Skinny Love

Chapter 16

Chapter 16

-1 year later-

-Peeta's POV-

I haven't seen my beautiful Katniss in a whole year. I haven't dated or kissed anyone since then. She should be 17 almost 18 years old. I hope she hasn't found a new love, because I surely haven't.

I miss her so much..

-Katniss's POV-

"Bye mom!" I hang up on the phone, as I take out everything of Nicholas's car. Nick and I just arrived to district 4 to visit. We have been dating for 2 months now. I don't love him like I love Peeta. But Peeta probably has a girlfriend by now and got over me. I sigh and a tear slides down my cheek. "Babe, are you alright?" Nick asks concerned and I just nod. The group is at a beach party so we are going to get ready then head over, we are staying in the same house everyone stays in. I run up to my room and sadly smile. Peeta and I shared this room together. I see his sweatshirt on the ground and look around, to make sure no one sees. I pick it up and breathe his scent in. Cinnamon Dill. I put it down and put on my clothes I set out.

I run down stairs and grab Nick's hand. "Let's go." I fake a smile and we walk to the party.

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When we arrive I see the girls. I run to them and hug them all. "I missed you guys so much!" I cry out. "We did too!" They yell in response and hug me again. I look around and lock my eyes with his. We both walk to each other. "Hello." I whisper. "Hi." He bids back in a hushed voice. I missed the sound of his voice. I feel a hand on my shoulder. I turn around and see Nick. Ugh, not the time. "Who's this babe?" He asks defensive and a flash of hurt goes on Peeta's face. "Uh..." I stutter for the right words without him getting upset or anger. "Best friend." Peeta finishes. "Okay." He states and kisses my cheek. Peeta obviously feels awkward and Nick is just making it worse.

"I gotta go." Peeta mumbles and walks away. "Nick! Why did you do that?" I scold him. "Do what?" He questions, stupidly. "Try to make him feel awkward." I groan as if it's the most obvious thing in the world, which it was, and he rolls his eyes, walking away. I mumble angrily about his behavior under my breath and stomp away, annoyed at him.

Nick is the worse.

-Peeta's POV-

"She moved on." I sadly say. "I don't think she did dude." Marvel points out, looking behind me. I follow his gaze and see her staring at me, she looks away as soon as we lock eyes. "I don't even know. Her boyfriend is the jealous type which sucks." I sigh running my hand through my hair.

"How long are they staying?" I ask.

"Maybe a month." Finnick replies and I sigh again.

This is going to be a long month.