The hunger games; growing together

16-Spreading the news

We walk home from the doctors so happy with the sight of our baby. I carry the photos of them in my hand, not being able to bring my eyes away just yet. Both peeta and I stare at them as we make our way to the bakery.

We haven't told anyone about the baby yet, we wanted to make sure everything was okay and healthy before we share the news.
"Hey man what's up!" Rusk greets Peeta as we enter the door to the bakery. Rusk greets me in a hug. "How are you both?" He asks. We just smile.

"Okay that's creepy, what is it?" Rusk laughs and we join in.
"We actually have some news." I look at peeta, prepared to tell what will change our lives forever.

"Katniss is pregnant." Peeta exclaims.

"Oh sh*t! Oh my gosh congratulations mate!" He pats Peeta on the back and gives me another hug. "Aw that's so cool, a little Katniss or Peeta running around the bakery. Peeta you gonna teach it how to bake?"

The boys discuss baking with the baby and I just watch. I'm so happy. So happy. I don't feel scared anymore, I know we will make great parents. Past is out of our control, but the future is in our hands. We can build a great life for this baby. Much better than peeta and I ever had.

We sat our goodbyes to Rusk and make our way home; I feel exhausted. As soon as I get in, my crawl into our bed.

I jump as a loud noise hits our bed, but I relax when I see it's only Buttercup. Strangely, he runs to me, his bell on his collar jingling with every step. Immediately, he curls in right next to my stomach and begins to pur, rubbing his face on it. This is unusual behaviour from Buttercup, He doesn't like me that much, usually keeps his distance.

Peeta walks in our bedroom holding a tray with two big cups of tea and some biscuits. "He must know there's a baby" he says with a smile.

I smile in return, happy with everything recently, I even stroke Buttercup.

Everything's going to be okay.