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Even people who are in romantic relationships could possibly be sick of touching and spending all their time with someone. They would need a break. Let alone Katniss and Peeta who just started being friends and are anxious.

But what do both of them think of as bright spots to the tour? Choosing to spend the nights together, and it’s not even the comfort of having someone in the same room. They’re taking that time to be close enough that Katniss has a spot on Peeta’s chest for her head.

1. Him being chosen by absolute accident is the point. Not only does he represent every single other tribute who simply gets chosen because they live in a messed up country but he represents how even with some odds being in your favor (older siblings, merchant family, being white, being popular, etc.) you are still very likely to be victimized by the oppressive structure of Panem.

2. When Haymitch says, “But she was smarter than me, or luckier” - the luck is all the people around Katniss who created the circumstances for her to lead a successful revolution (her father teaching her to hunt, the arena having woods, Rue healing her with leaves, Thresh not killing her, Haymitch consistently giving her support, her mother teaching her aspects of medicine, on and on and on) and Peeta is the number one, most important part of her luck in the first book. She has someone in the games actively putting her life before his… are you kidding? There is legitimately no better luck than that.

3. Even if we take Katniss out of it, Peeta is so impactful as a victor because most of his scenes would not be cut/doctored. What’s there to edit out? Instead, the viewers get a full view of him loving a girl so selflessly, using trickery and strategy instead of violence, keeping himself alive through art, joking on literal death’s door, and sharing so much of himself with the audience it becomes harder for them not to see him as a real human boy. How rare do you think that is for the games? Haymitch and LGB are caricatures of themselves in the games, playing roles that flatten them down. Even Katniss becomes one dimensional on screen without Peeta (and Rue, of course). It is also heavily implied that he does not kill anyone during the games (in a straightforward way) and even if you count Cato or the girl from 8 or even foxface, it’s never him hunting them or seeking out a kill - again how rare do you think that is to see on screen for Games viewers?

4. I didn’t think this needed to be said but: Katniss dies without Peeta in the first games. a) she goes for the bow and dies in the bloodbath; b) she is hunted and killed by Careers; c) she is killed by game makers because there’s no love story angle to keep them from just burning her entirely; d) she dies from tracker jacker stings or Cato because Peeta doesn’t defend her or tell her to run… I could go on…

5. But even if she does win and wins alone - the victory means as much (I would argue less than) any other rebellious victor winning, certainly less than Haymitch’s win. The biggest rebellion for their games is that two of them win! This is legit the only thing that distinguishes them from any other sympathetic, kind child who would have won the games. Like if Haymitch or Finnick or Wiress winning isn’t jarring enough for the Games to end… why do you think Katniss killing Peeta and winning solo would be? It would not.

6. And finally, I cannot stress this enough: There is no peaceful end to the rebellion or the trilogy without Peeta. “Peeta’s a whiz with fires” (HG) for a reason! Collins, over and over, shows us how fire can get out of control and destroy even those who are innocent and who you love (Gale, Beete, Peeta’s family, Haymitch’s family). If everyone really burns, there’s no one to clean the ashes. The reason not everyone burns is because of people like Peeta who can coax the flames in a way that is nurturing and consistent. I mean…. “Peeta fashioned some kind of incubator” is such an obvious detail. Those goslings don’t hatch without Peeta, life does not go on in peace and joy without Peeta.

It is no coincidence that when Maysilee says Lenore Dove got the “jump on us all” (in being a rebel), she is referring to LD using orange paint to make protest art!

To ease his sister’s worries, Giyuu lies about having a date for her upcoming wedding. With a week before the wedding, he is still struggling to find a date and is in risk of disappointing his sister on her wedding. He’s so desperate that he’s willing to do anything to get a date.

Shinobu’s sister Kanae is getting married. A great thing, Shinobu will be the maid of honor, she’s excited for her sister. However she has one slight problem; Kanae wants her to bring her boyfriend of 2 years to finally meet him. How is that a problem? Well Shinobu does not have a boyfriend of two years because she lied about getting one two years ago to stop her sister from meddling into her love life and now it has really come to bite her in the ass. Not willing to let go of the lie, she’s desperate.

After a chance encounter the two desperate singles find themselves a solution to their problems.

To ease his sister’s worries, Giyuu lies about having a date for her upcoming wedding. With a week before the wedding, he is still struggling to find a date and is in risk of disappointing his sister on her wedding. He’s so desperate that he’s willing to do anything to get a date.

