A Stake To The Heart

Chapter 3

I realized I should probably recognize my only reader, WolvesandOwls. She also happens to the best pack sister ever! Luv ya Garnet. ~Pearl

Anyway, if anyone else is in fact reading this, thank you. (Doubt it though)Yup, my self-esteem has officially gone down. Lol

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Chapter 3

Katniss' POV

I woke with the biggest headache ever. Pain never really affected me after the games but man, this was painful.I slowly stood up not wanting to get dizzy.

I looked at the clock and began freaking out. I quickly pulled out clothes and slipped them on and combed my knotted hair before dashing out the door. I ran straight into Peeta. "Why didn't anyone wake me?" I exclaim.

"Katniss, it's fine. We're not late at all.....actually we don't leave to district 3 for another hour. I convinced Effie not to wake you."

"And she listened?"

"I had to threaten her mahogany side table, but yes."

I couldn't help but laugh. "Thanks."

"Anytime. How are you feeling?"

"Better"

"That's good. Are you hungry?" He asks. I nod. He smiles and we walk to the dining car.

"Finally. Good morning sweetheart." Haymitch said sarcastically. I fake smile and sit next to Peeta. I looked at Peeta and noticed Effie sitting in the corner of the room next to a short little mahogany table. She was shooting Peeta death glares. "Effie are you alright?" I ask stifling back a laugh. She ignored me began to smooth out her dress while sitting on the floor.

"Geez, what did you say to her?" I ask Peeta while filling my plate.

"Just reminded her I'm still working on my wood carving skills and that I could use some practice wood." He said clearly amused.

"And then she began talking all capitalish and stomped out of the room before returning to guard all the mahogany in the train. Hasn't said a word since." Haymitch said laughing and obviously drunk.

"Well.....that's nice." I say. I shove sausage in my mouth.

Peeta laughs and grabs a muffin. "So Katniss, district 3. Almost done." He says.

"Mmhm." I say. I was really happy for that fact. I missed my mom and Prim.

Soon, Cinna and Portia joined us even though everyone already ate. Well everyone who woke up on time did.

"Good morning, Katniss." Cinna and Portia said as they sat down.

I nodded a 'good morning' and took a drink of whatever was in the glass in front of me...tasted like orange juice. But you never know, right?

"Alright, we'll need both you and Katniss downstairs in 15 minutes to prepare for district 3." Portia says. Peeta and I both nod. I begin to feel a burning sensation in my throat and my stomach twinges. No....not again.

I rise and mutter out "I'll be right back." before dashing out of the room and into the nearest bathroom which happens to be Peeta's. I push my hair back and repeat the same thing I did last night. This time it continues for a solid minute before slowing down and then stopping. "Katniss?" Peeta calls as he walks into his suite. I slowly stand up and weakly call out "In here. I'm so sorry...it was the closest-" he kissed my sweaty forehead and shook his head. "It's fine. Why don't you sit down?" He says taking my hand.

"No. I need to get ready...." I say in a quiet voice.

"Katniss. You need to rest for a bit... If it continues we have to postpone the rest of the tour and get you a doctor." He says, his voice filled with worry.

"I'm fine, Peeta. Really."

"Katniss....."

"I should probably explain why I ran out suddenly though." I say a bit embarrassed.

"Why? I'm sure they understand."

"I know. I have to go take a shower now...I'm sorry."

"Don't apologize. You did nothing wrong." He smiles and squeezes my hand. I smile back and stand up and walk over to the door. I open the door to the three worried faces of Cinna,Portia, and Haymitch."Is everything okay, Katniss?" Cinna asks. I suddenly feel a sense of rage. "Yes! Why wouldn't it be?" I snap. They were probably standing there the whole time! I could've been dying! I push them out of the way and walk to my room. I look back to see their faces shifted into confusion. I smirk and open the door to my room. It's a mess! I was so rushed this morning I had no sense of organization. I groan and walk into the bathroom and start the water. As I shampoo my hair I think of how I snapped at Cinna. I had no right to do that. He was worried.

Why did I do that? It's like I had no control over my mind at that time. I have to apologize....

I throw on jeans and a shirt and head to the remake center. "Hey Cinna." I say as I see him waiting. "I'm really sorry. I didn't mean to snap....I just don't know what happened."

"it's alright Katniss. I understand. You just got up so abruptly, I just wanted to make sure you were alright." He says as we walk into his office type place.

"I know. I'm okay. And sorry...really sorry."

"It's ok. I forgive you. Now try this on." He says giving me the outfit he created.

It fits fine and after I'm dressed, me and Peeta are shoved out and we do our usual thing and head back to the train to go district 2. 10 down 2 to go, and then the capital.