*Katniss POV* *A/N: let's pretend that's not a girl in the picture, and instead a boy*
I emailed the news of our baby to the Capitol News Center. I uploaded the picture of our ultrasound to the email and provided the caption: "We are expecting baby #2! Thanks for all the love and support." I type in my phone and press send.
The news is aired later that evening. After it airs, it isn't long before my phone blows up with congratulations from other victors and acquaintances. My phone rings, Johanna's caller ID shows up. Shit. I forgot to tell her first.
"Hello," I greet her.
"What the hell!" Johanna exclaims
"Sorry, Johanna, I forgot. I swear!" I quickly explain.
"How far along are you?" She asks
"About 36 weeks," I respond
"But the baby is barely showing in the ultrasound! " she says.
"Yeah. It's from earlier in the pregnancy. I didn't feel ready until now, and I just sent it to the Capitol News before I could change my mind. I've been busy these past 8 1/2 months, with being pregnant, Rye learning to crawl and walk, and Peeta renovating the bakery. It totally slipped my mind to tell you. I'm sorry." I explain.
"It's okay. Just don't forget to tell me next time!" She reminds.
"There will not be a next time! Trust me. After this one, Peeta and I are done having kids. Of course, he wanted more, as he wanted a girl. But I told him, no matter the gender, I'm done having kids after this. So he needs to hope it's a girl." I explain
Johanna laughs. "You didn't plan on having Rye, and you didn't plan on having this one. Who's to say you won't get pregnant again without meaning to?" Johanna asks, still laughing.
"Johanna! Don't jinx it!" I chasite.
Johanna laughs. "I gotta go, Alder is calling me"
"Okay. Talk to you later," I say. She hangs up, and I set my phone down.
Peeta walks into the living room with cheese buns, my favorite. "Here you go," he smiles. Rye crawls in after him. "Hi, baby boy!" I say to Rye. I pick up Rye and thank Peeta for the cheese buns.
"I announced the pregnancy," I say.
"Really?" Peeta asks
"Yeah. Figured it was time." I put a hand on my huge belly.
"The baby is due in a few weeks," I say. "I can't wait for our baby girl," Peeta says. "Me either," I reply as he kisses me.
I put on Rye's favorite show, and he gives the biggest smile. Peeta and I sit together and watch the show with Rye.
"Mama," Rye says.
Peeta and I look at each other. Wide-eyed.
"Did he just say what I think he said?" I ask. "I think he did," Peeta says, with the biggest smile on his face.
Rye just said his first word.
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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...
