Platonic Love ( A Hunger Games FanFiction)

Chapter Seven

Chapter Seven:

Peeta POV:

I watch her shadow fade as she jogs farther and farther away. I sigh and smile to myself before Katniss’ small feminine figure is replaced by a fuming angry Gale walking towards me - quickly. Before I can react, he holds me tightly by my collar and pushes me against the brick wall outside the bakery. His breathing is irregular. Oh shit.

“Okay, this is the last time I’ll say it, you will not go out with Katniss anymore. Do you understand? If not, I swear, I will not give up. I will burn down this fucking bakery if I have to, just to get Katniss away from you.” he says before letting me go. “We never had this conversation.” he says before he walks away.

I roll my eyes and ignore his lousy threats, nothing will come between Katniss and I. I assure that and I will make sure of that. I walk inside and get dressed into a casual top and jeans. I also text Katniss many times between zipping up my jeans and taking care of some private business, I have been like this all week, my arm is starting to ache. I am embarrassed but I can’t help it; I need to take out my sexual frustrations out on something don’t I? But it will all be worth it, when Katniss and I graduate in five months, we can start getting serious, if I treat her right and make her stay in my arms. I will not force her into anything, even staying with me. If she wants to leave, I will let her - but there’s no denying that I won’t be happy about it.  

Katniss POV:

I walk into my house, face glowing with pride and happiness.

“Mom had to rush to the Capitol with Dad. She said she’d be gone for a few days. Some sick relative or something. You’re in charge!” Prim says to me from her spot on the couch.

“Mhm,” I mumble indistinctly. My mind is wandering to moments at the meadow. Ahhhhhh, the meadow. Jesus Katniss, you deserve a good slap on the face for thinking that. What are you? Some Delly-like sap?  “Oh, hell no!” I say while reprimanding my wandering mind.

My grin returns as I push open the door to my room. I walk over to my laptop, with thoughts of talking to Peeta in my mind.

“Is it me or is Ms. Sullenanddepressedforlife here, glowing?” a teasing voice says. I immediately spin around to find Clove and Madge sitting on my bed, smirking. How did I miss them before?

“Nope, its not just you Clove, I see it too. She’s awfully ignorant too,” Madge answers. I scowl at her. She just smirks back.

“What are you doing in my room?” I ask them.

“We are here to help you get ready for Finnick’s party. But more importantly: How was your date?”

“I don’t kiss and tell,” I say mockingly.

“YOU KISSED?” they yell simultaneously.

I roll my eyes and recount the course of our date. Clove and Madge listen like sex-deprived puppies.

Finnick POV:

Food: Check. Drinks: Check. Breakable Stuff Put Away: Check. Everything seems ready for the party...

“Annie?” I call out through the empty house. “Where are you?”

“I’m getting ready upstairs!” she yells back.

“Are you dressed yet?” I ask eagerly.

“Nope!” she says popping the ‘p’. “I just came out of the shower,” she says as I run up the stairs at full speed.

Katniss POV:

“...and then I walked off with Peeta,” I finish.

“You nearly had-” Clove starts.