PEETA'S POV
"You can do it Katniss. I believe in you" I encourage her.
We are at the hospital. Katniss is giving birth. I can't believe our baby is almost here.
"A few more pushes Katniss!" The doctor says.
*Flash back- 4 months ago*
Katniss POV
Peeta and I are at the doctors. I'm 5 months along. Peeta couldn't be more excited for these babies. I'm starting to get really excited too. I've come around to the idea of having two kids, I've accepted it. Maybe Peeta is rubbing off on me.
The doctor calls my name. We are finding out the genders today.
"Are we excited to find out the gender?" The doctor asks.
"Yes, definitely." I say. Peeta gives me a smile.
The doctor puts the gel on my belly and moves the wand around.
"Okay, baby A is right there.... And it's a boy!" She exclaims.
Peeta smiles so big.
"Now let's look at baby B" she says.
"Baby B is right..." she trails off.
She puts the wand down. "I'll be right back."
Peeta squeezes my hand reassuringly.
I panic. "What's happening?"
"I'm sure it's fine." Peeta says.
"You don't know that Peeta."
I start to breathe heavily, and I start to feel sweat on my face.
"Hey, hey, hey." Peeta says soothingly. "You stressing out isn't going to help either of our babies"
I take a few deep breaths and start to calm down. Peeta is right.
We wait for a few minutes before another doctor comes in.
"Hello, I'm just here to check on your babies" he says.
"I thought that was what the other doctor was doing." I say.
"She came and got me to double check something."
"Double check what?" Peeta asks, impatient.
"I don't want to worry you."
"You telling us you don't want to worry us isn't helping! Now, we saved this country from dictatorship and gave the people the freedom they deserve. The damn least you could do is tell us what the hell is happening!" Peeta shouts.
I sit there stunned. I haven't seen Peeta like this in a long time.
The doctor must be as shocked as I am but he gives in and says solemnly, "She couldn't find a heartbeat for baby B."
My face drops. And I start to breathe heavily again.
Peeta is doing the same thing but is trying to hide it. He squeezes my hand, this time looking for comfort.
The doctor puts more gel on my belly and moves the wand around. He searches the screen. After about ten minutes of searching he says, "I can't find a heartbeat... I'm sorry."
I start to sob immediately. Peeta pulls me in for a hug. I can tell he is silently sobbing but is trying to be strong for me.
"I'll give you two some space."
"I can't believe this." I say, sobbing harder.
We stay like that for a few minutes before I get up and grab my stuff.
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After the war (A Mocking jay sequel)
FanfictionIt's been 3 years after the war, Peeta and Katniss are dating. Peeta wants kids but Katniss doesn't. Will Katniss cave and give Peeta his dream that he's wanted for years? Or is Peeta willing to give his dream up to stay with Katniss, the girl of h...
