Quotes About Peeta

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Sometimes when I'm alone, I take the pearl from where it lives in my pocket and try to remember the boy with the bread, the strong arms that warded off nightmares on the train, the kisses in the arena.

Suzanne Collins

One more time? For the audience?" he says. His voice isn't angry. It's hollow, which is worse. Already the boy with the bread is slipping away from me. I take his hand, holding on tightly, preparing for the cameras, and dreading the moment when I will finally have to let go.

Suzanne Collins

I realize only one person will be damaged beyond repair if Peeta dies. Me.

Suzanne Collins

You here to finish me off, Sweetheart?

Suzanne Collins

You're still trying to protect me. Real or not real," he whispers. "Real," I answer. "Because that's what you and I do, protect each other.

Suzanne Collins

I'm coming back into focus when Caesar asks him if he has a girlfriend back home. Peeta hesitates, then gives an unconvincing shake of his head. Handsome lad like you. There must be some special girl. Come on, what's her name?" says Caesar. Peeta sighs. "Well, there is this one girl. I've had a crush on her ever since I can remember. But I'm pretty sure she didn't know I was alive until the reaping." Sounds of sympathy from the crowd. Unrequited love they can relate to. She have another fellow?" asks Caesar. I don't know, but a lot of boys like her," says Peeta. So, here's what you do. You win, you go home. She can't turn you down then, eh?" says Caesar encouragingly. I don't think it's going to work out. Winning...won't help in my case," says Peeta. Why ever not?" says Caesar, mystified. Peeta blushes beet red and stammers out. "Because...because...she came here with me.

Suzanne Collins

I wish I could freeze this moment, right here, right now and live in it forever.

Suzanne Collins

You love me. Real or not real?" I tell him, "Real.

Suzanne Collins