I'm surprised that I was able to crank this chapter out so fast. I hope you all enjoy!

Disclaimer: All characters belong to Suzanne Collins.

Chapter Two:

We are Home

When Peeta and I get on the train, I realize how late it is and how tired I am. The events of this last week have really taken a toll on my body. Peeta and I walk hand in hand to our rooms and I don't really want to let go.

He kisses me on my forehead, but that wasn't what I was looking for. So, I lean up on my tip toes and kiss him full on the mouth. I could tell that he wasn't expecting that, but he slowly wraps his arms around me and holds me to him.

When we finally part, we give each other a smile with our arms still wrapped around each other.

Neither of us want to leave, but we know that we have to get some sleep for our homecoming tomorrow.

"Goodnight," Peeta says first.

"Goodnight," I reply and we reluctantly remove our arms from each other and head into our separate rooms. When I close the door, I lean up against it and think about what had just transpired in the last hour or so. I have a boyfriend now? Part of me wants to run away and never look back because that's the mindset that I have had for so long. I never, ever wanted to be with anyone, but then Peeta came around and suddenly, I'm not so scared anymore.

With a smile, I change into my pajamas, a purple, satin nightgown, and rebraid my hair before I hop into bed being the happiest that I have been in a long time and I slowly fall asleep.

Unfortunately, my happiness didn't last very long before I woke up from a nightmare screaming. I sit up in my bed and wipe a few tears from my eyes. I hear some footsteps running down the hall and my door opened a couple seconds later to reveal Peeta with a frantic look upon his face.

"It was a nightmare. I'm sorry," I say to him.

"It's okay. I get them too," he says. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm fine, I guess," I say, not very convincingly. Peeta gives me a sad smile and then turns to leave.

"Wait! Peeta!" I say and he turns back around.

"Yeah?" he asks.

"Will you stay with me?" I ask in a small voice. He walks over to my bed and I lift the covers so that he can get in beside me. He holds me to him and I curl into his chest and right before I fall asleep I hear him say, "Always."

The next morning, I woke up from the best night sleep that I have had since before the Games. I look up to see that he is awake as well and we smile at each other.

"Hey," I say and he gives me a chuckle.

"Hey," he replies. "How are you feeling?"

"Better. A lot better."

"Good," he says and he leans down to kiss me. I eagerly return the kiss and I am still shocked to find myself being so comfortable with this, but Peeta has that effect on me.

We break away from each other and I look over him to see the time. We both get out of bed and Peeta goes back to his room to get ready and even though he is only a room over, I don't like to be away from him.

I quickly get dressed and I open my door to see Peeta waiting outside for me. I grab his hand and we walk together to breakfast.

Haymitch and Effie are already there waiting on us. Haymitch looks really surprised to see us together. I give him a smile and I can tell that he wants to talk later.

Peeta and I sit down at the table and we eat quickly. We are both pretty eager to get home.

Speaking of home, "How much longer until we get back to Twelve?" I ask.

"About 2 hours," Effie answers me. "I'm sure you two are very excited to get back home to see your families." We both nod.

Once Peeta and I finish, we stand up, but before we can go, Haymitch calls my name.

"Katniss?" he says.

"Yeah," I say turning to face him.

"Could I speak to you for a second?" he says.

"Yeah, sure." I look up at Peeta and he has a confused look on his face. I give him a kiss on the cheek to reassure him. I'm not sure if it worked or not but I could tell that Haymitch was getting impatient, so I didn't have time to say anything.

I followed Haymitch to the next room and he turns to face me.

"What is going on between you and Peeta?" he says, showing no emotion.

"We talked last night and we got everything all sorted out," I reply.

"So, are you two actually together now?"

"Yeah, I guess," I say, looking at my feet.

"And how does that make you feel?" He asks me and I slowly look at him.

I take a deep breath and say, "I'm not going to lie. I'm absolutely terrified. This is all new terrain for me and I am scared, but after Peeta and I talked last night, I am feeling better. It's going to take a while before I am completely comfortable with this, but I do think that I will get there eventually."

Haymitch nods his head and says, "Just make him happy."

"I will. I promise," I say and I do hope that I will be able to fulfill that promise. I will do everything in my power to.

He gives me a smile and a pat on my shoulder. "Go on. He's probably waiting on you," he says. I nod and I walk back to the other room where Peeta is waiting.

He comes over to me and asks, "Is everything okay?"

I give him a smile and say, "Everything is perfect."

I grab his hand and we walk to the benches on the side of the room and sit together, watching the trees go by as we wait to see the first glimpses of District Twelve.I lean up against him and he wraps his arm around my waist.

We sat there for a little over an hour before we heard over the intercom of the train, "We will be arriving in District Twelve in 20 minutes. I look at Peeta and we both smile at each other. We are almost home.

Effie runs into the room and says to us, "I have outfits laid out for you two in your rooms. Now, hurry up and get dressed." She turns on her heel and leaves the room.

I sigh and we both get up from the bench and walk to our rooms.

There is a pink dress in my room with a matching pair of flats. I quickly put it on and I meet Peeta back outside. He is wearing black shoes, slacks, and a blazer with a blue shirt underneath.

"You look beautiful," he says.

"Well, you look quite handsome," I reply and we give each other a smile. We walk together back into the dining car where Haymitch and Effie are waiting for us.

Effie sees me and says, "Take your hair down, Katniss."

"Why?" I ask.

"Because that's how Cinna wants it," she says and I comply. I won't doubt Cinna.

Peeta is standing by a window and quickly turns to me, "Katniss! Come here!"

I rush over and he points out the window. I can see people walking to the train station to greet us. I smile and him and Effie comes over to herd us to the doors.

We feel the train stop and Peeta holds out his hand for me. A couple seconds later, the doors open and when we step out, everyone starts clapping.

Peeta and I smile at everyone, but there is only one people that I want to see. I start looking around the sea of people and I see a girl with two blonde braids sitting on someone's shoulders. Prim.

I smile at her and she starts blowing kisses to me, but then I see who's shoulders she is sitting on… Gale's.

He is smiling at me and I give him a small smile back. I was nervous about seeing him again. I was nervous about any feelings that would arise by seeing him, but I don't feel any of that and in that moment I realize that Peeta is the only one for me.

I turn and smile at Peeta and he says, "Welcome home."

I squeeze his hand and I turn to look at everyone. We are home.

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-Emily :)