After this chapter there is only two more chapters lads :(
But don't worry I have some really good ideas for a new Katniss and Gale fanfics that being going on and on in my mind that I'm raging to write :P
I have them in a document the ideas as an outline so soon when this is done I'll get straight into it and I need to finish my other three fanfics I haven't got round to finishing :P
By the way if any one is looking for some good romance novels, the author Paige Toon writes some lovely love stories:
Chasing Daisy
One Perfect Summer
The Longest Holiday
Lucy In The Sky
Check them out..
Chapter 28
Mrs Everdeen goes down the stairs to announce to the rest off the family that the baby has finally been born. Katniss passes the baby into Gale's arm and watches how he softly cradles and rocks the baby to sleep. She smiles when she sees Prim peak into the bedroom.
"Come on in Prim and meet your niece"Katniss whispers. Gale lifts his head towards Prim at the door and smiles and nods to come in. Prim shyly crosses the floor and stands beside the bed where Gale sits beside Katniss. She looks down at the baby and smiles.
"She's so cute"Prim says.
"Do you want to hold her?"Gale asks.
"Em.. I don't know. I'm scared I'll wake her up"Prim says.
"It's okay. Shes sound asleep"Gale replies.
"Okay"Prim says with a smile. Gale carefully puts Alexa into Prim's cradle.
Alexa eyes open and is fixated with Prim. She reaches up with a tiny hand and grabs a chunk of blonde hair. She doesn't cry just stares up at her auntie. Prim smiles down at Alexa. Hazelle knocks softly at the door and peaks her head in the doorway.
"Can we come in?"Hazelle asks.
"Of course"Katniss replies.
Hazelle, Mrs Everdeen, Rory, Vick and Posy come into the room and sit around the bed. Prim passes Alexa to Hazelle and she smiles down at Alexa who is blinking rapidly which makes everyone laugh softly.
"Wow. Shes so beautiful. She's got your nose Katniss and your chubby cheeks Gale"Hazelle says making everyone laugh except Gale.
"Ha. Ha. Aren't you funny"Gale says with a roll of his eyes.
"I am, aren't I?"Hazelle says.
Alexa begins to cry loudly and Hazelle rocks her gently.
"Guess she didn't like your jokes either"Gale says. Hazelle sends her son a dirty look.
"I guess shes wants her mommy"Hazelle says and hands Alexa to Katniss.
"Come on everyone time to head home. Alexa needs to be fed. We'll come by tomorrow and see her. Okay?" Hazelle says to the kids and they leave saying goodbye.
"We'll see you tomorrow too. Need some help with anything, just come by okay?"Ms Everdeen says.
"Okay"Katniss and Gale says. Prim and Ms Everdeen leave.
"Well lets you fed Lexi"Katniss says.
Two weeks later, Katniss and Gale are getting used to looking after a baby. Presents for the baby are sent to the house. Little pink outfits, teddy bears and even a pushchair from Madge.
"Shall we go to the hob today? Bring Alexa with us?"Gale suggests.
"Are you sure its safe enough for a newborn?"Katniss says worriedly while giving Alexa her bath.
"Course Katniss, we'll wrap her up in blankets and put her in the pushchair"Gale says. Alexa cries while gently ours water over her belly.
"I know you don't like it. We'll be done in a minute sweetie"Katniss soothes her daughter.
"Okay I'll just put her clothes on. Would you mind getting a bottle out of the fridge and put it into the baby bag"Katniss asks.
"Okay"Gale says and heads downstairs.
"Now missy lets get you out of this water, eh?"Katniss smiles down at her daughter. She wraps her nice and tight in a pink towel and brings into her and Gales bedroom.
She sits down on the bed with Alexa in her arms and gently dries her soft hair. She puts on a fresh diaper, picks out a lovely outfit.
"Well look at you, aren't you a cutey"Katniss says and laughs when Alexa grabs hold of her plaint.
She grabs a spare outfit and diaper and brings it down with her and Alexa to put in her baby bag. She sees Gale fixing the pushchair.
"There got it"Gale says and the push chair is finally ready for use. Gale flashes Katniss a smug smile and she rolls her eyes.
"Took you long enough"Katniss smirks and hands Gale the baby. While Gale puts Alexa in the pushchair Katniss sorts out the baby bag.
"Right we're ready to go, aren't we Alexa?"Gale says gently smiling at their daughter.
"I think we're ready. I bet I'll forget something though"Katniss frowns.
"Nah. We have everything"Gale says.
"Right then, let's go"Katniss says.
Katniss pushes Alexa in the pushchair through the Seam to the hob. Gale stops and lifts the front of the pushchair over the steps at the entrance. As Katniss and Gale pass through the hob everyone stops to congratulate the couple and see baby Alexa. As they make their way towards Greasy Sae's stall she flashes them a toothy smile. Darius notices this exchange and turns his head towards them and raises his eyebrows and a slow smile crosses his face as they make their way towards the stall. Sae claps her hands together.
"Awh, I did hear you had the baby. Took you long enough to bring her round"Sae teases.
"We've been very busy. Looking after a baby is hard work"Gale says.
"It is. Can I see? What did you name her?"Sae asks.
"Of course. Alexa. Lexi for short"Gale says pushing the pushchair around the stall towards her. Gale lifts Alexa out of the pushchair and puts her in Sae's arms.
"Ah. Wow. Look at you little one, aren't you a pretty baby"Sae says rocking Alexa gently.
Darius takes a peak at the baby in Saes arms and smiles. He leans against the stall beside Katniss and stage whispers loudly,
"Did you tell Gale yet? That he's not the father"Darius says. Gale throws him a dirty look causing Darius to sneer loudly.
"The baby has my good looks though. Too bad she doesn't have my beautiful red hair though. She would be going places if she did. Have the pick of any man she wanted. She'll probably have my strength, good humour and smartness. Don't you think?"Darius jokes. Everyone laughs loudly even Gale this time. Darius hands Sae her bowl.
"You two are going to make good parents"Darius says before going over to his group of friends.
"He's right. You are going to make a heck of a pair. Imagine when shes older, she'll be coming in here with a hawl to sell me"Sae cackles.
Sae serves Gale and Katniss soup bantering over old times. Katniss gives Alexa her bottle and when she falls asleep Gale suggests to Katniss to bring her home.
"Alright you too. See you soon"Sae says.
Katniss and Gale put Alexa into her crib in her room carefully so they don't wake her. Katniss leans over the crib and kisses her forehead. They close the door shut and go back down the stairs into the living room. They turn on the television and Gale puts his arm around the top of the sofa and Katniss snuggles closer to his side.
"We've came all way. Haven't we Gale?"Katniss says with a laugh.
"Yea we have. Lets make lots of babies"Gale says.
"Deal"Katniss says.
Gale leans down and kisses Katniss and pushes her back down on the sofa.
