A/N: Sorry it's been a while. I've been meaning to get to this,but tumblr anons are vicious about me getting to other stories. But I'm doing this one now. I think from here out this is going to be Peeta's POV, obviously unless otherwise stated.

Peeta

"It's alright,Kat. It's alright..." I whispered in Katniss's ear,hoping to calm her down. She was crying and shaking,bad.

"No...Peeta. I-it...it's not ok." She pulled herself off my chest far enough to look me in the eye. Her breathing had steadied, and the tears had stopped. But she was still shaking like a leaf. "The kids are both so young. They're probably scared."

"Would it make you feel better if I talked to them?" I asked, combing my fingers through her hair. She nodded, and I kissed her gently before getting up to get the kids.

I opened Orion's door,and he was already asleep, bless his little heart. I felt terrible, but I bent down next to him and shook him lightly.

"Hey,buddy, you think you can stay awake for a little bit?" I asked when he finally opened his eyes. He nodded, and I picked him up,teddy bear and blanket in tow, and went next door to Adara's room. I knocked, and she opened the door.

"Yes dad?" She asked, slightly impatient.

"Come on, I need to talk to you." I said, bouncing Orion lightly to wake him up again.

"Now?" She asked. I nodded and she followed me down the stairs, no more questions asked. I put Orion one of the stools in front of the island in the middle of the kitchen and Adara climbed up next to him. I gave them each a few cookies, Adara looked at me like I had lost my mind.

"Dad, you ok? It's 9:30 and you're giving us cookies?" She asked, reaching over and putting her hand on my forehead.

"Very funny, Dara. I just need to talk to you about what Haymitch told you at dinner tonight."

Orion looked confused,like he forgot all about it. Adara shrugged and went back to her cookies.

"What about it?" Orion asked,with his mouth full.

"Well,your mother is worried that he might have scared you." I explained.

"Didn't scare me. He told me I have to take over hunting for a while,which is no big deal. Maybe I can get Hunter and Gale to go with me." Adara said.

"Adara, you know how I feel about you spending so much time with him."

"Dad, he's my friend." She said,rolling her eyes.

"That's what your mother said, and Gale still fell for her." I mumbled, low enough for her not to hear.

"He said I gotsta be extra careful and try and be helpful so Mommy doesn't hurt herself." Orion said.

"Did he say anything else?" I asked.

"No...Can I go back to bed now?" Orion yawned. I told him he could,and he said goodnight and went back upstairs. Adara was still sitting at the counter, like she was waiting for an explanation.

"We'll explain it when you're older, ok?" I asked,sitting on the chair next to her. She nodded and reluctantly went back upstairs.

I stayed downstairs a while longer. The reality of the past two days finally catching up with me. Without thinking I put my coat and shoes back on and slipped out the front door. Don't get Haymitch. The last thing you need is for him to start drinking again. I thought to myself as I walked down the street, out of the Victor's Village.

I wandered through town aimlessly, trying to decide what to do. Most of the people I could talk to, we either hadn't told yet or were mental basket cases. Eventually, I turned around and headed back to the Seam. Just go to the Hob, talk to Ripper. Worked for Haymitch for so many years. I pulled my coat closer, the spring temperatures far lower than usual, struggling to stay warm.

Even though it was going on 11 o'clock at night, the Hob was still bustling with activity. We needed a few things anyway,so I start making the rounds, making sure to buy something from everyone. I ended up at Ripper's stall.

"What are you doing here, boy?" Ripper snarled as I sat down, slamming a few coins on the counter.

"I need a break from reality..." I mumble, rubbing my palms over my eyes. Ripper puts a shot of something in front of me.

"You just be careful, you got a family to take care of." She warns before turning to another customer. Brushing off her comment, I downed whatever it was she gave me. I immediately lurched forward and coughed. A few people turned around, Ripper laughed, and Greasy Sae came running over. She hit my back a few times until I was able to talk. I reassured her that I was fine, and she went back to her stall,promising me she'd make something that would 'fix me up'.

"What the heck was that!" I yelled at Ripper, who was still laughing.

"You needed a break from reality, so I gave ya the strongest thing I got!" She said as she caught her breath. I turned around and went to go see Sae again.

"Crazy old bitch..." I grumbled as I walked over. Sae put out a bowl just as I got to her counter.

"If I were you, I'd eat this and go straight home. Go to bed. Sleep off that buzz before those kids of yours get up." She instructed,shoving a spoon in my hand.

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I don't even remember last night. I woke up in bed,somewhere around 9, with Katniss sitting on the bed next to me.

"What happened last night..." I asked, sitting up. Not a good idea, my head started pounding, forcing me to lie back down.

"I have no clue. I found you passed out on the kitchen floor this morning. Whatever you did, at least you went shopping for me." Katniss said.

"I did?" I mumbled. She nodded and crawled in bed next to me, laying her head on my chest.

"I'm sorry...I should have told you I left...I'm so sorry." I mumbled a long string of apologies, even though I don't remember what happened after I left, I still felt bad about it. She finally shut me up,suddenly kissing me.

"It's ok..." She muttered as she drifted off to sleep. I wrapped my arm around her and kissed her neck. Slowly falling back to sleep with her safely in my arms.