Hello my little mockingjay's! I'm going to start calling you that for now on, so I hope you like the nickname. Anyway, here is another update that I managed to squeeze in.
Personally, this chapter was fun to write and also very surprising on some parts. I just hope you mockingjay's like it.
A special thank you to my beta reader whosaidblondescantread. I want to thank all of my special mockingjay's who took the time to review. Guys I'm sorry, but I just love reviews. Every writer loves reviews.
So I'm going to shut up and I hope you enjoy!
I do not owe The hunger games or the amazing characters! If I did then Finnick wouldn't have a shirt for most of the time.
Blight (POV)
Johanna. A strong woman. My best friend. Partner in crime. And now the mother of my child.
My child.
A half of me and Johanna. I wouldn't be me if I was afraid something like this was going to happen. As soon as she told me the news, I hit the floor in shock.
Why weren't we careful? I'm pretty sure I had protection. It could've broken. But still, we were kind of drunk.
"Blight? Wake up." I heard Johanna say. "Come on."
I slowly opened my eyes to see Johanna in a berg from crying. Carefully, I got up off the floor and paced back a forth.
Now what? I can't just drop out of school now. I could but then I won't have a good future ahead of me. I'm on a scholarship!
"Blight?" Johanna whimpered. "Say something."
"How could this be?" Now I just wanted to slap myself. That was a stupid question to ask.
Johanna rolled her eyes, crossing her arms. "Really? Haven't you learned anything in your Life class?"
"No...I mean yes! That's not the point." I point at her stomach. "How long have you been pregnant?"
Johanna shrugged. "Like two weeks?"
Two weeks! And she didn't tell me!
"When did you find out?"
"At Briar's house. Annie found a pregnancy test and had me take it. Two lines, equal positive, Blight." The sound of Annie's name got me upset.
She tells Annie and not me? The father of her child.
"You tell Annie, but not me?" Now I was getting angry. "What the hell?"
Johanna was slowly, beginning to cry. "I was afraid you would bail on me. Or even leave the trip to never see me again." She admits.
"How can you think like that? What kind of guy do you think I am!" I shouted until to be shushed by Johanna.
"Calm down, I don't want the others to hear."
"Calm down? How can I calm down, when my best friend thinks I'm going to leave her. Have a little faith."
Johanna looks down on her feet. "I do, but still."
"Still nothing! You know what, I can't handle this right now." I said and started to walk out the door.
"No, wait Blight." I heard Johanna call out but I'm just like my father.
I didn't look back.
Finnick (POV)
"Would you rather, make out with Britney Spears or French kiss Lady Gaga."
"Ugh, make out with Britney Spears." I responded, at Cato's weird question.
It's been, probably, two hours since we left our friends to find a emergency phone line. We haven't found anything yet.
I can't believe I left Annie and my friends for this. The sun was hot making me sweat like crazy. My shoes were melting on my feet from walking. And worst of all, my hair was getting greasy and the red hair dye, was dripping on the side of my head.
I'm so going to get back at Johanna.
Cato was also dripping but with sweat. He already removed his shirt, flinging it over his shoulder.
"So, how long till we find one?" I asked. "Cause it doesn't seem just around the corner.
Cato dryly laughs. "So I've noticed."
We continued to walk. And walk. And eventually walked some more, until I saw it. Standing by the side of the road.
I stopped Cato from walking even farther. "Dude, look ahead." I whispered. He looks at me weirdly but as he stares in the distance he sees it also.
A beautiful tall emergency telephone booth.
Me and Cato looked at each other, grinning like small boys. I dashed to the stand and quickly dialed the number, that was written on the board.
"Come on," I muttered when the phone started to ring. Finally I heard a lovely voice of a women.
"911 emergency. How can we help?"
"Ummm...yeah our RV-"
"-Cherrybomb-" I heard Cato muttered.
"-Broke down in the middle of the woods!" I try to sound dramatic as possible. "We are new to the area and we didn't know who else to call. Please help us."
"Okay sir, I'll contact a mechanic near the area to assist you. Next time, call if there is a real emergency."
Cato snatched the phone from, "Actually, there is a emergency."
"And what is that, sir?"
"Someone stole my teddy bear."
I started laughing at Cato suppose emergency.
"Okay, sir, a mechanic should be on it's way right now." I heard the operator say, with some anger in her voice.
And soon enough a blue truck came to our view, down the road. Cato hung up the phone and started to wave like a idiot. I couldn't help but record him yelling out, "Hey! Over here!"
