After the war (A Mocking jay sequel)

Chapter Twelve- Newborn

Five days later... 

*KATNISS POV*

We got out of the hospital three days ago. Getting out of the hospital with the paparazzi surrounding you is very hard. I've never seen Peeta so mad. He nearly punched one of the paparazzis'. 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 can see how disappointed he is every time. 

Our baby has been sleeping pretty well. I've been breastfeeding him. 

It's mid-afternoon as I'm putting Rye 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!"

"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." 

"You were drunk."

That's when they notice me standing at the entrance of the living room

"Didn't see you there." Haymitch says.

I 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 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."

"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.

"What is the baby's name?" 

I look at Peeta, he nods. 

"His name is Rye Finn Mellark" I answer.

"Finn? As in Finnick?" 

"Yes." I say. 

"Oh, nice." 

*Two hours later*

PEETA'S POV-

We are sitting at the kitchen table.

"So, where is Effie?" I ask Haymitch.

Haymitch has an annoyed look on his face. "Why should I know?"

I'm shocked at his tone. "Uh.. because you guys live together?"

"Not anymore." 

Katniss shoots me a confused look. I shrug.

"Since when?" she asks

"About a month ago."

"You've been in district 12 for a month?" 

"No no. I traveled. I've only been here for maybe a week or so." 

"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."

After he says this, the baby starts crying. Katniss gets up to grab him. I walk after her. 

"I wonder what happened." I say when we're out of earshot.

"I don't know." Katniss replies as she picks up our newborn. 

I am in awe of him every time I see him.

*2 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 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'm not talking about moving out of District 12, just out of victors village. I realized I like it here. I like our life here. Maybe ten years from now we can move, or we can live in District 12 forever. Right now I want to stay in District 12. Maybe we can move into the city." 

I smile. "Sure, Peeta. We can move into the city." 

His eyes light up. "Really?"

"Really." 

He walks over and kisses me.

We both change into pajamas. Peeta is in his boxers and no shirt. I'm in a tank top and shorts. 

I get under the covers and cuddle with Peeta. I soon drift off to sleep.