In many of these fanfictions, Katniss' love for Peeta before the games begins with simple things. She might see him helping an old lady in the village or sharing his food with someone in need. These small acts of kindness make her look at him in a different light. It's like a slow - burning ember that starts to glow, and she gradually realizes her feelings for him are more than just acquaintance - level. It's a relationship that starts to build on a foundation of admiration for his good qualities.
Well, often their relationship is shown as a sort of unspoken connection. Katniss might notice little things about Peeta, like the way he looks at her when he thinks she's not watching. It's a bit of a shy and hesitant start, with Katniss perhaps not fully understanding her feelings but being drawn to him in a way that she can't quite explain.
In such fanfiction, it could completely change the dynamic of their relationship and how they approach the Games. Maybe they'd be more confident and united in facing the challenges.
They might have been unspoken admirers of each other. Peeta could have noticed Katniss from afar when she was taking care of her family, and Katniss might have admired Peeta's skills in the bakery. They were too shy or preoccupied with their own lives to act on their feelings before the games.
In many fanfictions, Katniss's love for Peeta can be shown through her selfless actions towards him. For example, she might put his safety above her own in dangerous situations within the fan - created scenarios. This could be similar to how she protected him in the actual Hunger Games in the original story.
If Katniss loved Peeta before the Games in fanfiction, it might lead to a less conflicted romance and a different power balance in their relationship. Maybe they would work together more seamlessly from the start.
The relationship in fanfiction of their married life is one of growth. At first, they might still have some insecurities left from the Games. But as time passes, they learn to fully trust each other. They enjoy simple pleasures together, like going for walks in the forest. Their love is not always shown through big gestures but in the small, everyday things like Peeta making Katniss her favorite tea or Katniss mending Peeta's clothes.
In some fanfiction, their relationship develops quickly. They might realize their true feelings for each other right after the games end. For example, they could start a family soon and focus on building a life together away from the horror of the games.
In some fanfiction, their relationship develops quickly after the games as they realize how much they truly need each other. They start to trust each other more and become more open about their feelings. For example, Peeta might share his artistic side more with Katniss, which makes her see him in a new light.
Often through her thoughts. She might think about Peeta a lot, even when they are apart in the arena. For instance, she may worry about him getting hurt or being found by other tributes.
One common scenario is when Katniss defends Peeta in front of others. Maybe some people are gossiping about him, and she steps in to stop it. This shows she cares about his reputation and by extension, him.
They would become more united as they have a new life to protect. Their focus would shift from just each other to their baby, and they would work together even more closely.