"You love me. Real or Not Real?" I tell him, "Real."
"I truly love you Peeta."
"Katniss, you know how long I have been waiting for you to say that and it not be apart of some game." His voice was a faint whisper
"I know but it took me through all this to actually realize how much I could not survive without you."
"You know it is funny hearing you say that because right before we lift Tigris that is exactly what Gale said. You will pick the one you can survive without." I couldn't help be smile he didn't know that I heard that conversation, but it was very true I could never survive without him.
My eyes drifted into a deep slumber as Peeta brushed my hair with his fingers.
"Good to sleep, sweetheart."
I was in endless blackness, and then I saw a like speck of light it burned brightly. I couldn't help but walk towards it hope for the best, but what I saw was the exact opposite. I saw my little sister being burned alive in the streets of the Capitol. "PRIM! PRIM!" my mouth formed the words but no sound came. Her innocent eyes met mine "Katniss, I love you but I have to go now." My heart stopped beating for a moment I had to reach her I just had to! I ran and I ran but it was like she never came any closer. That's when I woke up in a pool of my own sweat, screaming Prim's name. I ran down the stairs looking for Peeta but he was no where to be found. "No, he was just a dream too." I whispered to myself and started to cry then I felt those unmistakable warm arms wrap around me.
"Peeta, you weren't a dream"
"No love I am not a dream."
"Stay with me." I practically begged him already know what his response would be but I had to hear him say it. "Always." He whispered into my ear.
I looked up into his beautiful blue eyes. "Peeta, I love you always."
"I love you Katniss." This moment was so intense for me so I couldn't help but kiss him. This kiss was unlike any other my heart was pound so hard I'm sure he could feel it against his chest. I could feel the warmth overtake my body, his hands were on my face holding me there without no escape. I never wanted to leave this spot just stay here forever. We had to pull away from each other I was gasping for air.
"Wow, well that was something." His breath was uneven like he just ran a triathlon. I am sure he saw me blush when I lowered my head and my hair hides my face. His hand brushed my chin pulling it up to see his face. "We have forever Katniss we don't have to jump into anything to quick. I will wait for anything if it means I have you." He pulled me into him cradling me like a baby. I wish he could hold me forever but wishes don't always come true.