A/N: Nother one of those dumb stories I wrote while I was bored. Takes place after the revolution… blah blah blah… Enjoy! Make sure to review! –HuNgErRoSe101

Dussy

Katniss sat on her porch, taking in the sunlight. The new district twelve was beautiful. All the old, wonderful inventions had been brought back.

This was the new age. Everybody loved it. Nobody ruled over District twelve, and there were no Hunger Games. It was all thanks to her.

She'd gotten first pick at the new houses built in the new district twelve. There were so many new things! They could have anything. It was all cheap to start with, so everybody would get their hunger satisfied- for both the new inventions and their bellies.

Her cell phone rang, and as she took it out, she marveled at its power. Opening it, she said, "Hey babe, what's up?"

Peeta's voice rang from the tiny speaker. "I just wanted to make sure you're okay," he said innocently.

"Yeah, mmhmm, suuuure. What do you really need?" Katniss asked.

There was a stunned silence and she could see Peeta closing his eyes and taking a deep breath as he prepared to ask her for something big that he knew she probably didn't want.

"Uh… I was thinking… Maybe… Um…" he stuttered

"Spit it out stupid!" she said, laughing.

"I… Do you know what a wonderful wife you are?" he asked suddenly.

Katniss hung up. If he wanted to tell her something, he could do it later.

Leaning back in her chair to relax again, she closed her eyes.

Instantly her peaceful slumber was disturbed by her phone ringing once again.

"I'," he yelled.

She started to laugh. "A dog? Seriously Peeta, you want a DOG?" she asked hysterically.

"Yes, PLEASE. I've wanted a pet since I was little but mom would never let me have one. Please Katniss!" He sounded more like a small child than her husband.

Everybody had pets. From small rodents, to birds, to mammals. It was actually quite funny the way people had taken on pets as soon as they had enough food to feed an extra mouth. Nobody had to work in the mines, but there was enough money since they had opened up the job of builder. From what she heard it was fun, building the houses and… Her thought was cut off.

"So can I? There's this little yellow one, and she's so cute Katniss! She's just like you, all feisty, and she keeps biting me! You two would be perfect for each other!" he said.

She rolled her eyes. "I do not bite… well maybe when I'm mad, but still! Peeta, why do we need a dog?"

"Please Katniss!"

She thought about it. Prim had a cat. Her mom had taken in a small kitten she found on the street, and named it Speckles. Gale also had a dog. A real beauty, and wonderful at hunting. She was the money maker of his family.

"Alright," Katniss sighed

"YES! YES YES YES!" Thank you. You'll love her Katniss! I promise," and then he hung up.

She layed back in her chair, and relaxed.

She awoke to something slimy rubbing itself all over her face. Opening her eyes, she shoved the puppy off.

Looking at the dog Peeta had brought home, she couldn't help laughing. Her little rear end was wiggling back and forth, as though she couldn't help herself.

"She's all yours," Peeta said, but she could see the love in his eyes. "They called her a lab. I don't know what that means, but I like her!" He said happily.

Katniss put and hand on the puppy's rump, trying to stop her wiggling, but Katniss hand moved with her instead. "Can I name her?" She asked.

Peeta looked doubtful, but he agreed.

Katniss named the dog Dussy. She thought it was a good name for a furball like this one.

That night, when Haymitch walked into their house, they locked the dog in Peeta's room, not sure how he'd react to the young sweetie. (Katniss had quickly fallen in love with her despite how many times she'd asked Peeta why he'd brought her home)

Katniss walked over to her little girl, Jocelyn Rue, and whispered in her ear, "Haymitch is coming over," and the little girl squealed in delight. To both of the parents shock, Haymitch had really taken a liking to the little girl. "Listen Joy, you can't tell him about the puppy. It's a secret, can you do that?" Joy nodded.

They sat down for dinner (even Haymitch had changed, claiming he didn't drink… though both of them doubted him) when a faint whimper came from the master bedroom. None of them but Joy looked up.

"What was that?" Haymitch asked. And with that, he sneezed. Peeta and Katniss exchanged a look.

They continued eating, until Joy asked to be excused. "Where are you going Rue?" Haymitch asked. This had become his nickname for Joy.

"To play with the puppy," she explained happily. Then she skipped off to see Dussy.

Haymitch looked over to Katniss and Peeta, who had begun studying their plates, and quietly commenting on how good the food was.

"You didn't," Haymitch said.

Right then, with a bang, Dussy burst from the bedroom where Joy standing, looking impressed with herself.

The lab jumped into Haymitch's lap and began lapping his face joyfully.

Meanwhile, Haymitch was sneezing his guts out as Dussy let out happy yips.

Peeta and Katniss were laughing so hard they fell out of their seat. Until Haymitch grabbed the dog and locked her back up.

Then he sat back down. A momentary silence spread between the three of them. "Dou have a dithe puppy," he said.

This brought on more laughter. Haymitch even began laughing at his own voice. He was allergic to Dussy!