She Has My Heart Forever

Chapter 27 The Holidays Are Coming

Peeta POV

Its been a week since Rye fell into a deeper coma. Katniss has been having troubles with it but she's getting along. The worse part is the holidays are coming pretty fast and I don't know how to celabrate Christmas without my eldest son. And our whole family life is pretty frosty right now anyway.

"Peeta?" I jump and turn to see Katniss walking down the basement stairs in her green, silk bathrobe. "Why are you down here?"

"I wanted to get my mind off of some things." I say turning. "I wanted to paint something for Rye when he wakes up."

"Oh..can I see?" she asks. I nod and she walks over to me, sitting down on my lap and looking at the only pencil drawn picture. "What will it be?"

"A blast of green and orange, his favorite colors." I say. She nods and rests her head on my shoulder. 

"You think he'll wake up before Christmas?" she asks.

"I don't know Kitty, I really hope so." I say wrapping my arms tightly around her. "But I'm sure he'll be okay."

"Alright, you keep painting. I'll be upstairs in the living room." she says standing up.

"Katniss, wait." I say standing up. She stops and turns. "Why don't you and I go out and get a tree. We gotta keep things up for the little ones." she sighs and looks down.

"We could. I mean, they deserve a nice Christmas." she says. "We can go later today."

"Thats good." I say giving her a light kiss before she turns and heads back upstairs. I sigh and sit back down. I know the whole situation is really hard on her. On the whole family but I know we can get through it. Rye will be okay. I stand up and walk up the stairs to the living room to see Kat sitting on the couch. "I'm gonna go up and get the kids." she nods and I walk upstairs to they're room.

"Daddy!" Jas says running over to me. 

"Hey my little angel. What would you and your brothers think about going out and getting a tree?" I say making them all smile.

"Really?" Bryant asks. I nod and kneel down.

"We're gonna do it for Rye. So he can see a nice, big bright tree when he comes home." I say.

"He'll be home soon, right dad?" Jace asks. I sigh and nod, a small tear escapes my eye.

"Soon, I promise." I say. "Now lets go!" they smile and we all walk down to Katniss.

"Mommy! Come on! Lets go get a tree!" Jas says running over to her. She smiles and stands up. We all get our jackets and shoes on before leaving the house and stepping into the cold air.

"Will it snow this year mom?" Jace asks.

"It should." she says. I wrap my arm tightly around her, pulling her close. We walk down the street to the woods. Around this time of the year they let you cut your own Christmas trees. We walk over to the shack where they give you tickets and axes.

"Good morning, you'd like to cut a tree? the worker asks.

"Yes, how much for a ticket?" I ask.

"Only 10 dollars." he says. I nod and pull my wallet out, giving him the money and he hands me a little ticket. "Thank you." he nods and I take an axe. We walk through the cold trees, walking down a short hill to where the trees are.

"Ok, you kids find one you like but stay together." I say. They nod and run ahead but I stop Katniss. "I wanna talk."

"About?" she asks.

"About you. How are you?" I ask.

"Okay...just abit out of it." she says. "I'm worried Peeta...I can't do this anymore!"

"Hey..Kat...look..we're gonna be okay. Rye will be fine." I say pulling her closer. "He's strong. He'll wake up, he'll be with us on Christmas."

"I..I wanna believe you Peeta but I can't. I fear so badly that we'll lose him." she says.

"Katniss, lets make this Christmas perfect for the kids and Rye. We'll go see him on Christmas Eve, alright?" I say. She sighs and looks down.

"Okay..thats a good idea." she says. I nod and lean down, kissing her lightly but her arms lock around my neck, holding me against her. Inner fireworks go off like nuts up until the moment she pulls away. "I love you Peeta."

"I love you Katniss, now come on. Lets have some fun." I say. She smiles and we start to look for the kids. Maybe this will be a good Christmas..I hope so anyway.

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Sooooooooo....4 days till Christmas gifts! And 3 for me! Or Germany...anyway..I don't know what time of the year it was so now its winter and Christmas time!!!! Hope its good, how many of you are ready and excited for Christmas??? And who wants me to post another chapter????? Raise your hands or tell me!!!

Nikki :)