stay with me?

- For @cadence-blackburn-for-queen 

I take Peeta’s face in my hands. “Don’t worry. I’ll see you at midnight.” I give him a kiss and, before he can object any further, I let go.

You know what my mother said? She said “District 12 might finally have a winner,” but she wasn’t talking about me. She was talking about you.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay

Face after beaming face flashes by, becoming increasingly intoxicated as the evening wears on. Occasionally, I catch a glimpse of Haymitch, which is reassuring, or President Snow, which is terrifying, but I keep laughing and thanking people and smiling as my picture is taken.  The one thing I never do is let go of Peeta’s hand.

Katniss, the girl on fire, has left behind her flickering flames and bejeweled gowns and soft candlelight frocks. She is as deadly as fire itself.

“I like to watch his hands as he works.” - Katniss Everdeen