Finding the Missing Piece: Book 3

Chapter Twenty-Two

Katniss POV- (The next morning)

The brightness of the early morning sunshine burst through the windows of our bedroom, just as I open my heavy eyes.

I gently close my eyes again and then reopen them just seconds later, glancing over to Peeta.

That's when I realize we are both naked.

And that's when I remember last night.

I smirk softly as I watch my husband as he sleeps, face down into his pillow.

His muscular bare back and shoulders revealed.

I shift over and lay on my side, my cheek and ear pressed against his warm back, just listening to his heartbeat. My head slowly bobbing with his body, as it continues to rise and fall as he breathes.

I close my eyes again, enjoying such a precious moment.

Seconds later, I feel the muscles in Peeta's back tense up and he lifts his trunk up, glancing back to see it's only me.

"Oh, hey." Peeta says sleepily.

I instantly smile, "Hi." I say back, sugary sweet.

"Good morning, Sweetheart." He says, flipping onto his back, not having a care in the world about my head that's using his body for support. I bring my head up and look him in the eyes.

"Good morning." I say softly, blushing.

He gives me a smirk and then his eyes grow wide, "We had sex..." He says in disbelief.

I sigh, "Is that a regret or what do you mean...?" I ask softly, feelings almost hurt.

"It was perfect, it's just weird to think about, you know?" Peeta says, staring at the closed door.

I nod, "You're sure you're okay after last night?"

"Yeah, it was great. I didn't hurt you, did I?" He asks me worriedly.

I shake my head, "No. Not really." I say lying.

Honestly, it hurt a lot but it was worth it.

"Okay." He says, still staring at the door.

I glance back at the closed door, just to see if there was anything in-particular he was looking at.

"What are you looking at?" I ask curiously.

Peeta blinks a few times and refocuses himself on me, "Nothing. Sorry, I just blanked out." He mumbles.

I nod and bring my hands up to his cheeks, softly caressing the smooth skin with the tips of my fingers.

"I love you so much." I assure him.

Peeta grins, "I love you too."

I smile, laying my head back down as Peeta's hands slide up and down my bare back and between my shoulder blades.

"So, we are no longer virgins..." He says with a chuckle, kissing my forehead.

I smile a little bit, "Nope. And I am glad we waited and that it was with you." I tell him truthfully.

He gives me a little smile, "I wouldn't trade last night for anything."

We lay there forever in each other's arms, just thinking and enjoying every second.

"So, you mentioned a surprise last night?..." I remind Peeta.

I feel the little jerk of a laugh come from his body, "I did mention some thing about a surprise, didn't I?"