*Peeta's POV*
"How did training go today?" Haymitch asks later at dinner.
"Fine," Katniss mumbles.
"It was great. I met this guy named Eric who's strong like me. I think he could be a great ally in the Games," I say.
"We don't need allies, Peeta," Katniss snaps.
"I'm not sure I agree with you-"
"Obviously," she says before I can finish.
I take a deep breath. I know Katniss is stubborn and I have to be patient with her. "Maybe when we're in the arena, it would be nice to have someone who'll have our backs."
"So what? We fight off the other tributes and it comes down to us and our allies? You'll have to murder your friends, Peeta. And then live with that for the rest of your life. Do you really want to go through that?"
"No, but-"
"Then stop making friends and focus on your own skills. You'll do a lot better that way."
"Fine," I say, just so she'll stop criticizing me.
Love hurts, man. That's all I can say.
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The Ultimate Battle
FanfictionIn a place once known as Chicago, the 74th Hunger Games are about begin... Through a turn of events, Tris and Four are sent into the Games together, to fight to the death with 22 other teenagers from the Chicago area. Among these teens are Katniss...
