I love all the speculation on Katniss's present! :) If everyone remembers certain explicit sexual practices in previous chapters (and I did have several questions about when Katniss would fulfill her promise to Peeta)...well, let's just say if you are shy about such practices and don't like the smut, skip the second part of this chapter! That being said, I hope you enjoy. As with Peeta's experience, I tried to write it with love, trust, and a dash of sexiness :)
I'm flying home tomorrow morning because my mama had to go to the hospital for some tests. I'm not sure if I'll be able to write or post while I'm home, so just bear with me, I'll be home by the weekend! Hope you have a great week and enjoy the Everlark lovin'!
XOXOXO
Katniss sweeps aside our pile of presents and reaches under the tree. Willow is lying on her stomach a little ways way, coloring furiously. Rye is snoring softly on his new pillowcase and I'm so tempted to join him for a nap. Katniss pushes a small box into my hands and I raise my brow in question. She nods and glances over to our children. My eyes follow hers as I open the box and read the paper on top.
One coupon for a free kiss.
Ok, that's cute. It's not as if I don't steal kisses from her every chance I get. I need a coupon now?
One coupon for one free full body massage.
Nice. Usually I'm the one giving the massages. Her hands on me always feel incredible.
One coupon for a free blowjob, whenever, wherever you request.
My eyes widen. Oh. Oh my…
One coupon to tie me up, tie me down. Whenever, wherever you request.
Ok, THAT's unexpected.
One coupon to ride me hard….enough to wake the neighbors.
My face is getting warm. I can feel it.
One coupon for a dress up night. I'll wear as much- or as little- as you request.
Christ Almighty, is it HOT in here?!
One coupon for a striptease.
The image of Katniss stripping slowly invades my mind and I wince as all the blood rushes to my groin. God one coupon left. I'm almost afraid to read it.
Almost.
One coupon for One Fantasy.
Whatever you desire. Take me however you wish. I will perform anything you request.
Whatever you want.
My throat constricts and I swallow several times, my eyes going right back to her.
"Thanks honey. I love this." She smiles- more like smirks- and bats her eyelashes at me.
"I thought you might," she says in a low voice. Fuck. I try to adjust my jeans without her noticing but I know she's seen. I replace the lid on the box and set it aside with my other gifts, before I grab her face and yank her in for a kiss. It's passionate and demanding, my mouth laying claim to hers. It's the promise of more, of what tonight may hold. She moans a little and I jerk back, my eyes flying to my daughter. She's already called us out for kissing in the kitchen today; I don't need her saying anything else. Katniss leans back and blinks.
"We should start getting ready. People will be over around noon."
"Tonight?" My own voice surprises me, deeper and more feral than it usually is. If I can cash in on that last coupon tonight, though…shit, I have been dreaming of this for months. Years, if I'm being honest with myself. She nods and I move in to kiss her again.
"Whatever you want," she says softly and my fingers clench her leg as my tongue forces its way back into her mouth again. I back away, closing my eyes and taking several deep breaths. Get yourself together, Mellark. NOT in front of your kids.
"Daddy, come color with me," I hear my daughter begging behind me. I clear my throat and hurry over to join her. Out of the corner of my eye, I see Katniss standing up and starting to clean up. I start to help her but she turns around and bends over, picking up the paper that is strewn all over the floor. She's barely wearing anything underneath that robe, I can see that clearly. She lingers near the floor, her ass wiggling slightly. My eyes are about to pop out of my head as I stare unabashedly. She glances over at me and I know she knows what I am thinking. We share a look until she goes back to cleaning, her back to me. I stare at that luscious ass for as long as I can.
Tonight, that ass is all mine.
Katniss is setting the table as I am trying to wrestle my nude son into a Christmas jacket when there is a knock at the door. Willow stops twirling in her dress and runs to open the door.
"Merry Christmas, Willow," I hear Johnna's voice and I carry Rye downstairs to greet everyone. Katniss comes out of the kitchen, wiping her hands on her apron, and smiles around at our family. Johanna goes straight to her and they embrace tightly; I don't know if I have ever seen Johanna hug someone for so long. I set Rye down and join them.
