The Hunger Games: Peeta's Perspective

chapter 8

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Just thought I'd say sorry coz I haven't updated this in ages even though I promised that I'd update it sooner but I've been on holiday and had no Wi-Fi so this is the chapter I know u guys have been waiting for.
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I was waiting back stage with Katniss when Hamitch walked over. "right you two" he said "I need you to do exactly what we talked about, oh and Katniss try and put a smile on your face please." As Hamitch walked off to join Effie we were pushed into a small platform. I looked at Katniss and said " you ready?"
"nope and probably never will be." she replied. Suddenly we started to rise and slowly the crowd came into view. The lights made me squint but I kept on smiling. I could feel Katniss shaking beside me. "just smile." I whispered into her ear to comfort her. I felt her relax and saw a beaming smile come up on her face. We made our way up to the chairs on the stage and waited for our turn. Slowly but surely every tribute gave there 2 minute interview until it was Katniss' turn. She hobbled across the stage in her high heels and sat in the chair in the centre of the stage next to Ceaser Flickerman. "please give it up for Katniss the girl on fire." he exclaimed. The crowd roared and cheered. "did you not bring the flames with you tonight."
"actually I did." she replied. She got up and started spinning. Flames started appearing at the bottom of her dress. I could see a real smile forming on her face. Her eyes were gleaming and her cheeks were chubby and cute because of her glistening smile. "OK, OK you can stop spinning now!" Ceaser Flickerman chirped. Katniss stopped and was suddenly clinging to Ceaser as he lead her back to her chair beside me.

"now please give it up for Peeta Melark." Ceaser Flickerman shouted. I made me way across the stage as the crowd roared, deafing me. "so Peeta your quite a looker do you have a special lady back home?" Ceaser asked. My heart was pounding as I started my answer
"yes I do." I replied.
"well wouldn't she like it if she was in a relationship with a victor?" The audience leaned forward in there seats. "the thing is she isnt going to see me again." I said. "and why's that?" he asked. The audience were practically falling off there seats. "because she came with me." I replied. There was a huge gasp from the audience and I could feel Katniss'eyes burning on the back of my neck.

I love her and I know that.