Peeta's eyes widened a little at her words, bright and vulnerable. Was she saying what he hoped she was saying, echoing the words that he'd told her a thousand times? She knew how he felt. He'd never seen much of a reason to hide it from her, although he had never pushed her to reply in kind. He'd love her whether she loved him back, or not. It was who he was, and he wasn't ashamed of those feelings.
The tears in her eyes made his heart clench, and he bit his bottom lip. Seeing her upset broke his heart; he'd do anything he could to prevent it.
"Yes, we're safe here. You're here. Prim's here, and I'll watch out for both of you. Anything, Katniss. Anything you need me to do, I'm here."