I do not in anyway own the Hunger Games, I just madly love Miss. Suzanne for creating the beautiful idea! ^^ Enjoy and please review or favorite/follow if you like it!

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They had only arrived back home a few days ago, and Katniss was dying to hunt again in the woods. She looked over at Peeta, who was in the kitchen preparing some sort of pastry. Their new home was definitely not Capitol material, but it was nicest house in the District. Prim and their mother shared a bedroom upstairs, while Peeta's parents shared a room in his new house. Of course, now that they were considered a couple, Peeta was almost always in Katniss's house or vice versa. Katniss could still not come to terms with her relationship with Peeta. She couldn't decipher what parts of it were real, and what parts were fake and brought on just because of the Games.

"I'm headed out!" Katniss called, rising from the table and quickly heading to the door.

"Oh." Peeta said, somewhat sadly. He hurriedly caught up to Katniss as she pulled her jacket on. "Okay, what time will you be back?" Peeta asked. Katniss gave a small smile.

"I'll be back soon." Katniss promised. Peeta nodded and leaned forward and softly kissed Katniss. Katniss awkwardly pulled away after a few moments and opened the door. "Bye." She said before shutting the door firmly behind her. She shook her head, trying to shake off the weird and confusing feelings. Soon enough she was at the fence line, looking around there was still no sign of Gale who had agreed to meet her. She shrugged and made her way towards the tree that hid her bow and the log that hid her arrows. She softly padded through the forest, looking for signs of wildlife.

"Catnip!" Gale's voice caught her by surprise and she jumped back. Gale smirked and started walking towards Katniss. Katniss smiled brightly, so happy to see her best friend. She dropped her bow and wrapped her arms around Gale who returned the hug. "I'm so glad to see you Katniss." Gale said softly into her hair. "I thought, well, for a moment.." Gale trailed off and they slowly pulled apart. "That I would never see you again." He whispered picking up Katniss's braid and rubbing it between his thumb and finger. For the first time in awhile Katniss felt tears spring up, but she quickly fought them back down.

"Well, I'm here. So you don't need to think about that anymore." Katniss said smiling. She bent down to pick her bow up and the two began to walk through the familiar forest.

"So what's up with you and lover boy?" Gale asked, with what sounded like a tinge of jealousy. Katniss sighed, hoping that they would have talked about a lot more before the Peeta subject came up.

"What do you mean?" Katniss asked, scanning the woods and refusing to look at Gale.

"Come on Catnip, don't play dumb." Gale said seriously. He stepped in front of her, his huge frame forcing her to stop and look at him. "Do you love him?" Gale asked. Katniss gaped for a minute and blushed furiously.

"I.. don't know. Okay Gale?" Katniss sighed and stepped around Gale. "Can we talk about something besides Peeta? I would think that since you haven't seen me in over a year that you would have a lot more questions." Katniss said with a tinge of aggravation.

"Okay," Gale said returning her attitude, "Have you slept with him?" He demanded. Katniss audibly gasped and turned to glare at him.

"Really Gale?" Katniss said angrily. She locked eyes with him, neither of them backing down. "If you must know, yes!" Katniss spat. Gale flinched, as if her answer had physically hurt him. He finally shook his head and turned to leave.

"I can't do this anymore." Gale muttered, and Katniss sighed as she ran to catch up with him.

"Peeta wait!" Katniss called. She caught up to him and grabbed his elbow but he visciously yanked it away.

"No!" Gale yelled coming to a stop. "I can't do it anymore Katniss. You know I have strong feelings for you. I can't just be your friend anymore, and watch you ruin your life with Peeta." He spat the name. Katniss sighed and stepped in front of Gale.

"Gale, you're my best friend." Katniss said softly. Gale finally looked down at her, hurt and anger in his eyes. He suddenly grabbed Katniss's face with both hands and brought his lips onto her's. It was soft, but passionate and needing. After a few moments Gale pulled away, leaving Katniss breathless.

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Well that's it for now! Thanks for reading! ^^ Please leave comments and tell me what you think! It's going to get a lot spicier in the next few chapters so stick around!