A/N: So i decided that i will definitely continue this story but it will probably take me a while until i get everything sorted out and some more written. More author notes at the end, Enjoy!

"Peeta can I ask you something?"

He looks at me with his eyebrows raised in question "Yea sure"

I think for a moment on what I want to know and then think about something "How did me and Finnick start dating?" I say curiosity getting the best of me.

He looks surprised for a moment and then answers "Well it was in college. He was in biology class with you" I raise my eyebrows at that and he laughs.

"Well it all started when I met him at gym. Occasionally you would join us and then he asked me about you. He took the class only to be with you, I guess you two eventually started to get along great and he asked you at a party some guy from college had hosted. You said yes and well stuff happened. He dropped biology after that because he failed in it" He shrugs and then takes a sip from his beer.

I laugh at the last bit, but the whole story seems so ridiculous and so unlike me. I shake my head and think of something else "Are you dating anyone?" I blurt and then cover my mouth. "I'm sorry you don't need to answer that" I quickly rush out but he just shakes his head and answers my question anyways.

From the dimmed lights I can barely make out a slight blush on his cheeks "No. I recently broke up with my girlfriend of four years" He says nonchalantly.

"Really how?" I know I shouldn't ask anything too sensitive but I can't help myself.

"Well after the incident she said that she didn't want to be with anyone who is disadvantaged of sorts" He says while patting his slowly healing leg.

"Oh. I'm sorry I shouldn't have asked" I say sadly. Who could ever leave their partner after such a horrific accident? Especially someone as kind as Peeta.

"No it's fine really. We were never really in love anyways" He shrugs off but I can tell that the topic bothers him.

I look at him and then tilt my head confused "Then why did you date her for four years?"

He looks at me with a sad smile "Because the girl I was in love with ever since I was young was dating someone else. So I tried to get over her by dating another girl" He says.

"Well whoever that girl is she should know how great of a person you are Peeta"

"She probably does Katniss. But I don't think she thinks of me as someone more than a friend"

"You never know" I retort trying to defend for him.

"You're right Katniss but she's been dating that same guy for five years now. I don't think she is going to break up with him anytime soon" Peeta says and then turns back to his drink and takes another sip.

I drop the subject at that as I take a sip of my long forgotten drink. I wonder who the girl that Peeta likes is. She sure as hell doesn't know what she's missing out on. Who doesn't want Peeta as a boyfriend I think to myself but then am interrupted when Prim comes to me.

"Come on Katniss! You're missing out on all the fun dancing!" She says dragging me off my seat.

"Prim you know I don't dance" I say trying to get her to stop.

"Come on Katniss, plus you know that it will mean a lot to me if you do… especially after having such a rough start in the morning" She says pouting knowing that she is winning the argument by bringing up dads death.

I sigh and down the rest of my drink before letting her drag me to the rest of the group. I look back at Peeta and motion for him to come join us. He nods and finishes his drink before he follows suit.

We head into the noisy and crowded dance floor. I can already feel the start of an oncoming headache. I never liked being in crowded places and I don't think that it's going to change anytime soon. I begrudgingly follow prim all the way to the center of the dance floor where Johanna, Annie, Finnick and Madge are dancing. I just stand still watching everyone else around me dance. I feel awkward and uncomfortable. I just want to leave.

"Katniss you okay?" Peeta says coming up from behind me.

I give him a small smile and sigh "Yea let's just get this over and done with"

He nods and then takes my hand and twirls me around. I giggle at the clumsy movement and nearly trip halfway through my spin. Peeta holds onto my waist and I look up at him, time seems to stop as I stare up into his gorgeous blue eyes that seem to be twinkling in the dim lighting. Is it just me or does his face seem to be getting closer? I don't have any more time to think because prim drags me away from peeta and leads me into a quiet corner away from any prying eyes or ears.

"What's going on back there?" She hisses at me.

I look at her confused "Nothing"

She rolls her eyes at that "Don't play dumb with me Katniss. Peeta has had a crush on you since ages, don't play with his feelings like that. Don't lead him on. Plus you haven't even broken anything off with Finnick."

I look at my younger sister in shock. It takes me a full minute before I respond "What makes you think Peeta likes me? Plus it doesn't matter anyways I don't like him like that… and I would never cheat on Finnick" That's a lie. I've thought of Peeta as more than a friend. I just kept denying my feelings, as for being with Finnick I think I should give him a second chance before I just break up with him. It isn't fair for him.

Prim just sighs heavily "I hope you get your head cleared Katniss" She says and then turns around getting lost in the crowd. I stare at the spot where she was just standing in mere minutes ago.

Prim was right. She's always right. I can't play with both Peeta and Finnick's feelings and the thing is I feel like I might be liking Peeta more than Finnick. I put my hands on my face. What am I doing? What I really need is to break up with Finnick and get my head sorted out before I start dating again.

Fuck who am I kidding. My younger sister is already engaged and here I am trying to pick up the fragmented pieces of my brain. What I am certain about though is me having a talk with Finnick. I have a feeling that the conversation will not go well at all. I sigh and then head back to the dance floor where everyone spends the rest of the evening dancing and having fun. For me however, it feels like I'm having an internal war with myself.

