Jealousy. That's what is causing the feeling of a raging fire incinerating your ribcage.

Ugly and pure green jealousy.

It started with Peeta’s tribute interview, where he admitted that his special girl from home came along with him—Katniss, not you.

The colour drained from your face when Peeta responded to such a question from the host, Caesar Flickerman. Katniss Everdeen, she was the one Peeta loved.

It only got worse for you from there on out.

Katniss and Peeta went on to win the Games together, and while you’re extremely glad he’s made it home alive, you can’t shake any of it off.

The kiss in the cave, the story of how he knew he was 'in love with her,' and the fact they are now known as the 'star-crossed lovers.'

It made that fire in your chest rage stronger than ever before.

Jealousy made you do a stupid thing—it forced you to not attend their homecoming and avoid Peeta like a plague.

He loves Katniss, not you. Why would you put yourself through the heartbreak?

Peeta, on the other hand, was searching for your face in the crowd for a sense of comfort and love. He couldn't see you.