I hear a ring coming from the door and steps walking away. The mail has just arrived. After the revolution, there were some changes in the political way that Panem used to have. Besides from the hunger games, the districts became more liberal and now people can come and go from one district to another. Well, I can't because I killed the future president, but normal citizens can. Now we have letters that I use to communicate with mother much more then the phone that I associate with sessions with Dr. Aurelius. I also love how you read with the person's handwriting and it's like there's a piece of her with you. Or maybe I just miss my mom, whatever. I walk towards the door and find out that the letter is not hers. It's from Annie, who's been living in district 4 and rarely travels in Panem. I walk back and seat on the couch to read it. We're not really close friends, in fact I haven't talked to her in two months. What could she possibly want?

Dear Katniss,

We haven't spoken in a while, so how are things in district 12? Here things are normal, people are rebuilding district 4 and the center is already pretty much the same way it once was. Of course it's not the same without Finnick, but I guess I'll have to get used to the fact that the only time of the day that I'll see the love of my life will be in my dreams. Your mom has done a great job at the hospital that now is taking care of a lot of people. Anyway, the reason why I'm writing this letter is because, as you know, I'm having a baby. And I'm having a baby shower next week and I'd really like you to go. Most people that will be here are my friends and Finnick's. I already talked to Peeta because unlike some people HE ANSWERS THE PHONE, and he won't be able to come, but I guess you know that, right? By now you must be wondering how you are coming if you can't leave district 12. Well, I talked to president Paylor and she must like you because after a few tries I convinced her to allow you to come and go trough Panem. Yes, you can thank me now. Hope you can make it.

See you next week?

Annie

No, I didn't know about that. Peeta didn't even mention the baby shower. Could he be distant because of what happened at my house the other day? Well, I have to go talk to him. I decide to do this now so I get up, leave the letter at the kitchen table and go to his house leaving the door unlocked, just to find out his is like that as well. I get in and say he's name but there's no reply. I search for him in the first floor but he isn't here. I go up the stairs, where I've never been and look for him in his room. He is not there either but that's when I notice a room with an ajar door. I walk closer to take a look and see him painting an enormous picture. I can't see it very well but that's when I realize I shouldn't be sneaking into his house like this. I turn around but it's too late, he already saw me. I feel his hand in my shoulder.

"Katniss? What are you doing here?" He asks.

"Hi Peeta. I just stopped by to say that I received Annie's letter." I say. And also to ask why the hell didn't you say something, but that's implicit.

"Oh, really? I've been so busy doing this I forgot to tell you." He looks at the painting that now looks like a picture of a person. "Well, I won't be able to go. A letter from the capitol's arrived saying that they'll let me open the bakery, but I'll have to go there in the same day of the baby shower."

"Too bad. What are you painting?"

"This? You'll see when it's done." He answers.

One week later we go into the train that will take me to district 4 and Peeta to the capitol. Haymitch isn't going because he has a meeting with Effie and Plutarch about the new anthem. Peeta and I weren't required for that, not that we are interested in. The train arrives punctually and we get in. It's a long way but we are not in a rush. The baby shower is only tomorrow so I have enough time. We get in and the train looks exactly the way it was, except that we are not so scared of getting killed by anyone in a few days. I go straight to my bedroom to get some sleep, we had to get up really early. I'm awake for lunch and there's still the same amazing food it used to have the last couple of times. There's the stew I love and hot chocolate. We watch TV for a while and see Plutarch talking about how Panem is recovered from the war. Honestly the most boring thing I have seen on TV. We turn it off and I instantly remember something.

"So, can you show me your painting now?"

"You're really curious, aren't you? Ok, let's go". He says leading me to his bedroom. The painting is leaning on the wall but it is uncovered so I recognize immediately. I could never forget those green eyes that enchanted so many people. Peeta paints so perfectly it's like Finnick Odair is right in front of me. It's amazing how realistic the painting is. Finnick has a smirk in his lips and you can see his wedding ring around his finger. I keep staring at the picture for minutes and after some time is Peeta takes me out of my daydream.

"What do you think?" He asks.

"After all this time, I thought you already knew the answer". I say and he smiles.

"I'll take that as a compliment". He replies.

"You should".

We stop for fuel and walk silently out of the train. At one point, Peeta stops and keeps staring at some flowers. Oh no, I think he remembers. I know it's selfish of me, but I don't want him to remember.

"This where you found out I loved you and I found out you were acting. Real or not real?" Yeah, he remembers.

"Real". I answer looking at the floor. I'm so ashamed but I can't answer him with a lie, because it is true, this where he gave those flowers after our first games and I said Haymitch had told me to act extra in love with him and he said he didn't know he was supposed to do that. It seems so long now.

After some time he takes some flowers and put them in my hair.

"Let's go back". He says, and we go.

After a few hours we arrive in district 4. I put the dress I'm going to wear. It's a short sleeve orange dress that ends on my knee. I don't put make-up on because I want to look like myself. I take my things and go to Peeta's bedroom to get his painting. The moment I get in he starts looking at me from head to toe.

"You look beautiful". He says.

"Thank you". I say, taking the picture. "Well, I have to go".

"I'll walk with you ". He says getting up. "Send my congratulations to Annie, ok?"

"Of course". I answer.

I stop by the door.

"Bye Peeta". I say.

"See you soon Katniss". He says and gives me a kiss on the cheek. I immediately start to blush so I quickly turn around hoping Peeta doesn't notice, but it's too late, I can see the smile on his face which makes me blush even more. Luckily, I'm already out of the train.

Annie's house is not far away so I go walking. As soon as I get there I hear her voice saying my name.

"Katniss! How are you?" She says, taking my present and Peeta's out of my hand.

"Good, how are you?"

"I'm not going to lie like you just did, I'm keeping myself busy. And it is not difficult" She says pointing to where the baby is.

"I see". I reply. The room is crowded with a lot of people I don't know.

"Make yourself at home". Annie kindly tells me.

I start to walk around when I notice someone quite familiar. Wait, I think I know him. Yes, it is who I think. He starts walking towards me the way he used to when we were friends. I think about giving an excuse to leave but he's already in front of me and sooner or later I'll have to face him.

Gale.

A/N: Sorry about taking so long to post this chapter, I'll try to be faster. I'll probably post the next one next week. I want to know what you think about it so far, so please post reviews, it means a lot to me.