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Win a Date with Peeta Mellark!

Chapter 10

Another limo, another big event. Once again Katniss found herself heading to a night full of people and paparazzi. She was dressed in a one shouldered red dress that flowed to her ankles. Ever since the wedding, Cinna had become her favorite designer, and tonight he did not disappoint. For once, she actually was looking forward to the evening. It was a big night.

She looked over at her husband of two years. He was looking out the window, and not making much of an attempt at conversation. This was unusual for him and Katniss realized that Peeta must be extremely nervous. She didn't blame him. It wasn't every day that you get nominated for an Academy Award. The film that he had took on as a challenge ended up bringing him the best reviews of his career so far, and his hard work started paying off. Peeta had already won some of the critic's awards, and now was nominated for the Oscar as Best Actor. Katniss could only smile with pride, and found herself being the one to comfort him as they arrived.

"Win or lose," she told him. "Let's just have fun tonight." She gave his hand a squeeze.

"I know," he replied with a small smile. "I just can't believe I'm here."

"You deserve it." Katniss said. "The movie was fantastic and you did a great job."

He nodded and they got out of the car. Peeta put on his dazzling smile and waved to the screaming crowds on either side. They walked the red carpet, stopping to talk with the various reporters and commentators, who all gushed about Peeta's performance and even asked Katniss about who she was wearing that evening. She was happy to put a plug in for Cinna. Halfway down the carpet, she saw Finnick and Annie. The actor was talking to some fans while Annie smiled a couple of feet behind him. They were there as Finnick was going to be presenting an award on the show.

Katniss caught Annie's eye, who motioned for her to come over. She looked at Peeta, who gave her a questioning look. She smiled at him and mouthed "I'm okay," and pointed over to her friend. He nodded and she left him to continue shaking hands and take pictures with the crowd. It's funny how things have changed. Remembering that first premiere, she walked over to the older woman and they hugged each other.

"Having fun so far?" Annie asked.

"Great," Katniss answered. "Peeta is a wreck, though."

Annie gave a surprised laugh. "Really? You wouldn't know it to look at him over there."

"He's an actor," Katniss explained. "He hides it well."

"Are you two talking about me behind my back?" The two girls turned as they found Peeta was suddenly with them.

"Never!" his wife said in mock astonishment. "Wouldn't dream of it."

They all laughed together, as Finnick joined them. "It's time to head in. Are you girls ready?" Each husband took their wives arm and led them inside to the large auditorium. The ushers showed them their seats, and Katniss took hers beside Peeta. Finally, some theme music started and this year's host was introduced. He was a comedian and within a minute had the entire audience rolling in laughter.

Then, the awards began. It was going to be a while before the award Peeta was up for would be announced, so Katniss tried to just enjoy the show. It was hard being interested as they went through all the technical awards, though, and she found her mind wondering.

It really had been a great two years since their wedding. Three days into their honeymoon, they had finally been found out. While on the beach soaking up the sun, cameras all of the sudden appeared out of nowhere. Their privacy now over, Katniss and Peeta retreated to their suite for the duration of their trip, spending most of the time in bed. This had been fine with her husband, who since beginning the physical part of their relationship couldn't seem to get enough of her. The pictures from the beach turned up in the next round of gossip rags, but Katniss finally found that she didn't care. The important part, the wedding, had been just for themselves. The rest didn't matter.

After they returned, the couple completely moved into their home in District 12 and began life together. Peeta had made 3 movies in that time, and Katniss would go and visit him on set for a few weeks each time. In between shoots, Peeta was home, and he would help at the local high school teaching drama classes to the students. He had also picked up a new hobby of painting. One of his recent roles asked him to portray a well knowing artist, so he took some classes. As with baking, Peeta found he had a knack for it. How could one person be so talented at so much? She continually wondered this about him. Katniss continued her work at the library, and was pleased to be promoted to head of the children's department the previous year.

Prim had graduated from high school, and was now taking courses at Capitol University. She was in premed, and it would be there a while to get her degree in medicine. She also took with her a boyfriend, having begun to date Rory Hawthorne her senior year. Katniss chuckled at watching Peeta quickly take on the duties of big brother as he stared down and had a sat the younger boy down for a serious talk. Prim had been mortified, but Katniss thought of it as timely payback for her sister's interference in her own love life. Prim was staying in the dorms on campus, but would come home often, and have dinner wiht them if they were in the city.

Over the two years, she had to admit that their marriage had pretty much been a dream. Not that they didn't have some bumps in the road (A particularly nasty argument about bathroom arrangements came to mind), but like Peeta had told her, as long as they communicated, they could always work it out. And they did. They supported each other, and now they were here, on the biggest night of his life.

