Life of the Mockingjays (Sequel to Panem High)

Camping out

Katniss P.O.V

When I wake up I feel safe. And it's a good feeling. I look up to see Peeta still sleeping so decide to just lay with him for a while. I cuddle in closer and he holds me tighter. I honestly don't know how I got so lucky with Peeta. He's amazing. I couldn't imagine being with anyone else. He stirs slightly a and his eyes flicker open. "Morning" he says in his cute morning voice. "Morning" I say and smile. "How long have you been up?" He asks. "Only a few minutes"I say and we both sit up. "What are we doing today?" He asks. "Nothing. I'm far too stressed from everything. Have to clear my mind" I say and he smiles while wrapping his arms around me. "Why don't I take you somewhere. Clear your mind?" He asks and I nod. "I'd like that" I say smiling. He kisses my cheek and stands up. "Well let's get ready" he says and I nod standing up. I walk to the shower and wash my hair and body. I step out and dry my hair while wrapping a towel around myself. When it's dry I step out into the wardrobe. I pick out some skinny jeans , a red t-shirt and some red converse. I tie my hair up in a bun and then head back to the bathroom. Peeta is standing with a towel round his waist brushing his teeth. "Hi" I say smiling. "Hey. You look nice" he says and I smiles. "You too" I say laughing slightly and he strikes a pose. I laugh slightly and grab my makeup bag. I put some foundation on , some mascara and lip balm. I put it away and spray some perfume that I left in here yesterday. Peeta walks out to get changed and I walk out after him and sit on the couch. He comes out a few minutes later and I sand up. "You ready?" I ask and he nods. We both walk downstairs and say bye to everyone before we walk outside and get in the car. Peeta starts driving and I lay back in the seat. "What's on your mind?" He asks taking my hand. "Everything" I say and he smiles sadly. "Just try and forget" he says. I sigh and nod. "I just worry about everything. My mind overthinks things" I say and he nods. "That's one of the things I love about you. Always worrying about everyone. Put yourself first for once though" he tells me and I smile slightly. We continue driving down the road and Peeta smiles slightly. "Where are you taking me?" I ask him suspiciously and he grins. "Nowhere" he says and I smirk. I squeeze his hand slightly and he looks over at me. "We'll be there soon" he says and I nod.

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When we arrive at the mysterious destination Peeta takes me out the car. He's blindfolded me so I can't see. He walks for about 3 minutes and takes it off me gently. I smile and open my eyes, taking in my surroundings. It's a lake. There's a few trees and rocks at the side and it's surrounded by grass. There's flowers popping up out the ground and a few birds tweeting. The sun is shining down making the lake shimmer under its light. I smile and turn around and hug Peeta. "Do you like it?" He asks hopefully and I nod. "It's beautiful" I say and he smiles. "You always take me to the most beautiful places" I tell him and he smiles. "Well I couldn't take someone as beautiful as you somewhere horrible" he says taking my hands and I blush while looking at the ground. He just smirks and looks down at me as he's slightly taller. I smile and lean up and kiss him. He smiles and pulls me close. "Come on, over here" he says pulling me towards the other side of the lake. When we get there he takes me to a rock and points to a picnic next to it. I smile and sit down. He sits next to me and kisses my cheek. He opens the basket and pulls out chocolate strawberries. He hands me one and puts one in his mouth. I smile and take a bite. "Mm these are delicious. Who made these?" I ask. "I made them" he says and I grin. "They're amazing" I say and hug him. he wraps his arms around me and lifts me up. "Peeta what are you doing?" I ask and he laughs. "Peeta don't even think about I-PEETA!" I scream as my body plunges into the water. I come to the top laughing and Peeta laughs too. "That was mean" I say and he smirks. "Help me out" I say reaching out to him. He takes my hand and I pull him in. He comes to the top and splashes me. I splash him back and he goes under water. I feel him grab me from behind and I shriek. He covers my mouth. "Please don't make that noise" he whispers in my ear, sending shivers down my spine. He takes his hand away and spins me around. "I love you so much" he says. "I love you even more"I tell him and place my lips on his, kissing him. He kisses back and I smile. I wrap my arms around his neck and hug him. He lifts me up and I bury my face in his neck and he chuckles slightly. I look at him and he kisses my cheek. "Can we get out now. I'm cold" I say and he nods while carrying me out the water. He sits me on the side and then sits next to me. He sends a wind our way to dry us off and I shiver. "Now tell me" he says leaning back on his elbows and I copy him. "Tell you what?" I ask. "What's been bothering you. I want to help" he says laying completely flat. "Well" I say laying next to him. "I'm just worried about ashton and Silvano and the whole we're siblings things and my family lying to me and I don't know. I'm just overwhelmed just now" I say laying on his chest. "Well you don't need to worry about ashton. He's fine. He loves living there and your family lying is my your fault. It was to protect you. Even if it doesn't seem like it, everything they did was for you Katniss" he tells me and I nod. "Telling me not to worry is like telling Finnick not to eat sugar cubes" I say and he laughs. "Well if you're worried you come to me. I'll sort everything out for you. I'll help" he says kissing my head and I smile. "Thank you" I say taking his hand.