Chapter 2
Katniss fixes her dress skirt before walking into the Bakery. Her dress was a light blue with a white sash and petticoat. She walks in to see Peeta's blonde hair combed neatly and bright blue eyes shine. He is wearing a light blue dress shirt and tan dress pants. His shirt was tucked in neatly, hair combed back, and a bright smile on his lips.
"You look beautiful, Katniss." Peeta compliments honestly.
"Not to bad yourself, Peeta."
"Shall we?" Peeta asks holding his arm out for her to wrap her around. She takes his arm and they walked out to his car parked in the back of the bakery. Peeta had a specially painted orange Studebaker Champion. The bench seat allowed them space but they could be close if they desire closer to the end of the night.
"So what does your father do? You know what mine did before he retired the bakery to me."
"My father is a hunter for the local butcher. My mother is a nurse at the hospital."
"Your mother works? Not that I am against women working, I am for it but, you had said your mother was traditional."
"She is and I understand that not all are used to it after all this time, but my mother was trained from a young age to be a nurse because of the war. She loves being a nurse so she continued." Katniss says.
"My dad has been in charge of Mellark's his entire work career and as a Mellark son, we work at the bakery as a teenager or sooner if we want. The Bakery was handed to me early because I'm dad said he was to old school and the company needed a new mind."
"Only the boys get to work at the bakery?"
"No, it's just that we have only had boys for as long as I can remember. It's nothing against girls, it's just that my dad says we Mellark men have mostly male swimmers if you know what I mean. That's why my parents had 3 boys. They kept trying for girls. They gave up when I was a boy."
"What about your mom? What does she do and stuff?"
"She's not a kind woman. I love her because she's my mother but I don't agree with her about just about everything. She only approves of people that look like her. If they aren't Blonde and Blue eyed then she doesn't approve. I stopped caring about what she thinks of me a long time ago."
"So you have two brothers?"
"I have two older brothers, I am the baby. My oldest brother, Wheaton has a wife and is expecting their first child next month, most likely a boy. My other brother, Rye is… well Rye. He is a free spirit. How about you, got any siblings?"
"I have a younger sister, Primrose, she's 12. Your mom would like her because she is the exact replica of my mother, blonde hair, blue eyes."
"I am guessing you take after your father?"
"Yes. Dark brown hair and grey eyes."
"So if Katniss a flower? You said your sister's name was Primrose. Primroses are my favorite flower."
"Yes, Katniss is a white flower. My family has a thing for naming girls after flowers. My dad studied bontestry and knows all sorts of exotic flowers."
"I thought we could start by getting dinner at the diner. Is that alright?"
"Yes I'm so hungry. Sorry, I mean yes I'd like that, thank you."
"Don't worry Katniss, I don't expect you to be well mannered, no offense." Peeta says leading her inside. "I just mean that your personality is bold and strong, I'm almost sensing some stubbornness."
"Wow you really get me, Peeta Mellark." Katniss says as the waitress leads them to their booth.
Looking through the menu Peeta offers that if she is comfortable with it they could share a milkshake but it is perfectly fine if she isn't ready.
"I normally like to take things slow but with you I don't feel scared. I'd like to share a chocolate milkshake."
"That sounds good to me. So is your mother grooming you to be a proper housewife?" Peeta says jokingly.
"Yes, she is but I'm horrible at it, sorry."
"Why are you apologizing?" Peeta asks.
"Isn't that what you want, what every boy wants?"
"No, well not me at least. I want a girl with personality. Strong and independent. Speaks her mind even. That's what really attracted me to you. You just blurted out what you thought of me. I like to cook and bake. I'd do my share of cleaning. I also do my own laundry."
"You fill in where I lack, I do laundry and clean but can't cook."
"That's why I think we will work as a couple. I know this is our first date and we are getting to know each other but I feel like this is it for me, like you are my happiness."
"That's quite the bold assumption their . I understand though. I can't see myself wanting more or needing more than seeing that smile on your face."
Peeta's winning smile comes back, making her smile. "I think this relationship is off to a good start. We see a future. Would you like the chicken fingers or Mac n cheese?"
"What if you got the chicken and I got the Mac n cheese and we shared?"
"That sounds delicious."