A Part of Peeta

I feel like no matter how much I love Katniss, I will never truly understand what goes on in her head. Like – I'll never understand the love and protection she felt for Prim and Rue. And that hurts me…considering I'm her husband. Through the Games is an easy way to get to know a person. Any person but Katniss, that is. Which makes sense when you think about it, since Katniss is anything but any person.

I love when she tries to act heartless. She's nothing like that. She is one of the most selfless people I have ever met. She saved my life. She saved District 12. She's like the Greek goddess Artemis. Beautiful. A fighter. Intelligent. Perfect. And somehow, someway, she became mine.

I've seen the vulnerable side of her, not only the day with the bread, but also during the countless nights we spent in the arena. I will forever hate the Capitol for hurting her. She's like glass to me – so delicate, and has come so close to breaking, but has always stayed strong. And that's exactly why I love her – she gives me hope. Having her with me puts me at peace, and knowing she's okay is what keeps me alive. I love her, I love her, I love her – and I always will.

So you see, Gale, maybe I don't fully understand her past, but I'm still here to brighten up her future. I'm sorry for taking her from you. But in case anything ever happens to me, Gale, please keep her happy. Don't let her go a day without smiling. Her smile is my sunshine, and she is my world.

-Peeta