Chapter 6
Katniss's POV
His first crush was me? Is it still me? Does he know I like him?
I don't know. I'm confused.
He comes back in and everyone's face is blank.
"Me?" I ask.
He nods, "You."
"Why?" I ask.
"Because, you're... You."
Wow, when is Peeta ever at a loss for words? He always knows just what to say and now all this sudden.... he doesn't.
"I didn't know..." I trailed off.
"I know."
"This is a very strong conversation you two got going," Johanna says playfully.
"Katniss, could we talk, outside maybe?" Peeta asks.
"Uh, yeah, okay."
We close the door behind us and sit on the same step.
"When I met you, we were in school. And our music teacher asked who knew the Valley Song, and you raised your hand, and sang in front of the whole class without the tiniest bit of fear or doubt in yourself. You're hair was in two braids instead of one, and there were little red ribbions that matched your dress. And ever since then, it was hard not paying attention to you. Even now, I get nervous when you pass me in the hall. I don't know why, I just know I like you a lot."
What do I say to this? I like him too. But am I really sure of it? I can't just throw our lifelong friendship down the drains if this is just a phase.
"Peeta, I... I'm horrible with words. I can't make beautiful speeches like you just did. The only thing I can tell you, is that when I stopped hanging out with you, it was not because I hated you. It wasn't even close to hating you. I was scared. I started getting nervous around you, and I didn't know why and I thought I had a crush on you and sometimes I think I still do."
He looks shocked- I feel shocked that I just admitted that. Part of me was hoping it was just a hormonal mistake until I realized that it was anything but that. I was attracted to everything about Peeta, his looks were simply a bonus.
I continue, "And I don't know how to deal with these things because I've never dated anyone, or liked anyone the way I like you and I'm just confused."
"What do you wanna do?" He asks.
"I want to wait, and make sure I'm right about how I feel. So that I don't hurt you."
He nods, "Okay."
"I'm sorry that I can't decide right now. I'm sorry that I'm making this more difficult than it needs to be. But we're really good friends, and I'm afraid of ruining that. I'm an interesting kind of person when it comes to my feelings," I try to explain.
"It's okay Katniss, believe it or not I appreciate you doing this, and not... you know, risking it for no reason. I've waited all these years I'm sure I can wait a little longer." Peeta says, and smiles a little.
"Thank you,"
"There's nothing to thank me for." He tells me, he kisses my cheek, and I put my hand over it almost instantly.
Was that all I needed to convince me that I really do like Peeta?
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"You guys would be so cute together, I don't know what there is to decide." Johanna says.
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