A/N

Again, just to clarify, this is AU and before the games

Katniss-
I stare deep into his eyes, bluer than the oceans of District 4. Of course, I've never been to District 4, never even been outside of District 12 (unless you count the forrest) but I've heard stories of them and caught glimpses at the televised reapings. I'm only able to get lost into the whirlpools of his irises for not even a second before he realises that I'm staring at him.
Quickly, I look away and pretend to be interested in the leaves fluttering to the ground outside. I do not look into them as deeply as I would like to, but that is what makes it so special. Out of the corner of my eye, I see him smiling at something. That smile. That smile that could melt a million hearts.
I'd never really noticed him before, but we'd been in the same class at school since we were five. Then, when me and my family were starving and I was on the brink of giving up, he tossed me the bread. To him it probably meant nothing, but to me, it was everything. I knew I felt something towards him then, but I was only 11 years old and most likely thought it was gratitude. I was young then and didn't understand. Now though, I'm older and I realise that I'm starting to have a crush on the boy with the bread. Peeta Mellark. I don't like it though. I am Katniss Everdeen. 15 year old girl. Survivor. Hunter. Provider for my family. I take care of my little sister and put up with m mother. I do not crush on boys. Especially not merchant boys like Peeta Mellark. You see, I'm from the Seam. Merchants are from the Town. Merchant kids and Seam kids don't mix. Its the unofficial rule of District 12. Its not the law or anything, it just doesn't happen. And that is why I must stop thinking of him and concentrate on keeping my family alive. Anyway, Peeta's mother probably has him waiting on a girl like Kelda Tempington; a merchant girl with a huge dowry. Marring a girl like me would be out of the question...

Great! Now I'm talking about marriage! Another thing about me - I won't ever marry. I know first hand how it can destroy a person if they lose someone they love. Also, marriage leads to children, and bringing children into this heartless place known as Panem, is selfish and cruel. I will not give the Capitol more pieces in their Hunger Games.

So, I must stop thinking of Peeta, in fact, boys all together. Except Gale though. He's my best friend and we're going hunting together straight after school. As if on cue, the final bell rings and I pick up my shabby bag before running out of school to meet Gale in the woods.

Hope you liked it! Sorry its a bit rubbish and short! Next part up soon! :D