Sparks

Chapter 14

CHAPTER 14

"Katniss." Beetee smiles and I walk into his open arms. "Congratulations."

"Thank you, Beetee." I smile. I let go and walk to Johanna.

"Well it's about time you two tied the knot." she rolls her eyes.

I just smile. Peeta comes up and tangles his hand with mine intertwining our arms. "Yeah it uh, it took a while." he smiles.

"So tell me," Johanna bats her eyes. "will there be a honeymoon?"

"Just as soon as we return home." says Peeta.

"And where will it be held?" asks Beetee.

"Probably somewhere private and hot, and warm, and steamy." teases Johanna as she tilts her head to the side and laughs. "I'm joking." she stares Peeta over like a trophy and winks.

Peetas grip tightens and he starts to cough. "Um, Katniss, why don't we go talk with your mother." he starts saying in his high squeaky voice he has when he gets nervous. It's all I can do not to laugh so I just smile. I nod my head to Johanna and Beetee.

The truth is we don't really have a plan for a honeymoon. We are just gonna go home and act natural. Because where would we have it? Panem is still recovering. And a honeymoon isn't really my thing.

"With Snow watching us, you guys can't do much but be in love and act like you have no clue with what's going on, or he will do something to hurt us. He may not be president, but he sure is smart." Haymitch says as he walks with us into Paylors office.

"Exactly, even that will bring back your reputation with the districts. Everyone loves you guys." Paylor says.

"Use to love us." I muffle under my breath.

Haymitch lets out a small sigh. "Look Katniss, you need to work with us some more. 'Cause sweetheart, your not giving us much."

I stand up and point at Haymitch furiously. "How dare you get mad at me. You told me specifically to act my normal self. And this is what you get! Me acting my normal self! Isn't that what you want?" I shout.

"Katniss." Paylor demands.

I sit back down in the chair across from Paylors desk.

"Katniss, they're right. We haven't been doing much to prove ourselves to the districts but get married." says Peeta.

"That wasn't for them." I say looking straight ahead, avoiding any eyecontact.

"Listen you guys, you both need something big to happen. What can you guys do to prove to everyone that your on their side." Haymitch says.

Peeta and I exchange glances. The baby, but we both promised.

"Any ideas you two lovebirds?" Haymitch steps in.

"None." Peeta says coldly. I know he really wanted a child, but he agreed with me that we can't bring a child into a deceiving world like this.

"Well then, this meeting is over I have another in ten minutes, involving Snow as well. So if you'll excuse me." Paylor says and walks out of the room.

I look at Peeta who's looking down, deep in thought. He lifts his head and catches me watching him. I don't react I just stare at him. He blinks a few times and stands up. "Well I think that's enough for one day. Haymitch, Katniss." He nods to the door. He opens the door for Haymitch and I. I lean into him and kiss his cheek as a thank you. He smiles at me and puts his hand on my back, indicating that we should go. He leads me out into the hall, not saying another word for the rest of the day.