[He immediately gathers her up in a hug. He can't stand to see her like this. He's crying by now, too, the tears falling onto her shoulder.]

Shh. It wasn't your fault. It was Haymitch's decision and he made it. I forgave him a long time ago.

[It still stung a lot, but he understood. He chose Katniss. It's what Peeta wanted.]

I've been so stupid in Exsilium. I wasn't thinking of you. I'm so sorry, Katniss. Please let me be your friend. Please don't push me away. I need you.