The truck pulled over once it spotted us. A short, chubby fat man walked out of car. He looked annoyed at us.
He looked around then glared at us. "What the hell? Where's your car?" The mechanic asked us.
We pointed to the left side of the road. "That way!"
"I can never get break." He mutters but sighs. "Alright, get in the car and take me to it."
Me and Cato rushed to the truck and tried to text our girlfriends. But there still wesn't any signal. Now that I think about it, I wonder how Gale and Katniss are doing.
No (POV)
"Did you get it?" Katniss asked her hunting partner.
Gale grinned, holding up the two dead rabbits. "You bet, I did." He smirked, putting the dead animals in his game bag.
Both hunters had a good haul of food. Including, some blue berries they came across. Sadly, Katniss identified the berries as Nightlock.
When Gale asked, "What's so bad about Nightlock?", Katniss replied, "Nightlock is poisonous. It will kill you, before the juice even reaches your stomach."
After the explanation, Gale immediately dropped the berries and crushed them with his foot.
The forest was very much alive. So many animals kept appearing, whenever Katniss creeped up behind it. Of course, none of them could outrun her arrow.
Gale was a good hunter, but not as good as his friend. He missed a couple of hits, while Katniss got every one. Each time. Of course, Gale is better in catching animals with his snares but doesn't make them. Saying, it was a waste of time.
"Do you think this is enough, Catnip?" Gale asked as he looked thru his and Katniss game bags. "We have five squirrels and two huge rabbits."
Katniss observed each of their catch. "Yeah, seems about right." She throws her quiver, over her shoulder. "Lets go back."
Her best friend agreed and picked up both of their bags and his own quiver.
It was no fact, you could easily get lost in these woods. Gale was smart enough, to mark each tree, that lead back to their friends. Both friends were quiet for a while.
That was until Gale started to ask questions.
"So, how are things between you and Peeta?" He asked Katniss. Gale couldn't help but feel slightly jealous of Peeta.
Don't get him wrong, he sees Peeta as a good friend and brother. But, sometimes he felt jealous that Katniss was more opened to Peeta than him.
"Good." She says. "He said if we get to New Orleans he's taking me out. How about you and Madge?"
"We're fine. But I don't know what to do." He admitted.
"What do you mean?"
Gale shrugged, jumping over a log. "Like, I don't know what to do for our first date. She is very confusing sometimes. I love her, but she gets my mind caught up."
Katniss nodded, agreeing with her best friend. Madge was a girl that sort of hard to read. Although, Katniss is best friends with her, she herself doesn't get what Madge would like. That doesn't mean she wouldn't help her friend.
"How about you take her out to dinner." Katniss suggested. Gale raised a brow. "Or you can take her out shopping?"
Gale chuckled, ruffing the top of Katniss head. "Oh Catnip, shopping?" He laughs at his friend. "Your such a good help."
"Shut up, Gale." She mutters under her breath.
Both continued to walk around the forest, until they came back to the steep. Gale carefully walked up first, to make sure it was still safe to go up. Katniss followed once he gave her the thumbs up.
A cell phone then ringed much to their surprise. Gale grinned, pulling out his phone from his jean pocket.
He read the text from Madge that said:
Babe! Come back, the mechanic is here and now we are just waiting for you.
"Whose that?" Katniss asked as she saw the grin on Gale's face.
He held up his phone. "Madge. Says the mechanic is there already."
"Well then, lets go."
Peeta (POV)
"Purple or green?" I asked Glimmer, as we played 20 questions, outside on the sun.
"Purple."
"Shoes or flip flops?"
"Shoes. Flip flops don't protect your feet as much."
"True. Delly or Katniss?"
I snorted. "Obviously my girl, Katniss."
Glimmer smiles, smacking me on the arm. "You really love her."
My cheeks blush red. "I do. So very much."
Then Glimmer's smile drops, crossing her arms. "Really? Then when are you going to tell her about you and Delly?" I raise a brow, not knowing what she is talking about. "Oh you know. Her party. New Years."
My heart stopped beating. Why did she have to mention that? It was a very stupid mistake! It meant nothing to me, but it meant something to Delly. So much that she blackmailed me into going to Prom with her. If not, then she would tell Katniss what happened.
"Glimmer, what happened was nothing but a huge mistake." I said. "Please don't tell, Katniss"
Glimmer rolls her eyes, "I won't. Everyone whose in this trip knows anyway. Well, besides Katniss of course."
My eyes go wide from the revelation. "Who told them?!" That was a stupid question.