Shinobu’s sister Kanae is getting married. A great thing, Shinobu will be the maid of honor, she’s excited for her sister. However she has one slight problem; Kanae wants her to bring her boyfriend of 2 years to finally meet him. How is that a problem? Well Shinobu does not have a boyfriend of two years because she lied about getting one two years ago to stop her sister from meddling into her love life and now it has really come to bite her in the ass. Not willing to let go of the lie, she’s desperate.

After a chance encounter the two desperate singles find themselves a solution to their problems.

why the hell is it so funny-

you’re trying to solve murders my dudes

jaesuk really can’t catch a break, can he

meanwhile sehun’s looking like a whole god as he laughs at everyone else from the background

and sejeong- *inhales* she’s my instagram profile pic for a fucking reason

"Time to go home." ♡♡

Art work by @faith2nyc​

​​She’s never been tied down with her own bra before. The thought dawns on Natasha as she mentally combs through the list of peculiar situations she’s found herself in. It’s surprising if only for the fact that the length of said list could easily put a Tolstoy novel to shame. But as it goes, there’s a first time for everything.

In all honesty, she’s not even sure how it happened. Ever since she suggested to the hot stranger her friends had dutifully informed her was checking her out that they should go someplace private, well… her concentration hasn’t been all that great.  

One night stands aren’t her thing. Hell, she can’t even pinpoint the last time she’d indulged in one. But from what she can recall, when you’re on the prowl for one, nine times out of ten, you never get exactly what you’re looking for in the person you’re hooking up with. So to find out that the handsome man eyeing her over the rim of his tumbler was not only not a creep, but was also a perceptive, wise-cracking Scotch aficionado? It was almost enough for her to thank whoever is up there that she’d agreed to go out tonight and for her to not roll her eyes when she learned that his hotel is in the heart of Times Square. Almost.

SABRINA I-

If I may provide you with a live look at all my other WIPs at the moment…

If you’ve been looking for a book to leave you breathless and keep you up all night, then look no further. Whether they’re full of mystery, escapades, conspiracies, or adventures, these pulse-pounding page turners will have you flipping so fast the pages might catch fire. Grab a flashlight and your most pumped-up playlist and dig in to these thrilling reads.

Nerve by Jeanne Ryan

The game of Truth or Dare has never been more real – especially when the only choice is dare! Vee is up against her dream guy with their lives on the line as the world watches to see if they truly have the nerve to keep playing. We dare you to try not to read this in one night.

The Merciless series by Danielle Vega

Prepare to be scared by what goes bump in the night. Sofia Flores is just trying to fit in at a new school, but the Devil has other plans. Drawn in by the occult and the allure of friends, she quickly finds herself in over her head in this haunting horror that will keep you up all night… and all the nights to follow.

The Legend series by Marie Lu

Day and June must navigate the treacherous Republic and face political intrigue, false murder accusations, and a secret that might shake their country to its bones. Forget just reading one novel this summer, binge read all three books in the heart-pounding Legend series!

The 5th Wave series by Rick Yancey

Thousands of readers have already discovered the page-devouring delight of the 5th wave series, and now’s the time to experience the thrill because the series is complete! Cassie stopped trusting long ago, positive that the only way to survive the alien invaders is to go it alone. Can Evan change her mind, and can they make it through the 5th Wave?

An Ember in the Ashes series by Sabaa Tahir

Elias and Laia are both fighting for what they want: one to save her brother from the tyrannical Martial Empire, and the other to escape his destiny in that same Empire’s elite army. You’ll find yourself breathlessly turning pages as Laia and Elias fight their enemies and their feelings for one another.

The Passion of Dolssa by Julie Berry

Dolssa is a branded heretic on the run from the Church in medieval France and Botille is a matchmaker and tavern keeper prepared to hide her. Can they survive with only their wits to back them? Only the book holds the answer…

People Like Us by Dana Mele

A sharp psychological thriller that’s perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying, People Like Us will have you on the edge of your seat as you try to figure out who is responsible for the murders, mishaps, and mayhem at Bates Academy.

Rosie Girl by Julie Shepard

Little Peach meets We Were Liars in this haunting YA debut about a troubled teen searching for her birth mom who uncovers disturbing family secrets along the way. The twists and turns in this tale of friendship, sacrifice and identity, will keep you guessing until the very last page.

Daughter of Deep Silence by Carrie Ryan

Intrigue, lies, and murder on the high seas. Frances Mace is up against it all as she seeks revenge for the death of her family aboard a luxury yacht. And where does her boyfriend fit into this picture? You’ll be dying to turn the page to find out.

Wink Poppy Midnight by April Genevieve Tucholke

At the end of Black Widow…

Edit of how Nat ends up with Steve, Sam, and Wanda ♥️ ♥️

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