High School is a Game (Hunger Games High)

Chapter 69 It's Not Love

Chapter 69

Katniss Pov.

I get home from the beach and take a shower. My mom didn't even know I left, or she doesn't care anymore. Either way I don't care. I get a call from Cato.

"Hey," he says.

"Hey," I say.

"I know you already snuck out once today for me, but would you want to go to dinner?" he asks.

"Sure, where at?" I ask.

"Red Robin? The one at the mall." he suggests.

"Sure, give me... thirty minutes." I say.

"I know Starbucks is close to your house, if you want I'll meet you there and drive the rest of the way." he offers.

"It's okay, I feel like running." I tell him. "Thanks though."

"Let me know if you change your mind."

"I will. Bye."

"Bye."

I put on some dark skinny jeans. I throw on a light grey tank top that matches my eyes. I grab my favorite jacket and throw on some flip flops that have heels. I realize I said I'm going to run, so I take off the shoes. I put them on before getting into the mall.

"I don't know how you run in heels." Cato says.

"Talent," I say proudly.

He laughs. I sit down and we order Arnold palmers and some onion rings to start.

"When are you done being grounded?" he asks.

"Next month," I tell him.

"Sorry for getting you in so much trouble," he starts.

"Hey, I'm the one getting myself in trouble. I'd sneak out to see Johanna, or Annie, or any of them. Remember I just snuck out last weak to go to Cashmere's party?" I say.

"Oh yea, that was fun." he smiles. "I still can't believe it."

"Believe what?" I start to smile.

"That, we're dating." he says.

"Believe it." I tell him.

"Do you still like Peeta?" he asks. "Don't worry I'm not going to get jealous, I just, sometimes I feel bad. Like you feel bad for me that's why you're dating me."

"I like you a lot Cato, I haven't even thought about Peeta." I tell him honestly.

"But you love him," he says. "Do you love me?"

"I'm not good at this stuff.." I know I'm turning red.

"It's okay, just forget I said anything."

I nod my head and we go back to a normal conversation. I don't know if I'm falling in love with him, right now I see him as a fun, brave, daring type. It's like, Peeta tried to keep me safe. Really, really safe. With Cato I get to feel dangerous. I don't see it as love though, but I can't tell him that. I love Peeta, but right now I need a break from him, I just need to have fun this summer. This may sound cruel, but I think I'll dump Cato when school starts again and it's not time for fun anymore. That's why I'm dating him, to have the best, and most daring summer ever.