How we became one

by chicadheni

After the rebellion, katniss was anything but happy this is how Peeta and Kantiss began to become one. Rated M for future chapters.

Chapter 1

Katniss Pov

I sat at the end of my bed sifting my feet back and forth. It was dark but the light from the moon allowed me to see the patches of the burned skin on my body. "The gift of rebellion" I thought. As I started to stare more and more at my deformed skin, I became disgusted with what I had become. Anger pounded in my body and rushed through my blood. I rose from my bed and stared at myself in the mirror, a pale face looked back at me and I began to mock myself inside. My hand soon began to form into a hard fist and smashed into my reflection. Pain shot through my arm and I noticed blood trickling from my arm. I didn't care though because I continued to smash my fist into the mirror until all that was left was a pile of shattered glass at my feet. I lowered myself onto the floor and began to weep harshly. I couldn't stop myself from crying and shouting . Suddenly I felt two strong arms cradle me like a baby. It didn't startle me though because I knew who it immediately was when I smelt the scent cinnamon and dough. He held me in his arms and whispered reassuring words to me I didn't listen too much though I was still crying. I don't know how long we lay there his arms cradled around me but the sun was starting to peak out and our limbs were beginning to ache. Peeta led me into the bathroom and turned on the facet .By now the blood had dried and began to stick. He then ever so lightly started to clean my arm until the water turned from reddish to clear. After he turned off the water and led me into the bedroom where he lifted the covers and motioned me to get in. I didn't argue because my eyelids were becoming heavier by the minute, Peeta then kissed my forehead and rose from the bed but before he could take another step I grabbed his warm hand and asked him to stay. He didn't hesitate and climbed onto the bed with me; he wrapped his arms around me and laid his chin on top of my head while my hands were placed on his chest. The steady beat of his heart pounded against my hands and rocked me too a sleep without nightmares.