You Are The Only Exception
(Chapter 7)
I can admit, Gale, Madge, Prim, and I are having a great time in District 8. We didn't visit my mother the next day, instead we went swimming, and window shopping through all the little towns. I hate shopping but this was fun. On the third day here in District 8, we are finally ready to go see my mother.
Gale drives me and Prim to see her. If you ask me, I would rather have everyone come so I can drown out in the background, but Gale said just me and Prim have to go. I sigh as we pull into her driveway. Her boyfriend isn't here, he is at work, so at least he's out of the way.
I give my best friend a hug goodbye as me and Prim walk up to her house. Prim is all excited and here I am all angry. Katniss, be happy. Do this for Prim.
The next thing I know is I'm being pulled into my mothers house with Prim. My mother, Dianne, hugs Prim tightly. They don't break away for several minutes. Once they are finished my mother pulls my into her arms. I stay stiff in her arms as she hugs me. I feel like all my anger has been built up for a few years and the thing to break it is her hug.
"Please let go." I say plainly, emotionless. She releases me and gives me a sad smile before she turns to Prim. "I need air." I say walking out. I feel overwhelmed. I don't like my mother, at all. I sit on the porch until Prim comes out an hour later.
"Can you please give her a chance, Katniss? For me?" Prim asks, sitting next to me with her white flats and pink dress with white roses all over.
"I'll try, Prim." I say simply, not looking at her, afraid I'll just crumble.
"Thanks, Katniss. I love you." She says, hugging me. I hug her back and kiss her head.
"I love you too, Prim." I respond. She pulls away and runs back inside, happily.
The next few days go by like a breeze, hanging out with Gale and Madge, ignoring my mother as much as possible, being alone when we visit her. We board the train back home and Madge is crying. She hates leaving Gale, I even think he was sheading a few tears himself. I try to comfort her and cheer her up just as Prim does too.
Once we pull into the station I'm lost for words and air at the sight I see. I see Peeta Mellark himself, waiting for me with a big smile upon his face. It's like a movie in slow-motion. He opens his arms and I run into them. It's all slow as our eyes are locked as we run for eachother, then the moment I'm in his arms, time goes back to normal. I smile as I take in the scent of him. He smells of bread and roses. I close my eyes as I drown out the rest of the world. I get chills down my spine when he whispers in my ear.
"I've missed you, Kat." He whispers, tickling my ear. I smile and giggle slightly.
"I missed you more." I say, now looking at him, still in his arms but pulled away slightly.
"Will you be my girlfriend?" He asks kneeling down with a rose in his hand.
I gasp, blush, and freak out at the same time. I feel scared because I always promised myself I would never have a boyfriend, but it seems like fate has brought us together. I know I love Peeta, and I think he might love me too. I nod and whisper back, smiling.
"Only if you promise me something." I say kneeling down with him.
"Anything." He says and I blush even more.
"Promise me you won't leave me alone and you'll love me forever." I say, voice cracking at the end of the sentence.
"I promise to never leave you alone. I promise to love you forever, and always." He says, tucking the rose behind my ear, with his hand still holding my cheek.
"Then, yes. I'll be your girlfriend." I say and he leans in to kiss me. I instantly lean in too until our lips meet for the second time. Except, this time if different. This time I know he loves me and I know he'll never leave me. It's like this one, simple action let my worries and anxiety fly away. I break away for air only to find his arms around me again. I smile as we hug. He chuckles and stands, helping me up too.
He grabs my bags and I look around, I see Madge and Prim in Peeta's car, and I giggle to myself. Peeta takes me to his car, hand in hand, and also holding my bags. I slide in and Madge and Prim smile at me, winking. Peeta takes Madge home and I hug her goodbye, out side her house.
"You're together, aren't you?" She asks with a huge grin, as I just blush.
"Yes, it's official." I say and she sqeals and hugs me.
"Text me later. I had lots of fun. See you later." She says. I wave and climb back in the car. I absent mindly grab Peeta's hand as we drive. He smiles but keeps his eyes on the road.
"Did you have fun, Prim?" He asks and Prim nods with a huge grin.
"It was amazing!" She squeals and Peeta chuckles. She goes on for the next 15 minutes of everything we did, and how much she loved seeing my mother. We finally arrive in Peeta's driveway and I climb out. Prim grabs her bags and runs inside, leaving me and Peeta.
"Can I take you somewhere special tomorrow?" Peeta asks, hugging me.
"Sure." I say with a smile.
"It's an all day adventure. Be prepared, I'll pick you up in the morning." He says as we break away. He gives me a short kiss and I take my bag from him.
"Thank you. I'll see you later." I say, walking back home. He smiles and waves. He is at his porch, holding his door knob, and it's like looking into a mirror, as I'm doing the same thing. We look at eachother, and I smile. I wave and walk inside, feeling giddy, happy, weird, and giggly. I toss my bag in my room and fall asleep on my bed, thinking about Peeta.
He is my boyfriend. He won't ever leave me. He will love me forever. And I just realized something I'll never forget.
Peeta Mellark is the Only Exception.
A/N: Okay, here is the deal breaker. I couldn't find ideas for her visit with her mom. SO I skipped to her arrival. I LOVE THIS CHAPTER. This is one of those moments I wish would happen to me. AnYwAyS: Thanks SOOO much for reading and reviewing! Every little comment, and review/follow, makes me smile. Now I have too many followers to mention: BUT I LOVE YOU ALL! Thanks for reading, and let me know what you like about my story, and who is your favorite character in this story!
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