Being In Love With You - Sequel of After The Always

Chapter 44

Peeta's POV

The warmth of Katniss' fingers entwined with mine as we walk along the beach with the sunset beaming on our skin brings a smile to my face. Peaceful. The waves of the District 4 sea crashing into the sand is the only thing making noise. What a lovely way to spend my 40th birthday with my wife.

My fingers decide to leave Katniss' and slip up her arms and end up resting on her left hip. I pull her body closer to mine and the movement makes her turn her head in confusion. She smiles when she meets my eyes.

I stop walking and pull her body to press right against mine. Our eyes meet once again. Her eyes that make my eyes melt at every glance and stare. The shade of grey that makes the moon seem like a black box.

My eyes linger down to her lips and immdiately mine smash against hers. Like on cue, my eyes close and her soft cheeks come in contact with my fingers. I feel the sparks that come each time. Her right hands scale up my body to grasp my hair and the other lies against my neck.

We break not even for a second before her lips are on mine again. My arms relocate to her waist and I bring her into the tightest hug I have even given her, or anyone, in my life. We break and over foreheads lean on each other's.

"I love you so much." I comment and smile with tears already deciding to go down my cheeks. How did she ever steal my heart?

"I love you too." She replies in a whisper only my ears would be able to make out. The 11 letters, 4 words and 1 phrase made for only my ears to hear her speak. Her fingers wipe my wet cheeks. I close my eyes with a small smile.

I feel Katniss' forehead leave mine but I keep mine dipped. Katniss soon presses her nose to mine for a few seconds before peck her lips onto it. I open my eyes at the gesture and our nose join side by side like magnets.

I take her dainty hands and guide her towards the line where water meets land. Our bare feet are soon surrounded by the cool slat water. My prosthetic, I was told, is water proof so no thoughts invade my mind.

Katniss lies her head on my shoulder and places both her hands on my chest as we both watch the sun setting on the horizon. Both my arms wrap around her figure and we share another hug.

"Happy Birthday honey." Katniss congratulates and I kiss her head in thanks.

"Have I told you that I love you?" I ask Katniss and she chuckles. Her head tilts up to meet mine and she simply replies.

"No." A smirk appears on her face.

"I love you." I comment again and Katniss smiles.

"I love you Peeta." She answers and we share another kiss. I wish I could freeze this moment and live in it forever.