A/N: I do have to admit, when I started writing this I planned on it just being simply them falling in love, but the more I ranted with my sister about Mockingjay the more I couldn't ignore the fact that even if they had just this sweet moment of love and being together it would eventually have to be disrupted because the Capitol would still be in control. That's why my story changed directions slightly, though this will still be primarily their love story. Anyway, thanks again for all of you for being so amazing with your reviews, they mean so much and your reactions and input do have a big impact on this story as I write it.

Chapter 10

My eyes wandered over the living room of our new home. So much had happened in such little time, my legs felt like they couldn't stand another minute. I settled down onto a loveseat nearby, pulling Peeta down to sit next to me. He was chewing on his lip, his brow furrowed, and it hurt me to see him so upset. I reached out and rubbed the back of his head with my fingers, smiling a little as his eyes closed and his face relaxed as I messaged his scalp. We sat in silence for quite a while as he leaned into my touch.

"Why do they have to be so stubborn?" He asked, breaking the silence. "My dad and brothers wanted to come, but my mother bullied them into staying with her. She always does this." He stopped for a minute, staring down at his hands as he gathered himself. "She thought the bakery needed to be protected… I don't understand how anyone could spend their entire life at the Capitol's mercy and still be loyal to them. Apparently most of the people in town stayed, even though they were given the chance to escape."

"Maybe she's scared to leave. I don't know if I would have said yes right away if we had been asked to go to some district that we all thought was destroyed. Your family worked hard to keep that bakery successful; it must have been a hard decision." I suggested, trying to draw his eyes to mine.

"No, it isn't a hard decision. Look at your family, your mom and sister probably came immediately. All the people from the Seam did." He glared down at the floor before letting out a sigh and leaning back against the loveseat.

"You are all that I have now." Peeta stated, glancing at me out of the corner of his eye.

I wanted to argue, to tell him that it wasn't true, but seeing him sitting there so upset and hurt I couldn't. Instead I reached up for his face, holding it in my hands and staring into his sad blue eyes. His eyes fluttered shut, sucking in air in short breaths, and he looked so beautiful that something ached in my heart.

His lips parted slightly as I moved one hand along the perfect curve of his jaw and down his neck to his chest. I had the sudden urge to kiss him, every last inch of skin I could see on him, but instead I gently placed a kiss below his ear on his neck. I could feel his pulse speed up under my lips as I trailed kisses down his neck before placing one softly on his lips. He let the kiss linger for only a moment, neither of us moving, before he reached out and pulled me to him.

Our lips crushed together, moving against each other faster and more frantic with each second. I found myself climbing onto Peeta's lap, straddling his lap with my legs so that I could reach his lips easier. I could feel my blood flowing quicker through my body, my heartbeat seemed to be pounding straight into my ear. He deepened the kiss, and I lost myself completely in the feeling of his lips against mine, pulling me into him.

His hands came down my back to the small of my back, rubbing in small circles with his fingertips. I broke away from his mouth to arch my back into his touch, a small noise leaving my throat. He looked up curiously at me before playing with the hem of my shirt. I froze for a moment, my eyes widening as I realized what he wanted before nodding to him.

His hands slowly peeled my shirt up, hovering at just below my chest before pulling it up and over my head, discarding it on the floor. Goosebumps formed along my skin as Peeta's eyes fell on my breasts, his tongue running along his bottom lip. His breath caught in his chest and a shaky hand came to trace the outer curve of one breast before holding its weight in the palm of his hand. I gasped as his finger grazed over my nipple, making it harden. He circled the brown around my nipple, pinching it slightly between his fingers and enjoying the gasp that slipped out of my mouth each time. My head dropped back to expose my neck fully when he let his tongue flick across my nipple, drawing it into his mouth.

"Peeta." I moaned, pushing my chest into his face.

I could feel the smile on his face against my skin. "Yes Katniss?"

I pressed my hands against his chest, leaning far enough back that I could look fully in his face. Our eyes locked, and I ran a hand through his hair to calm my nerves.

"I don't know what to do; I've never done this before." I could feel a blush creeping up my face.

"Me neither, but I think we're doing pretty well here on our own." He said, a little laugh escaping his lips as he looked at me hungrily.

