Katniss Pov:
"Finally, when you find peace, that's when you can really see the silver linings of things. It may not come immediately, but it will come."
A month has gone by since everything happened. I can't believe that it is finally over. It just was one of those things that never seemed to end, yet it's over.
I have basically isolated myself from what reminds me of Prim, of what used to define me. My mother defected to District 2 a couple weeks ago to open her own clinic as well as try to move on from Prim, as well as essentially me.
Did it hurt? Yeah, but our relationship was weak before Prim… Yeah, I still can't face it completely. I'm trying, but without Prim, I have kinda given up on things. On trying anymore.
Even though my mother left me, few others did.
Gale initially left for District 2, but somehow returned the next day being dragged by an angry Johanna. She encouraged him to apologize to me, if you want to call multiple threats and punches aspects of encouragement. With that encouragement, Gale behaved like a little boy, head down and mumbling an apology.
Although it was nice to have a friend (would that be the right word for it?) in Johanna, the awkward apology was just uncomfortable for all of us. Leave it to Johanna to call it like it is.
"Good. Now Mr. Tall, Dark and Broody can start his penance. Let's go sex hair." She said as she grabbed Gale's arm and pulled him away. The look Gale gave me was one that screamed 'help me'. Initially, I gave him a serious expression. But once they were gone, I couldn't help but smirk a little at situation. Only Johanna can make a mountain of a man that Gale was quiver like a little boy.
The smirk felt a little foreign at first, but it didn't feel wrong. It was like normalcy was returning.
Shortly after that, Haymitch and Effie returned to his Victor's house. Of course, this was initially made up of the two arguing over Haymitch's cleaning habits and Effie's OCD (his words). Even though it took about a week for the two to work it out, they were perfect for each other. They balanced each other out.
Like Finnick and I did.
Finnick…
In my depression, I almost forgot about the man who kept me whole throughout most of the dilemma. I wonder if he has moved on. I wouldn't blame him, what do I offer? Baggage, Daddy issues, revolutionary extraordinaire. Not exactly a shiny résumé.
That's when I hear a gruff knock on the door.
Haymitch.
I turn my attention away from the window, which was the source of amusement. Since this is where I can get a prime view of Johanna and Gale arguing about how to plant the Primroses. That has been his 'penance'. Johanna thought it was fitting for him to give a Primrose a life after snatching another away.
Can't say that I disagree.
My thoughts are interrupted by a second knock on the door.
"I'm coming, I'm coming…" I mumble as I get up from my seat and head towards the door.
"About time you open up the door sweetheart. Was about to break the door down. " Haymitch states as I flies in as soon as I open the door.
"Patience is a virtue Haymitch…" I grumble as I casually close the door.
He ignores my remark as he begins to pace in my living room.
"Effie's going to be pissed when she sees the state of your house. It's a fucking mess. I would know sweetheart."
I roll my eyes as I enter the living room and plop on the couch.
"What difference does it make? It's not like anyone else other than you, Effie and Johanna come in anyway… And I know without a doubt that Johanna is messier than me."
I'm totally bluffing on the last part. I just want him to get off my ass.
Sadly, he sees my tactics as clear as day.
"Seriously? That girl has like two pairs of clothes and is incredibly neat. Besides, don't change the subject. Come on, put on some nice clothes and stuff while I try and hide some of this shit."
"Why Haymitch? I don't smell that bad."
"Just get in the damn shower before I throw you in there Katniss." He says seriously.
Dammit.
I groan in response as I get up from the couch head towards the shower. No point in trying to fight Haymitch when he gives me the serious look.
Once I get up to the shower, I take my time, not caring about anything outside of just breathing. It has helped me survive through my pain.
My shower is interrupted by the curtain being flung open.
"Johanna! What the fuck!" I scream as I try to cover myself.
How the hell did she get in?
She rolls her eyes at me as she throws a towel at me and growls, "For God's sake, you prude. We are both females here. Jesus, I forgot how skittish you are when it comes to nudity…"
I ignore the insult as I focus on drying myself off and trying to figure out why she was here right now.
"Hurry up Everdeen. Don't have all freaking day for you to dab yourself…"
"Why are you here?"
She looks back at me with her typical annoyed expression as she answers with, "Less talking, more dressing."
"But…"
"Just get dressed you idiot! It will all make sense in a few."
What the hell does that even mean?
I'm about to ask, when I'm met with a glare that would have rivaled that of the old Johanna. She will probably whack my head with a hidden ax if I don't comply now.
Once I'm dressed in some pretty nice clothes, I head downstairs to my living room to see Effie and Peeta putting the last few thing away. Wow, so the living room's floor color is green… I forgot about that…
"Amazing, isn't it? When something doesn't look like a damn disaster?" Haymitch asks as he seems to appear out of nowhere.
"Yeah…" I agree with hesitation. Why are they going through all this effort on me now?
Just as I'm about to ask, Peeta looks at his watch and says, "Time to go guys! We seriously have to be out of here 5 minutes ago! Move!"
Before I know it, everyone left the house. Leaving me alone again.
What the hell just happened?
My confusion is interrupted by a soft knock on the door.
That knock sounds familiar, but I can't place it.
I quickly walk to the door, hoping to find an answer to my confusion, only to be more confused.
"Hello Ms. Everdeen. Miss me?"
No words can formulate as I can only stare in shock at the person before me.
(Here is another update! Sorry for the delay! Have been uber busy (no lie). Hope ya'll enjoyed it.)