His muscles slowly relax as the Boy I love returns to me. He kisses me, then kisses lotus on the cheek. then as always when these things happen he says,

"Katniss, I'm sorry-" but I cut him off

"Peeta, you don't have to apologies, it's not your fault, if anything it's my fault, ok?" I tell him calmingly. I go upstairs to get Valerian and then bring him back down. Put him in front of the fire and give him his toys, and Lotus goes into Peeta's art room and starts on another master piece. So, with some free time I start skinning the rabbit and squirrels. I start with the one Lotus got, I can tell it's her's because the arrow speared the stomach unlike mine when the arrow spears the eye, it makes it easier to clean, but I manage. Once I finish Lotus' Squirrel, peeta asks If he can have it, he wants to Make a stew with it. I say yes and give it to him.A couple of minutes later I start on the next one, and I ask him about Gale.

"So, are you ok about Gale being back?" I ask him. He looks surprised. After a minute he answers without making eye contact.

"Well, you know, I guess it's kind of awkward, him being back here after your history. But it's good to see him again I think." He says

"I think he's moved on, he has a Wife and four boys.I think he just wants to be friends again." I say back. Peeta Nods. I finish skinning and put everything in the freezer. Then, when dinners ready I call the kids. They come and sit at the table and we all eat dinner in silence. After dinner I put Valerian to Bed and Peeta gives Lotus a bath, I over hear their talk from across the hall.

"Daddy? Are you feeling better?" Lotus asks with worry.

"Yes, Lotus I'm Fine." Peeta answers with a sigh.

"Mummy really worries about you." Lotus states

"I worry about her too." Peeta says sounding like he might cry. I leave Valerian fast asleep and Move closer to the bathroom door.

"…Do you…love mummy?" she asks

"Yes, very much." Peeta says. Chuckling.

"Good." Lotus says, I can Tell she is Grinning.

"Ok lets get you ready for bed." Peeta says, Lifting her out of the bath. I go into our bedroom and get changed for bed. Once Peeta has put Lotus to sleep, He come and Lies down next to me. We lie there, on the Bed, and I caress His Cheek and Say

"I love you Peeta."

"i love you too Katniss." and with that I fall asleep into a nightmare less night.