Katniss pov
Today is going to be stressful. I've decided to tell my students that I am pregnant. Peeta and I decided not to tell them the father, but he is also going to tell his class that he's having a baby, so I'm sure some might make some connections. We are trying to stay as formal as we can with each other in front of our students.
It's a bit easier now that our friends/co-workers know. It's less to have to hide. I have a feeling that this formality won't last long. Some of our students can be pretty nosy. But I figured that I can't hide it forever. I'm going to start showing even more than lose shirts can hide, so I might as well get it over with.
Before class starts, Peeta sits in my classroom at my desk. He looks so relaxed as if nothing is going to happen today. "So how do you plan on announcing it?"He asks as he spins in my chair.
"Um... I was thinking of just saying it."
"You're just gonna blurt it out? 'Good morning class, I'm pregnant.'"
"No,"I laugh,"I was just going to say I have some news and then announce it."
"Well, good luck with that,"he says,"and be prepared. This kids are nosy."
"As to you."I say.
Then the first bell rings, signalling the end of break. Peeta stands from my chair and walks over to where I stand, cleaning the white board. He kisses me passionately on the lips and then says,"I'll see you later."
"Bye."
Soon the door opens, and kids walk in. Since its first period, they all act like zombies. The drag themselves to their desks, their sleep deprived brains not quite awake yet.
"Good morning, class,"I say.
Most ignore me, a few grunt, and very few say,"good morning, Ms. Everdeen."
Well, this is it. Time to make my big announcement. I pull a stool to the front of the class and sit on it. "So, I have a very important announcement that I wanted to make this morning." I start.
I take a deep breath and then say,"I wanted to let you all know that I am pregnant."
This grabs their attention. Most of them look up from the spot on their desk and stare wide eyed at me. I hear a few gasps and some squeals of excitement.
"Wow, congratulations!"one girl in the front says. A few more follow after her from her fellow students. Then I hear a question that I didn't want to hear today.
"Aren't you not married?" A boy from the back asks. Awe man not this little shit. This guy always has something to say and its never appreciated.
"No, I am not married." I say with my head held high. This all causes some murmurs and exchanged glances.
"Who's the father?"
"That is none of your concern, but if you must know, it is my boyfriend."
"Shut up, Jeremy!" The girl from the front says to him,"obviously, if she's not married, it's her boyfriend's."
"You don't know that! I could have been anything. Like a one night stand, surrogacy, rape, or even another teacher's. Maybe an affair or something."
"Nope, definitely not an affair or rape."I say.
"Is your boyfriend hot?" Someone asks. Man that girl has no filter.
"Yes,"I say blushing.
"Is he as hot as Mr. Mellark?"
I blush even harder and say,"yep."
Right then, Peeta walks in. "Hey do you have any paper?"He asks.
"Yeah, bottom drawer."I say.
"Hey, Mr. Mellark, did you know that Ms. Everdeen is pregnant?" A girl in the middle row asks.
"I um.. I did know that,"he says with a nod and a small smile.
"She said her boyfriend is as hot as you!" The same girl who asked says.
"Oh really?"He says playfully.
I blush even more.
"Well, I'm sure he is,"he says,"anyone would have to look pretty good to catch someone as pretty as Ms. Everdeen."
"Oooo!"all the girls say.
I smile at him and he gives me a quick wink. Some of the girls look like they are about to faint at the sight of his smile. I just roll my eyes and say,"and that's all that I have to say about this."
Later, during our prep period, Peeta comes into my room and says,"telling my second period was so easy. Although some girls seemed disappointed, oddly."
"You're a hit to all these girls,"I laugh.
He makes a smirk and winks. I scruntch my face into a disgusted on and say,"ew they're too young!"
"I'm just kidding, these girls are as old as my cousin, that's gross. Plus, no one compares to you." He leans in and kisses me. That's when the door opens. Thankfully its only Finnick.
"So, the news of your baby seems to be spreading like a wild fire."He says.
"Wow, I'm surprised-"I start.
"Oh, not you. Peeta." Finnick says nonchalantly.
"Peeta?"
"Mmhmm. All the girls are talking about how Mr. Mellark is having a baby. There's a lot of jealousy, I suggest not saying that he's the father or else you might end up with a make up brush in your neck,"he laughs.
"Damn, didn't know it would be such a hot topic,"Peeta says.
"Oh yeah, you're a favorite, Peeta."
"All of the girls are in such a jealous rage that they can't even put two and two together,"Finnick laughs.
"I heard some girls talking about quote 'daddy Mellark' I don't think they mean you being a literal father." Finnick adds laughing even harder.
God, what is up with these girls? I mean he's their teacher. This is gross! Peeta makes a disgusted face as he blushes brightly.
"Ew, why would my students think of me that way?" He says.
"'cause you're a hunk."Finnick adds with a wink.
When my final class comes in, I start to feel so relieved. It's the last class that I have to tell, and quite frankly, I like my last period. They are a really good class. Very smart too.
So after I announce my pregnancy, I expect vulgar questions like before, but I actually don't get any. But I do get one response that I was dreading.
"Wait, so you're having a baby, and Mr Mellark is having a baby too. Are you guys, um, together?"
I let out a sigh and am silent for a few moments. Then I nod and say,"yes."
There are several gasps.
"He's the father?!"someone yells.
"Yes."
