Hijacked

Chapter Nine

Chapter Nine

As Portia polishes my hands from any cuts, bumps, or bruises I hear Katniss whimpering like a little child that got scolded. "Katniss, it's okay... Just let us see your scars-" "No! They show that I'm a murderer!" She cries and I hear Vena.

"Katniss, we love you, you are still our girl on fire... Please we need to get to ready. "No!" She cries. I get up from Portia finishing my looks and I walk into Katniss's room and see her pressed against the wall with her clothes still on and her hair damp from her bath.

Her skin is pink from being scrubbed and she looks so out of her element as always. Just as her eyes lock with mine I smile and walk over to her trembling form. I kiss her lips gently and give a sad smile. "Katniss, Portia saw my scars... Let Vena, Octavia, and Flavius see so they can help you feel comfortable." She nods slightly and I help her take off her pants and shirt.

I cover her with my body and I notice that this will be the first time I'll see her completely naked. I take off her under ware and bra and I want my eyes to wander but they stay glued to her grey ones. Octavia is the first to run her fingers across her scars, and then everyone joins in. "Oh darling." Flavius coos as Vena strokes her hair.

"These are awful." "Do they hurt?" Katniss shakes her head and Flavius kisses her cheek. "Don't worry, I can cover them up my darling." He says, patting her cheek where they covered up the bruise. They all turn and look at me and they start pushing me out. "We know you would love to stay Mellark but you must wait and see the finished product." I laugh and I look at Katniss who has her arms crossed over her breasts.

She winks and they close the door. I chat with Effie as we sit at the table drinking some tea. "Do you want sugar Peeta?" She asks, handing me the platter. I shake my head. "No thank you, I never take sugar in my tea." She giggles and looks into my eyes. "How are you feeling?" "I'm fine." "No I mean with your attacks." I swallow.

"They're getting less frequent... Usually I have them once a week." "How many times has Katniss gotten hurt?" I swallow again, looking down. "Twice." She nods and takes my hand. "I'm just asking you because when you guys have your interview I don't want you having a attack." I nod and Effie frowns.

"Katniss and you didn't want to come to the Capitol did you?" I shake my head and she sighs. "Well just think of it as a vacation... Or getting something out of the way." I nod and then Katniss comes down with her hair in beautiful curls, her makeup beautifully done to make her eyes pop.

She is wearing what she wore to the District Eight part of the victory tour. Boots, a pair of loose fitting slacks, a shirt, and a jacket that goes to the floor. "We put this on because Katniss's scars would show with every other thing we would put her in... But I like it." Flavius says with a smile as Vena holds Katniss's shaky hand.

Even though they covered her scars, you can still see the emotional effect it has had. I stand. "What's wrong with Katniss Vena?" She looks up from rubbing her hand. "Katniss had a small flashback to the bombing and Prim, she's okay though I promise you." I walk over to Katniss and lift her chin so she's looking into my eyes. She's so beautiful, even when she's upset.

I kiss her lips gently and pull away with a smile. "Are you ready to show the world that we are happy?" "You mean living." She whispers and I nod. She nods slightly and Effie grins. "Alright! The cameras are ready for you, my victors! Now chins up smiles on! Stand up straight you'll be on camera!" She says pushing us out the door. I grab Katniss's hand and give it a gentle squeeze.

We see the cameras zoom in on us and Cesar's voice booms through them. "There they are! The star crossed lovers from District Twelve Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark!" We both grin and wave at the cameras as we hear the audience screaming. "So guys... How are things?" My grip on Katniss's hand tightens.

"Things are a lot better here." I say as Katniss nestles her face into my neck with a grin. I kiss the top of her head and I hear the audience coo. "And Katniss! You look absolutely stunning! You're so in shape!" Katniss smiles. "Thank you Cesar, and I'm sure you look just as amazing." He laughs.

"Actually i have a little pudge but you look fantastic! Aren't you modeling for our most Popular Magazine ADL?" Katniss nods, even though she doesn't know what he is talking about. "Well we are very excited to see you two! Ladies and gentlemen! Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark!" Katniss and I wave as the cameras move back and we exchange a soft kiss just before the cameras turn off.

"Wonderful! We're leaving in ten minutes!" I look down at her and she gives me a broken smile. "You sure you want to model for the magazine?" She shrugs. "I'll just pretend that nothing's happening." I kiss her lips but this time she deepens the kiss. The snow hits our faces as I cradle her face in my hands. When I break away I run my hands through her soft glossy hair and I smile.

"You ready to go?" She nods slightly and I take a hold of her hand and we both walk down the road to the train station.

___________Train__________

Katniss and I sit in the dinning cart with Haymitch and both of them are glaring at each other. Effie and I watch them. "Dick." "Bitch." "Drunk!" "Slut!" "Bastard!" "Whore!" Haymitch stands to grab her but I shove him into the wall and glare into his eyes. "You hurt her, I break your neck." I hiss and he nods. I let go of him and sit next to Katniss, taking her hand.

Effie looks at Katniss and Haymitch. "You both need to learn manners!" They both roll their eyes. After we eat Katniss stands and looks at me. "Can we go to bed now?" I nod, not waiting for a answer from Effie. We walk into Katniss's compartment and I take off my shirt and open the window a crack. I lay on the bed and Katniss follows, laying her head on my chest where her dark curls fan out over my chest.

Her fingers trail down the scars on my chest and the feeling of her warm finger tips grazing my skin leaves me breathless. She lifts her head so her grey eyes are looking into mine. "Peeta?" "Yeah Katniss?" She swallows. "Will you stay with me?" I smile. "Always." I kiss her lips and both of our eyes fall close as it deepens.

As the train rolls through the districts, Katniss and I are wrapped in each other's arms, protected from any nightmare lurking in our deepest conscious.

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