district high school ♞ everlark

Chapter 18

-Katniss-

My head is throbbing as I wake up. I'm lying in a hospital bed next to Peeta's, and he still hasn't woken up. Will I ever get to see him again? Will I ever see his beautiful blue eyes?

My thoughts are interrupted when Michael, Rye, and another doctor step into the room.

"Hey, guys," I smile sadly, looking at Peeta, "Why am I here?"

Once again, I'm interrupted by Plutarch, Mom, Prim, Peeta's dad, and the group coming into the room.

"Katniss, what happened?" Mom asks.

I point to the doctor, implying for him to tell.

"I'm Dr. Madden," he starts out, "Katniss was passed out for two days in a hospital bed because she fainted. And that was because we believe Delly Cartwright tried to kill Peeta by pulling him off of life support. Fortunately, we were able to get him back on track."

"Is she being dealt with the police?" Chris sighs. (A/N: Remember, Chris is Peeta's dad)

"Yes, she is," the doctor nods.

"Delly is evil. She sprained Katniss's wrist on purpose and stole Peeta from her for a couple days," Glimmer says.

My friends mumble some agreements.

"And she made her cut-" Annie gets interrupted by Finnick's hand to her mouth.

"ANNIE!" I shout. She bites her lip and casts her eyes to the ground.

"What?" Prim's eyes get wide.

"I should've known," Mom shakes her head, "Honey, what did you do while we were gone?"

"And tell us the honest truth," Plutarch adds.

"I may or may not have starved and cut myself because of Delly," I mumble.

"Katniss, you know that's not the answer to any problems," Dr. Madden sighs.

"Can we just talk about Peeta or something?" I sigh and try to change the subject.

In an instant, Michael breaks down in tears.

"Michael, what's wrong?" I look over to him.

"He's the only one who knows. I have some very bad news about Peeta. Since he shows no signs of waking up, we are going to have to pull him off of life support. I'm terribly, terribly sorry, but there's nothing I can do," the doctor sighs sadly.

"WHAT?" I spring out of my bed. "NO, NO, NO!"

"Katniss, calm down!" Plutarch scolds. Rye and Chris are all sobbing and the group is dropping subtle tears.

"It's too early," Chris sobs. Rye stays paralyzed in fear and sadness.

"He's too young," Clove hiccups between tears.

"No, you aren't gonna kill him, or I'll kill myself! I don't care if I'm just some crazy, mental bitch! I care about him!" I point to Peeta.

Plutarch hoists me over his shoulder before I can pounce onto the doctor, whose eyes are wide.

"Put me down! You're not my dad!" I punch him in the back.

"Katniss-"

"Shut the fuck up!" I throw myself off of him and rush to Peeta's side.

"No, please. Stay...." I sob into my hands.

"I'm terribly sorry, but I'll have to unhook his support now," the doctor stands beside me.

"I'm so sorry, Peeta. I love you and I'll see you soon. Goodbye," I'm shaking with sobs while kissing his smooth forehead.

"I.... Kat?" I hear someone murmur.

I slowly turn around to find his luscious eyes staring back at me.

"How....?" The doctor furrows his eyebrows and looks at his clipboard.

"Oh my god!" I smile and throw myself into Peeta's arms.

"I wasn't gonna leave you, even if you tried to kill me yourself," Peeta chuckes.

"I love you so much," I smile and kiss his slightly chapped lips.

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Should I end it here, have an epilogue, or a sequel? Lemme know 😁😘😀