[She remembers the way he had lit up when she found the courage to tell him that first time. Remembers how happy he had looked to hear her whisper those three words. And she remembers how it pleased him whenever she said those words after. They had been rarely uttered - Katniss couldn't bring herself to be as free in voicing her affections as Peeta - but they had been uttered at times nonetheless.
And how he had smiled. How he had kissed her or held her or repeated the words in return. Somehow, those words had been joy enough for Peeta.
But she does her best to play it off. To act nonchalant regardless.] It's just what he deserved.
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And how he had smiled. How he had kissed her or held her or repeated the words in return. Somehow, those words had been joy enough for Peeta.
But she does her best to play it off. To act nonchalant regardless.] It's just what he deserved.