"Finnick." We said at the same time. That stupid red head can't keep his mouth shut.
I'm surprised Katniss didn't know though. He must've been smart enough to not tell her. Like Glimmer said, it was my job to tell Katniss. But that isn't going to happen. At least, not today.
"You know, this dress will look really good on you." Glimmer says, changing the subject. She held up her magazine in front of me. "The color blue suits you."
I smiled at my friends dumbfound. "I need the legs if I'm going to work it!" I get up from my chair and start to walk like a model would.
Glimmer is laughing uncontrollably and then the sound of a truck honking at me, makes me turn around. In the truck was Cato, Finnick, and a disgusted looking man.
All three got out of the car walking towards us. Cato wasn't wearing his shirt but still looked like he was going to pass out from the heat. Finnick's red hair dye was dripping from the side. Looking like he was bleeding.
"Cato Bear!"
"Bunny kins!"
Both Cato and Glimmer shouted as they ran to each others arms, attacking one another with kisses.
The mechanic looked them in disgust. I'm starting to think that was his natural face.
"You kids need to calm down." He groaned. "I swear! Your more hormonal than my daughter. And she's only fifteen!"
Me and Finnick laughed at the mans exclamation. Poor girl. Cato pulls away from Glimmer, much to her dismay, and tells the man about where the flat tire was. He says he can fix in just twenty minutes.
I get the rest of my friends got out of Cherrybomb, so this guy won't have to worry if it tips over to the side. Soon the man starts to work.
Madge texts Gale to come back because Cherrybomb is getting fixed. I noticed, Blight wasn't with us.
"Hey, where's Blight?" I asked looking around.
Johanna stared down on the ground playing with her fingers. "I thought he was with you."
I shake my head. "Well I saw him walk out but I haven't seen him since."
"Look up here guys." I hear a deep voice call out.
Cato eyes go wide and places a hand on Cherrybomb's side. "I knew you can talk!" He says hugging it. Then a red plastic cups falls on Cato's head. "What the hell?" We look up and see Blight's hand.
"How did you get up there?" Finnick shouted at the college student.
"There are some stairs on the side dumbass!"
"Nevermind." Finnick grumbled. He took of his own shirt and pressed it against his forehead, that was stained red from the dye.
Right at the moment, Katniss and Gale came back. Unharmed. However I can strongly smell the dead animals in their bags, that are flung over their shoulders.
Blight was going to jump despite the girls protest.
"Your going to hurt yourself!"
"Just jump already."
That last one came from Johanna. Isn't she the sweetest?
Blight glared at her and she gladly sent back a death glare. He jumped off the RV, making a flip before he landed on the ground. Impressive.
"How did you do that?" Marvel asked amazed.
Blight shrugged as he dust off some of the dirt from his pants. "My mom forced me to do gymnastics." He pointed at Finnick. "Don't even bother." He warned, knowing Finnick would start to make jokes.
We all didn't say anything but just casually waited for the mechanic to replace the tire.
After fifteen minutes, the mechanic finished his work. Cato paid him with cash and asked for some directions to New Orleans.
"Well my friend, you won't make it there until," he stopped to think. "Probably, won't make it till like Wednesday. It's a long way to go."
"Are there any near by towns or hotels?" Cato asked the small man.
"Oh yeah! My hometown. Only twenty minutes away by car. Fifty minutes by foot." He gave Cato the instructions and then set off to go get attend another call.
Cato sheepishly laughed running his fingers thru his hair. "So..I guess we get to town huh?"
"Cato?" Johanna growled. "Shut up."
The town wasn't any bigger than the mall and our school put together. A few shops and restaurants we passed by weren't big. Except for one fancy restaurant.
But other than that, it was perfect.
Cato found a small motel by some shops and went inside to book us a room. We all agreed it should be two rooms. One for girls the other for boys. Nobody objected the idea. Well maybe Finnick but Annie messed his hair up to get him to shut up.
I'm still surprised on how red his hair still is. Yes, it hasn't gone away just yet. Much to Finnick's frustration and Johanna's amusement.
Once Cato came back, we got out of the RV and discussed the plans.
"Since it's small we can either A) walk around town or B) have some hours of relaxation and then visit the festival they are having later tonight."
My date with Katniss! That would be perfect if I took her to the festival. Or just do something special with her. Everyone agreed to visit the festival later tonight. It gave the girls time to get ready, like Glimmer would say. We each left to our rooms and collapsed on the bed.
Katniss (POV)
Me and Johanna were in the living room watching MTV's Sixteen and Pregnant. Usually, I don't like watching these shows but it was the only good thing on.
