Authors note: I wrote this story because as I read/watched the mocking jay, it broke my heart that Peeta and Katniss didn't get to experience that exciting romantic moment when they see each other after Peeta is rescued from the capitol. Please review, I am still new to the fan fiction writing and would like to hear what you think. Thank you so much. Enjoy.

It must be midnight, it must be tomorrow when Haymitch pushes open the door. "They're back. We're wanted in the hospital." My mouth opens with a flood of questions that he cuts me off with "That's all I know."

I want to run, but Finnick's acting so strange, as if he has lost the ability to move, so I take his hand and lead him like a small child. Through special defense, into the lift that goes this way and that, and on to the hospital wing. The place is an uproar, with doctors shouting orders and the wounded being wheeled through the halls in their beds.

We're side swiped by a gurney bearing an unconscious emaciated woman young woman with a shaved head. Her flesh shows bruises and oozing scabs. Johanna Mason. Who actually knew rebel secrets. At least the one about me. And this is how she has paid for it.

Through the doorway I catch a glimpse of Gale. Stripped to the waist, perspiration streaming down his face as doctors remove something from under his shoulder blade with a long pair of tweezers. Wounded but alive it least. As I start walking towards him untill I hear a deep yell, well something between a yell and a cry. One I Immediately recognize. Peeta.

I barley recognize him, he has a incredibly fragile exterior, malnourished no doubt. His skin is disgustingly pale and bruised. with cuts and oozing scabs all over his body, just like Johanna. And suddenly, it's as if there's no one in world but Peeta and I.

I meet his eyes, his blue eyes. Damaged, clouded with with pain. But they still have a hopeful glint, that I always needed. I can't focus but I manage to run towards him. Peeta tries to come forward, ripping cords connected to him. His physical body is to fragile to run, he barley is able to stand up to get closer to me. He becomes crowed with nurses and doctors to his aid. "Get away" he yells just like he yelled at me on the victory tour in district 11. I reach him. "Go" I scream, sweeping them away. Haymitch catches up standing near us, motioning to the doctors and nurses to leave.

We collide, enfold and loose our balance and slam against a wall, where we stay. I worry that I have broken ribs or something as he lets out a yelp as we hit the wall. "It's okay Katniss" he whispers. "I'm here now." Clinging into one being invisible. I feel his cracked lips meet mine. This kiss is different to any other I have experienced with him. Its not a stir that leaves me craving more. But that it makes me feel safe and protected, relieved. Euphoria takes over my body, his arms gently cup my neck pulling me close, as I cling to the material of his hospital gown letting his mouth explore mine. I have to pull back to let out a breath I didn't realize was holding. We slide onto the floor where I am cradled into his body. "We're safe Katniss" he lets out as I feel tears drop onto my hair.