It was like that moment in the cave almost when she first kissed him, when despite knowing it was for the people watching, he had still felt that spark and that warmth that was special just for them. It was the same here in their room underground with the beds pushed together and responsibilities too ominous to avoid waiting for them at the other side of the closed doors.

A simple kiss but one that made him feel happiest that he had all day. All month. All year.

Peeta found it so easy to just relax and kiss her back, one hand that was resting on her back squeezing gently.