"Ugh, how can she be with a man like that?" I complain as the boyfriend is yelling at his girlfriend for not getting a job. "He's the one who knocked her up so he should be the one working."
Johanna hugged her knees. "I know. What an idiot." I looked at her and see the clear tears that were falling down.
I turned off the tv and faced her. "Okay, what it is?"
Johanna looks at me in surprise. "What do you mean?"
"You. What's your deal? For the passed few days you have been acting weird." And it's just not that. "Whenever, you hear the word baby or even see a movie that involves a baby you get tensed up!" I shouted let out my frustrating I had.
Then Johanna burst out crying. Oh crap. I didn't mean to make her cry.
"Oh god...Johanna I'm -" she buried her face on my neck, sobbing uncontrollably.
This movement, was very rare of Johanna but I still comforted her. I rubbed her back and just talked to her quietly.
"It's okay." I kept repeating over and over again.
She shook her head. "No it's not! You don't get it."
"I don't get it, because I don't know what to get."
Johanna sighed. She looked around the room and backed away from me. Do I smell or something?
"Katniss, you have to promise me that you won't tell anyone. At least not yet."
"I won't." I promised her.
But I never knew her secret would be big as I thought.
"I'm pregnant." She finally admits to me.
I'm shocked. Johanna is pregnant? When did this happen?
"When? And who is the father?" I asked but sounded like demanded answer.
"It was the night when we went to the club." She takes a deep breath. "And Blight is the father."
I should've known. Why didn't I figure it out? She threw up only in the mornings. Johanna gets jumpy at the word 'baby', and it's a well known fact, that she and Blight left the club earlier than anyone and went back to the hotel.
I scratched my head. "Does he know?"
"Yes."
"And?"
Johanna sobbed some more. "Yes." She lets out. "But he got angry, because I didn't tell him first. Instead, I told Annie."
It didn't surprise me. Usually, if this was Madge I would be sort of upset that she didn't tell me first. But this isn't Madge, this is Johanna. And because it's her, she will obviously tell someone that's closer in friendship.
The news still hit me like a rock. A hard one. Why wasn't she more careful? Is she going to abort it? I seriously, hope Johanna won't kill something that is part her and part Blight.
"Katniss, I don't know what to do!" She cried, hugging her knees. "I haven't gone to the doctors yet. You, Annie, and Blight are the only ones who know."
"Are you plannin, on tell the others?"
"Yes...no...ugh, I don't know!"
This is a tough situation. Telling three people is a limit but sharing your secret with nine other people? Now that's just breaking the limit point. Our friends are pretty judgmental sometimes. But Finnick and Glimmer might already be thinking of baby names.
They don't really get crazy when someone whose young gets pregnant. In fact, Finnick got balloons for Cashmere when she had her baby. While Glimmer, despite being on terrible terms with Cashmere at the time, got her baby girl some booties and a pink bear.
I got up and got both of us a glass of water. It was only five o'clock in the afternoon. Sooner or later everyone will start to get up and get ready for the festival we are going to tonight.
Somehow, someday, Johanna needs to tell everyone else. It's a horrible and scary thing to do but she can't keep quiet forever.
I ran a hand through my hair, leaning back on the couch. I grabbed Johanna's hand and gave it a small squeeze. She smiled at me, nodding her head.
When I squeeze someone's hand it's my way of saying, 'I'm here. And I'm not going anyway.'
The next hour were me and Johanna discussing the plan of how to tell the others. Blight was angry with Johanna but we agreed that she needs to talk to him.
Or at least he needs to talk to her. Tonight, we would just forget about everything, but tomorrow we will have to gather everyone and tell them the news. I couldn't help but joke around, telling Johanna she is going to get fat soon.
She just flipped me off and went to take a shower.
My phone ringed on with the batman theme song playing. It was my ringtone for Peeta. What? He just happens to like Batman for some reason.
"Hey, babe." He greeted me.
I smiled at the pet name out of many he has for me. "Hey."
"Aw no name for me?" I giggle but I don't say anything. "Psh, thanks Katniss. Anyway, what are you doing right now?"
"I'm just watching a movie on the tv. Why?"
"Do you think you can maybe get ready in about...maybe twenty minutes?" He asked me.
"Uh, yeah, why?"
"Do you trust me?" He asked me.
Obviously I did. If I didn't then I wouldn't even bother with him.
"Peeta, I trust you with my life. Now what is this all about?" I asked now getting slightly annoyed.
