Alright, first date for these two and it will be informative.

I intend no copyright infringement at all. The story is my own idea. Characters are owned by the awesome Suzanne Collins and all other incorporated parties.

Thanks Again.

It had been about a week since Peeta and Katniss decided to go out on a date. They had forgotten to let each other know when.

Peeta: Let's go tonight.

Katniss: What?

Peeta: On our date.

Katniss: I don't know…

Peeta: Alright, How bout right now?

Katniss: Peeta…

Peeta: Okay, not right this very second, tonight?

Katniss: What are we doing anyway?

Peeta: We're going to have fun. You up for some friendly competition?

Katniss was currently digging in her closet for something to wear while Johanna lay on her bed.

"Will you get off your ass and help me?" Katniss attempted to pull Johanna off her bed. Johanna pretended she was asleep making it harder.

"Did he even tell you where you're going?" Johanna asked her.

"He said 'we're going to have fun.'"

"I'm sure he did," Johanna winked at her.

Katniss face plants on to her bed. She turns over and stares at the ceiling. "I don't know what I'm doing."

"Alright, alright. Relax. You're going to have fun. Knowing Peeta, you really are going to have fun and not fun." Johanna sighs in frustration, "God knows why, he's so sexy. You should just jump his bones. That man is so frustrating." Katniss smacks her playfully.

"Stop daydreaming about my man!"

"Oh, so now he's your man?" Johanna quirks her eyebrows up at her.

"Damn straight!" Katniss laughs. "I mean technically not yet, but he will be."

"Yes, Katniss!" Johanna is basically bouncing on her bed completely giddy. "Finally, taking the bull by the horns! I'm so happy right now!"

Katniss shakes her head at her friend. "Well first I have to figure out what I'm going to wear."

"Right, right. Um, fun…Okay. Casual should suffice. I say a pair of your comfortable skinny jeans and a this plaid shirt." Johanna pulls it out for her to see. "Go for the slutty country girl look."

"You know what…I'm just going to go with it. He's going to be here in a few minutes." She takes the clothes and runs into the bathroom to change. She comes out shortly after. Johanna is hanging upside down on her bed.

"You know I've already seen you naked. You really didn't need to run into the bathroom." Katniss takes a pillow and smacks her with it. Katniss sits on the edge of her bed and sighs.

"Jo, I'm stressing. Big time."

Johanna sits up, "Why?"

"I don't know how to do this. I've never really liked guys before."

"Because of the Delly incident," Johanna reminisces nodding her head. Katniss takes the pillow again and goes to hit her. "Okay, okay."

"You know what I mean." She rests the pillow on her lap. "I mean, every time he's around, I like it. And the few times that we've kissed…I just get so happy. I end up walking around the entire day with this stupid grin on my face."

"Yea I was going to tell you about that…"

"Shut up, Jo." They both laugh.

"Look, Peeta's such a great guy. He's never going to dump you because you won't give him any. He's not that kind of guy. He's a strange breed. Someone who cares about you. Really cares for you, you know? He's interested in you for you. Just be yourself. He would never ask anything more of you."

"Thanks, Jo." They hug each other. The doorbell rings shortly after that. "It's now or never I guess."

"Even if the date was a complete flop, I have a feeling Peeta wouldn't give up on you that easy anyway." Johanna waves at Katniss as she leaves her room.

Katniss leaves Johanna in her room as she heads out to greet Peeta. She really shouldn't be surprised that Peeta looks good no matter what he's wearing. He also is dressed casually in a dark pair of jeans and a blue buttoned down shirt that matches his eyes. Seeing him dressed casually puts Katniss at ease knowing that she's dressed appropriately. He smiles at her and pulls his hand from behind him to show her a bouquet of dandelions.

"Peeta, they're beautiful!" Katniss takes them from him, "How'd you know they were my favorite?"

"Didn't somebody tell you?" he grins at her, "I have eyes everywhere." He looks past Katniss and winks at Prim who is lurking around the wall.

"Let me put these in water. Give me a minute." He nods his head at her. Katniss makes her way to the kitchen. She puts them in a vase and can't keep the smile off her face as she reminisces about what the flowers mean to her. She takes it as a good sign for her and Peeta's first date.

"You're not mad I told him?" Prim asks her still hugging the wall. Katniss walks up to her, embracing her. Katniss kisses Prim's forehead and whispers a, "No." She makes her way back to Peeta who is still sporting his signature smile.

Katniss walks past him and extends her hand out to him, "Come on." She smiles at him as he grasps her hand, making their way to his car.

The drive to their destination is an entertaining one. Peeta tries horribly to sing along to a song on the radio. He only stops when Katniss agrees to take over. Her singing voice is something to envy leaving Peeta grinning happily in the drivers seat.

"Thanks for not laughing at me." She laughs at him.

"Technically, I never laughed, just smiled. You sing really well."

"Peeta stop. This is just years of singing in the shower. It's really nothing special."

