Author's notes: Hey guys so as a McKono shipper I was so so pleased with the 2x19 cake scene, I thought the look that they shared had such a deep feeling about it and this is what I would've added to the episode if I could've. Enjoy! P.s. As a tribute to The Hunger Games, I'll be making references about the movie within the chapter.

"Here you go, birthday boy." Kono said as she smiled gently at Steve, making eye contact. The moment was brief but they both felt the lingering buzz as Steve smiled back. After they ate cake and chattered on for a bit, Danny, Chin and Mary soon cleared out of the office, leaving Kono and Steve alone by themselves.

"Thanks for the cake today; Danny told me you made both of them." Steve thanked her, truly grateful toward Kono for giving up on her time for his birthday when his behaviour to her in the past (IA, Lori) had been less than scratchy.

"No worries brah, I love baking cake." Kono smiled.

"How'd you know my favourite was butter cream?" Steve asked curiously.

"Remember that time we all went out for dinner after you broke your arm?" Kono asked.

"How could I forget? It was the first time you called me Steve." Steve said gently, knowing how important that moment was for him.

"Yea it was wasn't it? Well that dinner when we were chumming down our desserts and I remember you had butter cream cake and I said, "Seriously brah?" and you said, "Hey I have guilty pleasure too! But for future references butter cream is my favourite." Kono said easily, recalling those days when it was easy for them to communicate. There was less tension and it felt right. Ever since the IA fiasco and Lori, it hasn't been a smooth ride for them, but they were getting there.

"I can't believe you still remember that." Steve said amazed. They made eye contact yet again but this time it was more intense. It was more…electrifying this time, nothing they'd ever felt before, with anyone.

"Well I have nothing on for tonight so you wanna catch a movie or something?" Steve asked tentatively, not wanting to sound too eager but truth was, he really wanted to spend time with Kono. Day by day he found himself pulling toward her, no matter what he did he found himself attracting toward her.

"Uhh yea movie sounds good." Kono grinned. She didn't have any plans tonight and she couldn't be happier to be spending time with Steve.

"Well do you know any good movies out yet?"

"Yea my friend Kaitlyn turned me onto the book series 'The Hunger Games' and I heard the movie's just as good."

"Well what are we doing standing here? Let's go!"

"Oh what a movie!" Kono said, still haven't been able to wipe all her tears away.

"I'm still confused…does she like Gale or Peeta?" Steve asked sarcastically, knowing how much the Twilight love triangle annoyed Kono.

"Oh be quiet this movie is about survival, not how important it is to have a boyfriend. But if I were her, I'd choose Peeta."

"Peeta? I thought Gale was the childhood friend, why would you pick someone you've just met?" Steve said, genuinely confused now.

"Well yea, Gale's the childhood friend and Katniss's known him for like… forever but at the end of the day Peeta's the one keeping Katniss alive. Peeta's loved Katniss for a long time now and he would do anything in order for Katniss to live to see another day. Peeta protects the ones he loves with everything he's got, even if it means him dying… actually he reminds me of you Steve." Kono mused but realising what she said and stiffening.

"I remind you of Peeta?" Steve asked intrigued, he really wanted to hear this.

"Well yea you're of those freakish people with no fear gene and you would do anything for the people you love, even if it means endangering your own life, like what happened with Jenna. Only difference is he's fictional and… you're real I guess." Kono said, taking a deep breath. She figured she already said too much so she couldn't humiliate herself any further.

"Thanks! I never knew you liked that kind of guy Kono." Steve said surprised. Did she really like the Steve type of guy?

"Yea my friends always say I have a bad taste in men and based on my history I couldn't disagree. 2 boyfriends in high school which lasted less than 5 months each, 3 boyfriends while on the pro circuit and 2 of them cheated on me and all of them were those fearless types. I really do have a bad taste in men don't I?" Kono asked, not realising she just referred to Steve.

"Yea you do don't you…" Steve said half heartedly. So she did think people like himself weren't good for her.

"Well it's still like 8 and we got some time to kill, do you wanna hit a club or something?" Steve asked quickly, changing the subject. Although that conversation was brief, the ending had hurt Steve, to the core.

"I'd love to, but beers are on you." Kono chuckled as they walked toward their car.

"What if I accidentally lose my wallet on the way there?" Steve winked.

"Well then sir if that should happen, I can assure you that there will be no second date." Kono said before stopping in her tranks. Date? Did I just say date?, Kono thought, horrified.

"Well that'd be terrible; luckily I have my wallet today." Steve said easily. He didn't seem to mind the use of the term date at all, much to the relief of Kono.

Kono was electrifying on the dance floor while they were in the club. As soon as she and Steve knocked back a few drinks she was up and dancing. Steve was just…mesmerized by her movements. The way she swayed her hips and moved her body… it was… captivating. She caught the eye of every single guy in the club and several guys had approached her, with to Steve's dismay, Kono didn't seem to mind. Steve stiffened when a random guy came up and starting grinding Kono and she looked very uncomfortable and tried to push him away but he wouldn't let go. Steve at once got up from where he was sitting and came to Kono's rescue.

"Hey dude I think you should go take a breather, she's with me." Steve said firmly, putting a protective arm around Kono.

"Yea? What you gonna do about it? This girl ain't yours." The dude said, taking a few steps forward and bumping chests with Steve. Neither was intimidated by the other and neither were about to back off.

"Why don't you say that one more time?" Steve taunted menacingly, his hands curled into fists and his anger rising to boiling point. Kono realised the situation and try to defuse it.

"Steve… let's go it's not worth it, let's GO." Kono pleaded as she tried to tug Steve away in vain.

"This girl ain't yours brah, there I sai-" The guy didn't get around to finish his sentence when Steve suddenly landed a mean right hook onto his face. The guy staggered back and was pulled away by his mates before the situation got escalated. Kono also dragged Steve out for some air.

"Thanks for that Steve but I didn't really need your help." Kono said as she applied ice onto Steve's knuckles.

"Yea well I like to play prince charming once in a while." Steve said gently, staring at Kono as she helped him.

"Does that mean I'm your damsel in distress tonight?" Kono said seductively before bursting out laughing. Steve couldn't help but smile, Kono's dimply smile was always infectious.

"Steve… happy birthday." Kono said as she planted a kiss on his cheek, which skyrocketed both Steve's body temperature and his heart rate.

"Thank you Kono…" Steve smiled gently as Kono put her head on his shoulders and the two gazed at the stars for a while. They both thought that it couldn't get any better for them, but little did they know, it was just the beginning.

So what do you guys think? One shot or multi chapter? Did you like the concept or the ideas in this story?

If Jenniofromtheblock is reading my story, thg reference was especially for you, thought it would've been a nice touch!

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