I had a little extra time tonight so I'm posting short one. I'm testing you guys here- you ready for the wedding?! I wanna see 15 reviews tonight/tomorrow and I will post when I get off work tomorrow night! That's it. 15. You guys are the absolute best fans a girl could ask for, so enjoy Peeta's wedding jitters and coming up next, the actual wedding! :)

Also, I will be doing a fun little contest pretty soon, so keep your eyes open for that! Love you guys!
XOXOXO

I shift a little in my tux and I hear Haymitch chuckle off to the side. I pull at the tight collar and feel my breathing getting heavier. We've all gathered here and are just waiting on Katniss. I can't believe how nervous I feel.

I see little girls from the orphanage make their way down the aisle toward me. I suck in a breath as I see the white rose petals they sprinkle down the aisle. Before I can protest, I hear the audience start to murmur and my attention is drawn to the back of the room.

There she is. A veil covers her face and she walks alone, a bouquet of white roses in her hands. She walks toward me and I stand up straight. As she gets closer, I see the smile through the veil.

She takes my breath away.

When she stops in front of me, I extend my hand and she reaches out to take it. But she freezes and lets out a sharp gasp. I watch her, puzzled, until she takes a step back and my eyes are drawn downward.

A horrible red stain is blossoming all over her white gown. A gleaming sword protrudes from her stomach as she looks up at me, shaking. I cry out and reach for her but she is yanked backwards.

"Snow! Let her go!" I run towards her but the killer steps to the side and I freeze in my tracks.

It's me.

I watch as another version of me flings my lifeless bride to the side and takes a step toward me, holding the bloody sword. I drop to my knees beside Katniss and pull her to my chest. Red stains her dress and she attempts to stem the gore with her hands. She looks up at me and gives me a weak smile.

"Hap-happy wedding d-day," she stutters before her head falls back and her eyes close. I let out a pained cry that echoes around Panem.

I sit straight up, drenched in sweat. The blankets around me are suffocating me and I can't breathe. I toss them aside and put my feet on the floor. Oh right. I had propped my prosthetic against the wall and I reach for it and pull it on. I glance beside me and let out a pained moan.

Of course she isn't here with me. Effie insisted that she sleep in her own house the night before our wedding.

It's the dumbest decision I've ever agreed with. I knew I wouldn't be able to sleep without her. Not even for one night. I pull on a robe and shoes and head downstairs.

The snow is thick on the ground when I step outside and I shiver as I hurry over to Katniss's house. I'm quiet as I make my way upstairs, trying not to wake Johanna or Annie.

I hear muffled cries from the closed door and I push it open to see her thrashing around on the bed.

She's in my arms in an instant. She instantly relaxes and I rock her gently as I hold her to my chest.

"Peeta," she says sleepily.

"I'm here, Katniss."

"You're not supposed to be here," she whispers. I shrug.

"I'm glad you are." She lays her head against my chest and closes her eyes again. I bring her down with me and pull the covers up around us. We fall asleep quickly and without any more nightmares.

We're awoken by a sharp knock on the door and Katniss gasps.

"Peeta," she hisses. "You have to go! Now." I groan and roll away from her and she sits straight up.

"Hang on a second," she calls. "Peeta. Out the window!"

"You're crazy," I croak, trying to wake up. "We're getting married, not sneaking around from your mom. I'll go downstairs and back to my house."

"Hey! Do I hear bread boy in there?" I hear Johanna's voice. I groan and shake my head.

"Katniss, you know it's bad luck for the groom to see the bride before the wedding," Annie admonishes. Katniss rolls her eyes and I grin.

"We had nightmares as we knew we would," Katniss says grumpily. "He's going back to his house now." I yawn and reach for my robe and shoes and I feel her hands on my shoulders, turning me back to her.

"I'll see you in a few hours," she says as she leans up to kiss me. "And then I will be your wife." I grin, completely awake now.

"Mrs. Everdeen-Mellark," I say quietly and her face lights up at the sound of it. She smiles and kisses me again before she gives my ass a little pat.

"Get going. I'll see you soon enough." I open the door to Annie's and Johanna's scowls.

"You're lucky we like you," Johanna says as she points to the stairs. I roll my eyes but hurry down the stairs and call goodbye to them as I head back home. I stop in my doorway as I remember what today is.

My wedding day.

I'm marrying Katniss Everdeen.

Dear God, is this real life?!