The Flames are Dying Chapter 20
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Everything was in chaos. People quickly rushed me into a hospital room and knocked me out. Thanks a lot.
I woke up and saw Peeta sitting in chair across from the bed.
"What happened?" I managed to say.
"I don't know. I just saw what happened and followed you here. You were out for two days. They started your trial and began an election for president. We all know Paylor's going to win, though," Peeta whispered, still looking down.
"What happened to Snow?"
"He's dead. No one knows how, but he's over. No more Games," he replied meekly.
"What's wrong? I thought you would be happy."
"I am. I'm just worried about you, Katniss. I haven't heard anything about the trial and it's already been a day," he says, smiling a little and coming next to my bed.
"I'll be fine, Peeta. I can take care of myself."
"I know. I can still worry about you though."
"Okay," I said. I would be okay. I did this to go back to district 12 without having to fear the children being reaped.
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The trial was finally complete. I was going back home. We found out, and Peeta was excited. We kissed and broke apart. He just smiled. We were going back home. Together.
Gale and Coreen moved to District 2 for a job Gale had gotten. I was happy for them. Everything was falling into place.
But first I had to finish something back in 13.
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Finnick and Annie were slightly disappointed about getting married in 13, but really didn't want to wait any longer.
It was small and short. Peeta and I stood beside each other and they said their vows. We had a small party back at their compartment. But all I could notice was Peeta sitting all alone in a chair, just watching.
"Hey. You okay?" I said, sitting down next to him.
"Yeah, just thinking," he replied, smiling up at me.
"Mmm, what about?" I asked. Peeta took a deep breath and looked at me.
"About us. About…"
"Marriage."
"Well… yeah."
"Peeta… I'm just not ready. I don't know if I'll ever be ready."
"But how do I know if you really love me? You go back and forth, and I can't tell anymore. I want to believe you, but…"
"I do love you, Peeta. I love you so much, and…"
"I'm sorry Katniss. I just can't do this. I do want marriage, and a family, and I want you to want those to. With me. And if you don't, then… I can't be sure. You always want for everything to be perfect for you. But that's not how the world works, Katniss. We have to have an in-between. We've all had to sacrifice. Everybody wants things. And you can get some of them. Just not all of them. I want you to love me, and for us to get married and have children. I also wanted my family, and my leg, and my own heart. But I let go of those things, not even knowing if you loved me. I thought I was sacrificing everything. And I know you sacrificed, too. You were willing to do anything for Prim. But she's safe now, and it's time to move on. And I need something to hold on to; something to know you love me. But you're not willing to sacrifice something you want for me, Katniss. So I don't know if you truly love me. I'm- I'm sorry, Katniss," he said. He got up off the chair and stormed out of the room.
Why did I have to mess everything up?
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