Living in District Two isn't so bad. I got a great job. A nice house
of my own. I even got a pet, Beetee. Yeah, I named my dog after a
victor.

But District Two isn't District Twelve.

My whole family moved back in Twelve after the war was over, but I
never visited them. I never had the bottles to do so because Katniss
was there.

I don't know if I could face her anymore after the bombing of the
Capitol's children.

And Prim's ...

Peeta said she had already forgiven me. But I don't think I can
forgive myself anytime soon.

They denied it. They didn't want to tell it to my face. They said it
wasn't my fault. But I know it was. It was my idea after all.

A warm soft hand landed on my shoulder.

I let a small smile form in my lips as I looked up to a beautiful
blond angel next to me.

"You're worrying yourself again." Madge said.

I shook my head and held her hand that's on my shoulder. "No. I was
just ... thinking?" I replied, unsure of what to say.

She smiled and put our hands on her lap. "Gale, don't think. Just be
excited that you'll see Hazelle and your siblings again." she stated.

"I know." I said. "I just can't stop wondering what does Twelve look
like after the bombing." I lied but that was the most insensitive lie
I have ever said.

Madge's shoulder shrunk.

Idiot! I scold myself. Of course, Madge's family died in the bombing
and you just have to mention that!

"Madge, I'm sorry. I ... " I held her hand tighter.

She just stared at our intertwined fingers and sighed.

"It's fine," she shook her head. "That was ... Years ago." she said
finally looking up at me with sullen eyes.

I pulled her closer and put my arms around her as our train back to
District Twelve descends.

"We can do this you know," I said.

She turned to me with furrowed brows.

"We can face District Twelve together." I assured her.

She offered me an appreciative smile and put her head in the crook of
my neck. "I like the sound of that."

Now it's my turn to furrow my brows. "The sound of what?" I asked.

"Together."

a/n: I apologize for any grammar mistakes, English is just my second language but I'm doing my best to make it better :)

R&R would be appreciated :)