They dressed her beautifully again. She's wearing a black halter jumpsuit, with pants ruched at the ankles and black pumps. He eyes cat eyes again and lips vibrant red. We sit in the car holding hands. Effie once again in full Capitol mode. She wears gown which appears to be made of feathers. Her face once again powdered and her lashes are decorated with peacock flowers at the ends. She wears a curly blue wig. Johanna sits wearing a pair of high waist brown slacks and a green bodice. Her brown hair slicked back. Katniss has her hand in mine. She hasn't let it go since I greeted her in front of the resort after she was deemed ready. Her hair is in the crown of braids her mother once made. When we arrive at the hospital where the film is also being shown. It's pearly white and palm trees line the sidewalk to the entrance where a red carpet now lays out, and eager Capitol media take pictures and interview important people on their way in. Effie eats this up, as she has been a fashion icon since the first games. Katniss doesn't release my hand. We stand for pictures. Johanna speaks a few words to Caesar mostly about Finnick. I can see Katniss's eyes wandering searching.

"Katniss!" There it is her mother.

She lets go of my hand only to embrace her. Gale is with her with Diamond and his family. We exchange cordial handshakes. Katniss has not let go of her mother. I excuse myself from the group to grab drinks for us. Johanna has found another victor from Seven. A large burly man with a beard to his chest and long wild hair. He wears a suit. He looks like he lives in the woods.

"Peeta! This is Helmut! He won before Haymitch did." I shake his giant hand

"Johanna and I were just talking about the upcoming games in Seven."

Johanna interrupts.

"It's intradistrict. We compete in tree climbing, sawing, and log rolling. It's really fun! Lot's of beer."

Johanna seems genuinely excited about this.

"I'm going to retrieve Katniss. You can meet her mom."

As I walk up I can hear Gale talking.

"Already! He's going to fucking kill someone Katniss."

He falls silent as I approach. Katniss's mother approaches me.

"Congratulations! I'm so happy for the both of you. Your father would be too."

There's a pang in my heart. Katniss must have told her we're getting married.

"Should I expect grandchildren as well?"

I smile but Katniss has a quick answer.

"No."

I glare at Gale. I know what he was talking about. The night we fought.

"Johanna has someone for us to meet. Your mother too." I look at Gale as I say this letting him know he's not welcome. I wrap an arm around Katniss's waist and pull her in. Letting him know his place. I take them to Johanna and Helmut, and they all seem to enjoy each other. Helmut tells stories about squirrels stealing his lunch. He's like Johanna very brash, he laughs loudly. When Enobaria walks by he smacks her on the ass and she flashes her fangs.

"What's wrong? Don't ya wanna sparr"

She turns on her heel and walks away she's on the arm of another man from Two. I should say a goliath.

"He has no shame. And that's saying something from me!" Johanna laughs.

Haymitch approaches with Effie.

"Haymitch my man! Who's this pretty doll?" Effie extends her hand

"This is my girl Effie. She wore me down after a few years."

Helmut slaps his back and laughs. Good for you. He looks Effie up and down. Nice and tight for ya. She'll keep you in shape."

-"Well I never!" Effie shrieks and Haymitch laughs.

I remember watching the film of how Helmut won his games. Although he his an enormous man he would hide in the trees, with his axe. He lay in wait until it was only the Careers and him, and would jump down on them, decapitating them. He broke down in tears when he lights flicker.

"Oh let's take our seats." Effie claps.

We file into the auditorium where the film is being screened. Annie sees us as we enter and rushes to hug Katniss.

"I'm sorry."

Katniss hugs her back and whispers something in her ear. She smiles. We sit and Katniss once again grasps my hand. I can see she also has her mothers. The film is dramatic, comedic, and tragic. It shows Finnick as a young fishermans son who was orphaned at twelve when his parents boat capsized while he was training. Mags raised him like a son. There are interviews throughout from people who knew him. I watch the parts where I knew Haymitch and cling tighter to Katniss. Finnick reviving me. Katniss's distress genuine. The film ends with the birth of Finnick Odair Jr. It receives a standing ovation. Finally Annie cuts the ribbon opening the hospital. That's when Katniss whispers to me.

"Let's go." She kisses her mother and promises to visit soon. We hold hands in the car. When we get home I ask her.

"Did you tell your mother?"

"Yes"

"And Gale?"

"Yes"

"He thinks I'm dangerous." I feel anger rising and I clench my fists.

"Shh.. Peeta it doesn't matter what he thinks."

"He's jealous. I know it."

Katniss puts a hand on my chest, I relax a bit but my fists stay clinched. She takes her other hand and reaches up stroking my hair and the anger dissipates. At this moment she is all I see. We are the only two people who exist. I take her in my arms.

"You're going to marry me."

"Yes."

"In Twelve?"

"Yes."

"We'll celebrate with people we love?"

"Yes."

I take her in tighter and bury my face in her hair. Almost fifteen years I've loved her. I followed her from school. Always had the urge to keep her safe. I dreamt about her. In the arena I lived for her.

"Want to snuggle"

I shake my head. But on the inside I feel something more. Stirring. I lay beside her and wrap my arms around her. She turned the TV on but I have no idea what it's saying. I'm touching her skin. I move my fingers down her neck, and trace her clavicle. She sighs. Then I can't hold it in anymore. I roll her over so I am on top of her. She looks up startled. I'm fumbling with my pants, I rip hers off. She gasps.

"I need you. I need to feel you so bad."

She's bewildered.

"Okay Peeta." She assists me removing my pants. Then lays down arms over her head. I groan at the sight of her. The word fuck slips out of my mouth.

"God I wanted you for so long. I loved you for so long. I thought I would die before I got to do this."

I'm rambling. I pull my mind together and enter her slowly agonizingly. Each movement sends millions of volts of electricity through me. Her eye contact enhances the sensation. We move as one her hips moving to meet mine. I'm sweating, grunting, I'm not fucking her hard but the emotional stimulation is overwhelming me, making every stroke feel like ecstasy. She must be feeling the same. Her back arches underneath me and she's breathing into my mouth. Her muscles contracting so fiercely she can't lay down. When I grip her throat it intensifies. I need to hear it. Know I am making her come.

"Say my name… please"

She does she lets it out and the words flow out long and desperately. I'm struck by lightning when I hear this and I come inside her. Unable to move from the experience. She looks up at me and laughs.

"Wow"

"Wow" I whisper back.

Tomorrow Effie and Haymitch get married. The next day we go home. My hands haven't kneaded dough in days and I'm ready to get to it.

"Do you think I'm dangerous?" I ask her. "Don't lie"

"Not to me" She replies

"What do you mean."

"Other men set you off. Anyone who could threaten me or who openly wants me. The bar owner, Gale. You would never hurt me. I would never let anyone else touch me. Just you. I know it's from the hijacking. The put someone else inside you. You can't always suppress it. Though you try. I'm here though, I'll always bring you back. You promised me you would stay with me and I think that overpowers all the other things."

"Always." I reply