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Chapter one

As I approached the door to our victor's home (Peeta and I moved in together) with my game bag in hand, I was overcome by many things. One, I was very happy for the first time in 5 years since the war, two , I realised how Peeta really did come back and from the day Haymitch walked me down the ile Effie had designed forward he would always be mine.

I opened the door and placed today's game on the counter. There was a note addressed to Mrs. Mellark. "Dear Katniss, I am at the bakery. There is a fresh batch of cheese bread in the fridge for you. I will be home at 6. I love you so much, Peeta." With that in my mind I decided to make him a nice dinner to go along with the bread. Tonight, dinner will be fish, potatoes and of course my favourite, cheese bread.

Shortly after setting the table, with the food as well as some juice, I walked back to our kitchen to make sure that I hadn't forgotten anything. I was just about to go to the living room and wait when I suddenly felt arms around me.

"Hey Beautiful," said Peeta flashing me a grin.

"Hey Peeta! I didn't hear you come in."

"I wanted to surprise you," said Peeta holding out a rose.

"Peeta it's beautiful!"

We walked into our dining room and enjoyed a wonderful meal together. Then the phone rang.

"I'll get it Katniss"

"ok"

"It's Gale"

I walked over to the phone. "Hey Catnip! I wanted to let you know that I will be visiting 3 days from now, so Saturday, at 3pm."

"That's great!" With that, I hung up the phone with a smile on my face. Before I knew it Peeta was by my side. "I'm tired."

"Go get ready for bed. I will make you some hot tea to help you sleep." Peeta then kissed me on the cheek. I walked down the hallway, got my pyj's on and before I could even get the tea, I fell asleep. I must have really needed the sleep, because Peeta put the blanket on me and it didn't wake me up. I also didn't have any nightmares.

"Good morning beautiful," said Peeta.

I was about to say good morning to him when I was suddenly overcome with nausea. I pushed myself of the bed and just made it to the bathroom.

"Katniss! Are you ok?"

"I'm fine. I'm hungry actually."

"No way! You need to see a doctor."

"Well, if it makes you feel better, I will. I don't like you worrying about me, go ahead to work. I will let you know what they say."

"Alrighty. I love you," said Peeta before kissing me and heading out the door for work with a look of doubt upon his face.

I walked into the doctor's half as sleep, half feeling sick again. Darn. I wish I did have Peeta with me. I really hate doctors since the war ended, because they remind me of the pain. What I would give to have Peeta walk down from the bakery. Well I guess I got myself here. If I've been in the hunger games 2 times and lead a rebellion I can sure as heck do this.

The procedure for the checkup went as it normally would, I was weighed, measured, and blood pressure was taken. She asked me my symptoms and then gave me the weirdest test. It was done. There was nothing that could have prepared me for what she told me. "Katniss, you're pregnant." That was it. I my whole body went numb. I finally came back to my senses and she told me to be excited about it. I ran home. How am I going to tell Peeta? Surely I am excited but scared.

After sitting in the living room for a while, I decided I would make his favourite dinner and then tell him. I cooked fish, potatoes and some Katniss roots (which I think he only likes because I am named after them).

As I finished setting the table I lit the candles. Just as I finished, I heard Peeta's footsteps on the front porch and ran to greet him. I opened the door and gave him a big hug as he entered. He took one look at the dinner table. "What's the occasion?"

"I made dinner! Come sit."

"Katniss what's the occasion?! I mean, this looks amazing! You must have worked hard on this. Thank you."

"You're welcome," I sighed letting a big smile form. This smile caught him off guard.

"So what did the healer say?" Peeta took a bite of fish.

"Oh you know not much…"

"That's great!"

"Yeah except for the fact that I'm pregnant."

There it was I said it. The next few things happened so fast.

"ARE YOU SERIOUS?!"

I just nodded unable to speak.

"Yes." My whole body went numb as I looked down at my still flat stomach. "You're not mad are you?"

"NO! Katniss! This is amazing! I want to be a dad! I love you so much and I can't wait for our little boy/girl! I'm so sorry I was a little angry when I got home from work."

"It's ok Peeta I love you! I was really scared, but knowing the way you feel makes it better."

"Come here."

I walked to the living room and sat beside Peeta. He put his arms around me. "I promise you Katniss that I will always be here for you and our baby. You two mean the world to me."

"You won't always be there."

"What do you mean?"

"You are needed in the capitol this weekend."

"I completely forgot! I can stay home if you want?"

"I will be fine. Gale is coming anyways. If I need anything he can take care of me."

" All the more reason for me to stay."

"Peeta."

"Ok I trust you."