"Wow. Do I get one of those too?"
"Oh get over here bread boy." I let out a little 'oomph' as she throws her arms around me, nearly crushing me. I gingerly pat her back.
"We're ok, Jo."
"I know. Oh jeez, are there any rules about hugging the president? Should I kneel at your feet instead?" There's the Johanna we know and love.
"Good to see you too, Jo." She grins and tousels my hair. I scowl and pat my curls down as she bends to pick up my son. Aran rushes into my arms and I grunt as I try to pick him up.
"Lord Johanna, what are you feeding this kid?"
"Tell me about it. The twins are getting huge too."
"Where are they?" Katniss asks as she looks around. At that moment, Effie, Haymitch, and George enter the house, George and Effie holding Johanna's son and daughters' hands. Damn, Johannna was right! They have gotten so big! Right behind them are Annie, Finn, and Analise. Finn's arms are full of pink blankets and Katniss gasps.
"Let me see her," she rushes forward. Finn smiles as he passes the sleeping baby to my wife. I stand next to her and peer down into the blankets. My god, she looks just like-
"Finnick," Katniss whispers softly. Annie looks over and gives us a teary smile.
"I know. I cried when she was born. Just wait until she opens her eyes. It's unreal." It's unbelievable seeing our friends's face on a baby girl but it gives me a rushing feeling, knowing Finnick hasn't really left us. That much is evident when we look at Finn, too. They're nearly identical now. Finn embraces me and stands beside my wife, staring down at his daughter.
"She's beautiful, you two." Katniss passes her back to her father and he gazes at her with adoration. I suppose we must look the same when we hold our children. George currently has his son trying to climb up his front but he gives me a one-armed hug before he reaches down to pick him up, and Johanna reaches for her daughter's hand.
"We saw your speech on TV. Very moving stuff, Peeta."
"I try," I reply with a grin.
"OK everyone, come on and sit down. Food's just about ready!" Haymitch and I grab some extra chairs and make sure everyone has a seat. Willow, Aran, Rye, Brody, and Anna have a little table all set up for them. Since Aran is the oldest, he takes it upon himself to feed everyone. I watch his interaction with my daughter, nudging Katniss to make her look over. We all watch as Aran continues to flirt with Willow, and how Willow is having none of it. In fact, she tosses her braids and rolls her eyes, looking remarkably like someone I know.
"Yep, she's Katniss's daughter all right," Haymitch laughs as he takes a drink of water.
"My poor son is in for a lifetime of heartache," Johanna says dramatically, while shooting me a wink. Katniss glares at them and the table erupts into laughter.
"Only eleven years, max," I say, returning her wink. Katniss turns her glare upon me and I wrap my arm around her shoulders and kiss her cheek, poking at her mouth until she smiles again. She swats my hand away but a small grin forms. I'll take it.
It's peaceful and wonderful, being able to enjoy this family time. I hold Coral while I listen to Finn and Analise tell about their new house, or Johanna and George talking about their latest fashion discoveries. Annie blushes while she talks about how she and Riley have become quite close, and Haymitch kisses Effie's hand and raises a glass to her. I'd invited the Hawthornes but Rory' wife Theta invited everyone to District 3 for dinner with her family and it's Posy's first time to 3, so Rory agreed. Katniss and I glance at each other and are thinking the same thing: it's so wonderful to be home.
Halfway through our meal, the phone rings and Katniss goes to answer it. She comes back and starts to take Coral from my arms.
"Cressida wants to speak with you." I mutter an apology to everyone, before I hurry over to the phone.
"Merry Christmas, Mr. President," she says cheerfully.
"Merry Christmas, Cress."
"Hey, I need you to turn on your Holo for me."
"Um, ok." I place my hand over the speaker and try to get my wife's attention.
"Honey, can you turn on the Holo?" Her brow furrowed, she clicks the remote and the Holo appears beside the table. I can see a huge crowd of people, most of them dressed in lavish and warm clothing. They all seem to be waiting for something and I watch in bemusement.
"Ok, now," I hear a female voice off to the side.
