As I squeeze my way out of Peeta's arms without waking him, I grab his t-shirt and throw it on. Though it isn't as soft as my favorite blue one of his and it isn't as long, it will have to do.
"Where are you going?" Peeta mumbles while trying to pull me back to bed.
I shake my head and tiptoe to the bathroom. "This baby is pressing on my bladder and now I have to pee."
He chuckles from the bed and turns back over, while the covers slide down just a hair. The scars that cover his back still haunt me and tears come to my eyes at the memories. I shake my head and push the memory away, while opening the door to the bathroom.
While drying my hands off with a towel, I glance at the shower and back in the mirror. My hair sticks out of my braid and hangs free in other places. Peeta has the habit of running his hands thorough my hair, which unfortunately pulls out my braid. I sigh and shake my head at my husband's work on my head.
Releasing the tie from my braid and combing through my hair, I remove my clothes and step into the shower. I'm careful not to use the lemon scented button, knowing this will cause me to throw up. Using the lavender shampoo Peeta loves so much I lather my head in it and begin to wash away the Capitol. Halfway through my shower, I hear the sound of a door opening and closing. Peeta wouldn't leave so soon would he?
Rinsing off one last time, I wrap a towel around my body and leave the steamy bathroom. Expecting my room to be empty, I'm shocked to still see Peeta in bed. He looks up and smiles.
"Who was at the door?" I ask him while pulling clothes out of the wardrobe.
"It was Darius. He gave me this." He stretches his hand out towards me while I pull on a pair of pants. Grabbing the note I quickly scan the words.
My dear darlings, we all know how wonderful you have done this year. With this in mind, Haymitch and I have decided to give you the day off. There will be no training for you. I do hope you have a splendid day.
Effie
I smile and hand him back the note while finding a comfy shirt to wear.
"I guess our killing, proved that we didn't need to be trained anymore." I say aggravated.
Sitting down on the bed and laying my head in Peeta's lap, I close my eyes.
"We have the whole day to ourselves, what would you like to do?" He asks me.
"You know, ever since we came to the Capitol, this baby has been craving one thing I can't find here." I say rubbing my stomach.
He smiles and places his hand on top of mine. "Well what does the baby want?" He asks emphasizing the word baby.
"Your cheesebuns." I say grinning, hoping he'll give in to my craving.
He laughs and shakes his head while standing up and putting his prosthetic on. "Well if that is what the baby wants, I'll do anything to fulfill her craving." He pecks my lips and grabs my hand.
"You mean he." I tell him while walking beside him out the door.
He shakes his head and smirks. "No, I mean she."
I give him a scowl and he just waves his hand as he walks into the kitchen.
I swing my legs back and forth as I sit on the counter, waiting for the cheesebuns to be ready.
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Always
Fanfiction"Will you stay with me?" He asks as if he's unsure. I look him in the eyes and kiss his hand. "Always." I whisper. Book 1 Peeta loved her first and she loved him second, or was it all just a ploy to survive? They were thrown into the games together...
