Chapter 14
Peeta POV
I float on cloud nine most of the morning. I still can't believe last night happened and I struggle to concentrate on any of my classes. I'm lost in a daydream in the canteen when I feel a hand on my shoulder.
"Hey you" I startle out of my hazy state and turn to see Madge smiling down at me.
"Oh Hi Madge. What's up?" I shake my head, trying to gather my thoughts.
Madge flips her long blonde curls over her shoulder. "Not much. I just wanted to check you were ok after you ran out last night. Was Katniss ok?"
"Oh yeah, she was great, amazing in fact" I can't help the grin that spreads over my face.
Madge looks at me knowingly. "Oh, you guys are together again?"
I squirm slightly not wanting to hurt Madge.
"It's ok Peeta, I'm really happy for you." I look up at her sceptically "No really, I am. I always knew you guys would work it out." She smiles down at me and I can tell she is being genuine.
"Thanks Madge. Its early days but hopefully we will work it out this time." I give her a gentle smile, appreciating her kindness.
"She is a lucky girl Peet. I just hope she appreciates you." She leans down and gives me a quick hug and I cant miss the flash of sadness that shoots through her eyes.
"Thanks Madge." I murmur "Catch you later?" I ask feeling slightly uncomfortable now.
"Sure, see you in class." She smiles at me again before wandering off through the canteen.
I turn my attention back to my lunch, but before I can take a bite a heavy arm swings round my shoulder.
"Bro, where have you been?!" Finn throws himself down beside me. "I have been looking everywhere for you." He shoots me a cheesy grin and I know straight away he knows.
"Soooo, somebody didn't come home last night" he shoots his eyebrows up questionably "Want to tell me or will I guess?"
I can't help the beaming grin that spreads over my face. "You Know," I state matter of factly "Annie spilled didn't she? Don't deny it."
"I may have heard something about you and a certain silver eyed temptress." He shoots me a speculative look "So spill. Whats the deal?"
"Well it would be true to say that last night I was single and today I have a girlfriend." I still can't believe it.
"No freakin way! I knew it was only a matter of time bro. All that over friendly behaviour you two exhibit had to be going somewhere." He smiles over at me and I can tell he is really happy at my news.
"So you stayed over huh?" He is grinning at me like a Cheshire cat.
"Yep." I answer, not giving too much away.
"You don't have to give me details, but can I deter that you got lucky in more ways than one?"
Trust Finn to put it so nicely.
"You could definitely say that" I murmur going red with embarrassment.
"WOOOOOPPPPP! Way to go Mellark!" He shouts, jumping up causing more than a few people to give us curious looks.
"Alright Finn! Sit down, you're drawing attention!" I whisper crossly going even redder.
"Ah Peet, im just really glad for you. This is the best news." He sits down next to me.
"I know Finn, im still struggling to believe it really happened. She is just so amazing, you know? I was beginning to lose hope of us ever being anything more than friends again."
Finn looks at me in sympathy "I know bro. I really hope this all works out for you."
I know how he feels. Now that I have the girl of my dreams, I just need to keep her
After classes I began baking, aiming to make something special for my date with Katniss. I had promised her romance and I intended to deliver, I just hoped everything worked to plan.
Since we became friends we often went for a hike in the forest on the outskirts of town at the weekend. It was a favourite haunt of hers and I knew how much she loved the outdoors.
While talking to Thresh, a colleague in my art class, I mentioned how much we enjoyed hiking in the forest and he offered the use of a family cabin not far from the start of the main trail. It sounded really cool so a quick phone call this morning had organised the use of it for tonight and I had already been over to make sure everything was just right for later. I wanted to make it really special.
At seven o'clock I bounded up the steps and knocked Katniss's front door excited to see her. The door flung open and Jo stood before me, a smug smile on her face.
"Well, well bread boy, you finally made good on your promise to win her back."
My memory shot back to September when I had first started coming round to their house. Jo had not been too happy, shooting me nasty looks every time I arrived with Finn. I ended up pulling her to one side.
"Jo, look this can't go on. I'm not here to cause any problems" I tell her, wanting her to let up on the nasty attitude.