"Merry Christmas President Mellark and family," they say in unison. Everyone in our dining room has stopped talking and is staring at the Holo. I smile and put the phone back to my ear.
"Oh Cressida, thank you for that."
"Don't thank me. Apparently Jinx got stopped on the street by a family, asking if there was any way for them to wish the president and his family happy holidays. More people heard and wanted to do the same, so Jinx called me up and we filmed this for you. That's all of District 1, I'll have you know. Everyone gathered in the Tribute Court Yard to record this." I don't even know what to say. But I want to do something in return, at least show them how appreciative I am of the gesture.
"Cressida, hang on a second. We are going to try to send you something on your Holo."
"I'll be here." I set the phone down for a moment, and hurry over to the Holo. I bring it to the center of the table and call the kids over. Everyone gathers in and I press the little blue button on the Holo, the word 'record' flashing in the bottom. Grinning, I wave to the machine and gesture around to my friends and family.
"From our family in District 12 to yours, Merry Christmas! We hope you enjoy the time with your loved ones and that you are all safe, healthy, and happy!" I hold Willow on my lap while we all wave to the Holo.
"Merry Christmas," we say in unison. When I'm finished, I run back to the phone and hear Cressida talking to her husband.
"Check your Holo and please make sure District 1 sees it!"
"I will. Tell Katniss hi for me! Take care, Peeta!" I hang up, a broad grin refusing to leave my face.
"Peeta, dear, what a wonderful thing you just did," Effie gushes as she raises her glass toward me. Everyone follows suit and I gasp.
"To President Mellark," Johanna says in a clear voice. "May you and your family find only happiness and light, after the dark days you have endured."
"To President Mellark," the room echoes. I swallow and my eyes rest on Katniss, who is holding her glass up to me and looking proud. Her support means more to me than anyone could ever know and I know I can do this because I have her by my side.
I notice Haymitch chewing on his lip and he hasn't taken a drink but I don't ask him what is wrong. He's always been an outspoken man; if he feels something is wrong, he will speak up about it.
After dinner, we move into the living room where the kids pile under the tree and we exchange more presents. Willow absolutely goes nuts over a little makeshift oven that Haymitch and Effie bought for her. I grin over at my little girl, who's immediately started to "bake" cookies. She excitedly holds up the plastic cookie for the room to see.
"It's just like Daddy's oven!"
"You'll be working in the Bakery in no time," Finn laughs. Coral starts to fuss not long after and Finn apologizes as he rushes Analise and their daughter home. Haymitch stands and clears his throat.
"Well. Suppose Effie and I should tell you about your present now." Effie claps her hands excitedly, her eyes positively sparkling.
"We are taking the children for a sleepover at our house!" We all gape at the couple. I want to stick around for this! I'd pay money to watch Haymitch corrall five kids!
"Umm…are you guys sure," Johanna says uncertainly.
"That's a pretty big present, " George says carefully.
"Not at all," Effie says cheerfully. "We are happy to do it! We bought everything to bake cookies and play games and we even have a few more presents for them!" Katniss and I exchange looks. Rye barely lets his mother out of his sight lately. How will he do away from her for a whole night?
On the other hand…I bite my lip as I remember Katniss's present to me. We certainly don't want to try anything with two kids in the house. It'll be nice, having the house to ourselves. And I'm sure Johanna and George would love some alone time as well. I glance up at Haymitch and he sighs.
"Look, we just thought…after everything that has happened this year, it would be a nice gesture to give you lovebirds a night alone."
"Why do they need a night alone," Aran asks as he cocks his head. His father chokes on his drink and Johanna cackles.
"Daddy wants to kiss Mommy," Willow says gleefully. I swear the heat coming from our faces could light a damn fire. Except Johanna, of course, who looks pleased with herself for raising such an "open and honest son". Haymitch chuckles while Effie swats at his shoulder.
"Manners, children. You don't talk about your daddy kissing mommy."
"But why? Granpa does." Effie shoots Haymitch a glare and shakes her head.
"It just isn't done, dear." Willow looks up at us, confused. I kneel in the floor next to her and wrap my arm around her small waist.
