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When You're Not Looking	By : Embracer Category: G through L > The Hunger Games Trilogy Views: 13084 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: I do not own any rights to the Hunger Games. It all belongs to Suzanne Collins. This is just for fun, not money.

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CHAPTER 2
KATNISS POV
I offer my hand as an auto-response, but have a hard time making sound come out of my mouth. As soon as our hands touch, there’s a current of electricity sent through my entire body. What’s that about? I finally manage, “Nice to meet you, too.” Our eyes are locked. I’ve never seen eyes like his. Not only are they the bluest I’ve ever seen, but they are so warm and yet fierce. Where did this guy come from? I have to shake my head a little to bring myself out of this daze. I break from his grasp and try to regain my composure. He just stands there staring at me.
Finnick slaps him on his back and instructs him to the empty seat, which is across from me. Crap! Get yourself together Everdeen! He’s just a guy, and you don’t need that! That’s not in the cards for you, remember. I avoid his gaze like the plague.
Finally the waiter arrives with our waters and bread. Brian, our waiter every time we’re here, nods his head towards the bread basket and winks at me. I smile back and peek in the basket, “Oh my God, cheese buns. There are my favorite! Thanks Brian.”
Brian replies, “Don’t thank me, thank Mr. Mellark over there.”
I look to Peeta confused, and he nods at Brian. He sees my confusion, “I own the bakery that makes the bread for this place. I’m glad you like it.”
I’m not usually one for flattery, but honesty rears its head before I can think, “The bread is one of the main reasons I come here.”
He gives me a huge grin, “If you like the bread here, then you should come to my bakery some time. I’ll make you anything you like.”
My curiosity is piqued, “You actually bake yourself?”
“Everyday, except Saturday and Sunday. I am trying to take a little more time for myself these days now that I have the staff I need.” He states it as if he’s trying to tell me something, but I don’t know what it is.
“What do you bake, other than the breads for here?” I’m not sure why I asked or what I expect him to say, but I want to hear him talk more.
“Breads, pastries, cookies, cakes, you name it. Like I said, anything you want.” He winks at the end.
“I might take you up on that one day Mr. Mellark.” I know I must be blushing, but I try to hide it as I take a sip of water.
“Please, call me Peeta, Katniss.” I can’t help but smile at him.
Lunch goes by fairly quickly. Cato and Finnick commandeered Peeta’s attention talking about sports the majority of the time. Gale, Madge and I chat about their weekend plans and my lack thereof. Johanna stabs at me about my lifeless existence and how I really need to get out more before I turn into a “crazy cat lady.”
Towards the end of lunch, Peeta has excused himself to the restroom. Johanna doesn’t miss a beat, “So, looks like Katniss has swallowed a canary?”
I glare at her, “Jo, what are you talking about?”
Johanna motions toward Peeta’s empty chair and says, “You should thank Finnick for bringing you a treat.”
“Jo, I’m not looking for anything and you know it, so fuck off.” I practically spit at her.
“It’s amazing what you find sometimes when you’re not looking,” she whispers with a wink.
I ignore what she’s just said and move the rest of my meal around on my plate. Brian comes back to the table and I ask him for our checks. He nods and turns away taking my plate with him. Peeta returns to the table and gives me a smile, which I return but not fully. Oh crap!
“I forgot, Gale can you give me a ride back to the office? Jo has to take Annie to the doctor’s,” I ask.
“I can’t Catnip. Finn, Cato and I all have a mandatory staff meeting as soon as we get back. I’m sorry. ” He shrugs an apology. “Madge, can you take her?”
“You know I would, but we have that press conference for the governor. Unfortunately, I’m in charge of getting everything set up,” she smiles.
Finnick pipes up, “Hey Peeta, you’re headed that direction, would you mind dropping her off?”
“Not at all,” I return his smile timidly. Crap, Crap, Double-Crap!
Brian returns to the table with our checks. He hands me mine. I know it should be at least $18, but it reads $9. I call to him, “Brian, there seems to be a mistake.” Others around the table start to murmur that theirs are low too. Peeta’s face is red and he’s looking down.
Brian corrects us, “I applied Mr. Mellark’s discount for you all. I promise they’re correct.”
I look to Peeta, “Did you tell him to do this?”
“Well, yes, of course. It’s the least I can do. You folks were so warm and accepting of me into your group. I wanted to show my gratitude.” He looks at everyone else. I want to be mad at him and tell him that I don’t need his discount. I can pay for my own meal. But, they are all smiling and acknowledging his act of gratitude and tremendous kindness. I guess I can let it slide this once. He’s new.
It’s going to be an interesting drive back to work.
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