Before I knew it, it was Saturday and I awoke without Peeta by my side. All that was there was a note saying "I love you so much. I'm so sorry I didn't wake you up before I left to say goodbye. You just looked so peaceful. Baby, take care of my baby . Peeta. P.S when you wake, meet Gale at your usual meeting place."

"Hmh."

I put on my regular clothes, my father's hunting jacket and boots as well as my pin. The run to the meeting place in the woods seemed to take forever, probably because it's really hot out and the fact that I'm pregnant is on my mind. When I got there, I was placed in the biggest bear hug that could only come from Gale. "CATNIP! I MISSED YOU!" "I missed you too" was all I managed to get out because at first, the hug felt great, then the nausea came on again. I pushed myself away from gale ran to the nearest bush and threw up. "Catnip," Gale said full of alarm. "Are you ok?!"

"I'm fine." Once I could breathe, Gale gave me some water that rinsed my mouth out just right. "Gale, I'm pregnant."

"What! I'm so happy for you," Gale said sincerely putting his arm around my shoulders.

I put my hand over my flat stomach.

"I can't believe I'm going to be a mom."

-Two months later-

Peeta should have come home over the weekend. But he didn't. The capitol offered him some extra money if he would help get their new restaurant up and running. Obviously, he offered to stay. He wants nothing more than to support me. As his wife I had to let him go, things like this don't always come up and the extra money would help out a lot with the baby. Looking in the mirror right now feels weird. I'm two months along now and even though it's early, it's starting to show now. For some reason, I love the little baby already. Today, Plutarch and Effie are picking me up via hovercraft along with my team of stylists. The thought that in a few short hours I would be back in Peeta's arms gives me butterflies in my stomach that could however be the baby.

I walked out side with my father's hunting jacket and mocking jay pin on and my big green suitcase by my side. Next thing I knew I was up in the hovercraft being greeted by Effie, and Plutarch.

"Katniss! It's been too long! I think I will let you and Effie catch up though… she's been dying to see you."

"Thanks it's good to see you too!" That's when I turned around and found myself in Effie's arms tears streaming down her face with joy, followed by the embraces of my stylists.

"Katniss! You seem different! But in a good way," says Effie.

"Well," I said, Taking off my coat revealing my baby bump. Shouts off joy come from all around the room as they take turns feeling by stomach. "I'm two months."
Shouts of congratulations came from all around the room. That's when Haymitch stumbled in saying," you sure it's Peeta's? I'm only joking."
I quickly excused myself and went for a nap.

The next thing I knew, the hovercraft was hurtling toward the ground.

I felt a groggy sensation. The kind brought on by morphling. I felt almost trapped until I heard Peeta's voice in my ear. "Don't leave me." My eyes fluttered open. They were met by Peeta's teary eyed blue eyes. "I thought I lost you," he said bursting into tears.
"What happened?"
"The hovercraft crashed and they pulled you out, everyone suffered minor injuries except for you. You have a broken right wrist and a fractured left foot. They also removed a pound of glass from you and had to resuscitate you twice. Seeing you lying there was the hardest thing I've ever been through."
"I'm so sorry. Is the baby ok?"
"We don't know yet. We needed to wait for you to be conscious for the test."
"I'll do it now. I love you."
"I love you too."

Tears, that's what I felt at end of this test. No words can describe the happiness I felt when they said, your baby is going to be fine, and that I was going to have a little girl.

Peeta sees me come out, with my face red and tears streaming down it. That's when we get back to the room that I tell him the news.
"Peeta, in 7 months, you will be the father of a healthy baby girl," I said putting a hand on my abdomen.
He started to cry and then hugged me and kissed me.
"I… I'm still going to be a father."
"Yes ," I cried.

3 Months Later
"Good morning Mrs. Mellark," Peeta beamed.
I pulled the blanket up over my head. "I don't want to get out of bed."
"That's fine," Peeta said before seeing me come up with tears in my eyes. "Katniss! Are you ok? Is something wrong with you or the baby?"
"No Peeta! Everything is… perfect. Here," I said grabbing his hand and putting it on my stomach.
"Is that…?"
"That's our baby kicking."
"I….. wow." Peeta then kissed me and insisted on making me and the baby some breakfast and I had to admit to him that I was rather hungry.
"Peeta! I kind of need some help."
"Oops sorry!"
Although I am fully healed from the crash I'm still a little sore. Peeta helped me up and we walked down stairs together. I sat in one of the chairs at our island.
"What would my baby like for breakfast?"
"Which one," I said winking.
"You." Peeta laughed.
"Can I have some pickles with chocolate?"
"Katniss, I know you are craving things but please humour me," Peeta said with a grin.
"Alright. I want blueberry pancakes."
"Coming right up." Peeta winked at me.