"I warned you back in Seam Peeta, I warned you to keep your distance." She pushes her face close to mine in an intimidating manner.
"You never let me explain! I never cheated on her, I wouldn't look twice at any other girl, come on!" I implored her. "Look, Katniss believes me about Glimmer, can't you?" I ask, imploring her to believe me.
"Give me one good reason?" She crosses her arms looking at me speculatively.
I run my fingers through my curls unsure of how to approach her question. I decide on the truth.
"Ok Jo, truth is I like your friend. I don't mean 'like' as in 'oh I wouldn't mind hitting that up some time' I mean 'like' as in crazy in love, would die for her kind" My face flushes as I bare my soul. "I would never intentionally hurt Katniss, ever!" I take a deep breath and meet her eyes " All I can say is that I am going to do everything in my power to win her back."
Jo looks taken aback as she processes my words. After a few moments all she utters is "Ok Mellark, don't fuck it up" before striding away.
I come back to the present and smile at Jo. "I guess I did."
She smiles back at me "I'm actually glad for you. Try not to fuck it up this time." She says while grabbing my arm, pulling me into the house.
My eyes rise to the stairs and I freeze as I watch my girlfriend descend. Her hair hangs in loose chocolate curls flowing down to her waist. She wears a dark green dress which sets off her silver eyes and accentuates her tan and it fits to every curve of her body. A rosy flush fills her cheeks as she becomes aware of my intense gaze.
"Close your mouth bread boy, you're drooling" Jo smirks beside me.
I try to bring myself back down to earth as I walk over to greet her
"Hey you" I whisper softly.
"Hey" she answers shyly, meeting my eyes before ducking her head again in embarrassment.
"You two kids have fun" Jo pipes up beside me "Try not to do anything I wouldn't do" she laughs before walking away.
I look at Katniss, slightly nervous now that we are alone again for the first time since that morning.
"So, you ready to go?" I ask gently willing her to meet my eyes again.
I'm not disappointed as she lifts her head to look at me "I'm ready if you are?"
I smile at her and gently take her hand. "Lets get out of here." A sharp buzz of awareness flickers through me at the touch of her skin and excitement shoots through me as she nods in agreement.
When we pull up at the cabin, Katniss looks at me in query. She had been trying to prise our final destination from me since she let her guard down in the car, but I was giving nothing away.
"Peeta? Where are we?" She asks looking in amazement at the sight before her. I had set out tall lanterns with large flickering candles inside each one, placing them on each step up to the cabin. Fairy lights flickered gently from the porch setting a romantic atmosphere.
"Too much?" I query, feeling nervous now.
Katniss seems stuck for words as she continues to stare at the scene in front of her.
"No... no, its amazing Peeta" she whispers clasping my hand within hers and meeting my eyes.
My nerves settle a bit now. I was worried I may have went overboard with the cheeseness, but this was our first night as a couple and I wanted to make it special.
I jump out and open the door for Katniss escorting her up the steps and into the lodge. I already set the table and the room is covered in flickering candles in large hurricane class jars. The place looks good and I watch as Katniss takes it all in.
"OK my socks are officially knocked off..." she turn and makes her way back to me. "Peeta, you did all this for me?" Her eyes stare deep into mine and I can tell she is genuinely touched.
I lift my hand and caress the silkiness of her cheek.
"Katniss, I would do anything for you, you must know this by now." I smile at her knowing my words are the truth.
"I just want this to be perfect... you... you mean everything to me and I just want to show you that."
Before I know it her lips are smashing on mine and her hands are clinging to my back wrapping me to her tightly. My body reacts straight away and I can't help but moan into her mouth as our kiss deepens.
"Dinner...?" I murmur, in-between kisses.
"Later" she mumbles against my lips.
I guide her over towards the sofa area, my pulse beating out of control as she sits astride me. Her hands pull my shirt over my head and my fingers climb up her creamy thighs until they meet her lacy panties, my fingers inching inside meeting her wet heat.
I moan aloud as I pull her dress over her head, revealing a lacy black bra and pantie set, her breasts spilling over the cups and I find it hard to breathe.
