Ok, guys, so I realise I didn't dedicate the last chapter to anyone. Sorry, I forgot. Anyway this chapter is dedicated to teampeeta1223. Yes, Pip is a real person; but her name isn't pip in reality. She actually told me that she really liked all of your reviews, but teampeeta1223 made her smile the most by comparing her to a cupcake! Thanks for the reviews, keep them coming. I'm really interested in what YOU think should/will happen in chapters to come; so please leave a review letting me know:) x
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Once the words have left Rye's mouth, all eyes are on Pip. We watch in anticipation as her expression changes; the corners of her lips slowly turning upwards, the harsh tones in her eyes softening gradually. There's a childish kindness to her face, which reminds me of spring. She doesn't say anything, she doesn't have to; we all know how she feels.
"Do you want a drink?" Rye asks quietly. Pip's smile grows before she nods slightly and follows Rye off into the kitchen.
Adrian, Peeta and I stay in silence just for a few seconds. We wait until it's safe to talk.
"Wow" Peeta exhales, just as soon as they're both out of earshot. "We're never going to get a break, are we?"
"I don't know" I sigh, getting up and locking the door. "But I think it's safe to say we should probably lock up for today."
"Good point." Peeta agrees.
"And besides, I've got a headache and I'm really quite tired" I complain.
"Are you ok? Do you want me to get you anything?" Peeta instantly panics.
"I'm fine, Peeta" I sigh "It's just a headache."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes." I say "Now if you don't mind, I'm going to get a glass of water and sit down." I say, walking past him and into the kitchen.
When I get in there, Pip is sitting on a stool in the corner whilst Rye makes her some coffee. I walk in without saying anything and grab myself a glass.
"Hey Kat" Rye smiles into the coffee he's stirring.
"Hey" I say, walking towards the sink. Rye stops stirring the coffee and picks up the mug before handing it to Pip.
"I don't suppose I need to introduce you to Pip, really, do I?"
"Uh, no."
"Hi" Pip smiles "Katniss, right?"
"Yeah" I smile back before turning to Rye. "Do we have any mint leaves?"
"Uh… no… I don't think we do, sorry" the smile that has remained on his face for the past few minutes fades and is quickly replaced with a frown "why?"
"Oh, I just have a headache" I say "Mint sometimes helps"
"Is everything ok?" He lowers his voice, fully aware that anyone could hear his concern.
"Yeah, I'm fine"
"…and the baby?"
"The baby is fine" I state, loud and clear so he knows I'm telling the truth.
"You're pregnant?" Pip bursts incredulously. When she realises what she's just asked she covers her mouth quickly "Sorry. I um. Congratulations?"
"Yes. I am." I give her a smile to assure her she's hasn't offended me. "…and thanks. I should probably get back to Peeta now, he's probably worried that I've died in the sink or something ridiculous like that. We can, uh, talk later?"
"Sure" she laughs "Talk later."
When I get back into the bakery, Peeta is sitting by the window by himself. Adrian isn't around anymore, so I assume he's gone out or upstairs.
"Hey" I say taking a sip of my water and flopping into the seat next to him. He instinctively places an arm around me.
"Hey" he whispers. "You know, with everything that's gone on, me and you haven't seen much of each other."
"I know. Sorry" I sigh
"It's fine…" He trails off. After a short pause, he suddenly remembers something. "How did it go with your mother and Prim? I don't think you ever told me."
"Oh…" I say. He can here the disappointment and looks at me with hurt-filled eyes. "Prim took it well" I beam before telling him the bad news "My mother… not so much."
"Oh, Kat I'm sorry."
"No, it's ok. If she doesn't want to know then she doesn't have to. I told Prim that she could visit whenever she wants to, so I can still see her."
"Good. At least you'll still be close with your sister"
"Yeah" I smile at the thought of finally getting things back to normal. "Yeah, that is good."
Things go silent for a while and I am instantly lost in a daydream. The family from earlier have been replaced with Peeta, Me and our baby; a cute little replica of prim when she was that age. Only she has Peeta's bright blue eyes and blonde curls. She smiles and giggles and Peeta picks her up and spins her around. The entire image portrays something that I'm not all that familiar with: Happiness.
The daydream must have turned into an actually dream, because the next thing I know is I'm being woken up by someone hammering at the door. I look up and tend to it, realising that it's Olivia. Almost as soon as I've unlocked the door, she's standing right in front of me almost in tears.
"Olivia? What is it?"
"I… Um… Where's Adrian?" I look around the bakery, only just noticing that Peeta is gone too.
"I don't know. I'll go and look for him, you sit down, ok?" She does as I say. She looks awful, her eyes are red and she's constantly shaking. I'm about to go and get Adrian when he manages to stumble into the bakery. Good timing, I think to myself.
"Olivia?" He gasps as he runs to her, kneeling in front of her and placing his hands on her knees. "Olivia, what is it?" I stand at the back of the room, awkwardly worrying in the background. Observing from afar.
"I… uh… I. My dad. He kicked me out."
"He what?"
"He kicked me out."
"Why?"
"He found out about, um. The rings. He saw the ring. And told me that I was making a mistake. Marrying the baker's son. I told him he could screw it so he said that I had to leave. End of"
"He can't do that."
"Oh well he did. I got kicked out for being engaged, something that both of my parents have been praying will happen. And now I'm homeless." She cries as she bursts into tears. Adrian pulls her into a hug.
"Hey, no. Shhh. Don't be ridiculous. You can live here. With us. With me." He reassures her.
As I watch Olivia breakdown, I start to realise how strong people really are in this district. Me, her, Pip; we've all seen more in our lifetimes than any one capitol civilians. Illness, death and tragedy are just part of everyday life and we put up with it. And it's not like we don't get our fair share of drama, either. In one day I've witnessed a couple possibly get back together after 7 years and watched a very loving brother comfort his new fiancée.
I need to get away from it all for just a day. I need to take a day off.
I need a day with Peeta.
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