AN: Just so you all know I owe some of this to peibee-an-jay on DeviantART. She came up with the kids names in one of her fantabulous fan arts she did. Here I will link you: .com/gallery/24463303?offset=0#/d3352rl ^-^ thanks!

I cuddled up against Peeta on the couch and saw Ivy and Remus playing with a toy bear. I was married with children, and best of all, I didn't have to worry about sending them to a death match. But no matter how perfect things could be, memories always creep up on you sooner or later, some more than others. Gale was on my mind. Ever since the war had ended I hadn't heard from him. Some days it depressed me to think of how he abandoned me. I guess the thought of returning home to a mentally disturbed Katniss each day made him cringe. I sighed. I love Peeta, but I still let my mind wander into what life would have been if Gale had come back for me. One day while my beautiful children were playing in the yard with Haymitch, I received a letter.

Dear Katniss,

I'm so sorry I haven't made an effort to contact you in so long. I've missed you so much. I want to come visit, reply if it's ok with you.

Love,

Gale

The first thing that registered in me was shock. After so long Gale decides to contact me out of the blue. He didn't know I was married, or had kids. And could he be any vaguer? My second thought was rage. What right did he have to forget me for twenty years? He can't just expect forgiveness, let alone a visit. "Katniss are you alright?" asked Peeta. I handed him the letter roughly. After a few moments of silent reading, he looked up. "What do you want to do?" he asked quietly. "Burn the letter, and hope he doesn't try again" I said bitterly. "Is that really what you want?" he asked. I sighed and wrapped my arms around him. "I don't know Peeta, what do you think would be the right thing?" I asked him. "I think you should at least give him a chance to explain. He was a close friend for a long time" said Peeta wisely. I nodded.

Dear Gale,

See you soon

From,

Katniss

I purposely didn't send my love. Two days later I was taste testing some bread that Peeta and Ivy had made, when I heard a car door slam outside. Who that important would come and visit us? I peeked out the window and saw Gale. I chocked on my bread. I ran outside still coughing a little, and hugged him. Then I punched him in the gut. "Well hello to you too catnip" he laughs. I crack a smile. "Ivy!" cried Remus as my daughter ran outside. "Who's that?" asked Gale. Ivy saw Gale and stopped in her tracks, gulped and ran behind my legs. "This is-" I was cut off by Remus, who ran up, grabbed Ivy and ran with her back inside. They peeked out the window whispering. Gale raised one eyebrow in question. "I'll explain inside" I sighed. Luckily Peeta was upstairs when we came in. When Ivy saw us enter she squeaked. I motioned for them to come sit on my lap. "Mom, who's he?" asked Remus. Gale's eyes went wide. "This is Gale, my friend I was telling you about" I said softly "why don't you go play for a bit while we talk?" They nodded simultaneously. "Who's the father?" Gale demanded. "Who do you think?" I asked him, not meeting his eyes. Peeta came downstairs whistling, saw Gale, and then walked back up. If looks could kill. "What were you thinking?" said Gale angrily. "I love Peeta, Gale so you need to accept reality and not seem like I made some big life mistake" I spat. I shoved in my chair and went upstairs. It had been a mistake to have Gale here.

AN: Chapter 2 shall be posted if I get a semi-good response, Review, Fav, or Alert! Thanks a million!

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