The Wedding
We decided to get married in secret with the customs of District 12. It's not big and there are not many people but it's what we wanted. Not some extravagant ball the Capitol will throw but something special for just us. After our time in the arena we wanted something for us, as it all seems to be about the Capitol. Especially with the third quarter quell coming up and us being mentors now nothing of our lives will be private. Except this, the one moment for us. Peeta says "I do" and I know it's almost final. It's all on me now. It's funny to think everyone thinks I'm faking when I'm not. All I've ever wanted was Peeta since the moment in the arena when I knew I could keep him. "Katniss, do you take Peeta Mellark as you lawfully wedded husband…" I tune out the rest and look to Gale. He nods at me. Last night he came and talked to me. I explained to him how I loved him but not in the way he wanted me to. He is fire and so am I. I don't need more fire I have plenty of it for myself. I need a cool summer breeze to cool me off. That's what Peeta is. Besides, I need him to get through being a mentor. He is the only one I trust who fully understands what I'm going through. Gale said he understood and that no matter what we are always friends. Peeta looks at me with question in his eyes. I understand what Peeta is asking. He wants to know if this is what I really want. That I really do love him and it's not an act anymore. That I'm not being forced into it. That it is truly what I wish for. And it is. I want it so bad, the peace that escaped us in the games. I love him. I nod and give him a smile. "I do." Peeta smiles at me. "I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the Bride." And then Peeta kisses me more passionately than ever before. And I kiss him back with equal passion.
