Life of the Mockingjays (Sequel to Panem High)

Witches and New Kings

Katniss P.O.V

I can't believe that happened. I can't believe he slapped me. "Silvano, come here a second" I say and he follows me into the kitchen. "What's up?" He asks. "Has he ever hit you?" I ask and he looks down with a clenched jaw. "He has?" I ask and he nods. "Show me" I say. He lifts up his shirt where there are bruises everywhere and cuts. "What is that?" I ask pointing to his side. "He put a wooden stake in my side because I didn't do something for him" he tells me. "I'm so sorry, you should have told me. I could have helped" I say. "Katniss he would have killed you" he says and I shake my head. "I'm still sorry" I say and hug him. He rests his head on my shoulder and holds me tightly. "Don't worry I won't let him hurt you again" I say and he pulls away and smiles. "Thanks Kat" he says and I smile. "No problem" I say. We go back out to the living room. Everyone looks up at us. "What?" I ask and they all shrug and start talking again. "You haven't got contacts in and your eyes are bright red" Silvano whispers in my ear and my eyes widen. "Be right back" I say running upstairs and putting contacts in. I look in the mirror and bite my lip. I look horrible. I have dark circles under my eyes from lack of sleep. I look terrible. I sigh and put the contacts back in the cupboard. I walk back downstairs and sit on the couch next to Peeta. He wraps an arm around me and I move closer to him. "You okay?" He asks and I nod. "Good" he whispers and I smile slightly. He kisses my cheek and I cuddle into his side. Alex smiles over at me and I stick my tongue out at her. She laughs slightly and I cuddle back into him. "So are you coming?" Johanna asks me and I look at her confused. "Where?" I ask and everyone laughs. "The hob" she says. "Uhh you know what I've had a pretty long day so I'm just going to stay back" I say and she nods. "Okay , coming?" She asks and everyone nods. "I'll stay with you" Peeta says and I smile. "Thanks" I say. And he shrugs. "Bye" I say and they all leave except Silvano. "I'm going to sneak in and try get some stuff" he says. "No don't go back if he catches you he'll kill you" I say. "He couldn't kill me if he tried" he says. "I'll see you guys later" he says smiling and leaving. "Bye" I say sighing and Peeta pulls me closer. "I've not seen you in so long" he says sadly. "I know , I'm sorry" I say and he looks down at me. I kiss him and he deepens it. I smile slightly and he pulls me into his chest. "I've missed you so much" he says and I nod. "Me too" I say hugging him tightly. "I think we should go out" he whispers in my ear , sending shivers down my spine. "Where?" I ask and he smiles. "I don't know. Just somewhere" he says. "Okay, let's go then" he says. I smile and we both stand up. We walk out the door and he starts leading me along the beach. "Okay what's wrong?" I say and he sighs. "How did you know?" He asks and I stop walking and face him taking his hands in mine. "Because I have known you for a long time and I have the ability read people's moods" I say and he smiles sadly. "Why do I feel as if I'm going to hate this?" I ask and he kisses my cheek. "Because you are" he says. "Just tell me" I say. "I'm going away" he says. "What? For how long?" I ask. "Until Christmas and to New York" he says. "Why New York?" I ask. "My dad is setting up another bakery over there. I need to help him move in and set up and everything" he says and I look down. "But I really need you right now" I say and a tear rolls down my cheek. "I know. I'm so sorry" he says sadly. I wrap my arms around him and more tears fall down his face. "I'll be back before you know it" he says. "Can't you just transport over and come back?" I ask and he shakes his head. "No because my dad has no idea about the magic and supernatural stuff so I think he'd be freaked out" he says and I sigh. "I'll Skype and call and text" he says and I look up at him. I shake my head and bite my lip trying to hold in tears. "You'll be fine" he says. "I won't" I say and he tilts my chin up and kisses me passionately. "I won't even be able to kiss or hug you for like 4 months" I say and he nods. "I know I wish I didn't have to go" he says and I lean up and kiss him again. He pulls me into a hug an so hold on tightly. "When do you leave?" I ask. "Uhisortofleavetomorrow" he says really fast. "Huh?" I ask. "I leave tomorrow" he says and I groan. "I hate you" I say and he grins. "Hate you too" he says taking my hand and I smile. "You do realise I'll probably cry and eat Ben and Jerry's ice cream the full time you're gone" I say and he smirks. "I'll probably do the same" he says making me feel better. I kiss his cheek and he smiles. "You do realise you have to sing to me tonight" I say and he nods. "Of course" he says smiling.