One more chapter to go !
Guys thank you for everything !
Now you all going to be mad at me... I am leaving tonight for summer camp in Italy , Milan !
That means.. the last chapter going to be here at august 15, Jennifers birthday !
The police station is a mess. There are people everywhere, running around and yelling out orders. I stand in a far corner, trying my best to stay out of everyone's way as the alarms ring out through the speakers and the rescue team prepares for departure.
I had tried to insist to Boggs that I was fit enough to go along and help rescue Katniss and the other little girl who was taken. Though he had been stern when telling that though he believes I am fit enough, I simply am unable to go due to the fact that i'm a school teacher and not a police officer.
While I was disappointed to learn that I would have to sit around for hours on end waiting for them to return, I fully understand. I've decided it's no good moping around, I know Katniss is in good hands once the rescue team reaches her. Even though they went in without a plan, it was impossible for them to wait any longer; not with Katniss' quickly deteriorating state.
Boggs told me he would call me as soon as they have news and let me know where to meet them. I call Ellen, Finnick and Prim, letting them know if the news. Prim wanted to come done to the station so that we could wait together and Ellen had offered to drive her. She should be here any minute.
I sit in the waiting room, the air conditioning blowing insistently on the back of my neck, making the hairs on my arms stand up. The door flings open and Prim comes running over to me. I stand up and catch her in a hug.
"They're going to save her Prim" I sigh happily. She squeezes her arms around me tighter. I see Ellen standing at the doorway, smiling sadly at the both of us.
"Peeta i'm going to leave my car here ok, just in case you need to get to the hospital later when they find her" she says.
"Thank you Ellen, really" I say walking up to her and hugging her.
"Anytime Peeta, make sure you call me and let us know when you have news."
"I will, I promise. Thank you" I say as Prim hugs Ellen goodbye.
Prim and I sit on the hard chairs while we wait for Boggs' call. Prim holds onto my hand tightly as we both stare at my phone which rests on the mini table in front of us.
More hours pass by until eventually it's been 6 hours since the rescue team left. The receptionist at the front desk was kind enough to bring out some water and sandwiches at noon and Prim and I had eaten them hungrily. I realised that that was the first time I had properly eaten since Katniss' disappearance.
The phone on the table vibrates to life as Boggs' name appears on the screen. Prim and I share a quick glance before I reach out and answer the call, praying that he has only good news for us.
"Hello" my voice is shaky.
"Hi Peeta" I can only just hear his voice over the sounds of people yelling and sirens in the background.
"How did everything go? Is she alright?" I ask quickly.
"Well we got both her and Rue out." Rue must be the other little girl who was taken.
"Is Katniss okay?"
"She was unconscious when we got to her. She is currently having her vitals checked at will be on her way to the hospital as soon as possible" he explains.
I try to control my breathing, she isn't gone yet. She still has a chance. "Ok how is everything else down there?" I say after hearing all the shouts and loud noises.
"Oh it's hectic here. The media are trying to interfere but the security guards are trying to hold them back. Anyway I have to go. You can meet us down at the hospital."
"Ok, I guess I'll see you down there then" I say as we hang up. I turn to Prim "we're going to the hospital." She nods and follows me out to Annie and finnick's car, I really have to save up enough money for one of these. We get to the hospital in five minutes and when I check in at the reception desk; they inform me that Katniss hasn't arrived yet but there is an alert which came through, saying that they are on their way.
It's not ten minutes later when an alert sounds behind the desk, signalling the arrival of a new patient. I know they won't let me see her straight away but I have to internally fight hard to not jump out of my seat and rush down the hallway. However as time slowly progresses I decide I can't wait any longer.
"Come on Prim, we're going to see what's going on" I say as I motion for her to follow me.
"Um what room is Katniss Everdeen in?" I ask the lady behind the front desk. She looks it up on her computer and then gives me directions down the hall to room number 406. When we get close I see that there are a few people crowded outside the room, Boggs included. I go up to him.
