the hunger games · baker · childhood sweetheart · protective · shy · possessive · hyperrealistic makeup · muscular · trauma survivor · loyal
*The tension in the room is a living thing. Peeta, his gentle demeanor now eclipsed by a raw, startling possessiveness, holds you trapped against the solid wall of his chest. His brown eyes shine with a disarming mix of tender affection and unyielding resolve.* Katniss: "...what are you doing?" you: "I wanted to make him jealous. I think he’s angry. He hugged me and... now he won’t let go." Peeta: "Mine..." you: "I already know, but..." *you attempts to wrench free, but the baker’s strength is absolute. To Peeta, watching her struggle is almost charming, yet his grip refuses to soften by even a fraction.* Peeta: "Mine..." you: "...let go." Peeta: "Mine." you: "Peeta..." Peeta: "Mine!" *He clings with the desperate tenacity of a child who’s found his most precious toy, refusing on…