Roses Thorns
I wake up in Katniss's arms. I snuggle deeper into her stomach, focusing on the sound of her breathing. They had saved me. These two strangers saved me, and cared for me... I open my eyes, looking across Katniss's sleeping face, to Peeta's open, blue eyes- like mine. I smile, and he returns it- I crawl out of Katniss's arms, allowing Peeta to bring her to her own bed. I sit back on the couch, playing with the soft blue dress Katniss gave to me.
Peeta walks back in, sitting on the couch beside me.
"You had a nightmare." Peeta stated.
I look down at my hands. "I'm sorry"
"No. It's fine to have nightmares, but it's better if you tell someone about them" he says. "Can you tell me?"
I look up and nod, as he pulls me into his embrace.
"It's always the same. My family being taken by the hovercrafts. Me and my sisters were playing hide and seek... I hid in a hollow tree, so no one could see me- and the next I know... I'm all alone." I feel a tear roll down my cheek.
"Would you like to talk about what happened next?" he asks.
"I... After a few days, I figured out where they had been taken. I moved on, taking my fathers old weapons and my mothers old herbs. It's been three years since then. I'm eight. I was five... though I felt so much older. The storm took me off guard. It was dark, and I hadn't been awake. I could barely see through the rain, but then I tripped. When the rain settled, I saw a cat trying to keep me warm. Then you and Katniss came along. I... I missed being able to have people to help. I missed the feeling" I say. Peeta holds me a little tighter.
"Me too." he agrees.
"What happened to you?" I ask softly.
"What do you mean?" he asks.
"I can see it in your eyes. Theres pain. What made you hurt?" I ask.
"A lot," Katniss says from the doorway. "But he always stayed hopeful"
"Why?" I ask.
I am taken into their arms, as they explain everything that's happened to them. Every pain they had encountered. Every memory that had been tampered with. Each face they loved- Everything.
"You two must love each other a lot" I say. Peeta looks down at me, silent- a small smile brightening his features.
"Yes..." Katniss says quietly. Peeta looks up at her, his eyes holding a silent question. She nods, and his smile becomes even wider.
Peeta and Katniss remind me of my mom and dad. In their features, and maybe even personality. I do miss them- when my mind ever wanders to them. My thoughts always stray away- but they always lead to them. My family...
"Hey, don't cry." Peeta says softly. Katniss brushes my hair back, and Peeta brushes away the tear. In the next moment I am in both of their embraces.
"You know, Rose... This house is pretty empty, and I'm pretty lonely. Would you like to stay, here?" Katniss asks.
"You mean..." She can't, can she? Would she?
"I want you to live here with Peeta and I. I know no one can ever replace your parents- but..."
"I'd... I'd love to..." I say, more tears spilling as I bury myself in bewtween both of their bodies.
"Then..." Peeta starts. "Welcome home."
"I'm glad to be here..." I whisper.
Okay, I don't know exactly where this is going... but, I might continue it- what say you readers? Leave comments, maybe?