Another tumblr user requested a Mother's Day related ficlet
Finishing the last of her tea, Effie made a move to get up. This was one of her weekly visits to Katniss and Peeta and she had been there an hour already. This week she even managed to persuade Haymitch to come and get out of bed before noon.
"It's been wonderful seeing you Katniss, you too Peeta, have a lovely rest of the day" Effie announced, picking up her handbag.
"Oh wait wait, kids, didn't you have something you wanted to give Auntie Effie" Katniss questioned the twins who were sat on the carpet.
The children looked up from their board game and after a moment of realization, ran, squealing excitedly out of the room. Peeta chuckled as Katniss' concerned eyes followed them.
Rushing back in, the girls grinned, trying and failing to hide the large object behind their backs.
"There you go Auntie Effie" Clarissa's small hands held up the envelope.
"Oh sweetie thank you! What is this?" Effie took the envelope graciously
"It's a card, Valeria and I made it at school!" Clarissa chimed, Valeria giving a small but sure nod.
Studying the children's handiwork, Effie beamed. They had drawn Haymitch and herself with colourful crayons. Haymitch gave a sly smile as he spotted Effie's drawn figure holding hands with his. Laughing gently, Effie pulled back the cute and slightly sticky cover of the card.
"Dear Auntie Effie,
Happee Aunties Day,
We hope you have a lovly day!
Lots and LOTS of love
Clarissa and Valeria
XxxxxxxxxxxxxX"
"Oh my darlings, thank you so much! But it's Mothers Day, not Aunties day! There's no such thing!" Effie pondered confused.
"We know THAT Auntie Effie, it's just Clarissa thought it's mean that mom gets presents and cards every year and-"
"You don't get anything! And that's just silly because we love you auntie Effieeeeeeeeeeeeee"
The twins had clearly picked up Peeta's loving nature as they both swarmed Effie, each hugging one of her legs.
"You sweet sweet girls, thank you ever so much!" Effie gave a genuine smile as she patted them both on the head, the children still violently cuddling her legs.
"Really, thank you" Effie mouthed to Katniss and Peeta.
"Honestly it was all their idea! We just provided the crayons" Peeta laughed.
After ten minutes or so Katniss managed to pry the children away from Effie, promising them she would be back the next week.
Walking back to their own home, Effie was quiet. Haymitch wrapped his arm around her waist.
"Happy Aunties Day sweetheart" He whispered to Effie, gently pulling her closer. Still smiling, Effie's eyes began to well.
"Thank you, today has truly been the best day"