"It's ok when it's just us, princess. When it's other people, let's not talk about it, ok?"
"Ok Daddy." I kiss her cheek and she kisses me back.
"Wonderful," Effie says as she clears her throat and I'm taken right back to Reaping Day. "We should get going soon. Willow, do you want Mimi to help you pack a bag?"
"Yeeeeeah!" Willow grabs her Mimi's hand and drags her upstairs. Johanna picks her daughter up and holds her on her shoulder.
"You sure this is ok, Haymitch?"
"Positive. You four have a nice evening. Annie, you're more than welcome to join us if you like but I imagine you might have better plans." Annie blushes as red as her hair.
"Well…Riley did ask me to come over after dinner…"
"Ohhh, don't tell Finn," Johanna teases. I secretly agree.
Effie and Haymitch lead the children across the way to their house and we all stand on the porch, waving them goodnight. Johanna and George give us hugs before they hurry back to their hotel and Katniss closes the door behind them. We hurriedly clean up the kitchen before I am dragging her upstairs. It's already getting late and I want to take complete advantage of what little alone time that we have…not that we haven't had plenty of that in the past months but when survival is your number one priority, you aren't really thinking of much else. Including intimacy. I guess I should be grateful that Katniss's birth control shot lasts so long, so that I know we are covered from our time in the woods. The way she is kissing me and moaning against my lips…all my thoughts fly out the window.
I trap her against the door and tug her pants and underwear off, my head between her legs in seconds. She screams my name, and I grin up at her, loving the sound of it bouncing off the walls. There's no reason to quiet her tonight, no reason I can't relish in her breathy moans and her high pitched wails as she comes.
"Mmm Katniss," I say against her pelvis and she jerks forward. "I intend to make you come all night long tonight. Your throat will be sore from the screaming and tomorrow, you won't be able to move."
"You'd better make good on your word, Mellark," she says in a husky voice as she glares down at me with silver eyes. I lunge forward and make her scream again and again.
When I've cleaned up after myself, I hold her legs in the air while I plunge in and out of her. I have no idea where we find the strength but we go late into the night. I scold myself for having so little self-control. I'd intended for one thing in particular to happen tonight and now, I'm not certain if it will.
While she gets up to get us some water, I edge the drawer open and pull out various items. The bottle of lube stands next to the box of toys that we have accumulated. I sneak the larger of the toys and the lube under the sheets, then resume my place leaning against the headboard. She returns and hands me my glass as she curls up on my chest.
"So…are we done for the night?" She glances up at me, her brow raised. I stare into her eyes and don't notice her hand move until I feel her fingers close around my length. I spring to attention under her caress and inhale sharply.
"Did you think we were done," she whispers before she bites my ear. My eyes flutter shut as she lowers in front of me, taking me into her warm mouth.
"N-no," I stammer. "I mean…I hoped we weren't."
"We have all night," she says as she kisses her way up my body. "If you have any stamina problems, just think of the Arena. It should keep you going." I choke on a laugh as her tongue swirls around my left nipple.
"Have I ever had any stamina problems when it comes to you? I don't need to think of the Arena. Just of you in that Quarter Quell outfit."
"I knew you were checking out my ass."
"Hard not to. Aside from, you know, the fact that we were fighting for our lives." Her head pops up and her smile is gone; I mentally kick myself for saying anything. But then she grabs my face with both hands and pulls me in for a rough kiss. I roll her under me and rub back and forth against her. She reaches between us and guides me inside her and I rest my forehead on her damp chest as I thrust in and out.
After I pull out of her, I lower to my knees and tug her ass toward the edge of the bed. She moans deeply as soon as my tongue touches her wet folds, and I move up a little and thrust my tongue inside of her. She reaches back and grips my hair with her fist.
"Peeta! Oh my god!" I chuckle against her skin and she jerks forward. I bring my hand to my mouth and suck on my fingers. I bring my other hand up to her ass so I can spread her wide, then bring my wet fingers to both her holes. Sliding one finger in each hole, I start out slowly, torturing and teasing. She falls forward onto her elbows and moans into the pillow.
