A Stake To The Heart

Chapter 17

Chapter 17

Katniss' POV

Prim looks straight into my eyes. She glances away and then back but this time her eyes land on Peeta.

"Prim, I can't exactly tell you right now." I say softly.

"Why not?" She asks.

I take a deep breath. "I....it's complicated. I just need time to prepare myself. I'll tell you and mom when I'm ready."

"Okay Katniss. I understand, I'm just worried." She says in a softer tone.

"Don't be. I'm fine."

She nods her head and slowly walks out of the room.

"Poor Prim. I didn't mean to worry her."

"She'll understand,Katniss. She isn't a kid anymore." Peeta says while he helps me off the floor.

"I always forget that Prim isn't the same 12 year old I volunteered for. She's a young women now,she's grown up so much."

Peeta wraps his arms around me as I bury my head his chest. "It's going to fine."

"I hope so. I'll tell them tonight."

"You don't have to...why don't you get some rest?"

"I don't want to put it off, I want to do it soon."

"Alright, whenever you are ready I'll be there with you."

"Thanks." I say softly.

"Oh, would you like muffins?" Peeta asks.

I raise my head to look at him. "Sure." I say with a laugh. "Unless Prim ate them all."

He laughs and leads me downstairs. Sure enough, Prim is sitting at the kitchen table eating a muffin.

"These are really good!" She says.

"Thank you." Peeta says as he grabs me a muffin. He hands it to me and smiles.

"What's in it?"

"Cinnamon and pecans. I really love how I can afford all these ingredients now."

"I'm sure you do." I say before taking a bite of the still warm muffin. I smile as soon as it hits my tastebuds.

"I assume you like it."

"Mmm-hmm."

Prim and Peeta both laugh as I quickly finish that one and grab another.

"Easy,Katniss." Peeta says.

"They're so good!"

"I know.." He says with a laugh. "I'm going to head back. I'll see you later Katniss. Bye Prim."

"Bye." We both say. Peeta exits and leaves just me and Prim.

I can feel the tension floating around in the room. Neither of us really want to talk so I decide to just walk upstairs and flop right back onto my bed. I frown as I stare at my stomach. How has anyone not noticed? Maybe they have...But how hasn't anyone put two and two together? It would be a lot easier if they did. I know my mother won't take this too well. She'll remain silent but I can always tell when she's upset. I don't know how Prim will react...I really don't.

Will she be angry or will she be understanding?

I take a deep breath as I gently trace circles on my stomach. Then of course, I will have to tell them I'm carrying twins. Yes, not one but two.

Maybe I should just get this over with as soon as possible. It was already getting late. I'd have to tell them tomorrow.

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I wake up to Prim gently shaking me. My eyes flutter open.

"Katniss, you've been asleep for while. Mom wanted me to check on you."

I sit up and look at the clock on my bedside table. It reads 11:15 AM.

"Did I really sleep through the whole morning?"

"Yeah....would you like me to bring you some breakfast or something?"

"No it's alright. Thank you though."

"You're welcome." She says as she leaves and gently shuts the door behind her.

Wow...I mean I was up most of the night. I was having terrible nightmares, all I can remember is being trapped, almost like being stuck underwater, I couldn't breathe, I couldn't scream for help, all I could do is watch the scene get darker and darker and listen to my babies' heartbeats go silent.

I get dressed in a comfy and simple outfit and head downstairs.

"Oh Katniss!" My mom says as soon as I enter the living room.

"Hi..?" I say in a confused voice. She sounded relived and a bit breathless.

"You must've had terrible dreams last night. You practically woke the whole village. You scared us..." She says in a strange soft voice.

"I'm so sorry I scared you guys...."

"It's not your fault, we're just glad you're okay." She says.

I nod and walk slowly into the kitchen. I could tell she was trying to be lovingly, but it came out a bit rude in my mind. But I know that's how she is.

Since it was only 11:30 in the morning, I didn't know how to get my mind off of tonight's plans. I still needed to call Peeta, but I know he'll come anyway. I decide on a shower to kill some time and after that I'll find something to do.

As I walk upstairs and into my large bathroom, I begin to think about the joys and horrors of keeping these two. I knew I already was keeping them though. I gently slid off my clothing and started the water. Not too hot,not too cold.... I sighed as warm water hit my back and rolled all through my dark hair. The water was comforting and calming. I instantly knew I was going to have a tough time getting out of here.

I quickly massage the sweet honey smelling shampoo into my hair and rinse it out just as quickly. After applying a small coat of conditioner, and washing it out, I grab the sponge and fill it with the fresh smelling soap. I gently drag it down my arms and watch as the soapy bubbles coated them. I stopped at my stomach hesitantly. I sighed as I examined the size,I was just a few weeks away from being 5 months along. I absolutely had to tell them....considering no one has put it all together. I sigh and finish washing up and step into the somewhat steamy bathroom. I wrap the pure white towel around me and walk back into my room to dry off and change back into my original clothes.

Okay, that's one hour down. Now what?

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Sorry, it's so late! I've been really busy this past week with school and other stuff. Also, sorry it's a bit boring. :/

I meant to fit in Katniss' confession but I couldn't find out how without skipping around. So next chapter maybe? Most likely.

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