Being In Love With You - Sequel of After The Always

Chapter 28

Katniss' POV

I hug my knees to my chest as they come into view. Nothing in this world could tame it. Maybe not even Peeta. The bed covers not giving me comfort.
The flashbacks keep coming and coming.

~~ Flashback Starts ~~
I can feel Peeta press his forehead into my temple and he asks,
"So now that you've got me, what are you going to do with me?'
I turn into him. "Put you somewhere you can't get hurt."
~~ Flashback Ends~~

The shaking takes time but it starts. All it needed was a few more flashbacks to trigger it.

~~ Flashback Starts ~~
"Peeta, how come I never know when you're having a nightmare?" I say.
"I don't know. I don't think I cry out or thrash around or anything. I just come to, paralyzed with terror," he says.
"You should wake me," I say, thinking about how I can interrupt his sleep two or three times on a bad night. About how long it can take to calm me down.
"It's not necessary. My nightmares are usually about losing you," he says. "I'm okay once I realize you're here."
~~ Flashback Ends ~~

As if on cue, I start hyperventilating. I rock myself slightly to try and remain calm. But it's no use.

~~ Flashback Starts ~~
"I raise my left arm and twist my neck down to rip off the pill on my sleeve. Instead my teeth sink into flesh. I yank my head back in confusion to find myself looking into Peeta's eyes, only now they hold my gaze. Blood runs from the teeth marks on the hand he clamped over my nightlock.
"Let me go!" I snarl at him, trying to wrest my arm from his grasp.
"I can't," he says."
~~ Flashback Ends ~~

I never noticed the tears, silently spilling. Sobs quietly escaping through my lips. Calmness doesn't help. It's no use.

~~ Flashback Starts ~~
I tighten my grip onto Peeta's shirt as another contraction hits.
I quietly cry and whimper in pain.
"Sssssshhh." Peeta comforts as I release quiet sobs from my mouth.
I usually just says his name after a contraction is done and nothing else but I say him more than that this time.
"It hurts so much Peeta!" I complains and Peeta stroke her neck.
"I know, I know. Don't worry. I am right here for you. What ever happens I will be by your side." He replies and I nod.
~~ Flashback Ends ~~

I scream at the top of my lungs. The whole District could hear. Birds will be fleeing. It's too much!

I bend over and rest my forehead against the wrinkled sheets. Slightly thrashing, trying to keep them away. Slowly. Slowly I stop and let the sobs be the only thing I hear and can do.
See.

This is the pregnant, broken girl.

A/N: Sorry for not updating for a while! I've been busy! I have also published 2 one-shots I have done for a contest on instagram called The Reason Why and The Reunion of Two! Go check them out in my works!