"Fuck Katniss!" I pant, my hands already moving to pull the bra cups down revealing her dusky pink nipples. My cock leaps painfully in response to the sight and I pull her closer as I wrap my lips around a perfect nipple and suck strongly, wanting to fill my mouth with her. Katniss squirms and moans on my lap and I can feel her damp heat on me as she clutches my head to her breast. I move to the other breast and she cries out as I suck and nibble, burying my head against her. I move her gently off my lap, my hands moving to unclasp her bra. Her beautiful breasts bounce free and I feel myself painfully rock hard at the sight. My fingers move to her panties and I pause meeting her eyes, wanting her permission. She nods at me and I peel the scrap of lace down her legs, leaving her naked and beautiful in front of me. I can hardly breathe as her wet glistening center faces me and I cant resist clasping her by the waist and plunging my tongue through her honeyed folds, lapping her juices.
Katniss cries out in shock and I move her quickly onto the sofa, spreading her legs wide as I take in her beauty in the candlelight. She squirms slightly under my scrutiny.
"Dont try to hide Katniss, this is the most beautiful sight I have ever seen"
I lift her legs over my shoulders and flatten my tongue through her folds as she cries out. I want to taste every part of her and I plunge my tongue inside her as far as I can, lapping at her juices as she pulls at my curls moaning wildly. She tastes amazing and I could drink from her all day. When I feel the first ripples of her orgasm I move my tongue on up to her bud, circling it slowly as she moans in frustration. Just when I think she can no longer take it, I suck her bud into my mouth, grazing it with my teeth as I plunge two fingers deep inside her, curling them up and she comes apart. Long shudders rip her body apart as she screams her release, her thighs clutching me tightly between her legs.
"Holy fuck!" she shouts out, her legs springing open as she tries to catch her breath.
I move away from her and peel my jeans and underwear from my body, putting on protection. I can't get enough of her and feel like I might blow my load any second.
"Katniss" I try to get her attention as her eyes are glued to my length. She looks up at me, eyes full of desire.
"This is going to be hard and its going to be fast. Is that ok by you?" Anticipation is building between us and her eyes darken as she nods her agreement. I want to try something new with her.
"Come here." I motion for her to kneel in front of me.
"Turn round baby." She complies and her ass nudges my cock as she turns round and it leaps in anticipation.
"OK. Now lean forward onto your elbows " She swings her head round and looks at me in shock.
"Its ok baby. Trust me." She leans down, her breasts brushing against the sofa and her perfect ass pushes up towards me, revealing her wet, tight centre. Fuck, I'm not going to last long.
I line myself up with her opening and trembling with anticipation I plunge into her. We both cry out with the feeling. She feels amazing, so wet and tight.
"Fuck Peeta... you are so deep" She cries out.
I move slowly in and out letting her adjust to my length. It feels like nothing I've ever imagined and I start to fall out of control. My body picks up speed moving in and out of her velvet heat, my hands moving to cup her breasts, plucking and pulling at her nipples.
"Faster!" Katniss cries out and I need no more encouragement as I slam in and out of her, the sounds of our skin slapping together and her loud cries start to push me over the edge.
"Come for me Katniss" I shout as I feel myself starting to fall. Her silky walls clench me as her orgasm ripples through her body, bringing me with her. I lose all my senses as I fall into a obyss where there is only me and her and this mind-blowing sensation as she milks every last bit of my seed.
We both collapse onto the sofa in total exhaustion. My skin is tingling all over from our experience. I am never going to get enough of her, I realise this now. It's not like before. Then I never had experienced her body, felt her come apart at my fingertips, felt myself get lost inside her. Katniss Everdeen holds my heart firmly within her hands and I feel a shiver of apprehension at the thought of this. As much as it hurt the last time she left me, I know if she were to leave again I would never recover.
Ok so did you think I dropped off the face of the earth? I have had a very busy summer and I am so sorry I haven't updated in ages - very bold. I promise I will do better. A nice wee smutty chapter for you there but could there be trouble ahead?
Please review - I might be motivated to update quicker then!