Later that night everyone gets back to Prims house and decides to crash there for the night. Prim tells them to behave and throws a stack of blankets at them before her and Rory head over to their own bedroom.

I roll my eyes at Prim as she waltzes to her bedroom looking very tipsy and the only reason she's still walking is because Rory is supporting her by keeping one hand on her waist.

I look at everyone setting camp out in the living room and shake my head yawning. I close my eyes and then go into my bedroom and change into a pair of black pajama shorts and a loose white oversized shirt that covers the shorts. I get into my bed exhausted but end up just lying there. I stare at the roof and then shift onto my side getting agitated that sleep was not coming easily.

After another hour of just laying attempting to sleep, I get up angry at myself and quietly walk outside onto Prims back porch. I go to the railing and look up at the stars which blanket the dark blue and slightly purple looking sky. I sigh listening to the crickets and feeling the wind on my face. I close my eyes and sigh at the peacefulness and tranquility, which I haven't been getting these past few days.

I quickly turn around as I hear a rock crunch under someone's feet. I look up and sigh in relief when I notice it's only Peeta… I tense up. It's only Peeta. Peeta. The source of my current problem.

"I'm sorry I disturbed you... I just couldn't sleep" Peeta says nervously scratching the back of his neck.

I turn back to face the stars and try to hide my blush that appeared when I noticed he was shirtless "I-It's okay, I couldn't sleep either"

He doesn't say anything but comes closer and leans on the railing next to me. After a minute of silence he turns to look at me his head tilted a bit "Say Katniss, I want to show you something…" He hesitates for a second "If you'll allow it that is?"

I look at Peeta and I notice a slight dusting of pink has covered his cheeks. I smile tenderly at his adorable expression and respond avoiding looking anywhere lower than his neck "Sure"

He tilts his head to the opposite direction and points his head that way, leading down the small steps of the porch. "This way" he walks ahead of me and I follow quietly.

I lift my head from looking at the ground and cast a glance at his naked back. It wouldn't hurt if he didn't notice me gawking at his chiseled back right?

Peeta turns to look back at me and I quickly avert my eyes embarrassed at having been caught. I hear him chuckle and then he goes near the small fence separating Prims garden from the forest behind it. He opens a small gate and then turns back to look at me.

I hesitate and look back at the house. I mentally scold myself, Peeta won't do anything bad to me so I shouldn't doubt him. I look at his eyes and nod. He walks through the gate without saying a word and I follow suit.

We walk for another two minutes until we reach a small pond that is decorated by fairy looking stones, statues and beautiful purple flowers. I gasp when I notice the fireflies adorning the site. The moonlight is reflected into the pond and the scene all seems so magical. I peel my eyes away from the beautiful site and look towards a sheepish looking Peeta who is scratching the back of his neck once again.

"I actually decorated this a while back with you… I didn't think you'd remember it but we used to come out here at night sometimes and just sit in quiet" He says and his blue eyes sparkle as the reflection of the moonlight catches on them.

I stare captivated by him and this site and new revelation of information. I finally find my voice and look him directly in the eyes when I say this "It's beautiful" You're beautiful, I want to say but keep my mouth shut.

He laughs a bit and I find myself falling for him even more "Thought you'd like it"

"I love it" I whisper awed as I look once more at the scenery surrounding me. I don't know when it happens but I find myself standing face to face with Peeta.

His breath catches when he notices our proximity. I stare at his eyes and at that moment I don't think twice before placing my hand on his chest and leaning up to kiss him. The moment our lips meet it feels right. This feels right. I don't think about the consequences of everything as our lips meld together and he softly presses back. We stay keeping our lips connected for a few seconds before Peeta breaks apart with a pained expression on his face.

"Katniss I'm sorry. I-I can't…" He says and steps back from me. My arm drops from him and I begin to think clearly at what I had just done.

I had just unintentionally cheated on Finnick, and it wasn't just because of the kiss but because I emotionally started falling for Peeta. I lift my hands to my face horrified and shake my head "That, that wasn't supposed to happen" I shake my head and begin walking backwards towards the house "I shouldn't have done that I'm so sorry Peeta I just-" I turn around and run back.

"Katniss! Wait!" Peeta yells from behind me but I continue running until I get back into the house.

As carefully as I can I get back into my room and close the door. I quickly take off my slippers and hide myself under the duvet as I try to rid myself of the fact that I had just kissed Peeta Mellark. I shake my head and will myself to sleep and thankfully this time I almost instantly fall asleep.

The next day when I wake up I remember what happened last night and instantly began feeling guilty. What have I done? I told myself and promised Prim that I would sort stuff out with Finnick first before trying to do anything with Peeta.

"I'm a horrible person" I mumble into my pillow, which turns out all muffled.

I groan and get up as I hear the voices of everyone else. I walk to the bathroom, tie my hair into a messy high ponytail, brush my teeth and then steel the nerve to confront everyone.

A/N: Peeta what did you do?! Katniss what did you do?! What did i do?! :O I probably just made things ten times harder and more awkward for Katniss, i'm sorry Dx Thank you to everyone who has stayed and read this story and thank you to everyone who has reviewed, it really does help me :) Please tell me what you think so far.