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CHAPTER 7 – Confession

I hear someone talking in the room but I can't force myself to open my eyes. I feel weak and tired. This surgery emaciated me.

''… You're so brave. I'm sorry ,that you have to wait so long for rescue mission. Coin, President of District 13 was saying at the beginning ,that it isn't necessary , but after your last interview we finally convinced her. Maybe, if I would more insisted, you wouldn't be tortured and shot. I hope that you will forgive me this. I love you ,Katniss. I will protect you and I will bear all the consequences for it. Even death. My life doesn't exist without you," man voice says. I think it's Peeta. "Because I love you."

And when he finish last sentence my eyes flutter open.

He loves me. He still loves me. He is with me. Now. In hospital of District 13. Next to my bed. He waited all the time. For me.

I love him so much. Now, I am aware of that I have loved him since that day with bread , when he saved me from starving to death. He doesn't know that I love him. He thinks I love Gale. My best friend, who I know for years. But he is wrong. I love him, not Gale.

I look at him. At first my vision is blurry. I see that he is sitting on the chair. Now, I see him a little better. He looks at me with wide eyes. I can say that he is surprised about me being conscious. I see in his eyes happiness, disbelief and love. I smile at him.

Oh! I have to say that I love him. I waited too long for this. I open my mouth but I can't form words. I lost my breath. Monitor registrants my paramets starts beeping.

Beep. Beep. Beep.

I can't breathe. I start choking. I look at Peeta who is very scared and terrified. I think he knows what is happening because he call for doctors. They immediately enter the room.

''Please, leave this room Mr. Mellark." One of them says.

Peeta shakes his head and shouts ''No! I I'm not leaving her ! Never!"

The doctor doesn't give up and insists, '' Wait outside this room, Mr. Mellark. If you won't agree we will have to use force."

Peeta with worried and angry look exits.

I'm terrified. What is wrong with me? Am I dying? I hope not because I feel dizzy. I start to fight for breath but it never comes. Doctor connects me to oxygen mask but it doesn't help. Now, he looks panicked.

I'm very tired. I keep choking but my vision starts blurring. I'm dying. I will never see Peeta again. I won't have future with him. I won't marry him. I won't give him kids… I don't know why but I 'm sad about this. I didn't want kids. But with Peeta… Tears fill my eyes.

I see is face of doctor, who is shouting something. I feel syringe in my arm. Then everything goes black. Last thing I remember is Peeta's face.


Everything is bright. Very bright. I can't see anything. I feel like I'm floating in the sea. My weight is like a feather. I want to stay like this forever. No problems. No war. No more death. Perfect. I'm tired of everything . I'm tired of responsibility. I only wish I could see Peeta again.


I slowly open my eyes. First I see faces. Where am I ? Am I dead?

I recognize one of them. It's Peeta. I think others are my doctors. They will check me often now, because they can't do mistakes like before again.

I can breathe now. I guess I'm alive. They connected me to oxygen mask again. I want to tell Peeta that I love him. I squeeze his hand. He looks at me with his amazing blue eyes full of unconditional love.

I slowly reach my hand to the oxygen mask. He looks confused. I can tell that he wants to protest, but his curiosity is strongest and he doesn't say anything.

When I take off it, I smell detergent. Oh, how I missed this.

''I..I," my throat is sore and I stutter." I want… to… thank… you… for… everything," I pause to take a breath, "You… stayed… with... me… always… and … I… want… to… tell... you… something," I think about that I have to say only three words, "what… was… going… in… my… mind… for... long... while," Only three words , Katniss. You can do this. You can do this. Peeta looks very confused. ''I…I love you!" I finish. Peeta is shocked and his face is showing disbelief. "I love… you, Peeta. I'm… not lying…"

He looks at me. I'm scared. What if he didn't mean what he said? After I think the longest moment in my life his face breaks into smile. I think this is the loveliest smile I have seen in my entire life. "Oh, Katniss… Oh, Katniss! I love you too!" Peeta responds with such enthusiasm in his voice. He brings his lips to mine. I think is the best kiss we shared. It's full of passion and love. I feel butterflies in my stomach. I immediately squeeze his hand. I think I'm the happiest person in the world. I break the kiss because of my heavy breathing. He hugs me and we stay in this position for a long time. I don't want him to leave. Not again.

