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Chapter 5.
Katniss POV
It has been ten days since our first date and it every day has been amazing. Peeta is more than I ever thought he could be. Not only is he kind and considerate, he is turning into someone I could call a best friend. I have seen him every day since he confronted me in Hawthorns and even though I know I should try to cool things of I can't seem to do it. He makes being with him too easy.
The past week and a half have flown by with dates to the movies, walks and dinners. He has spoilt me with attention and for someone who is normally happy with their own company, I have lapped it up. There is a desperation which tinges every date now. We both know our time is running out and it is making us both desperate to spend time together. I don't want to miss him when I leave. Even though I have enjoyed every moment of our time together, part of me knows I should try to protect my heart for when I am thousands of miles away from him. I have no clue how we are going to work long distance and I don't know if two weeks together is sufficient to build the level of trust that distance requires. When I am with him I feel certain Peeta would never cheat or hurt me. He makes me feel like I am the most special girl in the world. I don't really know him though and I don't trust easily. For me to be so open with him after ten days is astonishing but I think our looming deadline has probably propelled it.
We haven't really talked about College. We have both applied to the University of Panem among others but it is unlikely I will get to go there now I am moving thousands of miles away. I might end up attending UCLA with Gale I think. That wouldn't be so bad, I know Gale would look out for me. Things have been a lot better between us since he left.
Last summer had been a big mistake, I loved him but I had never been in love with him. He was my best friend and I never wanted to lose that. When he had kissed me, it hadn't felt right, the chemistry was missing and I knew it was a mistake straight away. It had taken him longer to figure it out though. The only good thing about moving to LA was that I was going to be able to see him more often and hopefully get our friendship back on track.
"Is that the last box?" I turn to see Prim standing at my doorway looking a bit dusty.
"Yep that's it little duck." I answer in return.
We have spent all our spare time packing the house up getting ready to ship everything to our new apartment in LA. It's heartbreaking in a way. We have always lived in this house and it is full of memories, some brilliant and some not so good. All the brilliant ones involved my dad when he was alive. He was my idol; he taught me everything, how to cycle, how to swim and how to fire my crossbow. We spent many weekends hiking in the nearby woods, camping out and bonding over our love of hunting. It wasn't a very girly thing to do, but I had always been a tom boy and I loved nothing more than getting out to the big outdoors and letting loose.
I was going to miss that in LA but my mom's job offer had been too good for her to turn down. Things had been tight for us financially since dad had died and now that she was at least attempting to pick her life back up again, I had to support her decisions even if I didn't like them. Her new nursing job at a medical centre in Glendale paid a lot more than her existing job and I think there are too many painful memories for her in Seam.
"Are you ok Prim?" She is still loitering at the door looking glum which is unusual for her.
"I guess I'm just going to miss everything Katniss". She lets out a sigh and makes her way over to sit beside me. "Do you think we are doing the right thing leaving?" she looks up at me her big blue eyes swimming in vulnerability.
"I think this is going to be a big adventure Prim." I throw my arm around her shoulder. "I know you will miss your friends Prim but you will make new ones so easily. How could anyone not want to know you?" I nudge her jokingly, trying to cheer her up.
"I know Katniss, part of me is looking forward to living in a big city and having new experiences but I just wish we could bring everybody with us." Her lip quivers slightly.
"I don't think they would all fit in our new apartment little duck." I answer smiling down at her.
I wrap my arms around her tightly, wishing I could make this move easier on her.
"We will still own this house Prim." I whisper into her soft hair as I hug her to me.
"If things don't work out, we can come home. The house will only be rented out so there is that option." I know that it is an option but I owe it to my mom to help her make it work in LA.
"We have to support mom on this Prim. I don't want to leave either but if it helps her then we have to do it. In a few years you will be away to university and mom will need to be happy wherever she is because we won't be there to help her so much."
Prim sighs and nuzzles into me "I know you're right Katniss, its just hard."
She raises her face and looks at me "What about Peeta? Aren't you going to miss him Katniss?" Her eyes are sad and full of compassion.
"I really am. I am going to miss him so much and I don't know when I'll even get to see him again."
"Oh Katniss, you really like him! I've never seen you like this over a boy. I think he is lovely." She smiles at me shyly.
"Primrose Everdeen have you got a crush on Peeta!" I nudge her playfully watching the blush that fills her face.
"No Katniss! Not that he isn't cute, he is waaaay cute!" I laugh at her.
"Oh waaay cute is he? Well how would you like to join me and my boyf… I mean Peeta for some ice cream?" I wince at my mistake. "He is collecting me in ten minutes."
"I heard that Katniss – but I wont tell him as long as you don't tease me!" She winks at me mischievously.
Half an hour later the three of us are sat In Effie's enjoying huge sundaes.
"Prim how can you eat that, you have four different flavours in there!" I joke with her.
"It's as crazy as Effie's hair colour" Peeta joins in and the three of us look over at the crazy vendor. This week her hair is pink but it never stays the one colour for long.
"I love guessing which colour she is going to pick next." Prim smiles at us. "I'm going to even miss doing that." Her smile drops again.
I look across at Peeta and meet his eyes noticing the sadness that lurks in their depths. We haven't really discussed the fact that I am leaving in three days. It's crazy putting it of but I don't want to be sad yet.
"Hey Prim, there is Rory." I say, spying Gale's younger brother through the window.
"Oh Katniss, would it be ok if I went and hung out with him? I won't get to see him too much before we leave. I'll make sure he walks me home." Prim asks pleadingly.
