Happy 2012 everybody! 2 months to go before the movie!

Sorry if I have not updated before the new year. I was banned from using the computer. Time for the family! This won't be the last chapter. I promise you that!

Disclaimer: I don't own the Hunger Games. But I wish I had. Because I'll let Finnick live.

KATNISS

Again with the explosives. The loud bang made me shudder. I instinctively crouched under the table when all of a sudden, a recognizable hand got my own and I sensed my body relax unexpectedly. It was Peeta. I did not bother to look at him for I know I'll just hug him. I'm not cowardly, but Peeta just makes everything okay. "Close your eyes." I heard him whisper.

Not resisting, I slowly closed my eyes shut and listened to Peeta's orders. Finally I gave up and wrapped my arms against Peeta; I just wanted to feel safe. I felt Peeta laugh. How could he laugh at a time where things were blowing up? I hit him lightly on the back to let him know to stop. The detonation was still ongoing and I dare not open my eyes. Peeta literally swept me off my feet and I felt him walk out the door. He did not care about the explosion at all. It was as if it was just a normal thing.

"Can I open my eyes now?"

"Not yet."

Why? Why, if he was strutting forward like a proud rooster not even bothering to crouch a little bit? But I don't defy him. I need to show him that I trust him.

PEETA

Katniss impulsively dove under the dining room table. I smiled at her sense of survival. I quickly hid my grin for this was supposed to be a very alarming situation. I slowly crouched in with her and held her hand. She did not look at me although I knew that she felt comforted by my presence. I did not remove the smirk planted on my face. I told her to close her eyes and she followed immediately. She's not so stubborn now. I smirk. It was a good thing her eyes were closed. After another loud detonating sound was heard, she threw her arms around me in a warm embrace. I couldn't help but laugh. Katniss hit me as a result.

I lifted her from the ground like a baby, careful not to hit her head on the table. I walked out of the door and to our destination; the rooftop.

As I carry Katniss, I could not help thinking about you-know-what. This. My proposal. What if something went foul? But I just dismissed it. Just thinking of it affects me badly. Her eyes were closed shut, and I guessed that things were going quite well. I slowly edged my way to the rooftop staircase, for the explosives were still detonating. The 'explosives' were made especially by Beetee. They don't do much harm really, just loud, blaring booms. I set Katniss down and ordered her to open her eyes. She did, although cynically. She looked around, possibly thinking why I brought her here. The blasts seemed to have dwindled off, which made me pretty uneasy. Katniss is not stupid. She'll be suspicious soon enough. Or maybe already being suspicious.

"Is it done?" She asked, looking around. Another loud boom from Beetee's explosives came and answered her. She again hunkered down and covered her head. To conceal my plan, I mimicked Katniss and covered her.

"I guess it isn't." She concluded. "Why did you bring me here anyway? And where are the others?"

I grew nervous. She said it nonchalantly. Casually, like nothing was going on. My body filled with tension and dread as she said those words. But I felt that I was being paranoid.

"Just follow me." I said, breaking loose from my anxiety. I saw a trace of bliss in Katniss' lips. Did Johanna tell her something surfeit?

"Sure. Lead me." Katniss closed her eyes and held out her hand for me to grasp. I clutched it and led her to the rooftop, where my cronies were waiting.

KATNISS

I guess this was it. The surprise Johanna told me about. Oddly though, the explosions stopped. It was quite puzzling but then, I remembered Beetee was with us. He must've developed them. I have already guessed that all of this was Peeta's doing. Of course, I'm not that dull to notice. Johanna, Annie and Peeta himself, has been dropping hints here and there. I am not that oblivious to them at all.

I heard a sound of a door creaking open. I suppressed a growing smile on my face. When I obeyed to Peeta's orders to open my eyes, I saw the most beautiful sight I had ever seen. Thousands of tiny lights were strung all over the place, framing the evening sky and overlooking the city. I also noticed that the Capitol lights were much brighter than normal. It was such an amazing sight, especially since District 12 lacks electricity.

"What do you think?"

"I-It's beautiful," I felt a tear roll down my cheek. I wiped it away immediately and made my lips collide Peeta's own. "So, is this your surprise?" I knew that I broke the moment. It was just because I was getting all teary. I hate that.

"Maybe, maybe not."

"Anyway, this is amazing. Breathtakingly beautiful. If this is it, thank you so much." I gave him a smile.

"You're welcome."

"Did the guys help?"

"Yes. They helped a lot."

"Thanks to them too! So, what now?" I said carelessly.

"Just watch. Things will get much better."

"Huh?"

"Just look and wait."

"Wait-isn't this costly?"

"Look."

I did what Peeta said. It took about five minutes or so when I saw something change. Some lights in one building turned off. It formed some kind of figure. It dawned on me that it was my name. Katniss. It was spelled vertically so I did not notice it the first time.

"Look! my name," I whispered. Peeta just looked at me with eager eyes. His blue eyes seemed to shine and dance. "Just wait." It was kind of weird really. But it was Peeta's surprise. Maybe it will say: "Katniss, do you want me to call you cheese buns?" or "Katniss, will you rub my feet?"

I laughed at my thoughts. With Peeta today, everything has to be a joke. Maybe Haymitch's rubbing off on him. It took a while for me to understand what they meant. I looked at Peeta. He was not smiling anymore. In fact, he was sweating. I tilted my head for a better view. Then I saw it. It was not at all what I'd thought of. Completely different. No jokes. Completely serious.

It said: "Katniss, will you marry me?" I looked at Peeta, he was now kneeling on the floor, holding out something. A ring. A beautiful ring it was. It was simple; had a plain silver band and a small gemstone in the middle. I did not know what to say. I was utterly shocked. I could not contain myself from smiling. My smile must stretch up to mile. Peeta looked directly into my gray eyes. I stared into his. Gray into Blue. Blue into Gray. Peeta licked his lips and repeated his question.

"Katniss Everdeen, will you marry me?" I took a deep breath .

"Yes, I will. I will marry you Peeta. " He set the ring in my hands and kissed it.

Fireworks exploded into the air. Hoots were heard all over the Capitol. Our friends suddenly came out from their hiding places. We weren't alone? But I was too happy to even think about it. They were congratulating me and Peeta but I sensed that the both of us wanted to be alone. When everyone was talking amongst themselves, Peeta and I sneaked away to hidden part of the rooftop garden. We were laughing so hard and still, Peeta caught my lips with his.

"What made you propose, Fiance?" I asked teasingly.

"It was actually quite funny, Fiancee."

"So what was it?"

"You were dreaming,"

"And?"

"You were the one who proposed to me."

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By the way, do you think I could use a Beta? :P

~Celina