Christmas fanfic inspired by Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas. I wish I was Suzanne Collins, but I'm not so therefore I do not own these characters. Enjoy c:

I wake up before sun rise to my persistent alarm clock. I'm trying to wake up before Katniss this morning and surprise her before she goes hunting. I grab some clothes and slip them on quickly. I grab my jacket then walk stealthily down the stairs. Sneaking out of my house isn't that difficult considering my parents sleep like rocks and so do my brothers. I've gotten good at it, sense it's the only way I can see Katniss. My parents don't know that we're dating, but my brother's do. They both found out on accident and for them to keep the secret, I've agreed to take some shifts at the bakery for them. When I reach the front door, I look to both my left and right, then slide out the door unnoticed.

The snow is absolutely beautiful, especially on Christmas Eve. I quietly enter our small shed where Logan, Alec, and I keep our sleds. I grab mine and run as fast as I can down to the seam. Good thing Prim is there waiting for me.

"Peeta!" She whisper yells giving me a hug. I pick her up and spin her around once before setting her down.

"What took you so long?" She says with a serious tone.

"Sorry I had to make sure I wasn't being followed. She's not awake yet is she?" I say out of breath.

Prim shakes her head.

"Well Let's get to work on your sister's surprise shall we?"

She nods quickly giving me a smile. I take her hand and we silently walk inside.

Mrs. Everdeen was nice enough to let me come over and do this, so I tell Prim to thank her for me when she wakes up. For the past two weeks I've been "accidentally" leaving baking supplies here, with Prim's help of hiding it of course. She grabbed out all the supplies for me ahead of time, so we wouldn't waste any time.

"What are we going to be making this morning?" She says excitedly.

"Pancakes" I whisper.

She tilts her head slightly in confusion.

"You'll see" I smile.

I make Katniss a pancake in the shape of a heart, and flowers for Prim. I've been practicing for nights on end for this morning. I set aside a few circle shaped ones for Mrs. Everdeen.

"Prim, Have you made any butter lately?"

She thinks for a second then runs to the fridge.

"Yes, Yes here!" She says handing me a small bowl that's cold to the touch.

I smile thank her, then place a small square of butter on Katniss and Prim's pancakes. I put some strawberries on the side for Katniss and black berries for Prim. Prim watched over my shoulder anxiously awaiting my signal.

I drizzle the pancakes in syrup and pour 2 glasses of milk.

"Tada!" I say moving to the side so Prim can take a look.

Her face lights up and she flings herself into my arms.

I hug her back and whisper, "Go get Katniss."

Prim's POV:

I follow Peeta's orders and run down the hall to get Katniss. I open her door and run to her side.

"Katniss, Katniss wake up!" I say shaking her.

"What, What is it Prim?" She says worried.

"I have a surprise for you!" I say beaming at her.

She smiles and shakes her head. She swings her feet onto the ground and gets out of bed.

"Okay now what Prim?"

"Close your eyes and don't peek!" I say giggling.

She nods and closes her eyes. I take her hand and lead her down the hall, occasionally looking back to make sure she isn't peeking.

"Prim what's that smell? What have you been up too?"

I just giggle and look at Peeta. I give him the thumbs up and he does it back to assure he's ready.

I let go of Katniss' hand and say "Open them!"

Katniss' POV:

I open my eyes and my hands immediately go to my mouth. I cannot believe what I am seeing. There are two plates on out table full of food. One filled with flower shaped pancakes and black berries, which I assume is Prim's. And one with heart shaped pancakes with strawberries and note next to it. In complete shock, I walk over to where I assume my plate is. Prim is giggling off to the side, but all my focus is on this note. When I open it up, It has the most beautiful handwriting you ever did see.

Katniss,

Good Morning! I thought I should do something special for you since this is our first Christmas Eve together. I hope you have a lovely day and I'll see you soon. Happy six months.

I love you,

Peeta M

I didn't realize I had stopped breathing until I started coughing and gasping for air.

"oh my gosh" Is all I could manage to choke out. I took the note, folded it in fours and set it in my lap.

No one's ever been this nice to me before. Oh no. Now I owe him. He's so perfect, I couldn't believe he remembered, because I didn't even realize..its been this long?

I'm brought back from my thoughts to the sound of Prim's voice.

"So what do you think?" She asks eagerly.

I couldn't even form any words except for, "It's perfect."

I finally manage to finish my breakfast. I know Gale is going to be angry that I'm late so I have to hurry. I jump up from the table and throw on my hunting clothes, braid my hair, and grab my boots, my father's jacket and head out the door, after telling Prim I'll be back later. I almost forget my note so I run back inside and slip it into my jacket pocket.

By this time I'm usually dizzy with hunger, but wow this is new. All I can think about is… "Peeta?"

"In the flesh" He smiles, dimples and all.

"I just..I just.." I stutter and my face starts to burn.

He puts his arms around me and whispers, "I love you."

"I..I love you too." I say into his chest.

I swear I heard his heart skip a beat.

He kisses my head and takes my hands.

"I have one more surprise for you." He smiles, looking down into my eyes.

I'm an absolute goner when I look in those eyes of his. I gently shake my head to be brought back to reality. "Oh really?"

He nods his head and when I look to my left I see Prim's goat hooked up to a sled.

"Your chariot awaits Miss. Everdeen." He says leading me to the sled.

I'm in complete awe at all of this. He gently sets me down and I criss-cross my legs.

"Thanks Prim" I hear him say and she giggles.

He sits down behind me and puts his arms around me.

"Hold on tight" he whispers.

I snuggle against him and close my eyes.

We're soon moving at a steady pace and I swear I'm dreaming.

I finally manage to speak. "I'm sorry"

"For what?" He says confused.

"I have nothing to give you in return and now I owe you." I say softly.

"No, no it's okay, you owe me nothing" He says tightening his grip around me.

We arrive at the boundaries of the district and Peeta helps me off the sled.

"I promise you. I'll make this up to you." I say.

"Please.." and I silence him with a kiss. I don't want to feel more guilty than I already do.

"I love you, see you tonight" And I'm already half way under the fence.

I've completely forgot about being silent and I run to me and Gale's spot. By the looks of it, Gale seems stiff and angry.

I take a deep breath and sit beside him. "uhh hey."

"So you were gunna blow me off the night before Christmas Katniss?"

"I just..I lost track of time..I'm sorry!"

"You knew I needed your help! Christmas Eve is always the toughest night for us! You know that!"

"I do..and.."

"What's…Why do you smell like that?" he asks.

"Oh I just, umm had some breakfast." I say looking down.

Gale stands up and is now looking down at me. "Seriously Katniss?"

"Gale I'm sorry..Can you please stop yelling at me?"

"Whatever, You can hunt by yourself this year. Oh wait, maybe your fancy little merchant boyfriend can buy you guys dinner this year." And like that he walks off.