Chapter Twelve- Newborn

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5 days later...
*KATNISS POV*
We got out of the hospital 3 days ago. Getting out of the hospital with the paparazzi surrounding you is very hard. I've never seen peeta so pissed. He nearly punched one of the paparazzi's. I stopped him just in time. After that they heavily backed off. We got into the car and they drove us home. Peeta has been talking more and more about us moving.
"I think we could be happier living some place else." He tells me.
"I don't know Peeta. I like our life here." I reply.
I can see how disappointed he is every time.
Our baby has been sleeping pretty well. I've been breastfeeding him.
As I'm getting him down for a nap, I hear a knock
On the door. Before Peeta can ask who it is, Haymitch walks in.
"Anyone here?!" He shouts.
Peeta comes out of the kitchen and reprimands Haymitch, "shut up! Our baby is about to go to sleep!" I hear him quietly shout.
"Sorry sorry" Haymitch says, very insincerely.
"What are you doing here?" Peeta asks.
"I came to see the baby! Since I was so rudely kicked out last time." He says, shooting a glare at Peeta
"You were drunk." Peeta says, a little harshly.
That's when they notice me standing at the entrance of the living room
"Didn't see you there." Haymitch says.
"Obviously." I snap back.
"Woah woah, what did I do?" Haymitch asks.
I just roll my eyes as I walk by.
"Thanks for being so welcoming." Haymitch says sarcastically.
"The baby is sleeping, so you won't be able to see him now." I say.
"That's okay, I can wait." Haymitch replies as he walks into the kitchen and takes a seat at the table.
"What's for dinner?" He asks
"Nothing for you." Peeta says
"Why not?" Haymitch asks with fake sadness
"Because we weren't expecting you and I'm too tired to cook a proper meal" peeta says
"We have just been snacking these past few days. Even though the baby sleeps well throughout the night, it's still a little stressful with a newborn." I tell him.
"I see." Haymitch says as he looks around.
"What is the baby's name?" He asks
I look at Peeta, he nods.
"His name is Rye Finn Mellark"
"Finn? As in Finnick?" Haymitch asks
"Yes." I say.
"Oh, nice." Haymitch says.
*a few hours later*
PEETA'S POV-
We are sitting at the kitchen table when I ask Haymitch, "so, where is Effie"
Haymitch has an annoyed look on his face as he replies, "why should I know?"
I'm shocked at his tone.
"Uh.. because you guys live together?" I reply
"Not anymore." He says, a little harshly
Katniss shoots me a confused look. I shrug
"Since when?" She asks
"About a month ago." Haymitch replies
"You've been in district 12 for a month??" Katniss asks, a little angry.
"No no. I traveled. I've only been here for maybe a week or so." He replies annoyed
"Why didn't you come visit sooner?" I ask
"It was close to the babies due date, I didn't think you guys wanted company." He says nonchalantly
After he says this, the baby starts crying. Katniss gets up to go grab him. I walk after her. "I wonder what happened." I say, when we are out of ear shot.
"I don't know." Katniss replies as she picks up our newborn. I am in awe of him every time I see him.

*a few hours later*
Katniss pov-
I take Rye out of haymitch's arms as he gets ready to leave. I walk up the stairs to our bedroom and change Rye. After I'm done I set him in his crib next to our bed. Peeta walks into the room shortly after I put Rye in his crib.
I go into the bathroom to change and brush my teeth. Peeta walks in and looks at me, "katniss, I really think we should move."
"Peeta.." I say but am interrupted by him when he says, "im not talking about moving out of district 12. Im talking about moving out of victors village. Before I was talking about moving out of district 12, but then I realized I like it here. I like our life here. Maybe 10 years from now we can move, or we can live in district 12 forever, but either way, right now I want to stay in district 12. I'm just talking about moving out of victors village. Maybe into the city."
I smile, "sure Peeta. We can move into the city."
"Really??" His eyes light up like a little boy on Christmas morning when opening presents.
"Really." I say while smiling.
He walks over and gives me a kiss.
We both change into pajamas, peeta is really just In his boxers and no shirt. I'm in a tank top and some shorts. I get under the covers and cuddle with peeta. I soon drift off to sleep.

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