Katniss pov
Today I go to visit Peeta at the bakery. He's baking up a storm when I walk into the kitchen. Rory isn't at the counter when I walk in. Instead his other employee, Tyler, is. I walk up behind him and wrap my arms around him, kissing his sweaty neck.
He turns his head to look at me and kisses my forehead. His head is all sweaty from working so hard and being by the ovens. I take a rag and wipe his face, then kiss his lips.
"What brings you here?"He asks.
"I came to see you. Are you too busy for me?"
"I'm never to busy for you, however I am quite busy. Rory and Vick caught the stomach flu, so Tyler is working the front. That leaves me alone in the back."
"Anything I can help with?"
"No, it's okay, I don't want you to lift a finger."
"But you work so hard, and my name is on this too. Why don't I work the front and send Tyler back here with you?"
"Are you sure-"
"Peeta, you really need the help, please let me help."
"Okay,"he sighs.
I walk to the front to see a small line. "Tyler,"I say,"Peeta really needs your help in the back, I can take care of the front."
"You sure, Kat? Are you sure you should be working while you're preggers? I know I asked my wife to stop."
"I'm guessing Peeta bragged about it?"
"Yep."
"I'm not even that far, I'll be fine."
"Okay,"he says raising his arms in defeat.
We both let out a little giggle and I take a spot in front of the register.
"Welcome to Mellark Bakery, how May I help you this morning?"I ask the customer.
"Good morning, Mrs Mellark!" A woman with a thick Dutch accent says. She's one of the few people who were alive before the games. I've talked to her only a few times before and she's told me of her stories. She lived in a place called Amsterdam, but moved to the U.S.
"Good morning, Mrs. Visser."
"Please, call me Cartia."
"Okay, Cartia. What can I get you?"
"What do you recommend?"
"Lets see, today I would recommend a cheesecake."
"Cheesecake, in the morning?"
"Sorry, I'm not the most reliable right now, my cravings have been crazy!"
"Ahhhhhhh, you are pregnant aren't you my dear?"
"Yes,"I say placing a hand over my very small bump, hidden by my jacket.
"Why what wonderful news, congratulations!"
"Thank you, Cartia."
"The baker's finally got a bun in the oven!"she says happily. I just smile at her. Peeta comes out with the next batch of baked goods. He starts to fill the glass containers with the food.
"Ah, Peeta!" Cartia says.
"Mrs. Visser, it's great to see you!"
"What a fine morning, and congratulations on the newest edition to the Mellark family."
"Thank you! Can I offer you a fresh out of the oven bun?"
"Of course, add that to the cheesecake and I'll be on my way."
"Right away,"Peeta says with a smile.
He soon comes out with her order. She pays me and then is on her way with her order. Peeta pulls out a cheesecake and hands it to me. "I'm guessing you recommended this to her?"
I nod with a guilty smile. He kisses my cheek and places a hand on my stomach. "You and your cravings."He laughs. I lean into kiss him on the lips and I hear everyone burst into applause and cheers. I blush and look down smiling.
Peeta kisses my cheek once more and then heads into the back. Another person comes up to the counter. She's very naturally pretty, and very pregnant. "Hi, I don't believe we have ever met, but I'm Tyler's wife, Melonie."
"Oh! Hello, I'm Katniss Mellark, Peeta's wife."
"It's nice to meet you. Is Tyler in the back? Do you mind getting him for me?"
"Oh, of course I don't mind. You can go back there if you'd like."
"Okay,"she says. I lead her to the back and show her where Tyler is. Peeta looks happy but surprised to see her. "Melonie! It's wonderful to see you! You look beautiful and I see you've met my wife, Katniss."
"Yes,"she says with a smile. "She is lovely, Peeta."
I blush and Peeta says,"thank you, I love her so much."
"Is it okay if I steal Tyler for a moment? I have some news."
"Oh, go ahead. If you want there's a hallway over there, it's very secluded."
"Thank you."
They leave out the door and soon we hear Tyler cheer out in happiness.
He runs in saying,"it's a boy!"
"Congratulations, man!" Peeta says.
"Thanks."
"You should have told me you were going to find out. I would have gave you the day off."
"But Rory and Vick were gone, I couldn't leave you alone."
"Tyler, this is a very important moment, it would have been fine."
"I should have told you."
"It's okay, I just wish you had that wonderful moment."
"It's okay, as long as I know."
"Yeah, as long as you know."
"When do you find out?"He asks.
"A few weeks."
"You're pregnant?"Melonie asks.
"Yeah,"I say placing a hand on my stomach with a smile.
"Congratulations!"
"Thank you,"we say in unison.
"How far along are you?"She asks.
"About four and a half months. What about you?"
"Six."
Peeta wraps his arms around me and kisses my cheek. Then says,"can I offer you anything?"He asks.
"Um, I'll take a cupcake, how much?"
"It's on me. A congratulations. Actually, have a few cupcakes, how about a dozen?"
"Peeta-"
"Nope. No arguments!"
He hands her a dozen of cupcakes many different flavours. She smiles and thanks him. Then I make my way back to the front to finish my cheesecake and get back to work.