Always

Chapter 13

We just put Emily to bed and I can't stop feeling bad for Peeta. I lay with my head on his chest. "I'm still angry at Gale. He knows there's nothing he can do to take you away from me! I just won't let it happen." I say. I can tell Peeta's upset about it too because he's breathing faster and changing the subject.

"Katniss, I'm sorry about frustrating you about the whole kid thing. I mean, I would love to have more kids! Loads in fact! But I'll only do it if you want to. I look up and kiss him. "I'm sorry for yelling at you about it."

We stay silent for a few minutes. Then I speak up. "So, is that the only thing you want for you birthday?" He thinks for a moment. "I don't know. I would like help getting the bakery back up. I have all the permits and stuff. I just need to clean it and stuff." Ok then. I guess I'll help. "What would you like me to do to it?" "Just help cleaning it up." He answers.

We stay quiet for about 5 minutes. Then he picks me up, and carries me to our bedroom. I walk into the closet and get my pajamas on. When I walk out, Peeta is staring at Emily.

He still did not notice me so I ran up and hugged him. He turns around and kisses me. We fall asleep hugging each other, and we are not even in bed. We sat there hugging. And sleeping. (LOL)

--HOWEVER MANY DAYS UNTIL PEETA'S BIRTHDAY--

I wake up really early, so early it's still dark. I look at the clock: 4:45 A.M. I think that's early enough. I'm not planning to do anything that special, I was going to drop Emily off at Gale and Ella's then start cleaning the bakery. Then I'll quickly pick up the cake I ordered and get home just in time for me and Peeta to watch the sunrise.

I quietly get dressed, and pack a nice dress to wear after I'm done cleaning. I pack a pretty dress for Emily as well. I drive quickly to The Hawthorn's, (Gale and Ella) and drop Emily off. Now off to the bakery I go.

I go in and turn on the light. Gosh it's dusty. I get a broom and sweep, and do all the boring stuff. After that, I start to wipe off counters and organize the flour and yeast :) that Peeta already brought here.

I have just enough time to pick up Emily before I get the cake, so I do :). She is still sleeping, (Duh it's like 5:30 A.M.) but she has the dress on. We say all our goodbyes and thank yous and I'm out the door again.

The moon is starting to go down but there's no sign of the sun. Good. I have time. I pick up the cake and it has 'Happy birthday Peeta!' In orange letters.

We get home and the sun still not in sight. I quickly get my dress on (Why did I bring it) and run upstairs. I gently nudged him till he woke.