Chapter 6
Peeta's POV
I walk toward our chariot, and see Finnick talking to Katniss. He leaves as I get to it. "What did Finnick Odair want?" I ask.
She leans in and whispers in my ear, "he offered me sugar and wanted to know all my secrets."
For some reason this makes me uncomfortable. I don't want Finnick to be doing this, but I know its harmless, and I don't want to seem overprotective. "Ugh, not really," I say.
We keep talking, but all I notice is how beautiful she is, and even more so compared to everyone else.
We get into the chariot and clasp hands.
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Katniss's POV
We make our way to the elevators after the chariot ride.
"I need to talk to you about something," I say to Peeta.
"Okay," he replies.
We are in the elevator and so close to being alone when Johanna Mason walks in. She begins to complain about her outfit and takes it all off, so she is standing there. Naked.
I look away as she stands there.
Eventually the lift arrives at her floor and she leaves the elevator. Peeta smiles.
"What?" I say.
"You know it's just a massive joke to them right?" He says.
"What's a joke?"
"You know... Johanna doing that, Finnick... I mean, you're so... pure," he says. Normally I would be annoyed by this, but instead I just smile. I know he means well really, and I need to tell him-
The elevator doors open and we go out onto our floor.
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Peeta's POV
"Katniss?" In front of us is a new avox. Someone from District 12.
Darius.
I know I've never personally known Darius, but Katniss has, and I want to do whatever I can for her.
She is just staring, Haymitch has her by the wrist, and I know I can't relieve her pain. But I can try to make it the best it's possible to be for her. The best I can make it. But it's unlikely she will let me.
I look to Darius, and try to make an expression that best shows my sympathy. It's not much but there is nothing else I can do.
We watch the reruns of the Chariot ride on the television, and we look amazing. Everyone watches in awe. Except Katniss.
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Darker And Colder
Fanfiction(cover by me - inkstudio666 on instagram) Katniss and Peeta have spent years hidden in the dark of Panem. Running from the Capitol, they managed to run into each other. And a love grew from the shadows. Now, in the spotlight as two victors, they str...