She was finally brought back to the present just in time to witness the next presenter come on the stage.

"And now we have the award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture," last year's Best Actress winner began. "The nominees are…" and she went through the list of the five men who had all given great performances that year.

The gorgeous actress finally took out an envelope. "And the winner is…" The audience was silence as she carefully opened the flap. "Peeta Mellark in One More Time!" The audience began to cheer as Katniss looked at her husband, happiness spread throughout her face. He, in turn, had a look of stunned surprise, before coming out of it to turn to her, take her face in his hands, and kiss her.

"Congratulations." she whispered. "I love you." He nodded and stood up to walk towards the stage. Climbing the stairs, he made it to the center where he was given his statue. He then made his way to the microphone for his speech. Katniss had to laugh inside at knowing he had not prepared one, but the man was good with words even on the fly. Peeta poured out his thanks to everyone involved in the movie, including the cast, his main costars and director. He also thanked his aunt and uncle and Haymitch for their support. He began getting the wrap up sign from the producers of the show.

"Finally," he continued. "I want to thank my wife, Katniss, who believed in me being in this project, and who every day continues to believe in us together. I love you. Thank you all so much." The applause erupted again as music played and Peeta was escorted off stage. Katniss wasn't sure what was going to happen from here, so she just kept watching the show. Eventually, someone with a headpiece in their ear came by her row and whispered to her that Peeta would meet her in the winner's area backstage after the show.

People filed out as the host said good night to them all. Katniss finally made her way out and headed to the backstage area. There were many doors, but she eventually found one with a sign on it reading Winner's Area. She told the security person manning the door who she was, and the big man let her inside. There were a ton of people, but she looked around and finally saw the familiar head of blonde hair.

Running over, she was twirled around in his arms. "I'm so proud of you!" she cried.

"Thanks, hun," he finally placed her feet back on the ground. "It's amazing. Really."

"You earned it," she told him. "Now let's go party!"

Together, they made the rounds of the various parties going on in the city. Food and drink were flowing everywhere, and Katniss watched as everywhere people stopped to congratulate her husband. More interviews were completed, and they danced through the night until their legs seemed to give out from under them.

It finally all came to a close around 2:00, and she and Peeta crawled back into the limo, exhausted, yet happy. She was leaning against him with her head on his shoulder and his arm around her back. Katniss heard him give a contented sigh, and thought it was time to put her own plan for the evening into action.

"Had enough for tonight?" she remarked.

"Yeah, I'm done," Peeta replied. "Except for maybe some time with you when we get home." He began nuzzling and kissing her neck. "You know, I've been thinking about how great things have been for us, and we really have so much to celebrate."

Katniss smiled as this was heading exactly where she was wanting. "Think you can handlle any more?" she asked him and looked up to see his eyes. They widened and instantly became curious.

'I guess so. Is there something specific you have in mind?" She grabbed her clutch bag and opened it. Taking out an envelope, she handed it to Peeta.

He opened the flap and pulled on what was inside. It was a blurry black and white image. Katniss watched as her husband tried to make sense of what he was seeing. He looked like he was about to ask her what it was, when she saw his face take in the words on the side of the picture.

BABY MELLARK

Peeta's eyes immediately flared open and then landed on hers. She smiled wide at him.

"Congratulations."

He was astonished as if he couldn't believe it was true. "Katniss, is this? Really? We're going to have…" he couldn't even finish his question.

She continued to lock her eyes with the crystal blue in his. "Yes. We're having a baby. I'm about 6 weeks along. I found out for sure the other week, but decided to save it for tonight."

Peeta couldn't control his emotions as he took her lips once again and kissed her. They continued on this way until he finally had to let her up for air.

"Wow," he said. "The Oscar and a finding out you're pregnant all in one night. What did I do to get so lucky?"

With everything she had she replied, "You;re just you, Peeta Mellark, and you've made the whole world, and me, love you."

He was moved by her words. "And I love you, just as you are, Katniss Mellark. I wouldn't have you any other way." She gave a little moan of pleasure, and they settled in together again.

"So, do you want to make an announcement about the baby or keep it to ourselves?" he quietly asked.

Katniss sighed. "I'd like to keep it just with us as long as we can, but sooner or later, we won't be able to keep it a secret. I'm going to be huge. We might as well get it out there before that happens. So, go ahead." She was happily resigned for him to let the news out.

Peeta smiled from ear to ear. "Good, because this," he said placing a hand on her stomach. "I want the whole world to know."

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