Memories // THG ••sequel to Panem High••

Chapter 8

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Memories ➸ Chapter 8
Katniss' POV

I really hope Peeta believed me. I was genuinely telling him the truth. I can't be with him for the sake of his life.

I'll always love him, but this Capitol thing is my life. Snow and Plutarch basically own me, so I have to do as they say otherwise I face the consequences, which would be Peeta being tortured, and I can't let that happen to such a loving, kind boy just for us to stay together.

I'm pacing back and forth in my room, chenching my hair.

I hear my door open.

Peeta walks in.

"Katniss.." he mumbles.

"Peeta, you can't be here! I'm dangerous to everyone!" I exclaim.

"I just needed to see you" he says looking to the floor.

"Peeta come here" I say opening my arms.

He walks straight into them and hugs me, I then hear sobs coming from my shoulder where his face is.

"Peeta, please don't cry because of me" I say.

"Was what you said true?" he mumbles.

"Yeah, they made me break up with you, otherwise they'll torture you, and I can't let that happen to a kind and loving boy like you" I say.

"But Kat, I'll do anything to be with you" he says after he's come out of my shoulder and looks at me.

"I know you would Peeta, but I can't let that happen. I am the only one who should put up with this" I say.

He doesn't say anything, he just wraps his arms around my waist and kisses me. I wrap my arms around his neck and kiss him back.

I play with his curly but short blonde hair, which he smiles at.

When we break we keep our foreheads touching.

"Peeta, this is already hard or me. You need to go. I'm leaving for the Capitol soon anyway" I say.

He frowns. "It's hard for me too Katniss" Peeta mumbles. "But I get what you mean, you want me to be safe"

I nod and peck his lips before he leaves.