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It was a sunny morning in district 12, the rebuilding was going well. I left the house early like I do every day so I can get started with the day's baked goods long before the town is be up and bustling about their lives.

I find comfort in the pattern of my daily life now, after all that has happened. The day runs smoothly, first I make the bread then the sweet pastries and cookies. Seeing as I have the only bakery in district 12 I usually sell out by six o'clock in the evening.

I have my back to the door wrapping a tart that is made with pears and goat cheese when the door swings open. A soft breeze fills the room with the scent of lavender and pine, Katniss has stepped through the door. She doesn't come in very often because she likes to give me my space. As I turn to face her I noticed that her hair is pulled back in a single braid and she is wearing the dress I had bought her last week. My face still lights up when I look at her. I watch Katniss walk to the side of the counter where it lifts up. I lift up the counter that is separating us and step closer to her. She gently dusts flour from my cheek, her touch is so soft. I bring my hand up to trap her hand to my face. As I look into her eyes I sense a change in her, somehow, she seems different today. But I have learned that the day to day changes are just part of life now.

Her voice brings me back to the moment. "I thought I would help close tonight "

I bring the palm of her hand to my lips and place a tender kiss upon it. That's when I noticed a smile flash across her face. I love that smile.

I lead Katniss behind the counter where we finish closing for the night. While Katniss wraps the bread I sweep the floor. After I finish I go to the back room to put away the broom and to hang up my apron when I feel Katniss's hand on my shoulder. I turn to face her and I notice she is biting her lower lip the way she does when she is nervous. Her hands trail down my sides and lingers a few seconds on the waistband of my jeans before she circles around to the knot of my apron. She tugs the knot open and pulls the apron away dropping it to the floor. I wrap my arms behind her to untie her hair and loosen the braid. I run my fingers through her hair. I then trail my finger down her cheek as I bring her lips to mine and press a delicate kiss upon them. The passion she responds with is a sweet surprise.

She pulls me to the work table without breaking the kiss. I remove my tee and throw it on the floor. She runs her hands down my chest which make something stir inside me. We haven't been this close in 2 months. I trail kisses down her neck. My hands lingering on her bottom as I hoist her up onto the work table. Then I start to unbutton the top of her dress while she works open the button and zipper of my jeans. I slowly pull back from her and look into her eyes.

I gently pull her dress up to her waist as she eases my jeans down. Katniss isn't wearing panties. I glance downward and then run my eyes back up her body. Her scent drives me wild and makes me hard. I am ready, but I wait for her.

She guides me closer and whispers "Make love to me Peeta. "

I begin to push into her and as our flesh makes contact a melodious moan escapes her lips. It's all I can do to hold on. I start thrusting slowly and deeply. We both begin to moan loudly. I love being inside of her, being one with her. Katniss screams my name as I start grinding into her faster. Her muscles tighten around me which sends us both over the edge. I empty myself deep inside and she presses her lips to mine. The tenderness of her kiss mixed with my sweat makes for an even sweeter kiss.

After I pull out and zip my pants back up. I ease her dress back down. I sweep my beautiful bride off the work table and into my arms again. We exchange playful kisses. Suddenly her face changes and I can tell something is on her mind.

"What's wrong Katniss ?"

"Nothing is wrong. I am almost two months late though."

This statement confuses me which she must have noticed the confusion on my face "What do you mean?"

" Well Peeta, I'm pregnant!"

I'm so happy I lift Katniss up and spin us around the back room of the small shop. I press my lips to her leaving a joyful kiss upon them.

Now I, Peeta Mellark, am not just a survivor if the war and a victor of the hunger games, but a husband and soon to be father.

Life couldn't be more perfect.

The end of chapter one

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