Peeta, how come I never know when you're having a nightmare? I say.I don't know. I don't think I cry out or thrash around or anything. I just come to, paralysed with terror,he says.You should wake me,I say, thinking about how I can interrupt his sleep two or three times on a bad night. About how long it can take to calm me down.It's not necessary. My nightmares are usually about losing you,he says. I'm okay once I realize you're here.

Summary

In this quote from the book Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins, Peeta explains to the protagonist, Katniss, how he experiences nightmares about losing her. Katniss expresses her concern about not being aware of his nightmares and suggests waking her up when it happens. However, Peeta reassures her that it is unnecessary because once he realizes she is there, he feels safe and the nightmares no longer hold power over him. This quote highlights the deep bond and love between Peeta and Katniss and how their presence brings comfort and security to each other.

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