district high school ♞ everlark

Chapter 14

Peeta POV

I follow Katniss secretly out the door to the meadow. She must think I'm the biggest piece of shit in the world.

Why did I even date Delly in the first place?

I mean, I guess I just felt lonely after Katniss broke up with me. I shouldn't have used Delly, even though she kissed me on purpose in the bakery when I wasn't even aware.

I was just baking some cheesebuns and she snuck up behind me and spun me around.

It makes me cry to think that Katniss cut her wrists because of me.

It's not your fault. It's Delly's.

No, it's completely your fault! Dad always told you to leave the door locked when no one was at the register!

No, it's her fault.

No, it's yours!

My head is spinning with all the commotion and confusion in my brain. I groan inwardly and start to follow her again.

"I just wanna see you again, Daddy," I hear Katniss sob. What has this girl been through that I don't know about?

"Katniss?" I appear behind her, "Can I talk to you?"

"What do you want, fucktard?" She turns around and glares at me.

"Look, I know I hurt your feelings pretty bad, but can I just explain myself? It's not my fault," I sigh.

"Later," she says.

"I need to get this out, just please."

"Fine," she turns back around to face me again. I scoot a little closer to her and start my whole story.

"So, I was in the bakery, making cheesebuns, with my back turned to the counter. I didn't lock the door like my dad told me to, and Delly came in and just pounced on me. Honestly, I was in so my shock, I was paralyzed, it seemed, and I couldn't move for a couple seconds," I look to the ground.

"Why did you even start dating her anyways? You know how she treated me, yet you still did it!"

"I just needed someone to fill your spot. I love you too much, and I didn't want to lose you. Trust me, I love you so much. And I'm just using Delly, and I kind of hate myself for it. I should just go break up with her right now. We haven't even really kissed except for on the cheeks and that bakery mishap," I shake my head.

"I'll forgive you, as long as you convince me it wasn't your fault," she smiles a little bit. Thank god.

"Luckily, the bakery has security cameras in the kitchen and the register area. When do you want me to show you?" I ask her.

"How about tomorrow after school? My family's coming back from Plutarch's business trip tonight," she replies.

"Okay, thank you so much Katniss. Even if you don't get back with me, I would still love being really good friends," I smile and take her in a hug.

"Me too, but I do want to get back together if the evidence is true," she smiles into my chest.

"I'm gonna go break up with her now," I say and walk out of the meadow with her.

"I'll see you later," she chuckles, kisses my cheek, and walks back into the school.

"Bye," I smile dreamily and touch the cheek she just kissed.

Once I get into the school, I see Delly at a smaller lunch table talking to who I believe is Madge Undersee. I think she's in my gym class with Katniss and Finnick.

"Delly, can I talk to you for a sec?" I approach her.

"Sure," she smiles and walks out into the hall with me.

"I'm sorry, but I used you to forget about Katniss. And, I mean, we weren't really a thing. So, I'm breaking up with you," I finish.

"What?!" She screeches, fuming.

"Bye," I wave and walk my locker for class.

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Delly's POV

That boy will regret saying what he just said. I'll make sure he and Katniss Everdeen are obliterated if it's the last thing I do.