"I disagree. It's special if it comes from you," Katniss is happy he's driving and can't look over to see the blush on her face, "You should really think about performing at the talent show."

She scoffs, "I can't even present in front of the class, so that's never going to happen. But thanks for the support." She sees the grin creep up on his profile. Katniss can't help but feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

Shortly after, they are pulling into Dave & Busters.

"Uh, Peeta. I'm pretty sure you have to have to be 21 to get in here."

"What do you think this is for?" He tells her while stroking the beginnings of a goatee.

"Is that what that's for? I thought you were just going for grungy tonight." They laugh together exiting the car. He shows her his arm and she loops her arm through his. They walk through the doors..

The hostess instantly perks up at the sight of Peeta. "Hi. Welcome to Dave & Busters. What can I do for you tonight?"

"Hi. I'm looking for Brady."

"Oh, ok." She pages for him then turns back to them. "So, you and your sister come here often."

Katniss rolls her eyes. "Clearly we're brother and sister. His blond hair and blue eyes and my dark hair and grey eyes."

Peeta leans down whispering, "Isn't your sister blond, blue eyed?"

Katniss thinks for a minute. She then shakes her head. "That's besides the point." He chuckles at her. She smiles wickedly looking between Peeta and the hostess. "You know what? I'm into incest and all that freaky stuff." Feeling bold and slightly jealous, Katniss reaches up bringing Peeta's face down to hers capturing his lips. This should shut her up! The kiss doesn't last long as they hear someone clear their throat.

"Well, this is definitely the opposite from the last time we saw each other." Brady had apparently made it to the front at this point. He extends his hand out to Peeta which he takes. "You alright from last time right?"

"Yea, yea, no big deal." Peeta tries to divert the subject.

"That was one hell of a brawl that broke out." Brady smiles at the pair, "But anyway, you guys have reservations." He whispers something to the hostess and they are walked to their table. "Alright, Peeta," he extends his hand out again, "It was nice seeing you again. You guys have fun."

"Thanks again, Brady."

"Least I can do after all the craziness." He's gone after that. A waiter takes his place and takes their orders. After dropping off their drinks, Katniss and Peeta make small talk.

"Peeta, you got into a brawl?" She asks him with concern.

Peeta diverts his eyes, "I mean, one guy threw a punch and he hit another guy. They started fighting and I was kinda in the middle of it. That's all." Katniss felt like he was leaving something out, but she didn't push.

"Okay." Katniss takes a sip of her drink. She sees a bowling ally over the rail of where they were sitting. "So, you said something about 'some friendly competition'…"

Peeta smiles at her, "I thought it would catch your eye. You game?"

"Are you kidding? Let's go!" She's basically running to play, then she stops, "Oh are we allowed to just leave the table or…" Peeta stands up, grabs her hand, and pulls her to him. He kisses the side of her head.

"Let's go."

As excited as they both were to bowl, they were both really rusty.

"Peeta, I think I broke my hand." Katniss sits next to him rubbing her hand. He grabs her wrist gently and begins messaging it.

"It happens when you haven't bowled in a while or you're doing it wrong." He smiles sweetly at her and continues his ministration on her wrist. Katniss leans into him. He wraps his other arm around her. She listens to his heartbeat as her wrist starts feeling better.

"Hey, Peeta," she starts not looking at him, "We've gotten to know each other some while we've been in class, but I'm still curious about some things."

"Hm, you going to ask me about the rumors at school." Peeta tells her knowingly.

She turns looking at him, "You don't mind, do you?"

"Of course not. Ask away." Katniss rests her head on his chest and thinks about what to ask him.

"You like Glimmer?" Katniss heart beat faster in anticipation. She thinks no, but you never know.

"Katniss," He turns her head up so he can see her eyes, "You really think if I liked Glimmer, I'd be here with you? Not to mention, you already know how I feel about you."

"You could like more than one girl."

"I only have eyes for you, Katniss." She smiles up at him, then quickly turns her head away. It's what she wanted to hear. She pulls out of his grasp and looks at him.

"Okay. What about what they say." He looks at her curiously, "About you sleeping with every girl at school."

He laughs, "Honestly, I have never slept with any girl at that school."

"So, then you being the greatest lay ever is a lie too?" Katniss asks him.

"Well, that one could be true, but none of those girls would know."

"Wait. So, how many girls have you slept with?"

"Just one."

"Oh."

"Look, I would take it back if I could. I was in a bad place that summer and I just wanted to forget. So, I did it." Peeta says quickly. "You're not mad are you?"

Katniss isn't mad. Honestly, when she asked the question, she expected him to tell her he's slept with half the world. She was surprised that it had only been one.

"No, Peeta. I'm not mad. I think it's a good thing you've done 'it.'"

"Really?"

"Yea. Johanna says…" Katniss shakes her head, "Never mind."

"What does Johanna say?" Peeta asks her curiously.

"I don't want to say." The blush is back on Katniss' face. Peeta's smiling face makes her roll her eyes. "She says it's better with a guy whose done it before because he knows what he's doing."