Placing his hands securely beneath my ass, he stood up and carried me over to the bed. He dropped me down in the center of the mattress, my arms falling above my head as I stretched out. Peeta quickly whipped off his shirt, exposing the smooth hard muscles of his abs and chest. I let my eyes roam over his skin before coming back up to his face. He gave me a nervous smile as he brought his hands down to the button of my shorts, undoing them with a flick of his thumb. I nodded at him as he hesitantly tugged them down my hips and onto the floor. Peeta raked his eyes across my naked body, taking in every detail of me. I could see his chest moving in and out rapidly with his breathing.

"I have pictured this moment so many times in my life, but you are so much more beautiful than I could have ever imagined in my mind." He finally said, struggling to take his eyes off my body and look into my eyes.

My face flushed a deep red at his words, I could tell by the look on his face just how long he had wanted me. There was a rustling as he slipped out of his own shorts and coming to stand in front of me in all of his glory. He was already hard, standing at attention directly in front of me. The sight of his entire body without any clothes to block my view was a sight to behold. I let my eyes touch each part of him, from his broad shoulders, down his wide chest, impossibly defined abs. There was a small trail of blond hair leading down from his belly button. He followed my gaze down to his erection and a smile spread across his face.

"Like what you see?" I let out a small laugh and nodded.

The bed creaked as Peeta climbed onto the bed, hovering above me. He dipped down to give me a kiss and I slid my tongue against his and pulled it into my mouth. Our tongues moved back and forth against each other in my mouth, my pulse racing and a heat filling my body. A gasp left my lips as he slid a finger inside of me. My eyes opened wide as he pulled it out and rubbed his fingers together, my own wetness glistening before he slid two fingers back inside me. He spread the fingers out, making a scissor motion and his finger struck something on the upper wall that sent a pleasant shiver through my body.

Slowly he slid the fingers in fully before pulling them out. I let out a whimper, scooting closer as I placed his hand back at my opening. His mouth quirked into a smile at the gesture, looking right into my eyes, and slid his fingers back inside me again. He built up a rhythm, sliding in and out of me, and the heat in my body rose quickly. There was an ache inside of me that Peeta's fingers weren't satisfying, I knew that my body wanted more. One of his fingers curled against the top wall, making a motion as if he was calling me forward. My body arched upward, my head falling backward as a strong wave of pleasure flooded through me.

"Do that again." I managed to say in between breaths.

He curled his finger again, and I shut my eyes tight as the feeling flooded my senses again. I reached out and braced myself by grabbing Peeta's biceps and I could feel the muscles flex beneath my fingers. I moaned as he did it again, sliding another finger into me at the same time. As I grew accustomed to the feeling as he stretched his fingers out inside of me, and I knew that I needed more than this. I pulled his face down to mine for a long kiss, pulling his lip into my mouth and sucking on it.

"I want you." My fingers spread through his hair as I kissed him again.

"Are you sure?" He asked, though I could feel precum dripping on my leg so I knew how much he wanted me too. When I reached out a hand and stroked him, his whole body quivered.

"I'm sure."

He pulled his fingers out, leaving me staring up at him. He ran his hand up my stomach, across my chest and up to my face, rubbing my cheek. After a few deep breaths he moved closer, and I felt the head bump against me, making my eyes close in anticipation. He kissed me deeply as he very slowly slid inside of me, inch by inch. I grabbed his shoulders and held him still as I adjusted to the surprising feeling of being completely filled, and I could hear his ragged breath in my ear.

When I opened my eyes I found his deep blue ones staring so intently at me I became overwhelmed. There was so much love in those eyes, so much emotion swirling in them. I shifted below him, readjusting my hips slightly and the motion caused Peeta to shut his eyes tight and let out a low growl. Enjoying the sound he made, I tested out moving my hips again; rocking them up against him which made him swallow hard before his mouth fell open and he stared intensely at me. He remained still for only a moment before losing control and thrusting into me.

"Katniss… you feel…incredible." He moaned, eyes falling closed.

His thrusts became faster, more erratic, and I tried to pick up his rhythm. Suddenly his body froze, and with a shudder he collapsed against me. I looked down at his head, golden curls contrasting against my brown skin, and let out a sigh of frustration. He looked up, a deeply embarrassed expression on his face.

"I'm so sorry. You just felt so amazing; I had no idea you would feel like that." His face burned red.

I gave him a kiss, wrapping my arms around his limp body and just breathing in his smell.

"It's alright, really it is. We have plenty of time to get it right." His head popped up at my words, and there was a glint in his eye.

He let out a long sigh, shaking out his entire body as he rolled onto his side next to me and lay down. His arms wrapped around my body, bringing me to him again, and let out a long sigh.