What is he up to?
"Just, trust me in this. I'll stop by your room to pick you up. I love you." And then he hangs up before I say anything.
I get up and start to get ready even if I didn't really wear makeup. However, the only makeup I put on was mascara and some neutral eyeshadow colors. My lips were only painted baby pink. Peeta likes it when I let down my curls and so I just left like it was.
My outfit, that I changed to, was a purple knee length straps summer dress. Actually the dress belonged to Glimmer, but I don't think she'll mind. It was kind of cold so I covered myself with my fathers jacket. Finally I put on my black combat boots and placed dad's mockingjay pin on the left side.
"Going somewhere?" I heard Madge asked me. She was standing in the hallway eyeing me.
I cleared my throat. "Yeah, Peeta is apparently taking me somewhere in just five minutes." I told her.
She smiles at me and hands me a small brown bag. "Here, you can put your wallet and phone in here."
"I know what a purse is used for." I pointed out making both of us laugh.
The door knocked and I knew it was Peeta. I said my goodbye to Madge and went to open the door.
Peeta was standing on the doormat with a smile on his face when I came out. He kissed me on the lips. "You look beautiful." He whispered as we pulled away from each other.
I giggled looking at how Peeta is dressed up himself. He was wearing black jeans and a blue loose button down shirt. The sleeves rolled up to his elbow. His blonde curls were falling to the side and like always Peeta's blue eyes had a twinkle to them.
"Like what you see?" Peeta teases me. I blush, I didn't know I was staring at him.
He chuckles and grabs my hand. Hand in hand we walk to the parking lot and I see a silver pickup truck.
"I rented the car from Stephano."
"Stephano?" I asked in confusion.
"It's the mechanic. He overheard me talking to Cato about needing a car for tonight. Stephano offered to lend me his son's car for tonight."
I stopped his trail and raised a brow. "What did you need to do?" I asked him cause lets be real. No man would just offer his sons car for tonight.
Peeta sighed. "Pay around a hundred dollars." He mumbled.
"Peeta-"
"No, Katniss you deserve to be treated like a princess. You are my flower that blossomed into something beautiful."
Peeta has such a way with words, it feels like he pulled it from a Shakespeare poetry book. But he didn't. It's all him.
I kissed him on the lips and he wrapped his arms on my waist. We stayed like this is the middle of the stairs, until a little girl kicked Peeta to move it or lose it. We blushed in embarrassment a just went to parking lot.
Like a gentlemen, he opens the door for me. He gets in the car soon and starts to drive.
"So, where are we going?" I asked him for the second time.
My boyfriend grins at me. "Just trust me."
So I did.
Glimmer (POV)
I get up before everybody else to apply a fresh layer of makeup. I love makeup is like an accessory to the face. And a cover up for the scars...
To be honest reader, I'm not the beauty queen like you think I am. I'm just a girl who was lost in the haze. They all ask how I got the scars but I never tell. Maybe I will one day but for now my lips are sealed.
I do my usual makeup routine and put on some music while doing so. Eventually, the music woke up some of the girls, Clove cussing me out. I stick my tongue out and tell them to get ready for the festival. I think we are going out to dinner first though.
After finishing my makeup I put my hair in a tight fishtail braid. For tonight's outfit, I just put on some dark blue skinny jeans, with a loose pink blouse and high heeled boots. Madge turned out to be also awake and was already ready to go out.
Now we just wait for Johanna, Annie, and Clove. I haven't seen Katniss anyway.
I walked to the living room and sat down with Madge on the couch. "Hey, where's Katniss?"
"Out with Peeta." She simply replied.
Those two are so cute together, I can't get over it. In fact all of us were already couples. Well, except Johanna and Blight but they'll come around someday.
Clove walked in the living room with her hair all messy from her nap, only wearing Marvel's oversized Star Wars hoodie. "When are we leaving?" She said, while yawning.
I shrugged. "I don't know. You just go get ready and brush that hair of yours." I tell her. "It looks like a tornado went to the room and attacked you."
"Ha ha very funny." Clove said dryly. She looked at herself in the hallway mirror. "But yeah your right. Give me ten minutes." And then she disappeared to the bathroom.
After about thirty minutes all of us girls were ready to go. Cato texted me he'll come by to get us. But before that we just waiting in the living room.
Finally, someone knocked on the door. We all grabbed our bags and sweaters and went outside. Cato greeted us and kissed me on cheek. "How are you?"
"I'm good, just starving!"
