For me, it's better to wake up with a paintbrush than a knife in my hand. -Peeta

By the way, I know about the kiss." Then the door clicks shut behind him.

Oh, that I do know...Katniss will pick whoever she thinks she can't survive without.

It's strange to be so physically close to someone who's so distant

Oh, Peeta, Don't make me sorry I restarted your heart.

To the everlasting credit of the people of District 12, not one person claps. Not even the ones holding betting slips, the ones who are usually beyond caring. Possibly because they know me from the Hob, or knew my father, or have encountered Prim, who no one could help loving. So instead of acknowledging applause, I stand there unmoving while they take part in the boldest form of dissent they can manage. Silence. Which says we do not agree. We do not condone. All of this is wrong.

Hey, Effie, watch this!" says Peeta. He tosses his fork over his shoulder and literally licks his plate clean whit his tongue making loud, satisfied sounds. Then he blows a kiss out to her in general and calls, "We miss you, Effie!