I stand there in shock realizing that I just agreed to marry Peeta Mellark. We're only eighteen! I then realize that I don't care because I know I truly love him. Extending my arm out to admire the ring I can't help but to smile and blush more than I usually do. He breaks his statue stance and pulls me into a tight reassuring hug. I love the warmth of his body next to mine. He buries his face in my hair and I hear him start to cry.
"What's the matter?" I ask him quietly as I look up to see tears streaming down his face. He looks down and just smiles.
"I just have never figured you would be mine. We never talked when we were younger and I just am shocked that all this is happening." He says back to me as our noses touch.
"Peeta, that was then and this is now." I say but then realize I'm not done and continue on, "Let's live in the moment." This brings more tears to not only his eyes but mine too. I pull away and lay back down and he follows. He holds me until we both fall asleep and then he whispers, "We're going to have to make wedding plans." I roll over to face him and reply, "You just leave that to me." I kiss him one last time before we both fall into a deep sleep. The next morning we get a pleasant visit from Haymitch, sober for once besides during the games.
"Morning Haymitch." We both say in unison, "How are you doing?" Peeta continues. He looks at both of us with a weird look thinking something's wrong.
"You two seem extremely happy." Haymitch grumbles, "Why?" Before I can control my words they come rolling out.
"We're engaged Haymitch! We're engaged!" I run over and show him the ring. He grabs my hand to examine it closer.
"Well well." Haymitch says, "How'd you manage to get your hands on such a ring?" He finishes off.
"I had some inside help." Peeta replies.
"Very well then." Haymitch answers. I walk back over to Peeta and intertwine our fingers together.
"Haymitch we have to go see my mother so do you mind locking the door when you leave?" I ask as we stand in the doorway.
"Sure." He replies quickly. We walk out the door and over a few houses to where my mother and Prim are standing waiting for us. A smile crosses both of their faces.
"Katniss! I'm so happy for you! Can I be the maid of honor?" Prim asks, well yells as she runs towards us. She jumps into my arms as I let go of Peeta for a second. I exchange a look with Peeta and we both wonder for a second how this got out. Haymitch.
"He must have used my phone once we left." Peeta says to all of us. Peeta, Prim, and I all continue to walk over to my mother. She moves from her place and embraces me.
"Congratulations sweetie!" She exclaims. She lets me go and I find myself wandering back to Peeta. He swings his arm around me and hugs me.
"Let's go inside and plan!" Prim says excitedly as she runs ahead of us and into the house. Once in the house we already see her at the kitchen table scribbling down different ideas for the wedding. My mother hurries over to her before she gets out of control.
"Prim sweetie this is your sister's wedding. Why don't we let her plan it?" She tells Prim taking the pencil from her hand. We both walk over and take a seat at the kitchen table. After discussing a few things Peeta says goodbye and goes off to the bakery to check on some things with his family… and also to break the news. It's only been a few hours and I already feel drained from all this planning.
"I'll see you both later." I say as I get up to leave, "And thank you." I blow them both kisses and walk off to the bakery to spend some time with Peeta and his family now. As I get closer to the bakery the more people I start to see. Shoving my way through the crowds I see some very familiar and friendly faces. Effie, Cinna, and Portia.
"Katniss!" I hear as I see Effie hurrying towards me shoving people aside. She embraces me in a hug and then says, "I'll be helping you plan!" I can't help but to smile about this and then I respond, "You should go see my mother and sister in my house in Victor's Village. They're already starting to plan." I say between giggles.
"Oh my!" She exclaims, "I'll get going!" And with that she scurries off. Next I see Cinna and Portia hurrying towards me and their design teams not far behind. They all surround congratulating, wishing me the best.
"Cinna, get Portia and meet me in the bakery." I command and he does. I push through the rest of the people and the camera crews. Walking into the bakery is always a delight. The smell of fresh made desserts and just seeing Peeta. He hurries from behind the counter to greet me and the rest of the group.
"It's great to see you again." He says as he embraces Portia and then Cinna and of course our crazy design teams.
"We have a lot to do." Cinna states seriously after all the excitement dies down, "Katniss we will have to design your dress and Peeta's suit." I glance around the room. Everyone's face suddenly so serious and I know that they're ready to get down to business. Portia walks over to the window and stares at the crowd still gathering.
"There's no way we're going to get out of here alive!" She jokes walking back over to us and then kisses Cinna on the cheek. I look at them shocked and see Peeta has the same expression. Cinna realizes this and then grabs Portia and draws her closer to him.
"We, Portia and I, are also getting married." Cinna says, his eyes brighten up as he tells us.
"Congrats!" I say as I run over and hug her. Peeta walks over and congratulates them both. Instantly an idea pops into my head. A double wedding!