Falling For You

Chapter 5

After her date with Peeta, and getting to know him and his background, Katniss knew, she knew she was in love with him. The way he kissed her was absolutely perfect, the way he had given so much thought into their date was perfect. He was perfect. She had no option but to tell Johanna, who was one of her best friends. She knew Johanna would be more than willing to listen.

"What is it this time Brainless?" Johanna answered dryly.

"Well... I have a feeling you're going to want to hear about it." Katniss laughed, holding the phone between her ear and shoulder while feeding the mangy orange cat at her feet. 

"Mmhmm, spill Everdeen." She demanded, Katniss was hesitant. She decided that telling her in person would be best instead of over the phone.

"Well how about we meet up and I'll tell you." Katniss offered, hoping Johanna would accept.

"Fine," Johanna huffed "Where are we goin'?"

"Mockingjays?" 

"Sure seven o'clock don't be late, brainless." Johanna chucked. 

Katniss hung up the phone and quickly and headed for the bathroom where her small white-tiled shower awaited her. The hot water streamed onto her dark brown locks and down her back, enveloping her body in warmth. 

Once finished washing and drying her hair, and putting on a small amount of makeup before slipping on a pair of jeans and a black V-neck t-shirt. She grabbed her purse, slipped on a pair of converse and was out the door in a matter of seconds.

In front of Mockingjay's stood Johanna, who looked annoyed as usual. Katniss quickened her pace as she walked toward her.

"Didn't think you'd show up, Brainless." Johanna chuckled, pulling Katniss in for a quick hug before entering Mockingjays. They found a tall round table with two bar stools on each side. The both of them found their seat and got settled and ordered a pitcher of beer to share amoungst themselves.

"So what were you going to tell me about?." Johanna smirked as she poured the cold beer into the tall glass in front of her.

"Well..." Katniss started, unsure of how to tell her. She didn't quite know to classify her and Peeta's relationship, yes they had kissed, but that didn't mean they were dating. She'd only known him a week, and been on one date with him, so she figured the word "boyfriend" wouldn't be the right term to use, although she wished she could call Peeta her boyfriend. The thought made her cheeks redden.

"Oh c'mon Everdeen, spit it out!" Johanna demanded. Katniss took a quick sip of the cheap beer, before continuing.

"I met a guy..." Katniss told her meekly. Johanna's eyes widened in shock.

"You're serious? Oh my god, Katniss Everdeen found a date!" Johanna exclaimed excitedly with a chuckle. Katniss laughed in response, tables near them turned to them but Katniss didn't pay them any mind.

"So what's his name?" Johanna asked with a smirk "Is he hot?" Katniss continued laughing at her friends reaction before answering.

"His name's Peeta," Katniss told her "And yes, he's very handsome." she blushed, bringing the cool glass of beer up to her lips again.

"Oh really now? Got any pictures, or do I need to stalk his facebook?" Johanna teased. Katniss' eyes widened at the thought of Johanna stalking his facebook, although she didn't know if he had a Facebook account or not. She quickly pulled out her phone and searched for the picture that he had sent her that morning. 

"That's him." Katniss told her, pointing to the picture of him on her small screen. Johanna tore the phone out of her hands and brought the phone closer to her face.