Hey everyone, I have a quick question for you: How old do you think I am? I will reveal next post .And sorry... I'm not doing the fog scene, it's just too sad and doesn't fit with my story. But first what you've all been waiting for!
We settle down on the beach, Annie, Finnick, Peeta and I. Peeta lays down to sleep and I say "Annie, you should go to sleep you need it more than us." She nods and goes to sleep instantly.
"So Katniss, how are you faring?" asks Finnick.
"Not too badly. Obviously I am getting bigger so it's harder to move around but the sickness is fading." I answer.
"Glad to hear it." Finnick replys. After a short pause he speaks again. "Katniss, did you want kids?"
I'm shocked by this but then answer "No not at first. I was terrified that they would get reaped. I'm still scared about that. I mean 2 Victors' kids in the arena? 'Oh the odds are not in that family's favour!'" I mimic Effie.
Finnick cracks up and for the second time I think that maybe, just maybe, he really is like any other person.
"What's going on?" And I jump. Behind me emerges from the bushes a very sleepy Peeta.
"She imitated Effie. Nothing more. Just trying to make me happy. Well if you're up then I'm down." says Finnick and he goes to join Annie. Meanwhile , Peeta has woken up more and he comes over to me.
"How are the twins doing?" queries Peeta.
"Oh they're good. Place your hand on my tummy." He does and soon there is a kick. I'm guessing one of them is a boy.
"Ok so for names I thought Willow Rose and Rye Cinna. But seriously that's amazing. I'm breathtaken." Peeta gasps
"I'm okay with those names." I reply. "In fact, I think they're perfect."
Then I double take. "Wait a minute, boy and girl right?"
"Er yes Katniss. Of course..." Peeta says puzzled.
"Er no Peeta. I didn't see the genders. Remember?" I say
"Oh sorry Katniss. I forgot." Peeta realizes his mistake.
"It's ok, I think I like it better knowing the genders." I say before Peeta gets upset.
"You know Katniss, no one needs me." says Peeta quietly.
"I do," I say. "I need you." He looks upset, takes a deep breath as if to start a long argument and that can't happen. Not now, not here. So before he speaks, I stop his lips with a kiss.
I feel that thing again. The thing I only felt once before. That kiss that made me want more in thye cave in the last Hunger Games. But then my head wound started bleeding again and I had to lie down.
This time there is nothing but us to interrupt us. And after a few attempts, Peeta gives up on talking. The sensation inside me grows warmer and spreads out from my chest, down through my body, out along my arms and legs. Instead of filling me, the kisses have the opposite effect. I thought I was something of an expert on hunger, but I don't know about this type. The first lightning bolt brings us to our senses. It rouses Finnick as well.
"I can't sleep any more. One of you should rest." Only then does he seem to notice our expressions, The way we're wrapped around each other. "Or both of you. I can watch alone."
"No. It's too dangerous. Katniss you need your rest." And I don't argue with Peeta.
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