He chuckles. "Don't worry, we'll eat at the festival if they have food. There's a chance Peeta and Katniss might meet us there though." Cato mentions but doesn't sound so sure.
Oh well, at least they are with each other.
We go to Cherrybomb, with Blight driving this time and Cato in front. The town citizens, were already out and enjoying the evening. Families, friends, and couples seemed to be excited for the festival. Which reminds me...
"What is the festival even about?"
"Maybe about the moon or just something about nature?" Marvel suggested.
I giggled and Marvel blushed lightly.
Katniss (POV)
"Table for two, right this way." Our waitress led us to an outside table with a view of the small lake and the forest surrounding it.
The restaurant, called 'Lagoon Plaza', was sort of out of town but it wasn't too far from where the festival was.
"Okay, what would you like to drink?"
"A cherry milkshake for the lady and a root beer float." Peeta ordered for me. The waitress giggled and walked away to get our drinks.
I turn to Peeta. "Cherry milkshake?"
Peeta smiles and kiss the back of my hand. "It's your favorite isn't?"
I giggled. "Yes it is."
I stare ahead at the lake and observe how the sun is going down already. It's just beautiful on how clouds look pink and blue.
"Peeta you should capture the moment." I tell him. "It's really beautiful."
"Never as beautiful as you." I didn't say anything back, but smiled at the complement. Our drinks arrive and then we order our meal.
Peeta and I decided to share a spaghetti plate with some extra sauce and meatballs. I know it's cheesy, but hey it's our date.
"So, how are things back in Panem for Prim?" Peeta asked me.
"Oh she's been fine. Last time I talked to her, she was going out to the movies with Rory."
Prim and Rory have been dating for seven weeks already. She tells me that he is a total gentlemen and doesn't pressure her. I don't even know if they've kissed yet.
Peeta chuckles. "That's cute."
A sweet song started to play in the background. We look from across the street and notice it was just a jazz band playing.
"Looks like the festival started." Commented our waitress as she brought our food. "Here's your meal and I hope you enjoy. I'll pass by again if you need anything else."
"Thank you but that will be all for now." Peeta winks at the waitress making her giggle.
I glare at my boyfriend for his flirtatious move. He sees me and chuckles at me. "Oh come on, Katniss. You know I love you."
I ignore him and just start to dig in our meal. Peeta only half smiled and also starts to eat. I catch him looking at me and he catches me looking at him. I get a long piece of the noodle, and Peeta also had a long one. I felt like I was being drawn to Peeta. And I was because the noodle was long it eventually ended up in his fork.
'You got to be kidding me.' I think to myself.
And soon our lips met each other. Reenacting the scene from Lady and the Tramp. It wasn't the most passionate of kisses but it made me shiver on my back. It was one of those kisses that made me want more.
But sadly we both needed to breath. I pulled away from Peeta and we leaned out foreheads together.
"I love you." We both said in unison.
The music became louder but was more softer than the other songs. I get up from my seat and grab Peeta's hand. "Come on."
He's raises a brow but then catches on what I meant. "No, Katniss I can't dance. I have two left feet."
And he wasn't making it up. There was a dance class our school forced us to take. Of course Peeta was in my class and he was by far, the worst dancer ever! He would step on every girl's feet, causing them to slap him in return.
"Peeta, just get up." He sighs and gets up. "Now out your arm on my waist, give me your other hand and let me lead." Peeta does what I tell him.
I put on some of my own music, quickly and then we start to waltz.
'Take my hand, take a breath
Pull me close and take one step
Keep your eyes locked on mine
And let the music be your guide.'
"See Peeta, your doing just fine." I reassure him. "Just, don't look at your feet."
'Won't you promise me?
(Now won't you promise me?)
(That you'll never forget)
We'll keep dancing
(To keep dancing)
Wherever we go next.
It's like catching lightning, the chances of finding
Someone like you
It's one in a million, the chances of feeling
The way we do.'
Peeta chuckles like a small boy learning his first steps. He was amazed on how easy it is to waltz. If only the girls who slapped him could see him now. Dancing.
"You're doing well Peeta."
'And with every step together
We just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance?
(Can I have this dance?)
Can I have this dance?'
Peeta spins me around as he finally gets the hang of it. I giggle madly and he just kisses my lips to silence me.
Who knew that this would be the perfect date.
Unknown (POV)
"Ugh, look at those two." I snorted. "Dancing, it disgusts me."
My friend in the passenger seat sighed. "I don't know. They look pretty happy from here. Just look at them!"
"I am looking, stupid." I rolled my eyes at my idiotic friend.
