Part 37
When it is time to go, I finally see what Peeta is wearing. A black tuxedo with what looks like orange flames going up his sleeves and pant legs. It looks like he even has a little orange in his hair too. He looks great. "Hey Prim, can I talk to you for a second?" He asks me. Effie chimes in and says, "Remember, we are on a very tight schedule! Not too long you two!" Peeta and I walk away from the elevator where they are waiting. "What's wrong?" I ask him. He says, "The Capitol is pretty mad about us both winning. It seemed a little rebellious to them. I think really, they are more worried how the districts will react. But, since we both had one person who we ever so wanted to get home to, they are making that the main focus to distract the districts. Talk about Katniss as much as you can tonight, I will too." This is a lot for me to take in and I think I may faint. Apparently I slip because he catches me. "Prim? It will be easy for you. Think of it that way. I have to talk about how much and how long I have loved her. You just have to talk about her being your sister and everything she is to you." I nod, and we walk for the elevators. When we get down there, we have to wait for Effie and Haymitch and or prep teams to do their interviews. Then the stylists go. This takes twice as long because there are two victors. I guess the only good thing about talking about Katniss while the Capitol is steaming mad is I will finally get everything I haven't heard out of Peeta. A servant comes and leads us to the edge of the stage. We enter at the same time because our interviews will be done at the same time. There have been two chair set up this year, and I take the one closer to Ceaser. When the audience stops cheering, Ceaser hits the questions. Mainly the questions are about Katniss and directed to Peeta. I'm glad.
"So Peeta, you have a crush on Prim's sister. Can you tell us about that?"
"Well, I have never actually met Katniss. I have seen her at school and around town." Says Peeta
"I see. And when did you first see Katniss?" asks Ceaser.
"Well, we were 5 years old. I remember the day perfectly. It was our first day of school. Usually her hair is in one braid, but this day it was in two. We got to music class and the teacher wanted someone to sing the valley song. Katniss raised her hand and the teacher set her on a stool. When she sang, I swear, every bird outside stopped to listen. She has the most beautiful voice. I knew, I was a goner." Says Peeta. Wow, that is the sweetest thing I have ever heard. I want to say something now too. "It's true. Katniss has a beautiful voice. She used to sing all the time when my father was alive, but has since stopped. If I'm sick or upset, she sings me a lullaby. It's the one I sang for Rue in the arena." I blurt out. People look like they are in tears and Ceaser asks me, "Prim? Would you like to sing for us?" Maybe I shouldn't have said anything. I need to make this look good, so I stand up and someone brings me a microphone.
"Deep in the meadow. Under the willow. A bed of grass. A soft green pillow. Lay down your head, and close your eyes. And when again they open, the sun will rise. Here it is safe, here it is warm. Here the daisies guard, you from every harm. Here your dreams are sweet, and tomorrow brings them true. Here is the place, where I love you." My voice apparently isn't too bad because everyone in the crowd starts cheering. Ceaser takes the microphone and I sit down. "Prim that was beautiful. Does Katniss sing that well? It seems pretty hard to beat." He asks me
"Oh, she is better. Much better. She has everything from my father, and my father had a beautiful voice too." I tell him. Ceaser smiles.
"I have one more question, than you two may leave. Prim, what do you think about Peeta being in love with Katniss?" He asks me.
"Well, I haven't given it much thought. What with the Games and all. But I think it's very sweet. I bet Katniss would like him too. If she knew him better." I saw with a smile. Hopefully, I helped with this interview.