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Katniss is still shaking as I finish recounting the story to Snow. We had moved to the living room when it became too hard for Katniss to stand on her feet. She soon excuses herself to check on the food but I know she just doesn’t want Snow to see her crying. Snow leaves for the bathroom and I follow Kat into the kitchen. She’s standing in front of the sink, looking out of the window with unseeing eyes as tears continue to roll down her face. I turn her away from the sink and pull her close and hug her tight. She buries her face in my shirt. I rub little circles on her back, soothing her.

We eat a hasty dinner and I escort Snow to his car as Katniss climbs up stairs. When I reach Katniss, she’s already in bed. I change my clothes, slipping into a white undershirt and silk sleep pants. I brush my teeth hurriedly before climbing into bed behind Katniss. I wrap my arms around her waist and pull her close to me She surprises me by turning around.

“Peeta. I’m ready.” My heart soars at her words but I waver when I notice the tears still in her eyes.

“Kat… are you su..”

She cuts me off. “ I’m sure. Please Peeta, I want to forget. Help me forget.”

I nod, swallowing thickly. I lean down to kiss her. She eagerly responds and turns so she’s straddling me. My hands grip her hips and I sit up, never once breaking our lip-lock. I tug at the bottom of her tank before pulling it off. She pulls off my shirt as well. Soon all our clothes are on the floor and Kat is moaning as I kiss across her jaw and down her now. I look into her eyes and kiss her on the lips once before pushing into her. She gasps in pain, tears forming in the corners of her eyes. I kiss her again and stay still so she can adjust. After a while she nods and I begin to move. Two hours later, we fall asleep, cuddled and naked under the blanket.

Katniss POV

When I wake up, I instantly smile, remembering last night. I move closer to Peeta’s warm body and he stirs. I look into his sleep filled eyes as he smiles sleepily down at me. I smile back and reach up to kiss him. He kisses me back, still smiling. I pull away and laugh when he groans in loss. I sit up, the sheets pooling around my hips, leaving my chest bare. Peeta’s eyes watch me hungrily. I swing my legs off the bed and stand up, aware of Peeta’s gaze. I make my way to the bathroom and send a wink towards Peeta before turning on the shower and leaving the door wide open as invitation. He soon follows me.

OK, I'M REALLY SORRY BUT SCHOOL HAS BEEN HECTIC AS HELL AND I'VE HAD TO FIGURE OUT SOME PERSONAL STUFF TOO THAT'S WHY ITS SUCH A SHORT CHAPTER. I promise, soon, I'll be updating everyday....Until then, check out my other stories! I love ya'll! Keep positive and keep faith. till next time lovelies.

~Maria