Always (An Everlark Story)

Chapter 18

Katniss POV

"This is so good!" I mumble with a mouth full of food.

Peeta laughs.

"Don't talk with a mouthful you do see the kinda restaurant we are at." He says laughing

I blush feeling a little embarrassed.

Peeta sees my discomfort and says "But I think it's cute."

I smile, suddenly feeling my mood change.

I finish eating the rest of my food as Peeta and I have small talk.

"Would you like your check now?" Our waitress asks

"Yes please!" Peeta replies

She walks away only to come back a couple seconds later with the check.

I start rummaging through my purse to get my money out but I see Peeta staring at me.

"What?" I ask curiously

"Do you really think I'm going to let you pay?" He questions

"Peeta this place is so nice, the check has got to be really expensive! Let me help!"

"I already got it covered Kat."

I roll my eyes.

He laughs "I saw that."

He puts his credit card inside the check and we wait for the waitress.

Soon she comes and takes it and we go and get back into the car.

"I've had a great time Peeta."

He grins "It's not over yet."

"Where are we going?" I ask him

"It's a surprise!"

I groan "Peeta you know I'm not good with surprises."

"Well then that sucks for you." He says making himself laugh.

I think it's hilarious how half the time he laughs it's because of himself.

He keeps driving until he pulls up to the woods. It's my favorite spot, where my dad used to take me when I was little. Where I learned to walk and swim. This place brings my peace and always puts me at ease.

We get out of the car and Peeta leads me deeper into the woods closer to my favorite spot. Until we get there. Lights are hung from tree to tree, and there is a picnic blanket laid down with some cheese buns in a basket.

I turn around with the biggest smile on my face and give Peeta a hug.

"Thank you!" I mumble into his neck

"No problem. I know we just ate but I got cheese buns also."

"I'm always hungry." I reply not letting go of him just yet.

Then Peeta lets go of me and goes over to the radio in the corner of all of this. He turns it on and walks over to me.

"Can I have this dance?" He asks me smiling

I smile and wrap my arms around his neck. While he puts his arms around my waist. As we sway back and forth just looking into each other's eyes. Which I get lost in everyday.

"I love you Peeta." I accidentally blurt out, it's the first time I've said it.

For a minute he doesn't say anything and I start to panic. Until he looks me in the eyes and whispers.

"I love you too!"

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