[She remembers that announcement. More than that, she remembers the announcement that she had made afterwards. The smile instantly vanishes from her face. She had been angry then. Hurt and full of self-loathing for having fallen for Sokka, even a little. And she thought it easiest to lash out. Not at him, not at the boy who had hurt her when lacking any sort of soul. But at herself, for being stupid enough to think she could deserve something better. That someone, someone aside from Peeta or Gale, could love her for who she was.
It's been a long time now. Months since that day. And in that time, she'd like to think she's gotten better. She's found something to live for again, in the small family living under her roof. Prim and Richard might not love her in the same way Peeta did, but they love her nonetheless.
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It's been a long time now. Months since that day. And in that time, she'd like to think she's gotten better. She's found something to live for again, in the small family living under her roof. Prim and Richard might not love her in the same way Peeta did, but they love her nonetheless.
Quietly,] I remember.