Part 8: Catch You If You Fall
Peeta's P.O.V.
I see Katniss's eyes roll back in her head. She starts to fall to the ground. I grab her.
"Oh My God! Katniss!" I say, scared.
I feel her body shaking. She's breathing deep and shallow. She's sweating. I don't even know what is wrong. I pick her up carefully. I open the door and leave. I run to Liza's home. I knock on the door. She opens the door.
"I don't know what happened. She just passed out." I say.
"Come inside." She says.
I set her down on the couch. Liza comes over to look at Katniss.
"She's having a panic attack. I have a medication to calm it. But you should take her to the hospital." She says.
She leaves for a moment. She comes back with a bottle of a liquid and a syringe. She puts the needle in Katniss's arm. I watch her calm down. I feel a wave of relief.
"Do you know why she was so anxious?" Liza asks.
"No. I don't. She seemed fine." I say.
"Must be something more then. I'd take her there right away." Liza says.
"I will now." I say.
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I keep calm as I wait for the doctors to come and let me know if Katniss is okay. I hope it is nothing severe. I want to help her. I'll do anything to.
"Mr. Mellark?" A doctor says.
I stand up. "Yes?" I ask.
"Miss Everdeen is alright for now. She woke up. But we are going to consult her psychiatrist, Dr. Aurelius, for further action. You can see her now." He explains.
"Thank you." I say.
The doctor leads me to a room. I go inside.
"Hey Kat." I say and approach her.
"Hi." She says rather quiet.
I sit down beside her. I hold her hand. "Are you alright?" I ask.
She nods. "I am now." She says.
"What were you so worried about?" I ask.
She shrugs.
"Well whatever it was, you don't have to anymore. I'm right here." I say.
"I know." She says. "I think just the new road is stressing me out."
"Getting married?" I ask.
"No. Of course not. I want to. Just.. the world." She says.
"Oh.. I see. We'll get through it." I say.
"I wish we could be normal people. Just cared about by our friends and families." She says.
"I know. I wish that too. Maybe we can talk to Paylor. Get her to change to policy for the Victors." I say.
"Maybe. I don't think even with that we'd be left alone." She says.
"We may. It's worth a try, right? If it gives you less stress and pressure." I say.
"We can try." She says.
I squeeze her hand. "I just want you to feel okay." I say, then kiss her.
She rests her head against mine. "I do too. I don't know if I ever will with what has happened to us." She says.
"That's why we have each other." I say.
I hear her laugh to herself. "And I am eternally grateful for that. Since you are the only person I love." She says.
I move my head away from hers. I hug her tightly. "I love you, Katniss. So so much." She says.
"I love you too, Peeta." She says. "With all my heart."
~ 2 Weeks Later~
Katniss's P.O.V.
I have yet to have a panic attack in the last two weeks. Which is good. My news of going to the hospital hasn't been out. And that is a relief. Peeta and I are just going through the days. Trying to keep things alright. Gale, Mom and Haymitch keep me occupied during the day. Which makes me feel less stressed. I hunt with Gale. And talk with Haymitch. And Mom. Along with lunch with her. I feel much better about life. Daisy keeps me company when they can't. I take her on walks and play with her. Dr. Aurelius checks in with me weekly. And sends me meds and things to help me manage. I have PTSD and Anxiety Disorder. He gives me ideas to help deal with both of these. Skills to use to keep the panic and stress away. Nightmares have been coming back with more vengeance. I wake up screaming and crying. And Peeta's strong arms always hold me. Sometimes I can't have him sleep with me. They get too bad. I haven't slept with him in three days. And I feel bad. Things have been weird between us. We are more distant. I think it is because of my mental state. He doesn't want to hurt me or make things worse. Peeta and I sit quietly and eat breakfast. Daisy sits at my feet. Peeta breaks the silence.
"I know it used to help." He starts. "Before when we would sleep in the same bed to keep the nightmares away. I remember that Katniss. I can't sleep alone anymore."
I stay quiet for a moment. "You won't have to, Peeta. No more nightmares. I promise." I say.
"I don't care if there is. I know they will always haunt us. I just want to be there for you. I can't stand not helping you." He says,
"Thank you." I say.
"I have to work again later. But before I go, do you want to get a head start on the wedding?" He says.
I feel a smile come across my face. "Of course." I say.
He smiles too. He gets up and gets a paper and pen. He sits back down.
"So.. where to begin?" He asks.
"Where indeed." I say and smile.
"Location?" He asks.
"Hmm. The meadow. In the beginning of spring. That's when everything is new." I say.
"So, meadow. Beginning of spring. Should we say... April?" He asks.
"Sure. April.. 15th." I say.
"April 15th. Now, invite list?" He asks.
"Gale, Mom, Effie, Haymitch, Johanna, Beetee, Annie and Finn, Cressida, Pollux. Not a big ordeal with a lot of people." I say.
"I agree. We already have enough unwanted people in our business." Peeta says.
"You do the cake. I know it will be good." I say.
"I will." He says.
"I'll get Effie to take me dress shopping. And you tuxedo shopping." I say.
"That will be a blast." He says.
"Who do you want as your groomsman?" I ask.
"I think Pollux, and Beetee. I'll have Gale as my best man." He says.
"I was going to make Mom my maid of honor. And then Annie, Cressida and Johanna as my bridesmaids. And I want Haymitch to walk me down the aisle." I say.
Peeta writes it all down. "Do we want a color theme?" He asks.
"Green.. And orange" I say.
I see a huge smile come across his face. "Sounds lovely." he says.
"I can't wait for that day." I say.
HEY ALL! Little note from me! Sorry it is short! Just not a lot in my head. Leave a comment on what should happen next! I just wanted something cute and sweet. The good stuff will come, k?! More interesting things and maybe a bit of twists! *EVIL LAUGH!* Anyway thanks for the support and interaction on the book! I know a lot of people make After Mockingjay books! Thanks for liking mine!
Lots of Love! ❤❤❤
-Zeffie!
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