"Peeta, please!" I add a second finger to her pussy, the feeling of my fingers sliding even deeper making my cock twitch. I can even feel the finger in her ass and it is unreal. I pick up my pace, my fingers fucking her to near- oblivion. When I feel her clenching up, I withdraw my hand and her head whips around, fire in her eyes.
"Peeta Mellark-"
"Settle down, Mrs. Mellark. I told you I would make you come all night and I will. You have to be patient." I lean down and lick up and down her folds for a moment before I settle on my back and pull her over me, so she can settle her feet on my knees. She lowers herself over me and starts to bounce up and down again. I lean against the headboard as I reach around and squeeze at her hardened nipples. She throws her head back, her hair covering my shoulder and I slyly reach across the bed for the lube and the toys. One hand rests on her hip while she continues to bounce, while my other quickly pours a little lube over the larger toy. When I bring it close to her cleft, she tenses and stops. I kiss her cheek and reach down to circle her clit. Her moans pick back up and she is distracted again, so I probe her entrance with the toy. She bites down hard on her lip as I slide it in and she shifts her hips a little.
"How do you feel, baby?"
"Full."
"You are going to be so full of me before the night is over," I whisper in her ear. She reaches back and grabs my hair, pulling tightly. I wince and push the toy in even deeper, relishing in her throaty moans. Fuck, I need to see her like this. I quickly move her back to her hands and knees and she glances at me over her shoulder.
"Like what you see," she says playfully, though I can hear the trepidation in her voice. It's a mark of how well I know her, after all these years. Behind all the sexy talk is still a nervous little girl and I reach forward and cup her chin.
"Hell yes I do. I had to jerk off twice this evening, just thinking of what I am going to do to you. How incredible you make me feel, how amazing you are." My eyes meet hers and hold her gaze. I push my fingers into her core again and feel her clench around them. Still holding her gaze, I pull the toy out of her ass and push it back in. She exhales sharply as I thrust the toy and my fingers in unison. Her arms are shaky and she falls forward again, burying her face in the blankets.
"Oh god Peeta…oh! Oh!" I slowly pull the toy out of her ass, and replace it with my thumb. I release a deep groan as I feel her clench around my fingers- the way she is squeezing my thumb is unlike anything I have ever felt. Imagining my thumb as my cock…holy shit, I may not be able to handle it. I set the toys aside and climb over her, pushing her damp hair out of her sweaty face.
"Hey there beautiful," I mutter as I kiss her temple.
"Mmm," is all she can say in return. I chuckle and run my finger up and down her arm. She still hasn't moved and seems like she is going to sleep. Well we can't have that.
"Hey," I whisper in her ear before licking the shell of it. She shudders and turns her head.
"You going to sleep?"
"Nuh uh," she replies.
"You sure?"
"Positive."
"Ok. You still sure about this?"
"Whatever you want," she says softly as she lifts her head and turns to me.
"Whatever YOU want, Katniss," I kiss her forehead.
"I want this."
"You stop me if anything is uncomfortable." I lean forward and kiss her softly, which quickly grows into something much more heated. Deciding now is the best time, when she so relaxed, I quickly spread some lube over my cock and fingers. I pour a little over her ass and push a finger inside, making her hips jerk. I spread her wide with both hands and my head probes her entrance.
"God Katniss, you can't begin to know how much I love you. I love you and I want you to feel incredible tonight." I push in just a little, giving her time to stop me if she wants. When she doesn't, I push in a little further. I didn't think anything could feel better than her virgin pussy but dear god this is heaven. Her tightness surrounds me and I have to clench the sheets in my fists to keep myself under control.
"Fuck Katniss you feel absolutely amazing. You are so fucking beautiful, you know that? Every part of you is perfect." She whimpers as I push in further and I tentatively pull out a little.
"How do you feel, Katniss? Talk to me, baby."
"You feel good, Peeta," I hear her timid voice. I still inside her.
"Are you sure? Katniss, is this hurting you?" She shakes her head and raises her hips up. I slide in even deeper and both of us groan. I stand up on my knees and grip her hips, one hand rubbing over the smoothe skin in front of me.