"Hey what's going on?" I ask "can I go see Katniss?"
"I'm sorry Peeta, they are only letting immediate family see her for the minute. I think they were only going to let other people go in after she wakes up."
"What?! But Prim is the the only immediate family she has! Please Boggs I need to see her" I beg.
"I'm sorry Peeta but I can't change the decisions of the doctors."
"Do you at least know how long it will be until she wakes up?" I ask desperately.
"They don't know for sure, but they said it shouldn't be too long. They just need to get her healthy and her body working again properly." I nod shakily trying to remind myself to accept it, there's nothing else I can do.
I take a seat on one of the chairs next to the door while Boggs leads Prim in to see Katniss. I stare at the wall idly, wondering how I got here. From Peeta the school teacher with no love in his life, to Peeta the guy who is currently not showing up to work while his girlfriend is is hospital.
Prim comes out with a few tears on her cheeks, she sits demon next to me and I don't question her. I know by the look on her face that she doesn't want to talk right now. I reach out and brush some hair from her face, just to remind her that i'm here and I care about her, as she rests her head on my shoulder.
The next few days are tough. I spend most of my time at the hospital, just waiting for Katniss to wake up. Finally, four days after her arrival at the hospital, the doctors have allowed me to enter her room and see Katniss. I think they finally realised how much she means to me, and that I know she is going to be safe.
But now as I stand outside her door, I don't know if I can do this. This will be the first time seeing her since she was taken.
I push the door open and slowly make my way inside, the room is large, there is a mini living room over in the far corner with couches and a coffee table. I freeze when I see her. There she is, still as radiant and beautiful as ever. I make my way over to her and take her hand in mine, her fingers are cold, though not freezing. I clasp her hand tightly in mine, i'm never letting go of this girl again.
Slowly, I lean over and press a lingering kiss to her forehead. "Hey Katniss, I don't know if you can hear me or not. But I...I just wanted you to know I love you so much, and i'm so happy that your safe now. I'm so sorry, everything that happened was my fault. I should have gone to pick you up." I say through the tears which i'm trying desperately to blink out of my eyes.
I brush her hair back gently as I kiss her forehead again. "God I love you so much" I whisper as I lay my head down next to hers. I just wish she would wake up. And that's how I slowly fall asleep, with her hand in mine and my head next to hers on the pillow.
I wake up the next morning still next to Katniss. I sit up and rub my eyes tiredly before leaning down and kissing her cheek softly. I run my hand through her hair softly, "are you gonna wake up today? Please" I whisper.
The door opens and Prim comes in, followed by Boggs and a doctor. Prim immediately comes over to us and reaches down to kiss Katniss in the cheek.
"Peeta can we talk to you for a second?" I look over my shoulder to see Boggs and the doctor standing over near the couches. I make my way over to them and we all take a seat, Boggs and the doctor on one couch and me sitting opposite them on the other.
"Peeta, my name is Cinna and I'll be Katniss doctor while she is here in the hospital" the doctor says. "Now I understand that you and Katniss live together?" He asks. I nod my head in confirmation.
"Katniss is going to be a bit...unsteady on her feet for the next month or maybe even longer. She's been through a great ordeal the past week and a bit. You are going to need to support her in every way possible."
"I would never to anything else, I will always be there for her" I tell him.
"Ok, I just needed to warn you of how her emotions might play out after she wakes up" he explains.
"Ok, yes thank you Cinna, really." I say and he nods.
I look over at Katniss and see that she is still asleep. I feel my stomach growl and I decided to head down to the ground floor cafe and get something quick to eat. I slip out the door with a quick wave to Prim, letting her know where i'm going.
I am just about finished eating my standard sandwich and drink when I feel my phone ring in my pocket. I pull it out and frown when I see Prim's name. Why would she be calling me?
"Hello?" I answer.
"Peeta!" Prim breaths excitedly.
"Prim what is it?" I ask quickly, praying that what i'm thinking is right.
"It's Katniss, she's awake!"