We protect each other~ A modern day HG fanfic

Chapter 4

Okay... I know I said I'll only update when I've finished my other story... But I just couldn't resist!!! It was just sitting there, begging to be published. I sound overdramatic I know... but you guys did plead for an update.

Chapter 4

Katniss has never been the same since that day. She jumps whenever someone taps her shoulder from behind or catches her off guard. Eventually she relaxed and went back to being her normal self, but that didn't mean that she was going to let her guard down anytime soon.

Today is a Saturday, which means Katniss gets to relax a little and work in the bakery. "Two days with no Marvel," she thinks to herself. Gently, she squeezes the small bag filled with light pink frosting; it makes a perfect swirl on the vanilla cupcake baked with strawberry pieces. When she's satisfied with it, she moves to the next one.

The door opens, ringing the bell that hangs above it. A young girl walks in, her blond curls bounce with every step. Katniss puts the piping bag away and walks to the cashier. "Welcome to the Mellark Bakery, how can I help you?"

"Hi... umm I'll just have some bread."

"Okay. That'll be 3 dollars." The girls hands Katniss the money and she walks to the pantry to grab the bread. "I've never seen you here before, are you new?" Katniss asks.

"Ya, my family and I are from San Francisco. We just got here a week ago."

"How are you liking Seabrook Island so far?" asks Katniss.

"It's really beautiful, my mom and I are planning to go to the beach today."

Just as Katniss was about to reply, Peeta walks out of the kitchen, holding a batch of steaming cheese buns. He spots the girl and his jaw almost drops, "H-h-hi..." he stutters.

Katniss raises an eyebrow at her brother then turns back to the girl. "Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Katniss Mellark and that's my brother, Peeta."

"I'm Guinevere Trinket. My friends just call me Glimmer for short." Katniss hands Glimmer the paper bag containing the bread and smiles. "Here you go, have a nice day." Glimmer thanks Katniss and walks out the door. When she's gone, Katniss turns to Peeta.

"Why were you stuttering? You never stutter."

"I... umm... oh look at that, the cake's done." Peeta sets the cheese buns down and retreats to the kitchen. Katniss blocks his path and she smirks at him. "You have a crush on her, don't you?"

"What! Pfft, no..." His face turns to a deep shade of crimson and Katniss starts to giggle. "Oh come on Peeta, your face is as red as a fire engine."

"My face is red all the time- you know I have to work with ovens," Peeta stammers.

"Yes, but this is a different red. It's the kind that says, "I'm in love," says Katniss. Peeta sighs and scratches his arm, "Is it really that obvious?" Katniss nods. "I can't help it, she's so beautiful."

"Ya, I have to admit, she's really pretty." Katniss steps out of Peeta's way and they walk into the kitchen together. She returns to icing the pastries while Peeta stirs the cookie batter.

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~Monday~

Peeta freezes and his mouth hangs open, before him stands Glimmer and 2 other girls. Katniss uses her finger to close his jaw, "Peeta, I know she's pretty and all, but you're acting like a fish caught on a hook." Peeta is frozen, he can't move or respond. Katniss sighs and tugs at his arm, "Come on."

"Oh hi Katniss!" exclaims Glimmer.

"Hey Glimmer, you remember my brother right?"

"Of course, hi Peeta."

"H-h-hi..." Peeta stutters. Suddenly, his shoes seem more interesting. "Katniss, these are my best friends, Clove and Madge."

"Nice to meet you girls." She looks at Peeta and motions him to say something. "Umm..."

Katniss mentally slaps her forehead, "Well we gotta go, see you around."

As they leave, Glimmer turns back to the girls. "Well, that was... interesting." The girls start to giggle and walk to their class.

"Peeta's really cute," exclaims Madge.

"Ya... but he's not really my type," says Glimmer.

"Do you see how he drools over you?" asks Clove. "I think he has a crush on you. I bet you can wrap him around your little pinkie."

"What are you saying Clove?"

"I dare you," she says, "to date him then break his heart."

She considers this for a minute then smiles at her friends, "I accept."

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Ooh, what's gonna happen?

I just want you guys to know, I do not live in the United States. I just did research and Seabrook Island is located where District 12 would be (kinda... Just estimating.)

So the setting in the story will probably not match the actual place, so don't take what I write seriously okay?

Also, I used that place as an excuse for a beach. SHOUT OUT TO ANYBODY WHO LIVES THERE!!!

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-TheSnowyAngel