The Hunger Games - Raining Fire [[EDITING]]

Chapter 23

My cheeks blush as Peeta gives me a kiss on my cheek. I smile with my bright red lipstick as I go in, to kiss his soft, rosy cheeks. The moment didn't last so long, because of paparazzi. Flash photography gets on my nerves at times. The huge camera (more of a cam-corder) flashed in my eyes. The light was so bright that I went blind for a few minutes!

My eyes reacted quickly. I shut my eyes as soon as I saw the shiny flash. Then, I fell into Peeta's arms...I think. Yes, it's him. I could smell the cirtusy scent of his lips touching my cheek and feel his suit, warm comforted suit.

"What the hell?!" I burst out like fiery flame. Now I can't see Peeta's beautiful, handsome face.

Peeta asks, "Katniss, are you all right?" He sounds worried.

"Yes, I'm fine. I just cannot see you now." I complain. I only said yes so that he isn't worried. I know that Peeta cares about me, and he feels he has a huge responsibility to keep me safe and happy, now that we're married.

Peeta says, "OK. Are you sure? You seem cross. I'll take you to the optitions, I'm sure they'll help,"

"Yeah," I reassure him.

"Okay, let's go," Peeta carries me out whilst everyone is silent.

PEETA

I carry Katniss, now Mellark, out of the wedding ballroom and into the reception nearby.

"Hello ma'am," I say, "How are you this evening?"

"Fine thank you," she replies. She reminds me of Sae, he kindness.

"Sir, would you be, Mr Peeta Mellark? You certainly look like him!" she says with her British accent.

"Yes, I am. Today is a special day for Katniss and I, our wedding. But she was blinded by bright flash photography." I reply, whilst Katniss is resting on my artificial leg.

She whispers, "Oh, well then. Tell Katniss I said sorry, will ya dear?"

"OK."

"But today is your lucky day! There is an eye doctor right next door, free of charge with celebrities of course, and is not busy now at all!" she explains.

I exclaim, "That's great!"

"Just knock on the door sweetheart and see if anyone is there,"

"Katniss, I'm sorry, duck. Sorry that they blinded you Little Duck," I say solemly. She takes a feel at my suit, and says, "It's all right. It isn't your fault."

"The woman said sorry, and also said there's an eye doctor available now next door." I say happily.

"OK. Let's go. Carry me!" she answers.

I roll my eyes and blush, "OK," Then I lift her up and carry her to the next room.

"By the way..." Katniss begins.

"...yeah...?" I ask.

"You called me Litte Duck, why?" she questions me.

"Because I know how much you love your little sister, and how you used to call her 'Little Duck'. I love you too, and I think this should be in memory of her, and us, because I love you." I explain, trying not to add too much detail, or to upset Katniss.

"Thanks, I'm so touched. I love you, Peeta Mellark." she says, whilst her eyes become watery.

"Katniss, I love you too," I reply. I almost shed a tear, but I hold it back.

A teardrop forms from Katniss' eye, leading to many of them. But its of happiness.