We have to win this war. Together. We have to stop Snow. Together. It's time.


I spend the next few days laying on the hospital bed. Peeta had to go to command for a meeting with Coin. She is terrible. I hate her. She will do anything for power. But we don't have a choice. I hope rebellion will be successful. Too many lives were lost and we can't let waste them. It's no turning back. I'm preparing to fight. We have to down the Captiol.

Prim and my mother are also in District 13. They are safe and they came to see me few times.

My thoughts are interrupted by someone entering my room. First, I think it's Peeta but when I look at this person I know I was wrong. It's not Peeta.

It's Gale. My best friend.

But by the look on his face I know this conversation won't be nice. "Hi , Katniss." He greets me.

Oh no. He used my name, not my nickname. He is very serious. I decide to behave like I didn't notice and I say, "Hi, Gale. Long time no to see."

''How are you feeling? '' He asks me.

This conversation gonna be very akward.

''Good," I pause and one moment later I add, "Peeta says they will release me from hospital tomorrow."

I don't know why but when I say Peeta's name, anger crosses Gale face. Oh. Now, I think I know why Gale came to see me. Maybe he thinks that I'm in love with him. But it's not true.

Gale quickly recovers and answers, "It's not fair!" He answers with irritation in his voice.

''What is not fair, Gale?" I ask but I'm afraid I already know the answer.

''Katniss! We know each other for years and you chose him?! Why? You supposed to be with me! I love you , Katniss! You hear me?! I love you! What I did wrong? Tell me! What. I. Did. Wrong?!" He shouts.

''Nothing. There was no choice. It was only Peeta. Gale, you are my best friend but I'm not in love with you. I'm sorry I hurt your feelings but it's the truth. I love Peeta in a romantical way and nothing can't change that." I calmly respond.

Gale walks to me and takes my hand. He painfully squeezes it. I yelp in pain. "Gale! Release me!" I shout.

He releases me and says, "You will pay for that! You hear me?!"

I lose my patience. My voice is full of anger and disappointment when I shout, "GET OUT! NOW!"

He don't objects. He storms off the room and slam the door behind him. Immediately Peeta enters and runs to me. I think he heard my shouts.

''Katniss! Are you okay? What happened?" His voice is full of concern. I see that he is angry at Gale. They had to pass in the hallway.

I don't want to lie to Peeta. I tell him the truth. I tell him what happened. I know he loves me. Only Peeta can help me get through this hard situation with Gale. He won't leave me, unlike my ex-best friend Gale.

"Oh my God, Katniss! I'm so sorry! I should have stay with you, when-" I cut him off. "No, Peeta. You can't blame myself for what Gale did. It's not your fault, only Gale's. I love you, Peeta. I will never leave you. I promise. "

''I love you Katniss… I promise I will never leave you too." He hugs me. When we pull apart , I see in his face that he thinks about something. One moment later he continues, "Katniss ,you are my whole life. I can't imagine my life without you. You saved me so many times. I have loved you since I was 5 years old… You are so brave. You light up my world every morning when I wake up beside you. We went through a lot together. The hunger games, Snow intrigues, separation after the quell… But we always stayed with each other. We always coped with this and we will cope with rebellion. We wil, down the Capitol and Live in free Panem without games. But like I said I can't imagine my life without you… I know it's not the best moment, but…" He stops and look into my eyes. I see in his gaze love and hope. I hold my breath. " Katniss Everdeen, I love you and I always will…" He stops again and kneels in front of me.

"Will you marry me?"