In the original Hunger Games, Katniss and Peeta's relationship was mainly about survival, mutual protection, and the fight against the Capitol. In abused fanfictions, it takes a dark turn. Their characters are put in situations where they are victims of abuse, which is completely different from their roles in the original story where they were strong and defiant. For example, in the original, they were the symbols of hope for the districts, not helpless victims as in the abused fanfictions.
There are also fanfictions where their first kiss is more of a strategic move at first. Perhaps they think it will gain them more sponsors or make them seem more appealing to the Capitol audience. But then it turns into something more real and emotional as they realize their true feelings for each other during the act of the kiss.
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.
Katniss, on the other hand, may develop by becoming more open about her feelings. Fanfiction often explores her internal struggle with emotions, and as she spends more time with Peeta, she might start to express her love and care for him more freely. This is a big change from her guarded self in the original Hunger Games trilogy.
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.
One great fanfiction is 'Everlark's Journey'. It delves deep into the relationship between Katniss and Peeta after the games. It shows how they navigate the new world they are in and deal with the trauma together. Another one could be 'Katniss and Peeta: A New Beginning' which focuses on their life in District 12 post - Hunger Games and how they rebuild their community while strengthening their bond. There's also 'The Love of Katniss and Peeta' that explores their relationship from different perspectives of the other characters in the story.
Prim is another character that shows up a lot. Fanfiction might focus on how Prim's relationship with Katniss affects Katniss's decisions during the games. For example, some stories could explore how Katniss's drive to protect Prim influences her actions towards Peeta, whether she sees Peeta as a threat or an ally in relation to Prim's safety.
Their love story development is intertwined with the events in the Hunger Games. Peeta's initial confession of love makes Katniss cautious. But during the Games, they form a team to survive. Peeta's selfless acts, such as sacrificing himself for Katniss, make her feelings for him change. Back in their district and in the Capitol, their relationship continues to evolve as they deal with the aftermath of the Games and the political unrest.
In fanfiction, Katniss might develop by becoming more open about her feelings. Since she was so guarded in the original story, she could learn to express her love for Peeta more freely. For example, she might start writing poetry or songs about him.
Archive of Our Own (AO3) is also a great place. There are a ton of well - written Katniss x Peeta fanfictions there. The site has a good search function, so you can easily narrow down your search to find the specific type of story you're interested in, whether it's a post - Hunger Games romance or something else.
Katniss and Peeta's love story is complex. At first, it seems like a strategic move for the Games. Peeta has long had real feelings for Katniss, but she is more focused on survival. As they go through the challenges in the arena, they rely on each other. Their relationship gradually evolves. In the end, their love becomes more real as they've shared so many life - and - death experiences.