The last eight years my world has been a crazy storm with a million things flying around here and there, but one thing was continually constant: Peeta was always the calm center of the storm. Whenever I needed to find solace, I could look to him and find it. It's worth more to me than he could ever know. "I love you," I blurt. He smiles softly and cups my cheek. "I love you." ---- The war is won, Katniss is back in 12, and Peeta is trying to rid himself of the flashbacks. Together, they are trying to fix their relationship - whatever it was. Yeah, we know it happens, but how? What happened in the jump between the end of 'Mockingjay' and the epilogue? That's what this story is about. It will walk you through the empty space between the end of the book and the epilogue, and beyond.

What if Katniss had been the one left in the arena? What if Katniss had been hijacked and Peeta had been swept to safety to District 13. What if the man of words was left without the one he loved? Let's find out together.

This is a follow on from I'm Still Breathing. Katniss and Peeta are about to embark on the adventure or marriage. For real this time. Will this step make life easier for them? Will they be able to face the challenges to come?

Peeta has returned from the Capitol and is determined to bring katniss back to life. Will she allow herself to feel happy again though and will she allow herself to love again?

The Victory Tour? Over. The Quarter Quell? Over. Katniss's life? Over, as far as Peeta knows. Sure, the games may be over for Katniss and Peeta, but the real battle is only just beginning. The Rebels in District 13 managed to get 3 Victors out of the arena. Peeta Mellark, Finnick Odair, and Beetee Latier are seemingly safe in the depths of 13. Katniss Everdeen, Johanna Mason, Enobaria, and Annie Cresta are seemingly dead in the custody of the Capitol. They're being held prisoners, having God-knows-what done to them. Their strength will be tested. Their loyalty will be questioned. Their love will be jeopardized. How will Peeta deal with Katniss being held prisoner in the Capitol? How will the Rebels get her out? And most importantly, what will the aftermath be? DISCLAIMER 1: I do not own ANY of these characters - all Hunger Games material belongs to Suzanne Collins. DISCLAIMER 2: I started writing this when I was like 13 so pls be nice <3 TW: mentions of torture, PTSD, death, suicide/suicidal ideation, and a whole host of other mental illnesses