Katniss's POV

As I laid on the metal table, Capital people examined me from head to toe to check to see if I was okay, but I wanted more than anything to be back in Cato's arms. Just like at the Cornucopia, I just wanted to be with him. Unfortunately, the Capital people and all their perfectness wanted us to play a part in what they look like. As I parted from Cato, the most I could do was to keep from crying as I waited for them to fix anything that had happened to me, was to sit and think about anything but the Hunger Games. I yearned to be with Cato and it broke my heart to think of Peeta, I mean he's saved my live at least twice, and I might have loved him, but what does it matter? I'm in love with Cato, the killer. Whatever I once had with Peeta is gone, like his neck. I just bit my lip as they fixed me back into Capital perfection.

"Well, Katniss, I can't say I'm not surprised you won." A familiar voice said.

"Cinna!" I jumped off the table to give him a hug.

He chuckles, "Once they're finished I'll give you the gown I want you to wear when you accept that crown."

"When will I get to see Cato?"

"Anytime you want, he's just down the hall."

"Thanks!" I ran for the door, but Cinna caught me.

"Not so fast, just wait a little. I'll get him to come in here." Cinna let go and left.

Just great, I'm left alone until Cinna sends in Cato, I thought, can't I just go see him? I can't wait much longer, I might go crazy waiting for him. I've been waiting for a while anyway, I might have passed out, so...Wait how long was I here for anyway? Doesn't matter, just a little longer.

As if the world understood what I needed, Cato walked through the door. I ran full force at him. Hugging him tightly until he pulled back.

"Don't try to kill me now. The Hunger Games are over." He chuckled, leaning down to kiss me.

When I pulled away from the kiss kind of breathless, I asked, "How long are we going to be here?"

"For a while. The Capital is far, but I'm sure we'll make it there soon."

"Oh...Alright."

"Which reminds me, I better get going. Frella is going to have a fit if I don't get back in time for her to make me crown worthy." He rolled his eyes, making me giggle like a little girl.

He kissed me quickly and left.

Cato's POV

I didn't want to leave Katniss, but it was necessary. I would have been inclined to stay if I kissed her one more time. I'm not sure how long it would take me to just...I stopped my train of thoughts. I just can't. I can't. She's not like the girls in my district who will just jump on me for a chance, they mean nothing to me anyway, but she does. I don't even think she'd want that...

Later

President Snow was talking to Katniss. I couldn't tell what exactly he was saying, my head was foggy. Of course, when your in a "moment" with the person you love, that can do that to you.

"Cato." President Snow said, coming toward me with a crown. It took my breath away. It was pure beauty, well for a inanimate object... I looked at him, but what I really wanted to see; was how Katniss looked with it on.

He was talking, and talking, and talking...I just wanted to look at Katniss! When he finished, I think I was suppose to say something...He was looking at me expectantly.

"Excuse me, could you repeat that...My thoughts are very jumbled right now." I said with as much formality as possible.

"I said, Congratulation for becoming our 74th Hunger Game Victor!" His eyes gleamed. I saw pride, and anger in his old eyes. He smelled of blood and roses. My head got the slightest bit foggier.

"Thank you." I smirked.

He put the crown on my head, and at that moment, I turned to look at Katniss. She looked...Gorgeous. Her gray eyes caught the gold hue from the crown, her dress looked as if it sparkled, her hair cascaded from her head in brown and golden streaks, and her smile was warm as she looked at me with pride.

I just can't wait to get out of here, and alone with Katniss, I thought, When exactly will that be?!