Holding on ( A hunger games story)

Letters

I have been in district two for three weeks now. Life is getting a lot easier and happier. I had forgotten what it felt like to not have to worry about anything. The first night I got here the nightmares were terrible, I ended up waking up Gale and Prim with my screaming. Gale had asked me what was wrong and I explained that when I slept alone the nightmares were awful. He didn't say a word but just sat on the bed with me until I fell asleep and he stayed sitting there for the rest of the night. The nightmares were gone, and so was my sadness.

I had seen a lot of doctors and shortly after they found a way to remove the scars without much pain, I was thrilled. Prim still lives with us but is working as a babysitter for people who need it. She says the way she's going she should be able to afford a place by the end of the year, I'll be sad to see her go.

I thought of all this as I walked around the district, trying to keep my mind calm. I had recieved my first letter from Peeta and he promised more would come. That's all I had read before I went to take a walk, I didn't want to have to deal with any of this.

Marrying Peeta was sort of a mistake, but I would do it all over again if it meant I could have my kids. I honestly don't want Peeta in my life anymore, I have moved on. It makes me sad to say it because I still love him but the love is dying.

I have walked a mile now, its probably time to head back. I can't hide from my problems forever. On the way back I think about my job, I actually like it. I teach at the school, as the history teacher. The old one passed away a week after I got here and they thought I was the best for the job.

I teach about the games, and then at the end of the year I was asked to share my story. I agreed, I honestly believe it will help in the future if the games were ever to come up again. That would be a horrible time.

I have almost reached the house when rain hits, it turns from a drizzle to a down pour and soon I'm running full speed towards the house. When I reach it I quickly unlock the door and run inside panting, plus I'm soaking wet. Before anyone can offer a towel or anything I run upstairs to change clothes.

By the time Gale comes in I have just finished drying my hair and have changed.

"Come in!" I call through the door.

"Hey catnip, I knew cats didn't like water!" He joked.

"Ha ha verrrry funny." I said with a load of sarcasm. He just laughed.

"Hey we are playing games downstairs want to join?" I thought about the letter and knew it was time.

"Ok I'll be down in a few Gale!" I smiled and he walked out. I wasted no time heading to the desk and picking it up.

"Dear Katniss,

I know this is the first letter but there will be more to come. I want to tell you I miss you and the kids like crazy and I can't wait to see you when you return.. The attacks should stop in a year the doctors said. So in a year I get to see my wife again! I'm so happy! I'll send you a letter everyday! I love you Katniss!

sincerely

Peeta

Oh Peeta... If only you knew I wasn't returning, I just can't go back to the way things were. I just can't.

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Later

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I sat around the table laughing, Gale Jr. was throwing a fit because Gale wasn't playing right. And we all just laughed as he threw on a pouting face and stared at Gale.

"Hey you! You aren't playing fair!"

"Oh I'm sorry.. and I'm sorry for the other thing too." He said, holding back laughter.