Here is where I will posting a series of one shots I have written for Hayffie. I hope you enjoy them! I love reviews and if you have any suggestions do leave them there too! ^^ Thank you!
Inspired by my parents and a Facebook post I read. I admit this may be a little OOC. But I quite like how it turned out.
It has been a while since the war.
Seven years to be exact. Seven years since they won. Seven years since he came home.
No this isn't a story about how Effie came home to him. It's a story about how he unknowingly cheated on Effie.
It has been a while since she moved to Twelve.
She came back with Peeta five years ago.
She gave him so much in these five years. More than what he could ever wish for.
A place to call home. A family he thought he'd never have. A child. A little Effie he'd never thought he could love more than life.
Today was their anniversary. Not that he remember but Effie had always made it an important occasion through these few years that he couldn't not remember. Not to mention that she had headed out early today to grab some groceries for dinner. It wasn't any big celebration but she would always cook a special meal each year.
This year was their fifth year together. This year he thought he should do something different too. He left their daughter in the care of Peeta before heading out to grab a gift for her. A necklace with their initials carved on. Sapphire blue. Just like her eyes.
He hurried across the street into the jewelry store to avoid bumping into Effie on the way. He stood at the counter looking at all the choices across the display. The old her would have loved to be in a shop like this. Fancy accessories.
But he wanted something simple. Something special.
There in midst of hundreds of different pendants, one caught his eye. It was perfect.
Blue sapphire encased in a beautifully carved silver cage. Through the cage, you could see the reflection having a mesmerizing effect within the blue stone. It almost looked like liquid sapphire within a glass shell.
He explained to the jeweler where and how he wanted the initials to be carved and the type of chain to go with the charm before settling on the seat near the window looking out on the street.
It is gonna take a while for the carving to be finished, he might as well get comfortable. Staring out onto the street.
That was when he saw her. This stunning woman standing by the side of the road back facing him.
She was gorgeous. Blond hair up in a bun. Fair skin. Plain white t-shirt. Dark blue leggings. Bags in one hand.
Holyshit that body. Hey he is a guy right? No harm looking. This wasn't cheating.
Even from afar and with her simple dress up, he could tell that she was hot.
Effie would have dug his eyes by now if she was here.
Not like she should worry because no one can ever replace her. But that doesn't forbid him from "admiring" the view, does it?
He wondered where she was from. Surely he knew almost everyone in Twelve.
Maybe she was from somewhere else. Maybe she just moved here.
She was looking for something in her bag and struggling to keep her groceries in one hand. He wondered if anyone would go up to help her?
"Mr Abernathy, your necklace is done. Would you like to check it before I wrap it up?" The jeweler's voice brought his attention away from her.
"Yeah." He held the charm with so much care as he brought it up to eye level. Hands stroking over the newly carved E and H. Beautiful.
He got it wrapped in a small box with a matching ribbon before heading out of the store.
Maybe he should grab some buns from Peeta's before going home. Effie liked them. They could have them for breakfast tomorrow.
He was almost reaching the bakery when he saw her again. The same woman who was by the side of the road. She just stepped out of the bakery when she lifted her head and strode in the opposite direction.
That was when he saw her face. Eyes blue. Sapphire blue.
Fuck she was gorgeous. And the best thing? She was his.
How could he have not realised? The person who he has shared a bed with for the past five years. The person who he has spent almost one-third of his life with. The person who he shared a family with was the same person standing by the side of the road a while ago. The same person he thought he was cheating on.
He didn't stop her. He watched her walk away towards their house. Quietly admiring. One hand stroking the box in his pocket. What did he do to deserve her?
The realisation made him feel guilty.
He got home to her cooking in the kitchen. Whatever she was cooking it smelled amazing. He set the buns on the kitchen counter as he sat down with his elbows on the table, hand on his head.
He let his eyes trail down her body. Blond hair up in a bun. Fair skin. Plain white t-shirt. Dark blue leggings. His.
He never felt more proud. The other time he felt like that was when their daughter was born about two years ago.
He was so engrossed in his own thoughts that he didn't noticed that she had turned around. Hand on her hip, looking at him.
"See something you like?" She stepped forward, hand stroking his hair.
He wrapped his arms around her middle, burying his face in her stomach. Taking in her scent. She smelled like home.
"Sorry." He mumbled against her.
"What?" She pushed him slightly and brought his face up with her hands.
He looked up, taking in her blue eyes, her furrowed brows, small yet sharp nose and thin lips.
"I cheated on you today." He said with a serious tone.
"What?" She asked again. Frowning.
"It was a woman on the street. I saw her while I was out today. She was beautiful. Most beautiful human being I have ever seen. Blond hair up in a bun. Fair skin. Plain white t-shirt. Dark blue leggings." He paused for a while. Looking her in eyes. He continued, "I saw her again while I was walking back. Blue eyes. The prettiest shade of blue." Her eyes softened as the realisation dawned upon her.
"It was love at first sight then." She said. Clearly amused.
"It was." He replied slightly annoyed by her amusement.
"Are we breaking up now?"
"I guess so. I think I am going to marry her." Two can play this game.
"Oh really? I wish you two the happiest then. I should get back to my cooking." She turned away and got back to stirring whatever was in the pot.
He took out the box from his pocket and unwrapped it.
Snaking his arms around her neck, he clasped the necklace carefully. It was a good thing she had her hair up, it would be a disaster if the necklace got caught in her hair.
"I thought we broke up?" She teased.
"Yeah we did. Ex-girlfriend." The word made him cringe.
"What is this then? Parting gift?" She laughed.
"We are married now so I guess you can't be my girlfriend anymore. Can you?" She spun around so quickly they almost both tipped over the pot.
"Be serious now Haymitch." He steadied them. Her hands on his chest.
"I am. Unless you don't want to." It didn't occur to him to propose. Although that wasn't really a proposal. But the idea just popped in his mind while he was watching her cook.
"That wasn't even a proposal."
"Now you are asking too much sweetheart."
"I didn't agree to this marriage. You were cheating. Remember?"
He tried to silence her with a kiss. But she pulled away. "You are not kissing your way out of a proposal Haymitch."
"I am." He continued and she gave up.
"I don't know why I agreed to this. You are the worst." She said later as they sat in front of the fire after dinner.
"Your turn." He said as she took a bite from his piece of bread.
He watched her toast the bread lightly and brought it to his mouth.
"Thank you for the necklace. It's beautiful." She said, playing with the necklace.
"Thank you for everything."
"It's the prettiest shade of blue."
"It is."