What if?
What if people stare at me? What if people recognise me? What if I'm going to get that pity stare? What if I don't want to do this? But what if that's being selfish? After all they have both done for me, how rude it would be to complain. What if for once I need to just keep it to myself and deal with it? After all it will be their day, the attention will be on them. What if I'm just thinking on the bad side of things?
What if? What if? What if...
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"So have you guys set a date?"
Peeta asks Haymitch and Effie, emerging from the kitchen with a tray of tea and biscuits. Haymitch says in reply, taking a cup of tea off the tray as he speaks
"Yes, just today did we confirm it. Sent invitations this morning"
I nod. I didn't expect an invitation form them considering they could just tell us face to face and explain all the details about the wedding day. I say
"And?"
Effie claps her hands together and says excitedly
"2 weeks from today"
I look at Peeta, who is also as surprised as I am. I say to them with disbelief
"Your joking? Short notice huh?"
Effie says
"I know, I know but... the venue is so beautiful and only open during the summer. We knew we couldn't get married anywhere else and also knew we couldn't wait another year"
It's late June and they are having a summer wedding in district 4. I know that it is on somewhere near some beach in 4, not exactly positive where. I wonder about the amount of notice they gave their guests. But I know I'm not the only one thinking that because before I can even say anything Peeta has spoken
"Wouldn't that be a bit late telling your guests? Would they not be busy?"
Their guests are a combination of Haymitch's friends he met over the years of being a mentor and Effie's capitol family and friends. I knew on thing for sure and that was if I dressed decent I would stand out like a sore thumb in the crowd of capitol guests. Effie says
"Oh no! Weddings in the capitol are considered more important than work! People cancel all plans just to be there so we have no need to worry"
I nod. I then ask Effie
"Have you gotten your wedding dress?"
Effie nods, grinning whilst saying
"Yes!"
She soon adds
"Also Katniss do you need help finding an outfit because I'd be glad to help you!"
I shake my head and tell her
"No thanks, it's fine. Peeta and I are heading to the city tomorrow to shop for our outfits"
I know that's not completely true but I know why I said no. I love Effie like she is my family but when you get involved in fashion with Effie there is no going back. I would most likely return home with a pink tutu and purple glitter high heels. I would rather attend this wedding without looking like a glitter explosion. Peeta looks at me after saying this and says
"We are?"
I laugh and nod
"Yes"
He nods, making a face. Haymitch asks me
"We can take her for the day if you like"
He gestures toward Sophie who is playing contently with her bear on the couch. Effie nods eagerly
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What if?- A Mockingjay Story
Fanfiction*HUGE DISCLAIMER* I WROTE THIS WHEN I WAS 12YRS OLD, SO EXCUSE GRAMMAR AND CRINGINESS What if.....? Katniss has finally returned to District 12 both haunted and shattered by the past knowing the peace gained does not supply her with security and ha...
