lucy_pucy
When Katniss finally asks Haymitch why he calls her 'sweetheart,' she expects a sarcastic remark, not a story that changes the way she sees him forever. As he opens up about Louella McCoy, Katniss learns that the nickname isn't just habit. It's memory, grief, and love woven into a single word. A quiet, heartfelt conversation reveals the depth of Haymitch's past and the tenderness he's hidden all along.