Real and Always

Chapter 40

Chapter 40

Katniss's POV:

LAST CHAPTER OF THIS FANFIC

Epilogue:

Willow grew up so fast. Life can't get any better.

Taking care of Willow wasn't easy considering she was our first child, but somehow Peeta and I got through it.

When Willow was about 3, I found out I was pregnant with our second child. Peeta and I were thrilled and so was Willow.

Carrying him, yes it's a boy, was a whole lot easier considering it was my second time, but Peeta helped me the whole time. 

The night he came was crazy, but it all turned out okay.

Rye Finnick Mellark was born that day, with blonde locks like Peeta and my grey eyes.

Willow loves being an older sister and she treats Rye very well.

Right now, as I'm thinking about the past, Peeta and I are in the meadow that we wed in, watching 5 year old Willow and 2 year old Rye play.

I lay my head on Peeta's shoulder.

"Hey Peeta?"

"Yes Katniss?"

"Can you believe how life got to be this way?"

"No I can't. I didn't even think I would ever be your husband."

"But I'm glad it happened."

"Me too."

I kiss Peeta passionately as the kids come running towards us.

"Mommy daddy gross!" says Rye.

I break apart from Peeta as Rye speaks.

"Mommy and daddy kiss because they love each other," says Peeta.

"Well it's still gross!" says Willow.

"Keep playing we can go home soon," I say.

They keep running around as Peeta and I keep talking.

"Now where were we?" says Peeta.

I smile as I press my lips to his again, feeling the fiery sensation just like when we first kissed.

I pull away, needing to catch my breath as I lay my head on his chest.

I can't imagine life any other way. I have the two best kids in the world and a wonderful husband.

"I love you Peeta."

"I love you too Katniss. Real and Always."