KATNISS heard peeta's words but couldn't agree; feelings were complicated things and thus, she avoided them like a plague. opening herself up in such a way made her vulnerable and in turn, it made him vulnerable too. ββ that's easy for you to say. it all comes so naturally to you, ββ the brunette argued with a sigh, forcing herself to remain calm and collected as her gaze fell on him. the boy with the bread β her fellow tribute turned victor, the one who stood by her side despite her attempts to push him away, who held her when her nightmares plagued her mind without relent, and who'd stolen her heart, whether she wanted to admit it or not. in these circumstances, however, it was best not to let her feelings get the better of her and control her; she had to keep a level-head. Β ββ it's safer for everyone if i keep them to myself, peeta. the capitol uses anything and everything they can against me, and i don't want an even bigger target on the backs of people that i love. ββ