"Ah." Peeta's confused though. "But what difference does it make if you already know what you're doing?"

Now Katniss was confused. "What exactly are you asking me Peeta?"

"You've had sex before haven't you?" Since that day with Gale, it's all he's thought about. Not because it mattered but because he wanted to know. Peeta notices Katniss in thought so he quickly tries to apologize. "I'm sorry, Katniss. I was just asking, but by no means do you have to answer."

"No." Katniss says after his rambling. Peeta tilts his head at her not sure what she meant. "I've never had sex."

Peeta quickly shakes his head trying to understand. But Gale said… "I could have sworn you did or… have or… whatever."

Katniss was looking at her hands which were currently in her lap. "You can take me home now if you want."

"Why would I want to do that?"

"Because I'm a virgin and you're a sex god." She puts her head in her hands. Peeta's laughing makes her peek from her hands.

"I have sex with one person and suddenly I'm a sex god?" He laughs, "I like the way you think." After Peeta sees she's still worried, he takes her hand reassuringly. "Katniss, there is nothing wrong with being a virgin. Matter of fact, it's a turn on."

"Me being a virgin is a turn on for you?"

"Katniss, I like you. So you're a virgin, so what? Oh, and don't think I'm going to pressure you into anything. You're the boss. You tell me how fast or slow this goes. Okay?"

She leans into him. "Okay." Katniss whispers against his lips. Peeta leans into her for a kiss, but Katniss pulls back. "I'm still going to beat you even with a sore hand!" Katniss tells him picking up a ball. Peeta smiles following her.

On the drive home a bunch of lights by the beach catch Katniss' attention.

"What's happening down there?" She asks.

"The fair's in town. You wanna go for a walk?"

"If you want to."

"Sure."

As they walk the boardwalk, there's not many people around, but that's okay for them. Peeta buys her some cotton candy and even manages to win her a toy bear from one of the games.

"So, what is Katniss doing after high school?" Peeta asks her.

"Honestly, I'm not sure. Go to college, but from there I don't know. I don't even know what my major is going to be."

Peeta nods his head understandingly, "You'll figure it out. I'm sure what ever you chose you'll be great at it." He smiles at her and she reciprocates. "Maybe Dr. Everdeen…" He says with a tap of his chin. Well, Dr. Mellark or Mellark-Everdeen. Peeta shakes his head to rid the thoughts. "I'd be getting hurt everyday just to come see you." They laugh.

"Yea with all those football injuries you'll get."

"Um, no. I'm not doing football."

She looks at him curiously, "But I thought you were going to the pros after college." Peeta shakes his head at her.

"I only do that for the girls." Katniss scowls at him and he laughs, "No, but really. I'm just doing it to get a scholarship. I'll play in college and then I never want to play again."

"What do you want to do then?"

"I'm leaning towards taking over for my father. Take over the business. None of my brothers want to. That just leaves me."

"What exactly is your father's business again?"

"He use to just own the local bakery. He expanded once it became popular. Now, he oversees all his franchises. That's why he's rarely in town."

"And I thought you would end up baking." Katniss laughs.

"Don't laugh. I can bake. Who do you think does all the cake designs for us locally?" Katniss gives him a questionable you look and he smiles at her. "I'll have to show you some time." Peeta tells her.

"You are full of surprises, Peeta. They're walking and laughing when one of the games catches her eye.

"What's that?" They approach a set of bullpens that has a bunch of targets in them.

"Looks like an archery game." Peeta tells her. Peeta pays the guy at the front and they go in.

"You want to go?" Katniss tells him picking up a bow and arrow.

"Uh, that's not fair. I know for a fact that you used to be part of the archery club and could easily kick my ass." He tells her, "But I am willing to make it interesting."

Katniss looks at him with intrigue, "What do you have in mind?"

"A wager."

"A wager. What kind?"

"Okay," Peeta walks around the targets close to them, "I'm sure you could hit all these so you're going to have to go for those for this to count." Peeta points at the targets farthest away.

"Peeta what do you want?"

"Okay, you hit the target, you get whatever you want. If you miss," He pauses. He approaches her from behind and whispers, "you be my girlfriend."

"Cocky, are we? After only one date you think you can make me your girlfriend?"

"Technically, Dave & Busters was our first date. I count this as our second." He smiles and she laughs.

Katniss wanted to hit the target to show off a little. But the idea of being Peeta's girlfriend was appealing to her. He liked her and she liked him. They had a great first date and now it just got really interesting. On the other hand, she could just hit the target and choose to be his girlfriend. Or she could get something else. Katniss did need a prom date, but she didn't know if that was too forward. She didn't even think she was going to go until Peeta showed up.

"So what do you say?" Peeta asks her.

"Deal." Peeta is still behind her when she readies her bow. He puts his hand on her shoulder just as she's about to shoot. She looks up at him annoyingly.

"You trying to distract me, Mellark?"

"No, I just wanted to tell you," He makes a gun gesture towards the target, "Shoot straight."

Next chapter, there's trouble.