"Katniss. Katniss." Peeta growls my name in his sleep. He still does this regularly from the hijacking. Almost every night. I sigh and shake him awake. Even before his eyes open a fist comes up, ready to punch. "Shhh. It's only me. Katniss." I whisper to him. He gasps and his arm coils around me again. "I'm so sorry. I didn't realize I was doing it again!" he gasps, giving me a kiss. I smile. "It's ok. Soon they will go away. Soon," I tell him, hoping in my mind that this is true.
Peeta looks at the clock. "One more hour of sleep?" he says, lying back down. I giggle. "Well, you can. I have to get up and get Primrose ready for school." I say, getting up and getting dressed. Peeta shrugs. "I'll help. You can't do all that on your own," He stands up and wanders into the kitchen with me.
Prim is already up, playing with a piece of paper. "Mommy, can you sign this before school?" she asks, handing me a sheet of paper. I read it carefully.
'Soldier Gale Hawthorne will be visiting 2B on Monday, 16th of July to educate the children about the Games and the rebellion. Please return this slip to school ASAP'
My face must clearly show shock, because Peeta grabs the paper from me. "It's ok. I'll sign it." he says, signing the paper and handing it back to Prim. "Daddy, can you walk me to school?" she asks. Peeta gives me a look. "You know, Prim? I think you're old enough to go on your own. Off you go, now. Bye!" he says, leading her out the door and closing it behind her.
"Why didn't he tell me?" The words come out of my mouth without me even realizing. Peeta sighs. "Not sure. Maybe he didn't want to bother you?" he says, giving me a weak smile. "No. He could have called, or sent a letter. He knows he should have told me, I'd do the same for him! This is turning into a nightmare!" I cry. Peeta rubs my back, soothing me. "Look. It's too late now. How about we both go to pick up Prim after school and say hi?" he asks. Peeta. Always trying to keep the peace. "I just dont like not knowing." I mumble.
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After Mockingjay
FanfictionAfter the Games, Katniss is pretty sure her life will return to normal. But a lot can change during a rebellion. A lot can change after a rebellion. Katniss finds her new world being twisted and changed so much that her new world is for the worse.
