These characters as well as there original story belongs to Suzanne Collins.
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!
The presents seem to sparkle under the light of our heavily decorated Christmas tree. The bows and ribbons catch the light and shine brightly, making me smile at the beauty.
Then there's my presents.
Wrinkled wrapping paper and ripped edges, they sit off to the side, looking like a two year old wrapped it. There was a time when I got so frustrated that I threw the tape. Now we only have one vase.
"Whatcha doing?" Peeta asks, coming into the room and standing behind me.
"Just admiring my work," I say, gesturing to my crappy looking presents.
"No offense, Katniss, but those look like Buttercup wrapped them." I laugh and smack his shoulder playfully as we make our way upstairs to bed, the sun long since set outside.
"Hey! You try wrapping a 65 inch flatscreen TV!" I say, clambering into bed.
"Wait. You got me a 65 inch TV for Christmas?" Peeta asks, turning over to look me in the eye, grinning.
"No. I got Annie a TV." I say and he laughs at me.
"Katniss." He pokes me in the back. I ignore him.
"Katniss." He pokes me again.
"Katniss. Katniss." Then he pushes me off the bed with a final "KATNISS!"
"Ow. What." I say from the floor, struggling not to laugh as I get back onto the bed.
"What did you get me for Christmas?"
"Not telling."
"Please?"
"No."
"Katniss."
"Peeta."
"What?"
"Go to sleep."
The bright morning sunlight filters in through my window, and for a moment I consider going back to sleep. But Peeta quickly prevents that from happening.
Standing up, he starts jumping on the bed, sending my bouncing into the air each time he jumps. "WAKE UP KAT ITS CHRISTMAS!!" He hollers like a little kid. With one final jump, he sends me flopping onto the ground.
I sit up groggily and shuffle out the door to the stairs. I'm surprised by what greets me at the stairs. Streamers and wreaths hang from the walls and the present pile has grown from last night. Haymitch and Effie wave at me from the couch, holding hands and wearing rings. I plan to ask them about that later. Johanna gives me a two fingered solute that I return. My mom gives me a friendly wave and Finnick and Annie chuck a wreath at me. I feel Peeta standing behind me in awe.
"Merry Christmas!" They all shout at the same time. I grin stupidly at them.
"How did you guys get in here?" I ask them, shocked. Haymitch jangles a single key from his hand.
"This fell out of your purse when you two visited me yesterday." He throws it up the stairs at me, and I pocket it.
"Hey, Katniss, peeta, look up!" Finnick hollers up at us and I glance up at the ceiling. It take a moment for my eyes to adjust on what's hanging from the ceiling. Mistletoe.
Peeta leans in to me and his lips hit mine. They're soft and smooth, and the room erupts into wolf whistles. We break apart.
"Okay lovebirds, let's open some presents!" Johanna shouts, then she turns to see Finnick trying to hide her present. "Finnick! Get away from my present or you'll be missing an arm!" She yells and tackles a laughing Finnick to the floor, and everyone else joins in the laughter.
There is one present left underneath the tree. It is in Peeta's fancy wrapping, and elegant words say 'To Katniss' It's small and tiny, and I can easily fit it in my palm.
I reach forward and grab it, opening it up. Inside sits and ring and a note that says Look up. And so I do. I see my amazing boyfriend down on one knee, looking straight into my eyes.
"Katniss, we've been through a lot, worse and yet better than what most couples have. Without you, I wouldn't survive, everyone in here knows that it's the truth. You saved my life numerous times, and I cant thank you enough for that. You've loved loved me through it all, and you've given your life for me, which is more than I could ever ask of you. We're like fire and rain- unbreakable." Tears have started to blossom in everyone's eyes. Peeta's gift with words is undeniable, and I can feel my eyes start to well up. " I need you in my life. If Idon't have you, I don't have anything. And I would do all of the crap that we've been through over again if it means you would be mine. So, will you do me the honor of marrying me?"
"Yes! A million times yes Peeta!" I rush forward and he slips the ring on my finger. I give him the tightest hug ever and then kiss him full on the mouth feeling nothing but pure happiness. As I kiss him, memories of us flash together, and this kiss feels even stronger that our one under the mistletoe, if that's even possible. When we finally break apart, he thrusts his fists in the air and yells, "IM ENGAGED TO KATNISS EVERDEEN!"
I laugh at him and and do the same. "IM ENGAGED TO PEETA MELLARK!"
And I know that this would always be the best Christmas ever.
Merry Christmas guys! I'm sadly still grounded, but but I want you all to have a Merry Christmas and happy new year!
Peace out,
Skyzone
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