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Chapter 24- Pursuing the Plan

Peeta's POV-

It's been two weeks since the 'incident'. Two weeks since Katniss started ignoring me, and it hasn't gotten better... yet.

You see, this morning I developed the perfect plan to fix everything, and I was going to use it today.

I finished writing my note that starts this whole plan and quietly made my way to Katniss' dorm. Once I reached my destination, I knocked on the door, praying that nobody would answer, and thankfully, nobody did. I brought out a paper clip and picked the locked then the door swung open. I swiftly made my way over to her bed, and placed the note on her pillow, then left the room, closing the door behind me.

I hope this works.

Katniss POV-

I miss Peeta. Yes, it's true. I really do, but I can't get the image of him kissing Cashmere out of my head. I mean, why would he do that? I thought he liked me, guess I was wrong.

As I opened my door, I found an orange card on my bed.

As I flipped the card open, I found a short message scrawled upon it:

Dear Katniss,

You've been through a lot lately, so I've come up with an idea to cheer you up.

Meet me at the pool at 6.

Gale

I smiled as I read the note. I forgave Gale about a week and a half ago, and I'm really glad I did. I noticed, once I had done so, that I really did need him back in my life, and that I should give him another chance. So far, so good. I'm actually kind of excited to see him at the pool, but knowing Gale... I should probably wear my swimsuit under my clothes.

6 o'clock-

As I exited the building, I quickly made my way to the pool to meet Gale. I passed by Finn and Clove, but told them I was busy and continued on my way.

I unlocked the pool gate and closed it behind me, searching for Gale... but found something I never expected.

About three feet away from the pool was a candle lit dinner covered with rose pedals and candles. In the background, the song 'A Thousand Years' by Christina Perri was playing. The biggest surprise however, was that the man standing next to the table was not Gale.

It was Peeta.

My heart broke in two all over again at the mere sight of him, and I started to turn around.

"Katniss, wait!" I heard him call, followed by the thumping of running feet against the pavement.

I started to walk away, but a strong hand grabbed mine and turned me around.

I was now facing Peeta's... saddened face?

"Please, just let me explain." He begged, not letting go of my hand.

"There's nothing to say Peeta! I get it! You like Cashmere, okay? But the least you could've done was tell me, instead of going behind my back." I stated loudly.

A tear rolled down his cheek and he continued, "Please, let me tell you what happened."

"I don't want to here about how you make out with your new girlfriend!" I yelled.

Instead of speaking, Peeta leaned in and kissed me. I didn't push him away.

I kissed him back.

Oh, how I missed these lips. Their softness, their taste of bread...

I need him back. I really do.

Peeta pulled back and said, "I didn't kiss Cashmere. She kissed me. She just barged into my room and kissed me!" He let go of my hand and threw his own in the air. "I tried to push her off, but she had me against the wall, Katniss! I didn't kiss her back! I would never betray you!" Peeta paused, "I... I love you Katniss."

I had tears of my own pouring down my cheeks now. "Oh, Peeta!" I exclaimed throwing my arms around his neck, his going around my waist. "I love you too! I'm so sorry! I should've listened to you!"

"So, do you believe me?" He asked.

"Of course I do, Peeta." I answered softly.

I pulled back and saw him smiling, but then he turned serious again, "I'm sorry for all I put you through, Katniss."

"No, I'm the one who should be sorry. I never gave you a chance to explain yourself."

Peeta smiled and pulled me in for another kiss.

Ta da! I told you it would all work out didn't I?!

My next chapter will start from right where I left.

Was it mushy enough for any of you? XD

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