We gather around the television at seven-thirty waiting to see what they will choose to happen for this year Quarter Quell. We direct our attention to the giant television screen. The anthem begins to start and my throat tightens with fear, as President Snow and a small boy make there way to the stage. The small boy is holding a little wooden box in front of him. Once the anthem ends President Snow begins to talk about The Dark Days to remind the districts people, we will never have power. Every twenty - five years the anniversary of The Dark Days would be marked by what's called the Quarter Quell. President Snow blabbers on about the previous Quarter Quells.
"On the seventy-fifth anniversary, as a reminder to the rebels that even the strongest of the strong cannot overcome the power of the capitol, the male and female tributes will be reaped from the existing pool of victors!"
My mother gives a faint shriek and I see Prim cover her face with her hands like she is sad. Then I realize two male and one female. I'm going back to the Arena! I run out the door to find Peeta walking around and I need someone to cling to right now.
"Peeta!" I yell I'm running as fast as I can when I finally reach him I just hug and I start crying. I'm so upset. The only thing I think to say is "Peeta, I choose you."
"What wait what? What about Gale?" he says He starts smiling but I just beery my head into his chest.
"I don't care about him. I love you and only you."
Do you love me as much as I love you?" he asks
"Yes, I love you, just you and only you and I just want it be just you nobody else." I say
He gets down on one knee.
" Katniss Everdeen, I promise to love you forever and ever as long as I live will you do the honor of marrying me?" he says I'm to much in shock and I just kiss him and I think this first time I ever really moved towards him, but heck all I care about is Peeta right now.
"I take that as a yes." he says with a sigh of relief
"I love you Peeta Mellark." I yell "So…. Much."
"I love you Katniss Everdeen. You're the only thing in my life I look forward to see. The way you smile. The way you sing. Now I'm not a goner. Its not gravity holding me down to earth its you." he says I truly loved Peeta. He is my special someone. H e begins to put a gold engagement ring on my 'ring' finger. Its doesn't have a special gems or designs. Just a simple gold engagement ring. We walk hand and hand until we get to the steps of my house. He kisses me goodnight but I want him to stay.
"Stay with me." I say immediately after I say that he comes up with response so fast he probably didn't have to think about it. "Always." We walk inside my house. It's so warm and cozy we make our way up the stairs. My room is right in front of the stairs as we wall through the door he immediately sits down on my bed. When I finally sit down. He puts his arm around me, and I begin to start a weird conversation." When are we going to have the Wedding?" I question "Ummmm…..What's your favorite time of the year?" it sound like he is trying to get off topic.
"New Years!" I say "Well then that settles that we can get married when it's New Years." As soon as Peeta finishes Cinna burst through the door!" You're getting married! So… much to do the cake, dress, tux where it's going to be! So so much to do Portia and I will get right on it! Oh this will be wonderful!" he walks out of the room. It looked like he was skipping.
"Let the attention begin." I say He gives me a look like this is not what I wanted. Like I didn't want to marry him. There was a part of me that wanted to the other part but that's just for one reason. I don't want to bring a child into this world because of the Games.
"If you're having second thoughts." He says sadly" No, I want you I always will." I begin to kiss. He seems to be upset like I'm lying to him. I just sit there kissing my fiancé. Until the door opens and there is Prim and My Mother just standing with a big smile on there face.
Then they walk away. Thank God I can't stand this attention. I see flashing out the window so I walk over to see what it is. I see a billion Capitol cars and one upset Gale. But I wasn't really worried about him. It is my choice to choose Peeta or him. The one that I couldn't live without.
Next day
"Paparazzi, oh great." I say they are surrounding my front yard then the idea pops in my head. I grab Peeta by the hand and we walk downstairs. I see Cinna trying to formulate a design for the dress. I pull Peeta towards him and we peek over his shoulder. I see a spaghetti strap dress. It has arrows pointed to tell the details and the rim of it is little ruffles. I see in dark pencil shading Cinna sketching a Mockingjay right were my tummy is. It takes up that part of dress. "Beautiful." Peeta says Leave it to Peeta to say it's beautiful. "Perfect." I say Cinna turns around. "How are little love-birds? I just called Octavia, Venia, Flavius, and Portia. Once they heard the news Octavia went walking around the Capitol and with her big mouth, now everyone in Panem knows you love-birds are getting married.
"Yea figured someone had to open there mouth." I say Peeta begins to chuckle. "I guess we should just face it, Katniss I know you don't want the attention, but if we don't face it they will never leave. Besides you won't be alone you, we are a team now and we face it together." Peeta says I give a slight nod. Cinna gives us a smile. "I brought some nice clothes for you to wear. Better get ready love-birds." Once we strip of our clothing and get dressed we walk out of the house hand and hand. Peeta holding my hand straight forward so everyone can see the ring on my ring finger. The paparazzi begin to ask us question. Some questions I can't answer so I direct the question to Peeta. Besides we are a team now so we need to act like it right?