Two Pink Lines

Disclaimer: I do not own anything, all of the characters belong to Suzanne Collins. I am not receiving any money for this, If I was, I would not be broke, and trying to find a job.

Madge P.O.V.

I tapped my foot impatiently on the tile of my kitchen floor. It seemed to be taking longer than usual for Katniss to get from her house in Victor's Village all the way to my house. I had a queasy feeling in my stomach, that's why I called her over here. I had her mother make me a, well, pregnancy test. I couldn't be seen buying one from the drug store, so I went to the one person I could trust to keep my secret, Mrs. Everdeen. When I told her my fears, she didn't judge me, or make me feel even sluttier than I already do. She just told me that things will work out either way, and to not worry. Worry, that's it. I'm just over thinking this. There's a bout of flu that has been going around the district, It's probably just that. Except I'm late by a month. That's the key factor in this situation. Why won't Katniss just hurry up? I need to know. I need to know if I am pregnant or not.

Oh Jesus, what do I do if I am pregnant? How am I supposed to tell my parents! Or Gale for that matter? Yes, Gale Hawthorne is my boyfriend of almost a year, and possibly the man who got me pregnant. I can't be pregnant, I just can't. Gale will probably leave me, my father will disown me. The only place I'll be able to go is the Everdeen's, if they choose to let me live with them. I might end up on the streets.

Oh God, I feel the bile coming up my throat. I take a deep breath and swallow the bile back down. I am going crazy thinking about this. I just need Katniss to get here with that stupid pregnancy test so I can laugh about this later. I mean, really? Me, Madge Undersee, the mayor's daughter, pregnant at seventeen!

A knock at the door brings me out of my crazy, rambling thoughts. It's Katniss. She walks in the back door, a bulge in her winter coat indicates the bag that conceals my pregnancy. She looks at me, it's a look of confusion. We look at each other for a few minutes. Finally, she breaks the silence.

"Madge, how did this happen?" I start to respond, but she cuts me off. "I know how it happened, and I really don't want to think of my two best friends, who I think of as siblings, having sex."

"Katniss, I know." I start off, feeling that I need to explain myself. "It just sort of happened. We were in the woods, and he was being so romantic, and one thing led to another." I finish lamely. There's no way I can describe the love and passion we felt on that night. Especially not to Katniss. She may be dating Peeta, but she is not exactly one for romance.

"I know Madge, I just worry about you. If you are pregnant, everything will change. I mean, life in the Seam isn't exactly The Official's Circle-"

I cut her off. "What do you mean by life in the Seam?" "Do you really think that Gale would stay with me, if I am pregnant?" Katniss glares at me, and then sighs.

"I'm not supposed to tell you this, but Gale has been saving up to buy you a wedding ring. So yes, I do think that he would stay with you." The way she says it, it sounds like the most obvious thing in the world. In fact, it makes me feel a bit stupid for even questioning Gale. I stare down at my shoes.

"So, should we go do this thing, or what?" I ask her, trying to lighten the mood. I know she doesn't mean to be harsh, she is just concerned for me and my well being. We make our way up the stairs to my bathroom. She hands me the bag that could possibly ruin my life. I excuse myself to use the toilet, and Katniss politely leaves the room. After I finish peeing on the pregnancy test, I set it down on the vanity sink, and wait. The next five minutes are pure agony. Katniss grips my hand the entire time, as she strokes my back with the other. Nothing is spoken, there is nothing to say. I check the clock, and it is time. Time to see if my entire life is over.

We walk into the bathroom together. I turn to Katniss, "I can't do this. You do it." She nods and picks up the pregnancy test. She turns to me and with one look I know. I take a look at the test, just so I can see it with my own eyes. Yep, those two pink lines confirm it.I am pregnant with Gale Hawthorne's baby. Katniss pulls me into a hug as I begin to cry. I didn't think this was possible. Oh crap. How am I going to tell Gale?

AUTHOR'S NOTE: Hi there. I'm sorry if this chapter was a bit confusing, that's the way it is supposed to be. Madge was going crazy with fear, and if you read this, you got to feel her pain first hand. Haha. Sorry for no Gadge in this chapter, I had to set up the story. I'll include some love in the next chapter. I apologize for any spelling/grammar errors, If you would kindly like to help me out, that would be very much appreciated.

Thank you for reading!

Love,

Nicole