Panem High- an Everlark Fanfic

Chapter ~13~

Katniss POV
It's been three months. Three long, hideous months. I have spent every minute trying to figure out who could have done this. I am horribly depressed. The worst part is that Peeta is moving on. Finnick told me that he didn't want to. That he still loves me. I do not believe him. I see Peeta smiling his dazzling smile as he talks to a group of his admirers. Even when we were dating, girls were always flirting with him. At first it bothered me. But after we had been through my coma I figured we were pretty well inseparable. And Peeta was constantly telling me how gorgeous I was and how much he loved me. I almost started to believe him when he told me I was pretty. I know it's not true though. I am ugly and hideous, inside and out.

I realize that I was staring at Peeta when his brilliant eyes meet mine. His smile quickly falters and he instantly looks away. One of the girls points at me and whispers to everybody. Peeta laughs, though it looks forced. I realize that he probably wants to hurt me. And when he leans over and kisses a very pretty girl on the cheek he succeeds. I feel myself breaking inside, yet again. I hold back my tears as I walk out of the school, thankful that it's the end I the day. Prim is walking home with Rory so I am alone. As soon as I get home I go into my bathroom. I cut almost everyday when I get home from school. I have been getting bullied and harassed. Random girls come up to me and tell me how worthless and horrible I am. They say that Peeta deserves someone who will actually love him. They tell me that I'm ugly and a slut. I am just thankful that after this month I'll be out of that hideous place for the summer.

Today when I run the blade across my arm I press down harder and blood pours out. It hurts horribly but I savor the feeling. After I've cleaned myself up a sob erupts from deep inside me. Prim bursts in and I am horrified. I cannot let her see me like this. So weak and helpless. When she sees my wrist, covered in scars her eyes get wide and fill with tears. She wraps her arms around me and I feel her tears fall against my skin. She whispers "Katniss, please don't do this! Please. I love you so so much and I cannot let you do this to yourself!" I sigh and tears cascade down my face. I say "But I'm horrid and worthless. I deserve it. It makes me feel better." She pulls away from me and puts her hands on my shoulders. She says "Katniss, you are beautiful, and wonderful, and strong. Whoever tells you different is wrong." I know that I have to stop. I have to be strong for Prim. I stand and pull her into a hug as I say "I'll try to stop Prim. I'm so sorry." She sighs and says "Don't be sorry Kat. And you have to stop. I need you." I nod and hold her close to me.

Prim POV
As I walk back to my room, where Rory is waiting, I try to stop crying. I cannot believe that Katniss cuts. She has always been the strongest, most invincible person that I've ever know. I know that she is depressed. She has been ever since she was forced to break up with Peeta. I realize that I have to figure out who did this to make sure Kat will get better. I walk into my room and Rory grins at me. I go sit down next to him on my bed and he reaches over and kisses my cheek. He whispers in his deep and husky voice, "You look upset." I get goose bumps when I feel his hot breath on my neck.

I say "I'm fine. But I could be better if you did something for me." He smirks and says "I would do anything for my beautiful Prim." I can't help the wide smile that spreads over my lips. I say "Kiss me." His lips are instantly about a centimeter away from mine. He stares into my pale blue eyes with his beautiful hazel ones. He bites his lip as he smirks at me. And then his lips meet mine and I feel a passion deep inside myself. He runs his tongue over my lips and shivers run through me. We haven't ever made out before. I open my mouth and his warm tongue brushes against mine.

I cannot suppress my quiet moan of pleasure. Rory's hand pull my face closer as I tangle my fingers in his inky black hair. Our mouths move together perfectly. We eventually break apart, gasping for air. I look into his eyes and smile. He grins back at me and says "That was quite nice!" I nod and then we hang out for a couple hours. He eventually has to go, and gives me one more kiss before he leaves. I savor his taste in my mouth as I start thinking about Katniss and how I can help her.