Post Mockingjay. Katniss and Peeta rebuild their relationship while trying to deal with the trauma of having been through the horrors of their lives since being reaped into the Hunger Games. They are there for each other when nightmares creep in the dark, but how does Katniss know when it is not safe for Peeta to be near her because of his hijacking? When the red X is on the door.

It took losing Peeta to the Capitol's hijacking for Katniss to realize how much she needed him. Now that he's returned, broken and grieving, can she find a way to help him heal and to show him that he's always been her first and only choice? A twist on the usual post-MJ story.

With the war over, Katniss has been banished to District Twelve and her mentor Haymitch Abernathy is left to watch over her, but it's Peeta that finds his way into her life. Will Katniss and Peeta be able to navigate a real romance without an entire country watching their every move? And will Katniss' temporary custodian, Gale, jeopardize the relationship they do build?

Post-Games, life slowly returns to normal in District 12. Katniss, healing, finally begins to turn to Peeta for affection and accept his love. Post-MJ Canon. Alternate K&P POV. M for LEMONS! 2nd place best multi-chapter, 3rd place best in-progress, 2013 Everlark Smut Awards! Check out my interview with Jenie!: : / / sheafofarrows(dot)tumblr(dot)com/post/57891010312/ devanrae

**COMPLETE** What happens if Katniss believes Peeta was killed by the capitol while being held captive after the Hunger Games. How will she move on in life? And what will happen if she gets to see him again. Tried to keep to the original storyline as much as possible.