"Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday, dear Rye. Happy birthday to you." We all sing to Rye. Peeta, Haymitch, Effie, Johanna, Alder, Annie, Finnick Jr., and me.
Peeta and I blow out the candles with Rye. We cut the cake and gave some to Rye and everyone else.
"Let me take a picture of you, Peeta, and Rye," Effie says. Peeta and I stand around Rye, and Peeta puts his hand on my belly. I'm due in 2 months. I feel like a cantaloupe. Effie takes several photos and is gushing over them as she shows them to Haymitch, who couldn't be less interested.
Johanna approaches me, "So glad I got an invite and didn't have to find out on the news!"
I chuckle. "Of course. I wouldn't forget!"
Johanna smirks. Alder walks up behind her and puts an arm around her waist.
"How are you, Katniss?" He asks me. "I'm good, Alder. What about you?"
"I'm amazing. I proposed to the love of my life, and she said yes. And we have--"
"We have true love," Johanna interrupts him. Alder wears a confused expression. Johanna shoots him a look, and his face turns from confusion to understanding.
He turns to me and says, "Yes. We have true love."
I give her a quizzical look. She pretends she doesn't notice. "Okay then. I'm gonna go talk to Peeta, " I say, trying to make it less awkward.
As I walk away, I can hear Johanna say something to Alder, but I can't make out what it is.
I approach Peeta. He shoots me a smile. Peeta's face soon turns into a dark expression. He grabs onto the table.
"Peeta? What's wrong?" I ask him.
"Katniss. You need to go. I think I'm having an episode. Grab Rye and leave."
I don't move. I'm shocked.
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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...
