Right by My Side ( PeetaxCato)

Chapter 2- New Kid on the Block

Peeta

The next morning, I slowly got out of bed and walked in the bathroom. I slowly undressed and turned on the shower. The water was just right when I hopped in and started washing my hair. I thought of the events from yesterday. Katniss was a unique girl who understood things very well....sometime I would have to tell her my story when the time came.

As for the guy in the bakery I definitely did not want to cross his path again. I did notice there was a kind look in his eyes though hidden behind that gruff exterior.

I turned the shower handle off and walked out. I wrapped a green towel around my wet body and dried off. I got my American Eagle jeans and a white t shirt to wear to school. I grabbed a cookie from the jar after I got dressed and walked out the door.

Turns out Panem High was only a block away from the bakery so it was a quick walk. I saw Katniss outside the school doors with a group of friends.

"Hey Katniss!" I yelled

"Hey, Peeta!! I want you to meet my friends Finnick, Johanna, Madge, and Gale." She said as she introduced me to a blond headed guy who had the body of a swimmer, a black haired girl with a tattoo and a badass attitude, a brown haired girl with a fancy dress on, and a dashing boy who could take your breath away.

  They all exchanged hi's and how are yous and I gave them the I'm good line like you always do in those situations.

"Where do I go to get my schedule at?" I asked.

"The front office. I'll show you where it is." Johanna said as she took me by the arm and walked with me inside. I noticed Katniss and the others followed her.

  "So, Katniss tells me your dad owns a bakery." she said

"Yea..." I blushed from embarrassment.

  "Dont worry, my mom owns a hair salon. THAT is embarassing because she always tries out her new hairstyles on me. I'm telling you, the next time she cuts it im cutting hers right back!"

I laughed at that. Johanna was so chill despite the look on her face.

Then I saw him. The same guy from last night....hanging with a group of his friends.

"Who is that guy over there?" I asked.

"The really tall one?" Katniss asked back.

"No, the one hiding in the locker. Of course the tall one." Johanna shot back sarcastically.

"His name is Cato Hadley and hes the ringleader of the high school clique. Every boy wants to be Cato and every girl wants to be his sister Cashmere. She's very pretty." Madge answered.

"The brown haired girl with him is his best friend Clove. The two boys next to him are Marvel and Glimmer. They wreak havoc all over the school with their childish pranks." Gale added.

"Cato is such a self centered bitch." Finnick blurted out.

I looked at him and wondered why he would say that. But then again he probably knew much more about him than I did so I said nothing.

When we finally arrived at the front office I was greeted by the principal whose name was Mr. Plutarch Heavensbee. He told me to go to the guidance counselor, Ms. Effie Trinket. However that very woman walked in the office and told me my schedule. My first class was with Katniss and Johanna in Mr. Abernathy's geography class. She gave me my books and told me to go on to class. I followed the girls to class and sat down in the seat across from them.

Mr. Abernathy was a chill teacher but he kept falling asleep so we all got on our phones and hung out. Johanna kept playing a rap song out loud and Katniss and her were playing epic rap battles.

Second period consisted of my favorite subject which is art. I have always loved to paint and draw so I thoroughly enjoyed myself for an hour.

I looked over and saw Cato drawing an elaborate sketch with Clove.I was rather suprised to see a guy like Cato drawing but I went back to my own painting. I looked up and saw him looking at me and smiling playfully at me.

I dont know why but i smiled and winked back.

Cato

I noticed Peeta was in my second period. He was painting a flower bouquet inspired by Van Gogh. I was trying my hand at Cubism. I wasnt good at it so far but then again I wasnt painting it i was drawing it. You lose a little in the translation sometimes.

Anyways, I was looking more closely at Peeta and noticed his facial expression was very mixed. He looked like something was bothering him really bad.

Then he looked over at me...Damn, I thought, I'm busted. However he smiled at me and winked.
Suddenly, I felt my heart jolt a little like someone put a AED on me without my permission. I didnt know what was happening but suddenly I felt like Peeta was very special to me and that I should protect him.

  Ms. Cresta, Annie Cresta's mom, walked over to me and admired my drawing.

  "I like the dark overtones in the sketch... For some reason its vivid and there is no color involved. I like that" she said as she then went on to Peetas drawing and looked in amazement at his painting.

I soon got up the courage to check it out myself and I was blown away.

"Whoa, Peeta. Thats totally out there." I said.

  "Its just flowers..." he blushed.

"Sure but like I love the different colors and the abstract style." I answered.

" I never expected you to know this much about art." Peeta said.

I laughed. "Are you kidding me? I love art. I'm Cato by the way" I strecthed out my hand.

  "Im Peeta Mellark." He said as he accepted my handshake. His touch was warm and comforting. I definitely had to get to know him better

Song of the Day; When I Look at You by Miley Cyrus.