A Mockingjay's Journey

Chapter 16

~Chapter 16~

~Katniss POV~

When we get back to our hotel, a sudden drowsiness swamps over me. Peeta holds my hand as we ride up to the twelfth floor and go into out hotel suite. "What do you wanna do?" He asks me with a smile.

"I'm feeling super tired so I'm just gonna take a quick nap," I say back, struggling to keep my eyes open.

"Okay, well I'm just gonna paint or something for awhile! See you soon, love," he says and gives me a small kiss on the forehead. I smile and make my way up to my room.

Once I get to my room I fall onto my bed and fall asleep instantly.

When I wake up I hear a sound like the crumbling of paper. I look on the bed and find that Peeta has left me a note and a gorgeous blue dress. Meet me at 8 on the roof top. Wear something pretty and be ready to have some fun. Im so impressed that Peeta has set up a secret date for us. With a gigantic smile one face I head into my bathroom. The clock says its 7 so I have about an hour I get ready. This is perfect.

I quickly hop into the shower and clean my face and hair free of products. I shave my legs, pluck my eyebrows and put on a light layer of makeup. After that I begin to dry my hair and I decide to braid it the way that my mother braided it for the reaping day long ago.

I pick out a pair of silver high heels that aren't too high and find a simple necklace and earrings. I slide on the dress and everything works together perfectly. I check the clock and see that it's now 8:10. Wow I'm actually fashionably late for once.

After one last glance in the mirror, I head downstairs. I didn't even know this hotel had a rooftop area so im going to have to find it. I don't see Effie or Haymitch around so I decide to just look around the hotel on my own. I go out into the hallway and walk down to the end. If there was a door leading up to the roof, it would be on our floor since we are in the penthouse sweet. At the very end of the hallway if find a door that says to the roof. I open it and begin the climb.

After going up a Hugh staircase, I open the door and am completely shocked by what I see. The whole roof is a beautiful garden with gravel pathways, fountains, flowers and benches. The sky is a beautiful swirl of different oranges and purples because of the setting sun. As I look a little closer I see that the pathway is lit up with candles. I follow it until I go around a bend.

On the other side I see Peeta sitting on a cushiony chair looking out at the sunset. He sits under a red canopy and there are candles and floating little lantern lights everywhere. The table is a dark brown wood and the chairs are white. It has a red table cloth going down the middle and is decorated with more candles and white orchards. Most people would expect roses but since Peeta knows that I can't stand roses anymore, he usually gets me orchards.

"Peeta," I say at almost a whisper as I approach him,"this is absolutely gorgeous."

He quickly smiles and stands up. He comes over to me and I quickly hug him and give him a small, lingering kiss. "I see that you found the dress. I had a little help from Octavia while picking it out. It's not too much is it?" He asks with a concerned look on his face.

"No way, Peeta, it's gorgeous! Did you plan all of this? It's amazing up here." I say still memorized by out surroundings.

"Yeah, Effie helped me a little but I had it all planned out in my mind. I wanted tonight to be special. Something to take your mind off of the trip and make coming to the Capitol worth while." He replys with a smile.

"Thanks so much. This is so amazing." I say blushing.

"Would you like to have a seat?" He asks gesturing to the table.

"Why of course!" I say following him.

Once we are both seated I say, "So what's for dinner? I'm starving!"

"We are having this stuff they call filet mignon. The chef said it's the best steak ever!" Peeta replys excitedly.

"Yumm sounds delicious." I mumble.

After awhile of small talk the waiter comes over with and fills our wine glasses up with a little wine and also gives us some water. I start to sip a little on the wine but it makes me really fuzzy so I mostly stick to the water. Peeta on the other hand seems to be drinking more wine. Hmm thats weird he only drinks when he's nervous and why would be nervous. That's when it hits me.

Peeta hasn't just planned this to be a regular date. Something special is going to happen. I have a feeling he is going to propose. Oh my God.