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To be fair, Prim has had a while to notice the differences between what the publicity for Victors had shown and what was really there between Katniss and Peeta. She has seen how their relationship has grown as much as possible and doesn’t mind encouraging it in the least. As far as she is concerned, they both deserve this.

“He likes spending time with both of us,” she points out, her grin widening just a little bit. “But he likes seeing me because it means he can see you, too.”

There’s no secret to Peeta’s preference and no hard feelings because of that. It is as it should be and Prim will encourage them until the end of her days.

Prim's probably noticed far more about Katniss' relationship with Peeta than Katniss has noticed herself. It's not something that she had been good at during the Games. Life might be a little simpler now but it's still not enough for Katniss to understand how she feels about Peeta. Their relationship has grown, and it's still growing, but saying how is just too difficult.

Still, she blushes at Prim's words. Knowing that Peeta likes spending time with her makes her feel oddly warm inside, not to mention extremely happy. "That's not true."

Prim stops her dancing, wincing just a little as water hits her too high and brushes one of her burns. Scooting out of the water again, she decides to bury her feet in the wet sand instead.

"Why don't you ask him?" she suggests. "He'll tell you for sure."

She doesn't doubt that Peeta would confirm her thoughts if asked, but she does doubt that Katniss will ask. Even if it's in a form of their real or not real game.

Katniss frowns in concern when Prim stops dancing. The stab of worry and guilt she feels at the way her sister winces is like a stab to the heart. She never should have been there that day. She never should have been there when the bombs exploded. That Prim survived is nothing short of a miracle. One that Katniss remains grateful for every day.

Wrapping her arm around Prim is both a necessity and a distraction. It lets her put off the question for a few seconds (giving her time to think of a better excuse) while reminding her that her sister is indeed still alive. She hugs Prim to her in silent reassurance before answering, "You're like a sister to him. Of course he'd want to spend time with you."

Prim lets Katniss wrap her up in a hug for a few minutes, knowing that her sister needs that. But the silence doesn't last forever, broken by a soft sigh. "Oh, Katniss. It's okay to accept something for yourself, too, you know."

This is exactly why Prim worries so much about her, just as much as Katniss worries about Prim. The youngest Everdeen knows that accepting something good and being willing to hold onto it are hard for Katniss, but that's part of why she's here. Prim wants to help her sister see the good in the world and accept that sometimes it's okay to want something for yourself.

Even if a good thing scares you to death.

She tends to be careful with her hugs these days. It doesn't matter how many days have passed since Prim had finally been released from the hospital, she doesn't want to take a chance of doing any further harm to her sister. Someday, Katniss might again remember that her sister isn't made of glass. Someday. But for now, she gently holds Prim tight against her chest. She needs this hug. She needs the reminder that Prim's alive and well more often than not.

"I've already caused so much harm," she says. Katniss doesn't have to mention Peeta for her sister to know who she's talking about. Prim remembers how bad Peeta was after his rescue and subsequent return to District 13. Of course she's scared to death. In such a short time, she nearly lost everyone who matters most to her.

"Everyone has," Prim points out softly, sinking into the hug. "That's no reason not to try anyway."

Life goes on and it has so far. Things might be terrible some days and they might have nightmares and reminders of the people they lost or nearly lost. But Finnick and Annie are going to have a baby soon. Prim survived. Peeta is here. People have died, but they weren't all Katniss' fault.

"You didn't ask for any of this. It's not your fault and you deserve something happy." So she hopes that one day her sister will accept things. Maybe small things to start, but Katniss does deserve to be happy, whether she believes it or not.

She thinks that it's every reason not to try. If she doesn't try, she doesn't put anyone else at risk. Everyone can lead their lives, free of any interference - purposeful or accidental - from her. Isn't that something she owes all that she's harmed by now?

Life goes on but healing from the pain its afflicted takes much longer than Katniss ever would have thought. There are good things. Small things that she should focus on instead. That's something that seems to come easier for Prim though. Prim remembers the good. All Katniss seems to remember is the bad.

"I have you," she murmurs against Prim's head. "Having you still in my life makes me happy."

"That's a start," she sighs, instinctively nestling against her sister's safe embrace. Prim has always felt safe in Katniss' arms and this is no different. "Maybe someday that won't be everything."

Not that she has ever minded being what makes Katniss happy. But she knows about Peeta. She knows there's something real there. And she doesn't want to be the sole reason Katniss gets up in the morning. Her sister needs more reasons, more things to make her happy. As far as Prim is concerned, Katniss deserves everything.

As Prim speaks, Katniss finds herself blushing a little. She knows exactly what her sister's talking about and based on their earlier conversation, she suspects that she knows who exactly Prim's talking about, too. Her sister is probably right. Someday, Prim won't be everything and that thought scares her. Letting more people in means putting her heart at greater risk. At the same time, it's probably already too late. Despite her concerns, she and Peeta are slowly growing back together.

There is something real there. There's something very real growing between herself and Peeta. Katniss takes a deep breath. "You wouldn't mind?"

Prim pulls back enough that she can fix her sister with a somewhat serious look. "If I minded, I wouldn't have suggested it," she points out. "Besides, I think it's good for you to have more in your life. Everyone needs a little happiness in their lives. Having more never hurt anything."

Somewhere along the line, she'd gotten good at being a voice of reason, wisdom, and optimism. And maybe there's a little bit of experience buried in there, too. She's had to find happiness of her own to drown out the survivor's guilt.

Prim's right. She seems to be right about a lot of things lately When did her sister grow up? Right now, Katniss is seeing those same glimmers of wisdom in her sister that she had seen in District 13. Her sister is no longer a little girl that needs Katniss to take care of her. Though it hurts to think it, Prim's no longer a girl. She's a young woman now.

"You're right," she murmurs, pulling Prim in for another hug. "It might not hurt."

But if she messes things up the way she suspects she will, Katniss doesn't doubt that it'll hurt a lot. Can she survive more pain?

Prim wraps her arms around her sister in turn, resting her chin on Katniss' shoulder. They've both been through so much in the last few years and she knows Katniss worries. But that's why she's glad to be here. Prim can help her sister navigate that worry. They've always been there for each other. Prim can do this and Katniss can help Prim deal with her own trauma.

That's what the sisters have always done.

"We can go home whenever you want," she suggests, happy to stay as long as Katniss is comfortable. "Mother might stay to help Annie, but I don't think they need me yet."

There's not much for her to do right now. The point of bringing Katniss out of District 12 has been reached and now Prim is content to go back home. Even if the sea is nice, it does still hurt. Swimming here will have to wait.

Besides, going home means going back to Peeta.

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