"Whoooaaaahh!"This three guys yell as they over dramatically freak out, which causes the class to laugh. That's when Peeta walks in. It's as if he knows we're talking about him.
"Congratulations!"a few students say.
He looks at me confused and I lay a hand on my stomach which makes him realize what is going on.
"Oh, um, thank you,"he says.
He walks over to me and places his arm around me. "I guess the cats out of the bag." He says. He smiles at me and clasps our hands. We hear awes from my students and one even yells out that we are adorable.
After class, as I'm gathering my things at my desk, I feel arms wrap around my waist from behind. I smile as I look over my shoulder at him. He presses a sweet kiss to my lips and says,"today was very...interesting."
"Indeed it was,"I agree.
The week goes on with lots of talk about Peeta and I. I guess everyone knows about us now. Haymitch pulled us into his office to yell or at least what he calls yelling, at us for making such a distraction.
Then he went on how he was supposed to give us some lecture about how premarital sex isn't setting a good example, but he started laughing before he could even finish and just dismissed it all together.
When Saturday comes, I wake up to a knocking on my door. I throw on my robe over my thin silk nightgown and slowly walk to the door. I look out the peep hole to find Peeta. I open the door and look at him sleepily.
"Why good morning, beautiful,"he beams.
"What are you doing up so early?"I ask.
He laughs and says,"it's nearly 8, Katniss."
"What! Really?!"I exclaim as I look at him with wide eyes.
"Yeah, look,"he says pulling out his phone. It is almost 8! I never sleep in this late!
"Wow, I didn't know I was so tired. Normally I'm up around 6:30."
"It's because you're pregnant. Pregnant woman tend to sleep in later than they normally do."
"Oh, I say looking at my stomach.
I step aside and let him into my house and tell him to make himself at home while I get ready. "Wear older clothes you aren't afraid to get dirty,"he calls as I walk upstairs.
"Why?"
"I have a surprise." He says.
I quickly braid my hair and throw on some old hunting clothes. As I walk down the stairs I say,"you woke me up so you better make me food."
"Already got it,"he says as he holds out a bag of cheese buns.
He knows me so well. I instantly rip into the bag and shove one into my mouth. He smiles and says,"don't choke on it."
"So what's the surprise?"I ask.
"It wouldn't be a surprise if I told you,"he says.
I roll my eyes. I hate surprises. I've never liked them, even when I was little. I grew up with hunter instincts, surprises don't fit in with that. My dad use to surprise me with trips to the lake, but those are the only happy memories I have of surprises.
"Peeta,"I whine.
"Come on. Let's go."He says pulling me to his car.
As we drive to the surprise, I recognize the route. "We are going to the seam,"I say.
"Maybe,"is all Peeta answers.
When we pull up to my mom's house I ask,"what are we doing here?"
"Remember how I told you I would fix up your mom's house?"He asks.
"Yeah..?"
"Well, that's what I'm going to do. My brother is letting me borrow his truck so I can haul materials."
"Oh, Peeta,"I say as I wrap my arms around him and cry. He holds onto me as I cry into his shoulder. He kisses my cheek and then helps me out of the car. My mom and Prim step out the door to greet us.
"Hello,"my mom smiles as she walks over to us. She hugs both Peeta and I before saying,"Peeta, you are such a dear. He came by yesterday and told Prim and I about his plan to surprise you."
I smile at him and say,"you are so sweet, Peeta."
"I'm going to go get my brother's truck,"he says before kissing me and then getting back in his car.
I look at my mom and take notice of how frail she looks. She's quite pale. And seems to have a shortness in breath. "Are you okay, mom?"I ask.
"I'm fine, it's just this new treatment. It's rough, but it's helping me." She says.
"Do you need anything?"I ask.
"I'm fine, dear. Just enjoy today."She says smiling at me.
"Wow, you're really starting to show,"my mom says changing the subject.
"Yeah..."I say looking down at my small bump under the tight shirt.
Prim puts a hand on my stomach and says,"Hi baby! It's your aunt Prim! We are going to have so much fun when you are born. I'll be the best aunt I can be!"
People touching my stomach makes me uncomfortable, but I can't deny Prim this. She just looks so happy. I smile at my sister before I wrap my arms around her and hug her.
Soon, Peeta returns with his brother's truck.
He starts to unload the back, along with Prim. When I try to grab a plank of wood, they both turn and stop me. So I just start to grab the paint and paint brushes.
"Hey Prim,"we hear.
Rory Hawthorne stands at the edge of my mom's lawn.
"Rory!"She says as she runs over to hug her best friend. "I thought you were gone at college!"
"I come back between semesters." He says.
"I've missed you!"She says.
He wraps his arms around her waist and closes his eyes as they hug. These two have been best friends for a long time, but I think they both like each other.
"What are you doing?"he asks her.
"We're fixing up my mom's house." She says.
"Wow, can I help?"He asks.
"Of course! This is going to be so fun!" She says excitedly.
She grabs his hand, which causes him to blush as she leads him over. "This is Peeta Mellark, Katniss' baby daddy,"she says playfully.
"Prim!"I say embarrassed.
"He's her boyfriend. (And baby daddy,"she whispers the last part.
"Nice to meet you,"Peeta says shaking his hand.
"Same to you. I'm Rory,"he says.
Peeta turns to me and says,"shall we get started?"
"Yes."