Authors Note-
Just to clear some things up before we start with the next chapter. In the reviews a couple of people asked me some questions so here they are.
Katniss is 22 and Peeta is 23, Prim is 17. Katniss is currently pregnant with Peetas child (as you all know) and currently Peeta has no idea. If you have any other questions don't be afraid to ask!
Thanks for reading! And on with the next chapter!
Chapter 28
Peeta P.O.V
Katniss is quiet the whole way home, she is even quiet when we get home. She looked drained, she looks as if there is something bothering her. I watch from the kitchen as she stands out on the balcony. Her mahogany hair whipping around freely in the wind. Her mouth is set in a firm line, her forehead creased. She is in deep thought. I want to know where her mind is.
I walk towards the door and slowly open it, the bitter wind hits my face as I close the door behind me Katniss turns her head and slightly smiles at me. She look anxious. "Hey," I say softly as I join her side.
"Hey," she replies.
"Have you heard from Prim?" I ask, maybe she is concerned about her.
"Yeah, I going to invite her down for New Year's," she says simply.
"I was thinking of inviting a few people over for New Year's Eve, just friends," I say.
"Okay," she replies. Her answers are short and direct. She begins to bite her lip. Something is going on.
"Katniss," I say her name with a sense of urgency, she looks at me with an odd expression I cannot identify. "Is there something wrong?"
She swallows, "nothing. I'm fine. It's just-" she cuts herself off.
"It's just?" I prompt with raised eyebrows.
She draws in a shaky breath, "it's just today has been a big day for me. It's hard for me to fathom that I'm your wife. I never thought that I would ever get married, I never wanted to, until now." I watch as she goes red and looks away. It makes me smile, Katniss is very cautious about opening up and I know that she will never be comfortable to do so… but when she does she looks so vulnerable… I find myself guiltily amused by this.
I smile at her, "yeah, we've now got a wedding to plan."
She smiles at the setting sun. "I'm just going to tell you now that I look horrible in white," she says with a joking tone.
"I'm sure you would look beautiful in anything," I say truthfully.
She blushes deeply before shrugging. "Well you haven't seen nothing yet," she mumbles.
I feel the inner Finnick rise inside of me and I cannot help but say, "we all know I've seen everything."
Katniss looks at me for a moment before she bursts out laughing. "Peeta you sound like Finnick!" she exclaims.
"I think I've been spending far too much time with him…" I trail off.
She nods, "Finnick can have that effect."
We are silent for a moment before I turn to her. An important question on my lips. "Katniss, I know that this is… well… but I was wondering… what you thought about…" I trail off, not being able to force myself to finish.
"Yes Peeta?" she asks with curious and gentle eyes.
"I was wondering about what you thought about having kids," I say as I look up at her.
She sucks in a sudden breath and looks quickly away. "I don't know Peeta," she says sternly, she seems to have closed in on herself, shut down.
"I've always wanted them, so I was just wondering where you stand with this," I explain.
"I will have to think about it," she says sharply. I wince at her sudden tone, why so defensive?
I step closer to her but she inches away. Does she think I'm going to hurt her? "It was only a question Katniss, if you don't want to then it's fine-" I cut myself off when I see her eyes, they are full of tears.
"Katniss," I say her name softly. "What's-" I try.
"I said I'd think about it Peeta!" she suddenly yells. Tears are floating in her eyes.
I take a step back, my eyes wide, "Katniss I-"
She pushes past me and darts inside. All I can do is watch helplessly as she runs up stairs and disappears in the hallway.
Katniss P.O.V
I lock the door and dive into the bed. I cannot act like this. It is way too obvious that something is wrong. But to be truthful I can't help it. I'm struggling.
With a lot of effort I calm myself down and turn on the television. I sigh when I see the news of our engagement has been leaked. But at the moment they are considering it as a not confirmed news article.
I throw a pillow at the screen with a half-hearted effort. I'm so sick of everybody wanting to find out about me. I just need someone here, apart from Peeta, who is real, who isn't just a fame seeking fake. That's why I reach my phone and dial Prim.
After a few rings she picks up, "hello?"
"Hey little duck, it's me," I say, hiding the emotions I'm feeling from my voice.
"Hey Kat! What's going on?" she asks brightly. Her happiness is clear, even through the phone.
"Nothing much, what about you? How is collage? How is everything?" I ask.
"Well I just came back from Art Class, which was fun, I haven't got any more classes today so I'm meeting up with Rue. It turns out that she applied at this collage too for Biology, we've had a lot of fun so far."
"That's great Prim! I miss you so much, I'm glad you're happy," I say.
"Yeah, I miss you too Kat. So, how are things with you and Peeta," she asks with a seductive tone that almost makes me laugh.
"Turn on the television," I say simply.
"Why?" she asks.
"Just do it," I say.
There is a pause in the phone and a small moment of silence before I can hear the sound of the television. "Katniss what am I looking for?" she asks.
"Just watch," I say.
I listen in. "And in breaking news there have been reports of a proposal. Yes, that's right, Panem's favourite couple have recently tied the knot. Reports state that Peeta Mellark proposed to Katniss Everdeen on Christmas morning and according to various sources she said yes. What are the details? Stay tuned to find out."
Prim starts screaming through the phone, I wince and lower the phone from my ear. I can practically imagine her jumping up and down with utter joy. The thought makes me smile a little.
"Katniss!" she exclaims. "See? I told you I told you! I was right! Oh my goodness! When can I come over and see you two?"
"What about New Year's Eve?" I suggest.
"It's a date!" she exclaims.
"I can't wait!" I say.
"Nor can I!" she says.
"Prim, I have to go, I will talk to you soon, okay?" I say as I hear Peeta coming down the hallway.
"Alright," she sighs. "I miss you!"
"I miss you too, goodbye little duck," I say.
And with that I hang up as I hear a knock at the door. I place the phone on the bedside table. "Katniss?" I hear him say cautiously.
I force myself to stand, my hands shake and my knees feel as if they are going to buckle.
"Katniss, I know you're in there, please open up," he says gently.
I sigh as I open the door. Calm yourself Katniss, it will be obvious something is wrong if you keep acting like this.
Peeta looks hurt. I've done this to him. Hurting him feels like hurting a teddy bear. God, he's cute.
"Can I come in?" he asks innocently. I nod and step aside to let him through. I watch him as he sits on the edge of my bed, he beckons me to join him so I do. Despite my feelings and emotions right now I still rest my head on his shoulder and he slides his arms around me.
"Katniss," he mumbles my name in my hair. "What's wrong? I know there is something you're not telling me."
I hesitate for a moment. I'm not ready. Not now anyway. "Nothing Peeta, I'm fine. I just need you that's all."
He nods, accepting my explanation and we sit there for the next two hours, holding each other, until we eventually fall asleep inside each other's arms.
Authors Note-
Hmm… I think Katniss is going to regret not telling Peeta… Anyway, thanks for the reviews and favourites and follows! I love you all so much! Thankyou thankyou thankyou thankyou!
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