Chapter 16

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My heart is beating quickly and my ears have a slight ring to them, blocking out the aw's of the crowd. My eyes are locked to his lips as the soft spoken words gently flow off his tongue.

"I do."

A wave of relief is relinquished throughout my body and I feel suddenly feel as if 10 tons of cement has been lifted from my body.

I hear the pastor speak to me, but don't fully grasp his words until it's my turn to speak.

Without hesitation, I grin at my soon to be husband, and take a deep breathe.

"I do."

Peeta's huge smile creates a flutter in my stomach and before the pastor finishes, our lips are locked.

We take a glance at the crowd, who are laughing, crying, and revealing pure joy, and turn back to each other for one more kiss.

Then, with ridiculously cheesy grins and fingers tightly entwined, we walk down the aisle, through the doors, and into the meadow, stepping right into forever.

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