I know it's been sooooooooooo long since the last chapter…I've been uber busy
Chapter 11 – Peeta's POV
"Peeta." Annie's voice is pushed out of my mind.
I have my eyes on a couple leaving the hospital. They're holding a newborn baby. I have always known I have wanted kids of my own. I don't know why, I just do. Whenever I went out with a girl, I would always wonder how good of a mother they would be and how I'd feel if they were the mother of my child. Nobody has felt right…
…except for the girl I carried here today. Katniss would make a great mother. She's kind, smart, caring- "Peeta!"
"What?" I shake my head in an attempt to clear my head.
"I've been trying to talk to you for the past five minutes, but you kept ignoring me!"
"Oh, I'm sorry. I was thinking about something."
"What were you thinking about?"
"Something."
"Why were you staring at that couple with the baby?" She grins.
"I wasn't," I look her in the eyes.
"Uh huh." She crosses her arms. "You really do love her don't you? I mean, you're already thinking about children with her!" She says more seriously.
"Annie." I protest.
"That's one of the problems with boys. Something is obvious and in front of them and they don't realize it."
"Annie."
"Look, if you want kids with Katniss, you're going to have to really commit to her."
"How do you know I want kids in the first place?"
"Just the way you were gazing at the way those parents were smiling."
"Is it that obvious?"
"Yes! Come on Peeta!"
After a moment of silence, "I know Katniss and I've known her for a while. In this situation, she's going to find herself even more imperfect than she already thinks she is." I shift in my chair. "She's going to want some distance because she will think you're not going to love her same or care about her or whatever she thinks is going on between you two."
"Why would she think I don't, uh, care about her?"
"Her ankle injury could make her feel like everything is her fault and she isn't good enough for you."
"Ah. So do I give her space?"
"Oh fuck no." Wow Annie. She puts her hand on my arm. "She really likes you, if not more. Katniss will need time. But in her mind time is distance and you can't let her leave you. She actually seems happy."
Damn. I make Katniss feel good! This is great!
"Peeta, when she walks or limps or wheels out of there, you kiss her. Kiss her hard." I nod and suck in a whole lot of air.
A long while passes by before Katniss comes into sight. She is on crutches. I walk up to her. "Peeta, I-" I don't let her finish. I smack my lips against hers. At first, she resists a little. Then I feel her return the kiss. I bite her bottom lip and she gasps. Wow, what else can I make her do? I push my tongue through her lips and explore her mouth. She lets a moan escape and I chuckle into her mouth. "Peeta." She whispers.
"What?"
"Annie is still here."
"Oh shit, yeah. We're in public."
I turn around to see Annie giggling. Katniss looks at the ground and I give Annie a thumbs up. She beams. "Peeta."
"Yes?"
"I'm sorry, I should have been more careful going down those stairs."
Annie was right, again. "Katniss," I put my hand on her cheek and continue, "it isn't your fault."
"But," she protests.
"No. Not your fault." She nods and stares at the ground. "So, what's the diagnosis?"
"I, uh, sprained it pretty bad. They said crutches for a little. I need to wrap it and ice it and elevate it, all that stuff. My mom is a nurse so she knows what to do."
I smile and motion Annie to come with us. When we get into the car, Annie says something I really wish she wouldn't have. "Katniss guess what?"
"What?"
"I caught Peeta zoning out on a couple with a baby."
"Did you know them?" Katniss asks.
I grip the steering wheel harder. "No."
"Oh, then-" Annie turns around and whispers something to Katniss. "Oh."
"Annie, what did you tell her?"
"It's girl stuff. You wouldn't like it."
"Uh, I think I have a right to know." My knuckles are turning white.
"Maybe later."
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We were informed that it's fine for us to return to our dorms, but like three or four of them were completely destroyed.
We open the door to Katniss's dorm. Cato, Johanna, and another male were sitting on the hardwood floor in a circle. "What's going on here?" Katniss asks.
"We were waiting for you!" Johanna squeals.
"Who is that?" I whisper to Katniss.
"That's Finnick. He and Annie are, well, it's complicated. They are like madly in love with each other but are too shy to admit it." I make an 'o' shape with my mouth. I look back to Annie. She's standing in the door frame practically drooling over Finnick. "So, why are you guys waiting for us?"
I know this was a short chapter…I have so much going on, my best friend turned into an ass for a few days and he took until I pulled out his middle name for him to realize it, idk I just needed some time off.
I also need to get my summer reading done, so that will be more delay…for all my stories.
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