shaking my hand again "I am positive we will see you here soon."

"Goodbye Katniss, it was great meeting you as well." Gwen says brightly

"I'll walk you out" Peeta says and we make our way downstairs.

"I can try and make the starter tonight if you want" Peeta suggests "You can come over tomorrow and try it out."

"You could come over to mine after school tomorrow either and we could both try and make it?"

Peeta smiles brightly, "I'd love that."

We walk through the bakery and Rye is too occupied with a customer to say anything to us just as he was when we arrived which Peeta seems gratefully for.

"I am really sorry about my brother by the way." Peeta says once we are outside, "He is an idiot."

I laugh, "Ah no just a normal brother I guess don't worry about it. They seem nice."

Peeta laughs, "They can be sometimes, back there was not one of them times."

I rub his shoulder, "Ah relax Peeta, they weren't too bad. I better go home to Prim."

We smile at each other, "I suppose and oh of course you go on sorry for keeping you. I'll see you tomorrow."

"Bye" I say and I walk away resisting the urge to turn around.

"Hi Prim? You home?" I shout into the house as I shut my front door. I take off my dad's jacket and hang it in the cupboard and throw my bag into the cupboard after it.

"Katniss" Prim runs down the stairs and she hugs me.

"Hey Little Duck how was your day?"

"My day was great Rory asked me to be his partner in P.E and we were playing Badminton. How was your day?"

"My day was good, I went over to the bakery again after school to work on my project with Peeta. I met his brother and his brother's girlfriend"

Prim looks at me as if I had grown two heads, "Rye has a girlfriend?"

"No not Rye. Peeta's eldest brother, Bran. I doubt that Rye is going to enter a long term relationship with anybody any time soon. Come on I have to put dinner on"

Prim and I go into the kitchen and Prim sits on the table while I start dinner.

"So how was Peeta?" Prim asks smirking, swinging her feet back and forth

"He is fine... why?" Prim has been asking me non-stop questions about Peeta Mellark since Monday.

"I'm just asking Katniss! Can I not ask how your boyfriend is?"

"He is not my boyfriend Prim." I say sternly.

I am beginning to think that is her new name for Peeta she has been calling him my boyfriend that much.

"Why not?" she asks innocently

"It's complicated Prim." I sigh. I am not going to tell my sister that I doubt Peeta likes me and even if he did it would be too difficult because he lives in town and I don't.

"How is it complicated?" Prim seems genuinely confused

"It just is Little Duck"

"But how?"

"Because guys like him don't like girls like me Prim" Prim frowns at me in deep thought.

"Why can't he like you? I have seen the way he looks at you it is the same way you look at him. He definitely likes you"

"And what makes you think that Prim?" I try not to sound too curious. I try and keep a level head but I can't help thinking about what Bran said earlier about how Peeta never stops talking about me.

"It's sooo obvious Katniss. He always blushes when you are around or when someone talks about you."

I look at her suspiciously "How would you know that he blushes when someone talks about me?"

She looks down at her feet.

"Well...there have been a few times that I noticed it. But I do remember a few weeks ago. When you gave me money to buy a cupcake from the bakery? Well Peeta was working that day and I was talking to him for a bit and I mentioned that you had given me the money for the cupcake then he started blushing. He even asked me how you were and everything. I said you were good and he said that was very good."

I smile slightly, "He was probably only being polite Prim."

"No he wasn't Katniss and you know it."

We look at each other and I realise how mature she is becoming.

Even though she still doesn't understand that there is no hope of Peeta and I getting together.

"You are very clever you know that?" I tell her and she smiles

"Yes I do know that, thank you Katniss. But I am also very hungry so could you please make us dinner. If you do I promise I will shut up about you and Peeta being in love"

I shake my head and tell her to do her homework.

When I'm finished making dinner, I give it to Prim then prepare my mother's on a tray and bring it up to her.

Then I come down and eat with Prim.

"Are you working later?" she asks me

"I was supposed to but Sae rang on the way home and said she didn't need me. I am glad to be honest I have a ton of homework and study to do."

"Oh right. If you get time, could you please help me with my maths homework? It's algebra and I don't really understand it."

"Sure Little Duck it took me ages to get algebra when I was your age."

We then begin talking about weird, random things.

Yeah my life isn't normal

Ah well

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