A/N: This chapter is very short and starts with Peeta, so...take it. Bam.
After we ate, we went back into the room and laid there, kissed for a while...until 1600 rolled along, and we had to get going to Portia. When I say she had a field day with Cato, I am not exaggerating. Not even a bit. He got the same treatment I did my first day, besides dying his hair. And seeing his face in the mirror when he finally got to see was priceless. Great, another ego boost. But he looked goddamn incredible. I had to sit by myself to calm myself down. Portia was just happy to work with him, and got to ask him all the uncomfortable personal questions I refused to answer. ~
I hated it. Hated it. Why? First of all, no more kissing with Peeta. Second of all, I don't trust other people with my looks except myself. And finally, it felt weird. But I guess it was worth it because now I look sexier than ever before. Great. But I didn't appreciate the inappropriate questions. Although, I did answer them to make Peeta feel uncomfortable. ~
After some time, and I getting dressed in my outfit from the propos and him in his rebel soldier clothing, we got taken above ground for the first time in a long while for the departure. It was a bit chilly, and dark, but there was something about breathing real air again. Haymitch met us on the surface by the elevator that took us down. ~
Sexy uniform. Sexy uniform. Swoon over me, Peeta. Go ahead. I dare you.
Air. Finally! But no sun. I miss the sun. It's hard to see in the dark, especially when I want to be able to see Peeta. ~
Once we got out into the air, things got brighter because of all of the camera lights. Coin would talk, followed by the other members of the team and I, before we'd get our goodbye. That's what Haymitch said. ~
"This is it," I whisper to him. "I'm going soon." ~
"I...I know." I squeeze his hand. "But you'll be back." ~
"That I know." I don't care if other people are supposed to be talking right now. I want at least one more private moment with Peeta before I leave. "Like my uniform?" I laugh quietly. ~
"Oh god, yes." I whisper, smiling. ~
"I know you'd like it better if it were off." ~
I shoot him a look. "Are you trying to do something here?" I pause. "And yes. I would. But not here." ~
"Why not? We did it to each other in the Hunger Games." I nudge him in the side. "In front of everyone." ~
"Because..." I glance at him. "The sexiest part is knowing that everything under there is for my eyes and hands only." ~
"Mine too," I remind him. ~
"Just because they saw then doesn't mean they should now though." ~
"You're just jealous because I out-sexy you once more." ~
"I always thought you did." I wink. ~
"I know. You tell me that every day." I play around with his hand. His left hand...which is fixed now, thankfully. "But I haven't told you enough how cute you are." ~
"You don't need to...you'll have plenty of time later." ~
"I know, but still." I hope so. ~
"Don't worry about it." I kiss his cheek. Sooner or later, it's his time to speak. After Finnick. Then me...and then, it's time for goodbye. ~
I take Peeta up to the front with me, not letting go of his hand. I don't want to let go ever. I just need to occupy my mind with thoughts of being with him later. Okay. Breathe. ~
I'm shaking now. This is our last moment. My throat is dry. I don't know if I'll be able to form words when the time comes. "I love you." I whisper as we get to the front. ~
"Love you too," I whisper back. Oh god. I hope he doesn't start crying. That's something that I won't be able to handle. ~
When we get up front, I take both of his hands and smile, speaking loudly now. "So...this is it." I laugh a little. ~
"This is it," I say in agreement. This...is it. ~
"I just..." Am forgetting everything I wanted to say. "We've been through a lot in the past few months. And this is just an extension of that. We've started it...and now we have to finish it." ~
"We will finish it. Together." I meant it when I said forever. "Just like we should." ~
"That is what we said." I smile. "...Thank you." I kiss his forehead on the tips of my toes. "For saving me." More times than I could count-I kiss his cheek. "For being mine." Always-His nose. "For protecting me." Even when I didn't want him to-his other cheek. "For loving me." When I insisted I didn't deserve him-his palm, shutting it tightly. "For...everything." His lips. For the longest time. And that's when I cry. ~
Normally, I would give him a million sloppy kisses, but I can't do that. Not now, not this night. I kiss him back, though, putting my right hand on the back of his head and my left on his upper back. And I can feel his face getting wet. Please don't cry. When I reluctantly pull away, I wipe his tears away with my sleeve. "You gave me everything, and you'll continue giving me everything. This isn't goodbye. Goodbye is too permanent. I...I'll see you soon, Lover Boy." I smile. Because I will see him soon. I know it. ~
When I see the hovercraft captain heading into the ship behind Cato, I realize this is my last moment. "The time'll fly." I smile. "Next thing you know, we'll have the rest of our lives together. In peace.. Don't worry, love." I look him right in the eyes and give him one last peck on the lips before placing my hands on his shoulders and saying assuredly, "Forever isn't too far away." ~
His gaze makes me unable to even speak, so I shake my head as to say 'it isn't.' Before I turn to walk away, I pull him into the tightest hug possible, as if he's my life support. Then I give him a quick kiss on the cheek and walk off to the hovercraft, turning around only to wave and give him a half-smile. See you soon... ~
And just like that, my love was gone. I stood there and cried for a while..but then, I grew strong. They wanted me to speak, wishing luck to the team and asking again for the story of the districts. So I did. But I thought of him whole time. ~
A/N: Told you it was short. But it starts the story format where Sam and I wrote separately. So the next chapter will be completely from Cato's POV. Reviews are really nice... :D xx