Panem High (ON HOLD)

Chapter 3

On our way to class, Annie and Finnick tell us that they are part of a group called The Victors. They are kind of the popular group.

"Their names are Peeta, Cato, Clove, Marvel, Johanna, Glimmer, and of course me and Finnick." Annie says. "And I was wondering if you guys would like to join."

I think about it for a minute. Do I really want to be popular? I never really liked the idea of popularity. I look over at Gale. He shrugs.

Finnick seems to read my mind.

"Don't worry, people don't gawk at us when we walk by, and everyone in our group aren't snooty or obnoxious. They're really fun; you'll love them."

Maybe this will be better than I thought.

"Sure I'm up for it." I say. "Gale?"

He shrugs again. "Sure, why not?"

"Yay!" Annie squeals. "I can't wait for you to meet everybody!"

She grabs my arm and pulls me into homeroom, with Finnick and Gale walking behind us.

When we enter, she looks around the room, and spots a group of kids talking. She squeals.

"Finnick! Everyone in the group is in our homeroom!"

He gives a whoop of joy.

"Yes! Finally!"

We walk over to them.

"Hi guys." Annie says.

A girl with long blonde hair and light green eyes looks up. She's wearing a hot pink tank top with a black mini skirt, and black heels.

She smiles.

"Hey Ann. I'm soooo happy we finally all have homeroom together!"

She turns to me.

"Who's this?"

"I was just about to tell you. Guys, this is Gale and Katniss. Finnick and I ran into them today. Literally ran into. Anyway, Gale and Katniss, this is Clove, Marvel, Johanna, Cato, Peeta-" she points to the blonde girl. -and Glimmer. Katniss and Gale are now part of our group."

"Nice to meet you guys." says Gale.

"You too." answers Cato, I think. Yeah, Cato.

I look at everybody.

Clove: Long dark brown straight hair, brown eyes.

Johanna: Messy styled chin length brown hair with dark red highlights and brown eyes.

Cato: Icy blue eyes, bleach blond hair.

Marvel: Light brown hair, brown eyes.

I catch Gale staring at Johanna. Ooohhh, maybe I can play matchmaker later. I can see it now: Johale!

"So." Marvel says. "By the looks of it, I'm guessing you and Gale are twins?"

I nod, and he nods back.

I finally get a good look at Peeta.

Oh. My. God.

He has dirty blonde hair that sweeps just a little above his eyes. And I can see his abs bulging through his shirt, and biceps that are like half a grapefruit. (A/N: haha anyone seen that episode of Jessie?) And his eyes. Oh his eyes. They aren't icy blue like Cato's. They are the perfect ocean blue. They give me a warm feeling, and they are calm like the ocean after a storm. He's perfect.

There is an open seat next to him. My stomach flips. Oh, I hope I don't say something stupid! Wait, why am I getting so worked up about this?! It's just a guy.

Yeah, but it's the most gorgeous guy I have ever seen, a voice says in my head.

Oh nargles.

*Peeta POV*

Holy crap, Katniss is the most beautiful girl I have ever laid eyes on.

She has long, wavy, silky dark brown hair, the perfect smile, and her eyes... Oh, her eyes. They are big and beautiful, and the color is a like a silver gray.

I can't take my eyes off her. She's just so beautiful. Hopefully I can get to know her.

She sits down in the seat neet to me. Yes!

I smile, and she smiles back. I start up a conversation with her.

"So, Katniss, where you from?" I ask.

"Gale and I are from Area 12." she replies. "We moved here with our mom, our little sister Prim, and our step-dad Plutrch Heavensbee."

"Cool. I used to live in Area 12, but I moved here when I was 12."

Wait, Katniss suddenly looks very familiar. Is it her? Could it be?

What is so suddenly familiar about Katniss to Peeta? You'll know soon enough. Thanks to everyone who has read my story so far. Yes I know that 167 reads isn't very many compared to a whole bunch of other stories, but it means a lot to me.

XOXO,

Anna