"Your ass is so beautiful, Katniss. Every bit of you is beautiful. Fuck I am in heaven." I reach down and rub her clit with my thumb as I increase the pace of my thrusts. She seems to be coming to, as she thrusts back against me and moans.
"I want to ride you, Peeta." My dick hardens inside her at her words. I pull out and lie on my back, waiting for her to straddle me. She surprises me, turning around and positioning her legs on either side of me so I am staring at her bare back. She takes me in her hand and slowly slides down on top of me; I'm astounded that her ass is so tight even after I have been inside her.
"Oh my god Katniss, I'm not going to last much longer." She braces her palms against my legs and moves up and down, and my head falls backwards. I let her take the pace, controlling how deep I go inside her. She suppresses a cry when she sinks all the way down, so that she is actually sitting on me. My eyes roll to the back of my head as I am consumed by pleasure. My cock is throbbing, encased by her ass, and I wait patiently as I can for her to move. She does and I reach around and roughly rub at her clit.
"Peeta! PEETA!" She arches her back and I lean down to suck at her breast while she continues to ride me. I feel her fingers join mine and she starts to finger herself, which makes it even harder to hold on.
"Fuck Katniss! Ah fuck!" Her nails sink into my leg and I hiss at the brief shot of pain. All of a sudden, she is coming and I feel her squeezing my cock so tightly that I jerk inside her. My fingers are frantically rubbing at her until I feel her squirting all over my hand and the sheets underneath us.
Holy shit, I just came in Katniss's ass. And it was unlike anything I have ever experienced.
Holy. Fucking. Hell.
She falls, limp on top of me, her legs giving out underneath her. We're panting hard, all words seem to be gone for the moment. I'm not even sure there are any words to describe what just happened. I lean up and kiss her shoulder and gently lower her onto the bed next to me, turning onto our sides. We're both sticky, our bodies are glistening with sweat, and the bed is soaked underneath us and yet neither of us can move. I nuzzle up to her and kiss her sweetly.
"Thank you, Katniss." Her steel eyes flutter open and rest on mine. My heart hammers at how much love and trust I can see there. I nuzzle up to her and hear her sigh.
"Seriously. Thank you. Thank you for trusting me with everything you have. I can't tell you how much it means to me. How do you…are you ok?"
"I love you, Peeta," she says tiredly, avoiding my question. "And love means trust. They go hand in hand. A long time ago, I gave you something special. Something I could never get back. And you cherished it, and cherished me, and my trust in you just started building from that day forward. I really wish Prim could see me now. She probably wouldn't even recognize me." Her mention of her sister at a time like this surprises me and I pull back to study her. But she looks content…happy, even, and doesn't look to be on the verge of tears or a breakdown. I gently stroke her brow and she closes her eyes.
"Why do you say that," I say softly.
"Prim was the trusting one. The sweet one. You know how I was. I didn't trust anyone, and I didn't accept charity or compliments, even. If you had complimented me at school, I would have spent hours puzzling out the catch. I told you, I didn't do well with friends. Prim knew that and she wanted me to be more social…to smile more. I just feel like…I have changed so much, my own sister wouldn't recognize me." I kiss her temple and pull her closer.
"The only time I saw you smile, Katniss, was when you were with her. She would recognize you. She would be so happy for you. She IS so happy for you." She closes her eyes again and grasps my hand under the blankets.
"I love you," she sighs as she quickly falls asleep. I kiss her damp hair and watch her drift off to sleep. I realize tonight wasn't about the act itself. Yes we have talked about it for some time and really, anything new I experience with Katniss is going to be wonderful. But she tore down so many barriers around her heart and trusted me with her body to let herself go to a place neither of us have ever been before. Falling in love with Katniss has been unlike anything I could have ever dreamed of, and I feel like I fall in love with her a little more every day, if that's even possible. Yet everyday with her brings a new experience, a new sensation, a new emotion, and new wonder. And yes, tonight was incredible and I think I came harder than I have in a LONG time, but the simple fact of being with Katniss in that way- of her allowing me to be with her in that way, well, that's really the best thing about tonight. I squeeze her hand under the blanket and lay next to her.
"I love you too."
