There might have been some small acts of kindness. For example, Peeta might have given Katniss some leftover bread from the bakery when he saw her looking hungry. This simple act could have started a connection between them. And Katniss might have later on showed Peeta a good place to find wild herbs in the outskirts of the district.
If Katniss loved Peeta before the Games in fanfiction, it might lead to a less conflicted romance and a different power balance in their relationship. Maybe they would work together more seamlessly from the start.
In such fanfiction, it could completely change the dynamic of their relationship and how they approach the Games. Maybe they'd be more confident and united in facing the challenges.
Perhaps a scenario where they are dealing with the psychological aftermath of the Games without actually being in them. They could be supporting each other through nightmares and flashbacks, and in the process, become closer. They might also start a support group in District 12 for others who have similar traumas from the Games.
She could tell a story about her life in District 12. Maybe about her hunting experiences in the woods, like the time she first hunted a deer on her own and how proud she was but also how scared she was of getting caught.
They might have been unspoken admirers of each other. Peeta could have noticed Katniss from afar when she was taking care of her family, and Katniss might have admired Peeta's skills in the bakery. They were too shy or preoccupied with their own lives to act on their feelings before the games.
Well, often their relationship is shown as a sort of unspoken connection. Katniss might notice little things about Peeta, like the way he looks at her when he thinks she's not watching. It's a bit of a shy and hesitant start, with Katniss perhaps not fully understanding her feelings but being drawn to him in a way that she can't quite explain.
It could be President Snow's loyalists who are trying to make a last - ditch effort to undermine the rebellion. They might think that by kidnapping Katniss and Peeta, they can demoralize the rebels. After all, Katniss and Peeta are symbols of the rebellion.
Prim is another character that shows up a lot. Fanfiction might focus on how Prim's relationship with Katniss affects Katniss's decisions during the games. For example, some stories could explore how Katniss's drive to protect Prim influences her actions towards Peeta, whether she sees Peeta as a threat or an ally in relation to Prim's safety.
A fanfiction that stands out is 'The Everlark Chronicles'. It follows Katniss and Peeta's relationship from the start of the games all the way through their married life. It has some really heart - warming moments. 'Surviving the Aftermath' is also great. It focuses on how they deal with the political unrest in Panem after the games, and how their love for each other becomes a source of strength in those difficult times.
One great 'Katniss Peeta Hunger Games' fanfiction is 'Everlark's New Beginning'. It shows a post - Hunger Games world where Katniss and Peeta are rebuilding their lives together. It's full of sweet moments between them and really captures the essence of their relationship.