We've been following these losers for the past month. Every time we don't get closer to him. And I need him to be mine. Not hers.
I saw how Peeta looked at me. He would always smile at me and is very passionate. That's why I want him.
My friend leaned back on the seat. "Can we just go eat? We've been stuck in the car for almost an hour!" She whined.
I growled but so did my stomach. "Okay fine let's go." But I catch one last peek of Katniss and Peeta.
And it makes me grin on how they don't know.
No (POV)
"Okay, so eight double cheeseburgers with fries, two chocolate milkshakes, six vanilla milkshakes, and eight chicken nuggets. I'm I missing anything?"
The eight teens shook their heads. "Nope." They responded, popping the 'p'.
The waitress sighed. "Okay then I'll be back with your meal soon."
Blight found a small diner that was right across the street from the festival. It was themed as a 80's diner. Including music from the era.
Annie leaned back on her chair, resting her head on Finnick's shoulder. "I wonder how Katniss and Peeta are doing." She asked her boyfriend.
Finnick shrugged, thinking about the two. "Beats me." Then he smiles. "But knowing Peeta, he's probably got a romantic date, all planned out."
"I for one, think its sweet how he treats Katniss like a princess." Clove adds to the conversation.
"Well she does deserve it." Glimmer comments. "I mean she did have a shitty life for a while. Her dad died, her mom went through a deep depression, which forced Katniss to grow up to care for Prim. Also, her ex-boyfriends were always assholes to her. Remember Darius and Woof?"
You know Darius story but Woof was just so...weird.
Woof was co-captain of the football team, making him very popular. At a party, Brutus set Woof up with Katniss. Much to both dismay at first. But once they started talking, Woof asked her our. From there, they were the 'it' couple.' Katniss was in love. It wasn't until the fifth month of the relationship, when Woof started to be more controlling of Katniss.
He even banned Katniss from seeing Peeta and Gale, her two closest friends. It got her so mad that she broke up with Woof. He went depressed for awhile and even gained some weight. It's scary to take how Katniss had that big of an effect on guys. Glimmer was sometimes jealous.
Cato snorted. "I hate those two."
"Who doesn't?" Said Finnick. "But I think Brutus was the worst."
Glimmer jumped a little at his name. She was never fond of the big man who got her cousin pregnant. The friends continued on talking about their old classmates, until their food came.
Johanna mauled all of her food, getting weird looks from her friends.
She waved them off. "What? I'm really hungry. Give me a break."
Peeta (POV)
Being with Katniss tonight was the best. I love her so much. It was fun to learn how to waltz and being so close to Katniss.
After we finished eating and dancing for awhile, I ordered a takeout dessert for my next part of the date.
Katniss grabbed my hand as we walked to the festival. "So tell me, why did you order strawberry covered chocolates?"
I smiled at her, kissing her forehead. "For later."
The festival was alive and vibrant with people laughing and just simply having a good time. It took place in the square of town, in front of the justice hall.
Some booths were just simply carnival games and in the heart of the square was even a dance floor.
We walked, hand in hand, and just smiled at how people were playing games and pranks.
Katniss walked to a pen of small puppies in awe. "Aw, look at these puppies!" She exclaimed like a little girl.
Even I admit that the small creatures were really adorable. One however, caught Katniss eye. It was a small one, smaller than its brothers and sisters. The pups fur was light brown and white, it's eyes were clear blue. If I'm correct, the dog type was Australian Shepherd.
A old man sitting by the pent, noticed us gawking at the pup. "You interested?" He asked us.
We looked up and shook our heads. "Just looking, sir." I replied.
The old man sighed running his hand through his grey hair. "That's too bad." He says. "If I don't get the small one out of here in someone's arms, then I will be forced to get rid of it myself."
Me and Katniss looked at each stunned. "Do you mean..." I couldn't finish the sentence but man nodded his head, understanding what I meant.
Katniss took me by the wrist to the side. "Peeta, I don't want the puppy to suffer." She tells me. "Do you think, we can maybe-"
"No Katniss, what will the others think or do?" I can imagine Cato freaking out, Finnick messing with its fur, and Glimmer wanting to put the poor creature in stupid outfits.
Katniss looks at the puppy again, sighing. "I'm sorry but I just really don't want it to suffer. It's small and adorable."
Truth is, I really want the puppy to. When I was seven I wanted a dog, but my mom made an excuse saying she was allergic. Now that I think about it, she probably lied to make my life even more miserable.
I look at Katniss and then at the creature. "Okay fine." Katniss starts to cheer, "but as long as I get to name it."
