A Mockingjay's Journey

Chapter 6

~Chapter 6~

~Katniss POV~

After I'm asleep for about an hour, I slowly start to wake up. I get out of bed and am startled when my feet touch the cold wood of my bedroom floor. I quickly stretch and start to head to my bathroom. I undress and quickly hop into the shower. I scrub my body to get all of the dirt off that accumulated from being in the woods this morning, and start to wash my hair. After I'm finished, I step out of the shower and start to dry my hair. I want to look my best for tonight so I search for some of the makeup that my prep team gave me. I never thought I would use it, but I feel like being girly tonight. I put on a light layer of foundation, some skin tone eye shadow, a light layer of mascara and a pink lip gloss.

After I am satisfied with my face, I begin to work on my hair. It is naturally wavy and frizzy and I feel like I should I do more with it tonight than just putting it into my signature braid. I find the curling iron that my prep team also provided me and begin to attempt to curl my hair. Once I'm done, I stare at my finished product in the mirror. For my first time doing my own makeup and hair, I'm pretty pleased at the result. I walk into my closet and pick out a semi dressy red top and some dark skinny jeans. I've never worn this outfit before and I really like it. It's simple but still dressy and comfortable which is perfect. I slip on some black flats and go downstairs. I glance at the clock and realize that I'm already 30 minutes late. Peeta is probably worried because I'm never late. This is the first time I have been able to say that I am, in fact, fashionably late. I leave cat food out for Buttercup and then begin to make my way to Peeta's house.

~Peeta POV~

After I get back from the store, I get to work on preparing the food. I decided to make Katniss' favorite food, lamb stew. I wash the carrots, and start cutting them along with onions, potatoes and garlic. I also clean the lamb meat and start to cut it into bite sized pieces. Once everything is prepared, I place it into a large bowl along with some water and put it on the stove. I set the timer for one hour and begin on making our dinner rolls. Once those are in the oven for another 30 minutes, I decide that its time to clean myself up.

I go upstairs and take a shower. After I'm free of dirt and my hair is soaked, I get out of the shower and begin to look for an outfit for tonight. I don't want to overdress since I know Katniss doesn't dress up very much if she doesn't have to, so I decide on jeans and a nice, crisp plaid shirt. I put on some simple black dress shoes and comb my hair that is already almost dry. It's already really curly and it's getting really long, so I make a mental note that I need to get a haircut soon.

After one last look in the mirror I spray on some cologne and walk down stairs. I check the food to see that the stew still has another 20 minutes to go and the bread sill needs another 10 or so minutes. I begin to clean the kitchen and prepare the dinner table. I put the flowers I bought from the store in a vase and light some candles around it. I lay a white table cloth on the table and put down red place mats and set out the silverware. Tonight will be perfect.

Finally, the food is done and still no Katniss. I put the stove and oven to a low setting just to keep the food warm, and take a seat on the couch and try, unsuccessfully, to watch the news.

Finally, I hear a knock at the door and jump up with excitement. I collect myself and stride towards the door. In one smooth motion, I open the door and meet eyes with the most gorgeous girl I have ever met. I smile and think to myself that she must've been late because she really dolled herself up for tonight. Even if she would've showed up I in sweatpants, I would still think she looked beautiful.

~Katniss POV~

I knock lightly like usual on Peeta's door and I immediately hear footsteps approaching the door quickly. Oh geez, I bet Peeta was worrying why I was so late. I should've called him and told him wh... then I see the door opening and the most gorgeous blue eyes starring back at my gray ones. Once the door is all the way open I quickly embrace Peeta and give him a small kiss. As he pulls me into another hug he whispers into my ear,"You are the most beautiful girl I have ever laid my eyes on. You look so gorgeous tonight and I seriously cannot get over the fact that you are back in my life now. I'm so thankful for you and us that I can't even express it with words. I love you Katniss Everdeen, forever and always."

After that I'm left speechless. Instead of saying anything I kiss him with all I have. He blushes and is a little startled but he quickly kisses back. We make our way to the couch without breaking the kiss and we continue to sit there and kiss. I love him with all my heart and I let this love and feelings I have for him pour out into our kissing. Finally, he breaks away and says that we better eat before the food gets cold. I nod and we make our way into the kitchen.

I'm shocked by how beautiful it looks in here. The table is lit with candles and the most beautiful red flowers are in the middle of the table. I sniff and realize that Peeta has made my favorite food ever, lamb stew. We sit down at the table after Peeta pours the stew into two bowls, and sets the dinner rolls on the table. We devour our food quickly and in between bites, we just casually talk small talk. I love how Peeta and I can go from being romantic lovers, to casual bestfriends. It's perfect, he's perfect, tonight is perfect.