Hey guys! Sorry for taking so long to post this chapter ( I know I say that a lot lol). Anyways I just found out the bluray of mockingjay part 2 comes out on the 22nd and i'm so excited. Other than that I have nothing else to say so enjoy!
Chapter 8- Life
-Hospital, Shay's revelation
Shay followed the nurse to Winter's room. When he saw her sleeping soundly he smiled," I'm so glad she's okay, I don't know what I'd do if something was wrong," he said. He sat down and took off his boot.
The nurse sighed and started mending his foot," You're lucky this didn't go deep, otherwise you'd end up like your friend's husband," she said.
"My friend? Oh you mean Katniss. Well, she's more of an…" he stopped and thought about it. Was the Mellarks his friends? They certainly treated him and Winter well, plus they gave them a place to stay without any restrictions, so in a way they were,"… nevermind. I gotta say they're definitely an amazing couple."
"I'd have to say you and your wife are as well."
Shay raised an eyebrow at her remark and laughed," My wife? I wish we got to that point."
The nurse looked embarrassed," Oh! My apologies, I just assumed…"
Shay looked at Winter and blushed," …it's alright. We're just a young couple in our 20s, waiting until we can get enough money to have a nice wedding and eventually have a family."
The nurse stared at him in dead silence. Shay got confused," Something wrong?" he asked.
The nurse quickly looked back down and blushed. As soon as the nurse was done, she got up and turned on the screen next to Winter's bed. She then ran a scanner over Winter's abdomen," I went through every possible reason why she would have a sudden exhaustion and pass out. For a while I got negative on the different tests, but then I checked this and well…"
The screen displayed an ultrasound picture for a few seconds, and then displayed the word positive. Shay could barely speak," I…" he passed out.
-present time
"… I… Winter and I…" Shay was trying to get the words out.
"Winter is having pregnancy symptoms, you're having a baby," The nurse clarified.
Peeta looked at Shay in complete shock one moment, then smiled the next," It'll be okay buddy," he said," this is better news than what it could've been. Congrats!"
Katniss nudged Peeta," Hall. Now." she told him in a serious tone. The two left the room.
Shay shakily got up and went beside Winter," I wanted to have kids someday… but when I could provide what is needed. I don't know what I'm going to do," he thought sadly. He got down by Winter and kissed her forehead," How do I even tell you?"
"You just did," Winter surprisingly muttered to him.
Shay gasped," I'm sorry, did I wake you?" he asked in concern.
"When you fainted I heard the thud. And there's no need to apologize about it," Winter told him. She looked down at herself," I just…"
Shay held her hand. Despite being completely scared about it, he wanted to keep her happy and safe," I know, I'm scared too. I never imagined life would be like this. I just wish we could've… you know," he said.
Winter nodded and looked a mess," Peeta offered me a job at the bakery by the way. I wanted to surprise you, but it's too important to keep that a secret," she explained to him.
He smiled at her," That's really nice of him. You would definitely be great at baking."
Winter felt happy that he approved, but she felt this sickening feeling of dread wash over her. Is this what their life was going to become? Living paycheck to paycheck with a baby? It made more sense than being thieves, but it was so new to her. How would they be able to afford anything? Would they end up getting married? What would they do with their child when they had to go to work?
Winter started crying uncontrollably," No I wouldn't, I would suck! I can never get anything right Shay. All of this is my fault, our lives are screwed up because I acted like a coward and made us live as thieves!" she exclaimed.
Shay cautiously dried her tears," Honey no, don't think that way. You're amazing and beautiful, there's no one that compares to you…" he couldn't bare seeing her so upset, to the point where he started crying himself,"… I promised I would stay with you no matter what, and I'm never breaking that promise."
Katniss and Peeta came back in the room. Shay sat there, nervously trying to examine their faces for any signs of anger or dread. Winter curled up into a ball, unable to look at either of them.
Peeta smiled at them sympathetically," Listen guys, we…" he looked at Katniss sadly. Neither of them wanted to be cruel to them, but Katniss thought it wouldn't be a good idea for them to stay where neither one of them had any experience with kids (Prim didn't count for Katniss because she was too young to help out with a lot of things when she was born). The two decided they wanted to send them to where Katniss's mom worked, so that they could receive the best care while having a baby. It would be expensive, but they were more than willing to help pay for the cost. Peeta knew this would be good, but it made him sad that the only chance to have a child around their house would be gone.
Katniss shook her head at his puppy dog eyes. It hurt her when he was determined like this, and she quickly melted,"… we don't want to kick you guys out, but we… we… ok you're just awful," she told Peeta. She sighed and nodded.
Peeta laughed and kissed her. Shay was confused," What the heck are you guys talking about."
Peeta smiled," We're going to keep helping you guys out. However we have one condition, you have to help out around the house and keep out of trouble," he said sternly.
"That's two conditions bread man," Winter muttered and sat up.
Peeta went over to her," Either way, that is all we're asking. And I know I just gave you that job, but I'm not going to give you anything that could make things hard on you. I don't wish any harm on you or the… the…" he didn't want to say it out loud in case she'd get upset.
Winter looked up at him and shook her head," Baby, just call it what it is Peeta Mellark," she said in annoyance. She slowly climbed out of bed and went over to Shay.
Shay nervously took Winter into his arms. He then looked over her and brushed back her hair. Without saying a word, they knew exactly what the other felt in that moment. It didn't matter to either what challenges they had to face, all that mattered was they would face the next ones together.
Winter kissed him gently," I love you with all my heart Shay. I'm so happy to be with you," she spoke softly. Katniss smiled at the scene.
Shay blushed," I love you too Winter. I.."
The nurse rushed in," I'm sorry, but you have a visitor," she informed them.
Katniss was curious on who came to visit this poor girl. But, that curiosity quickly became anger.
"You have someone I need to speak to,"the visitor told them.
Peeta kept calm but stayed cautiously next to Katniss. Shay stood in awe," What an honor this is sir," he said but kept close by Winter.
Katniss glared at the visitor," No, it's just a fool that should've never come back," she said.
Winter looked at the visitor curiously," You're Captain Hawthorne," she said.
The now Captain Gale Hawthorne smiled," Katnip, Peeta, nice to see you again," he said. He looked at Winter and Shay," and it's nice to finally meet you two. Especially you, Winter."
