A/N: I do not own The Hunger Games. Suzanne Collins does.

Takes place right before Peeta proposes to Katniss in Catching Fire. President Snow insists that he choose the engagement ring. Katniss thinks nothing of it, thinking that Snow only wants more control over her life, but maybe she should.

"Introducing, the victors of the 74th Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark!"

Caesars voice echoes through the auditorium that is full of thousands of Capitol citizens, excited to see the newest victors from District Twelve. Cheers ring from all around me saying, "KATNISS!" or "PEETA!" or "WE LOVE YOU!'

Not for the right reason though, I think, you love me for killing innocent children.

Despite my angry thoughts, I walk out on stage hand-in-hand with Peeta, a fake smile plastered across my face. As if he could read my mind, Peeta squeezes my hand, trying to comfort me. Unfortunately, the bile that refuses to stop coming up my throat doesn't cease.

Peeta and I sit down in our chairs next to Caesar, just as he greets us warmly. The audience quiets down so they can hear us when we answer.

"Its nice to see the two star crossed lovers again isn't it?" Caesar asks as he turns to the crowd.

Agreement sounds from the people before Caesar asks the first question. "So, how has the Victory Tour been coming for you two?"

"Oh, everyone's been real nice and eager to welcome us to their district," I answer grinning.

"That's nice to hear! We wouldn't want our star-crossed lovers to be treated badly. What about life at home? Anyone treating you different or has anything changed?"

Peeta's the one to answer this time."When we first arrived home from the games, people visited us a lot and were really grateful."

That's because we brought them food, I think harshly.

Caesar leans in closer to us. "What about your relationship? Any trouble?"

Here comes the highlight of the interview, I think, my stomach lurching nervously.

Peeta's grin widens. (Though it doesn't reach his eyes) "Actually, I have something to ask Katniss about our relationship."

He stands and gets on one knee. "Katniss Lilac Everdeen,, I have loved you since I was five years old and have never stopped ever since. I want to spend the rest of my life with you so, Katniss, will you give me the honor to marry you?"

Gasps can be heard from all around as I squeal very unlike myself and squeak out, "Yes!"

I jump into Peeta's arms as people from the crowd cry, cheer, and yell their happiness.

I know I should be happy, but the only thought going through my head as Peeta twirls me around is, Are you happy now, Snow?

A/N: I know this chapter is short, but I was trying out the whole making-a-story-thing. I promise, later chapters will be longer. Remember, press that little blue button that says REVIEW.

~Mrs. Tomlinllark