"Ok little duck but make sure he leaves you right to the door."
With that Prim is out of the booth and is rushing out to greet her best friend. I watch them embrace and make their way across the street. Out of everyone Prim is really going to miss Rory the most.
I turn back and see Peeta watching me closely.
"So, do you fancy a walk out by the lake again?" He arches his eyebrows in question.
I look at him and smile sassily laughing out my agreement.
Ever since that first night, the lake has been our main making-out spot and making-out with Peeta Mellark has become the high-light of my existence. I can't seem to get enough of his kisses and the lake offers the only means of getting him alone.
"Please tell me you remembered the blanket?" I scoff at him.
"For sure Miss Everdeen I'm not making that mistake again!" He laughs remembering two nights ago when he ended up getting some very nasty scratches from making out against a tree.
Half an hour later we are lying on a rug overlooking the lake. A soft breeze whispers at my hair as I lie with my head on Peeta's chest. I sigh in contentment.
"I wish we could freeze this moment." Peeta says softly.
I look up at him and lock eyes with his. They are sad again and I know mine must reflect his. We are running out of time.
"I wish we could too." I answer honestly. His hand comes down to caress my face, his fingertips burning a path across my cheek.
"Katniss, I don't want this to end…. Me and you, we belong together."
I look into his eyes and see the honesty.
"Peeta?" I look deep into his eyes. "Stay with me?" I ask hesitantly.
Want and need flare in his eyes. "Always. I'll stay with you always Katniss."
He lowers his head and his lips lock with mine. I can't get enough of his lips, his tongue dances with mine, his teeth nips my lips, his stubble grazes my face as he makes his way to my neck, running his tongue over my ear lobe and nipping it softly. Each sensation sends a shooting arrow of desire through me. I want him so much.
"More." I whisper softly.
Peeta pulls back slightly and looks at me. We are both breathing heavily.
"Are you sure Katniss?" He looks at me, eyes full of desire.
This is as far as we go usually. Just lots of kissing and its driving me mad. Peeta has been adamant that until we know what the future holds this is the boundary. I look at him now in hope.
"You mean we can?" I pant, getting more excited at the thought of things going to the next stage.
Peeta runs his fingers through his bright curls looking worried.
"I don't think we should sleep together Katniss but I would like to do more. Only if you want to though?" He looks at me unsure if it's a good idea.
"I want to." I answer straight away and pull his head back down.
His kisses are even more exciting now as he sucks and nibbles on my neck. I can't help but groan. "Peeta….. God that feels so good!"
He licks his way down to my collar bone and I squirm in anticipation. I am wearing a button up dress and I just want him to rip it of me. "Open it" I growl out. His hand goes to the buttons and he realises a few until the dress sags and my lacy white bra is on display. He kisses along the top of the cup and nudges it down with his face exposing my breast.
"Fuck Katniss, you are so sexy." He grounds out.
My back jack knifes of the ground as he wraps his lips round my nipple sucking at it gently. My hands run through his hair as I try to anchor his face to my breast. He pulls down the other cup taking the other nipple into his mouth sucking hard. I let out a loud moan "Shit Peeta…".
Things are getting frantic now and I need to feel his bare skin on me. I drag his t-shirt up over his head and run my fingers over his exposed back and well defined arms. My panties are soaking. I'm in new territory here. I've never experienced anything like the desire I feel running rampant through my veins. He keeps sucking and nibbling at my breasts while I feel his fingers trail up the inside of my leg. His fingertips skirt across my panties and I stop breathing in anticipation. His hand slips in the top and I nearly pass out when I feel his fingers slip inside them.
"You are so wet. Fuck I wish I could be inside you." He grounds out.
His fingers circle my clit and I let out a small scream. He nudges my panties down and slips a finger inside me. I arch of the blanket at the alien sensation. He is breathing harshly as he nuzzles my neck.
"Katniss, you are so tight…" he groans. My eyes roll back as I am lost in the sensation he is creating. I want him to feel it to. My hand moves to open his jean button and I pull down the zip. His hand freezes in my panties.
"What are you doing Katniss?" He looks at me and I see the desire swimming in his eyes.
"I want us to come together" I whisper as I push down his jeans and free him from his boxers. He is big. A lot bigger than I had imagined, even though I haven't seen one this close before. "Show me what to do?" I ask, need dripping from every word.
He gently guides my hand around him and pumps my hand up and down his length. He feels so hard and yet so silky. I long to wrap my lips around him. He lets out a long groan and as I look at his face I feel myself getting wetter.
"Fuck Katniss, I'm not going to last long!" he moans. At least I know I'm doing something right.
He pulls my panties down further and nudges my legs wider apart. He slips his finger back into me and I nearly fall apart. I keep pumping him and he moves his finger in and out of me in time. He adds another one and I call out as I feel the wave building in me. His thumb circles my clit. I cant breath, nothing has ever felt like this, I am so close.
"Don't stop!" Peeta shouts out.
My head falls back and I let out a long groan as he sends me over the edge, wave after wave of sensation floods through my body as I pulse around his fingers which he keeps moving until the very end.
Peeta is close behind me as I feel him spill all over my hand as he groans out my name as he falls apart. We both fall back, sweat dripping from us try to recover.
I don't know how long we lie there in each others arms until I hear him whisper in my hair.
"I'm never letting you go Katniss. I don't care what it takes, I'm going to be with you - always."
I look up at him and wish with all my heart that he is right.
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