Panem High (An Everlark Fanfiction)

Chapter 6: The Making of the Decision

Katniss’ POV: 

I come out of Ms. Trinket’s little office to find my friends standing up, with books in hand, about to fire about a million questions on me. I open my mouth to answer but my thoughts are interrupted by the sound of Ms. Trinket’s voice in my ear, “Don’t tell anyone about our little chat.” It wasn't really a whisper because everyone could hear it, and that just left them even more confused than they already were. I understand now. She probably doesn’t do this for a lot of students so she doesn’t want it to seem like favoritism. Which, I highly doubt it was.

Ms. Trinket walks back into her private room and I just shake it off before they have a chance to say anything, “Come on guys lets go outside and hang out for a bit.” Everyone looks confused but we all walk outside to our big tree, where we all hang out before school as well. I know Peeta and I are going to go to the Coffee Shop after school but I have to explain it to everyone. I at least owe them that much. They are all so eager to know what happened. I sit down, trying to think of some sane explanation while leaning against the trunk of the tree and once I have everyone’s attention I begin, “Okay, so after I played that piece on the piano I saw Ms. Trinket nod at me in approval. At first I thought she was just proud that I got up there, but then I realized…” 

“You realized what?” Glimmer asks cutting me off and urging for me to continue. I know if I pause for more than a minute everyone will become even more antsy than they already are.

“I realized that, when we talked in her office, that she had been waiting for a piano prodigy in her class… and she thinks that I'm a prodigy.” 

“We all know that Kat, once we heard you play, we knew that you were extraordinarily talented.” Finnick claims. I'm shocked to hear such a compliment come from him. He's really nice but he's mostly very jokey when around me. I never expected him to be so serious.

“Well then, should I accept the offer?” I ask not knowing what to do. This is such a huge honor and what if I blow this? I wouldn’t be able to handle taking on a project that I can’t do. I look at Peeta and he’s sitting next to me. 

“Katniss, what offer are you exactly talking about?” He asks and the entire group gives an extremely confused look towards my direction. I realize I revealed that I had an offer but I never told them the exact type of offer. 

I take a big breath and everyone is leaning towards me needing the answer. I tell them, “She’s offering me a scholarship to Julliard.” Everyone’s eyes get huge. I shouldn’t have told them. We all know what this means; If I accept the offer I have to move across the country to District 1, the luxury district. 

“Oh my god. Juilliard? That’s nearly one thousand miles away.” Clove sits back and lays down on the grass. I can tell I just sucked all of the energy out of the air. On the outside everyone is happy for me, but on the inside, I can clearly tell that they don’t want me to leave the group. Trust me, I don’t want to leave either. 

“Well I’ll think about it.” I explain to them. I’m tired of thinking about leaving. My mom, dad, and sister were taken from me and now that this is like the best thing that’s happened to me… I’m so conflicted. 

I feel like I am about to cry when I feel a strong, firm, warm arm wrap around my shoulders. “Well lets all lay off of it and let Katniss decide for herself.” Peeta is right. As always. He makes me feel so important.

“Yeah. Come on guys lets all go home and relax.” Marvel suggests and everyone goes along with him. 

Glimmer starts walking towards her Porshe getting ready to take everyone home when she stops for a minute. “Kat are you coming?” She asks giving me a hopeful look. I know they don’t want me to go… and I don’t want to leave them. 

“Ill take her home Glimmer.” Peeta offers. He doesn’t have a car and my home isn’t exactly close by so I get what he wants, which is what I want too. I just can’t admit it. 

“Okay, I’ll see you at home then.” She drives off and I know that I just made everything harder for everyone.

Peeta’s POV: 

I can’t believe Katniss just revealed a bomb like that in front of us. I was so scared that she might leave. Then I remembered… she hasn’t made the decision yet so anytime I get to spend with her, I’m going to take it. I wrap my arm around her and she tells Glimmer what her plans are. We walk off down the side walk and start towards the back way to her house. I know none of our friends would do this, but I want to make sure none of them are watching us. That would just make me even more nervous than I am right now. I really like her and I don't want to mess this moment up. We walk for about ten minutes in silence until I break it.

“You know Katniss,” I begin as she looks at me attentively with her beautiful gray eyes. “I want you to know that you shouldn’t let anyone of us influence your decision. I know music is what makes you happy and that is great! If it’s your dream you should go for it.” She looks up at me while a smiles snakes across her lips. 

“Peeta, I know you don’t want me to go.” She admits. I can’t exactly deny it so all I can think of to do is reassure her.

“Katniss, I think that you are the only one who can make the decision. It doesn’t matter what I think.” I know it doesn’t matter but at the same time I want her to know that I love and support her no matter what. 

“Peeta,” She looks into my eyes and I stare into hers. Neither of us realize that we are in front of her house and I don’t care. “I do. I need you… to help me make this decision.” I am shocked. I would have never even guessed that she would need me... for anything. I reach for her hand and right when I think she's about to pull away and walk inside she intertwines our fingers together. We stand in silence just caught in a trance in eachother's eyes.

“Well here we are…” I say nodding towards her house. 

“Oh... yeah.” She says. I know she doesn’t want to be at home right now. Her parents, which are technically her Aunt and Uncle, but everyone knows that she loves being able to call them her parents, will probably be asking her a lot of questions. 

“Hey,” I say just as she looks up at me, I stroke her cheek. “Everything is going to be alright. Okay?” 

“But what if it’s not?” She asks. She’s very strong but I can feel tears building up in her eyes. She’s not afraid of many things but leaving people who love and care about her will be hard if she choses it. 

“It will.” I’m trying my best to reassure her. Her red lips are starting to quiver just a tad and i pull her close and I kiss her lightly. She doesn’t hesitate and she kisses me back. It’s not a very long kiss but long enough for me to enjoy it.

“Wow.” She can’t get very many words out. I did manage to take away the tears that were forming in her eyes though. 

“I will see you tomorrow okay?” I start to walk away when she holds onto my hand tighter than before.

“Peeta?” She asks and I turn around. “Will you stay with me… just for a couple more hours?”

“Sure.” We walk up the drive way and I open the door for her and she goes in first. I hear her gasp. I’m about the ask what’s wrong when I see them…

————————————————————————— Hey guys! Melissa here! I want your opinion on something… do you guys like the cane in the POVs or should I keep the story in Katniss’ perspective? Comment below what you think and I will be updating this story every saturday!