Katniss agrees and we walk back to the pent. The old man seemed delighted and just gave it to us for free! Every wallets dream. I jumped over the pent, carefully trying not to step on any puppies paw. I bended over our new friend.
"Come here, little one." I picked it up and walk over to Katniss. "She's so light." Yes the pup was a female.
Katniss smiles and thanks the man. Then we walk to sit under an oak tree.
I hand over the shivering dog to Katniss. "What should we name her?" Katniss wondered.
Since it was our pet, I didn't want to name it princess, lady, or a silly one like sunshine. It had to be unique. A name that matches the pups personality. That's when it clicked.
"How about, Shiver?"
Katniss raises a brow. "Shiver?"
I smiled. "Yeah! I mean, she was shivering when I held her."
Katniss looks at the pup and she was still shivering. "You're right. Aw who's a little Shiver?" The pup yawned and drifted off to sleep on Katniss lap.
"I'm guessing that's a yes."
Johanna (POV)
"Are you sure, you don't want to come with us?" Asked Annie for the fourth time.
I shook my head. "Nah, my feet are really sore and I have a headache." Liar. "But go have fun. Bring me pie or a fish you win."
"Okay!" Marvel gleamed, making me smile. Clove handed me the apartment keys and we said our goodbyes.
I fast walked to our apartment, afraid I could get jumped or something. Luckily, the apartments aren't too far. I open the door and soon I collapse on the couch.
My mind is filled with the thoughts of the baby. The more I think about my child, my excitement actually starts to grow. At first it seemed like a scary thought, but now I can't wait. I do need to go to the doctors soon. Just to check on how the baby is doing.
Two hours passed later and I was still on the couch, with a bowl of ice cream in my hand and a can of soda on the other. A Twilight movie was on tv. My eyes glued on the screen.
Around the part where their daughter was being born, someone knocked on the door. I put down my bowl on the coffee table and wrapped a blanket around me.
"Who can that be?" I muttered to myself, as I walked to open the door.
I opened the door and there stand was none other than, Blight.
"Hi."
"Hi?" I said. We both stood there in silence until he says, "Can I come in?"
I didn't answer but move to a side and he just walks in. "Why are you here?" I sneered.
Blight turned to me and said, "We need to talk."
I shrugged. "About what?" I asked, even though I knew what it was.
He points at my stomach. "The baby."
I chuckled. "Really? Cause I remember we did, but you walked out on me." It still made my heart harden when he walked out on me, earlier today.
Blight looks down on the ground ashamed. "I know I did." He takes my hand. "Look Jojo, I'm so sorry of walking out on you. I was just...scared for my future. Our future."
"Look Blight-"
He puts a finger a on my lips. "No, let me finish. You're my best friend and you have never left my side when I need you most. Even though we got in trouble, sometimes with the cops." We both laughed at those memories. "But, I want to be there for you, through every step. I do. If you want me to."
Of course I did. It would be wrong of me if I didn't include the father to witness the child's growth.
"Yes." I whispered. "I want you to be a part of this journey. It's not going to be easy, but I just don't want to go through it alone."
Blight smiled and gave me a tight hug. And then spun me around.
"Blight...baby." I reminded him.
He laughs nervously as he puts me done. "Right, sorry." Blight pushes a piece of hair behind my ear. "Hey, we're going to be alright."
"I hope so."
Okay first of all, Peeta and Katniss have a pet! Why did I do that? Cause, I thought it would be fun to get those two have a puppy. Shiver's name is actually based on my own dogs name. I just wanted to add that random note.
Cato: Shiver? Why Shiver though?
Katniss: Cato, don't judge the poor girl. You don't even find out about Shiver till the next chapter.
Me: That's right Jojo. Now leave you two.
So who else saw the new breathtaking beautiful Catching Fire movie poster! You know the one with Katniss standing over a cliff? One word, AMAZING! Also, who else is a fan of Twilight? No? Oh yeah this is the hunger games fandom...awkward. One quick reminder the contest that I started on the last chapter is on. If you don't know either go back to the last author note or just PMS me. Who else loved Peeta's and Katniss date? I was watching High School Musical 3 with my friend the other day and when the dance number Can I Have This Dance came on, I just needed the song to appear on their date.
So what did you guys think? Love or hate the chapter? I would love to hear what you think and I'll try to update as soon as I can.
Here's a line from the next chapter! Lets here from...Gatsby! Yes he's gonna make an appearance.
"I'm Gatsby, old sport."
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