Author's Note: See you at the bottom.

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Katniss's POV

Slut, whore, worthless..

The list goes on. I get to Peeta's house and grab the key under the mat. I unlock the door and run inside. I need to feel pain.

"Katniss." I hear gale's voice.

I start to shake and run to the bathroom. I grab a razor and slide it down my skin. Instead of Gale's voice disappearing ,like it normally does, it gets closer.

"Katniss." He laughs coldly.

I cut more and more.

"Jessica are you- Don't do that!" I hear Peeta yell. He takes the razor away from me and I start to tremble. Gale's voice has disappeared. " What's the matter with you?!"

I don't reply. Tears just slide down my cheeks.

Peeta sighs and takes turns on the faucet. He cleans my arm and patches it up.

When I'm done, he sets me on the bed and says," Why do you do it?"

I shake my head and try not to cry.

"You can tell me. I won't judge." Peeta says.

"I hear his voice." I say and my eyes widen. Why can't I keep my mouth shut for once?

Peeta looks into thought for a minute and says," You need to fight it. You need to show him that your stronger than he is."

"I'm not." I shake my head.

"Yes you are." Peeta smiles.

"I'm not. He's as strong as an ox." I say.

"And you're stronger than that." He says

"What makes you think this is going to work?" I ask seconds later.

"You spent an amount of time afraid of him. You need to show him you're not scared. If you just give him what he wants, which is you being in pain, it's like he's winning." Peeta says.

"I can't face him." I shake my head.

"I'll help you." Peeta gives me an encouraging smile.

Why is it so easy to talk to him? And why can't I stop blurting things to him about me? This is just going to get me in trouble. Isn't it?

"Promise me something." Peeta says.

"Peeta, we just met. I think it's too early to-" I begin.

"I know but I need you to do this. Promise me you wont cut anymore." He says and I freeze. Will I be able to stop? I'm not sure if I'll be able to.

"I- I don't-" I begin.

"Please." Peeta pleads.

"I don't know." I shrug my shoulders.

"Please." Peeta repeats himself. " I'll get on my knees if I have to."

I bite my lip to hide a smile.

"I don't know." I say again.

"Come on, do it for your friend." He says.

"Friend?" I ask him. I've never had a friend before.

"Yeah, were friends." Peeta gives me a smile.

The words that come out of my mouth shock me. I've never made a promise to anyone before.

"I promise." I say.

The question is, will I break this promise?

Author's Note: I know. Short update. Sorry. I haven't been able to get a hold of awesomegirl2656. But I'm trying. She's what makes this story awesome!

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