After Mockingjay

Early

The next morning it was raining really hard. Peeta stayed over last night so I decided to get up and make breakfast. On my way down the stairs I peek out the window and see the overcast day it going to be. I sigh and make my way down stairs. I put toast in how toaster and eggs in a pan before Peeta interrupts me. I help and turn around only to stare into the blue eyes again. I smile then turn around to finish cooking.

"What's for breakfast chef?" He jokes.

"Eggs and toast sir," I say playing along.

"Sounds delicious," he laughs.

I just smile and focus on cooking the eggs. The door pushes open and Haymitch is in the doorway. Peeta and my smiles drop off our lips.

"What now Haymitch?" I frown.

Peeta grabs my hand

"I have big news," he says without a smile.

"Let me guess, you ran out if beer?" I say sarcastically.

"No, think bigger," he says without emotion.

"Is this good or bad?" Asks Peeta with worry in his voice.

"Bad for you. I'm not sure for Katniss," he says.

"Is there good and bad news?" I say sqeezing Peetas hand.

"Well your moms coming tomorrow," he freezes.

"And," I say.

"Gale," he answers.

I go cold. I haven't seen gale since... When was the last time I saw him? I do miss him. The old him. The one I used to hunt with. Not the blood-thirsty one. Peetas grip on my hand tightens. I turn to him I stare into his eyes. I realize the emotion in his eyes is telling me he still thinks I'd chose him over Gale. No. I chose Peeta.

"Well," haymitch coughs, "I'll be going."

He leaves just as quick as he came.

"You'll still chose gale won't you," sighs Peeta as he drops my gaze.

"No, I chose you," I kiss him on the cheek. "Time for breakfast."

I see a smile creep on his lips. He pulls me in close and whispers that he choses me too.

"Good, now let's eat," I pull away.

He smiles and goes to sit down as I butter some toast.

All of a sudden the door opens. I jump and Peeta goes to open it.

"Mrs. Everdeen!" He smiles.

"Mom your early!" I scream and run into her arms crying with joy.

She's crying too. Peeta just stands awkwardly. I pull away and tell my mom to sit because we were just going to eat. We all sit and eat having a conversation about her life back at the Capitol. She says it's hard coming here but she couldn't miss Effie's wedding.

Oh yeah.

Haymitch and Effie.

Just then Gale appears in the doorway.