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KATNISS POV:
Four months had passed since Gale told me how he felt. Four months since he kissed me. And exactly four months since we got together. It was all a little sudden, I went out to tell Peeta that I liked him and ended up getting together with Gale. Peeta and I spoke occasionally, but usually only when it was necessary. I miss him.
Of course Prim was shocked when I told her what happened, I got the impression that she was maybe a little disappointed too. She said she liked Gale, but I know that she was rooting for Peeta and I. Some things just aren't meant to be. Gale and I made sense, we were so similar and we never ran out of things to talk about, sure, we argue a lot but most couples do, maybe, they weren't quickly resolved but we're both very passionate people. We were meant to be. At least that's what I've been telling myself.
PEETA POV:
I would never get used to seeing them together, I thought as I saw them enter the cafeteria holding hands. It had been four months and they were still together, it's selfish but I'd been secretly hoping that they'd have broken up by now. I always got the impression that Katniss wasn't interested in a relationship, but maybe she just wasn't interested in having one with me. The more I thought about it, the more is made sense, them being together. They both scowl a lot, they both have fiery personalities and they both go around acting like nothing ever hurt them. I do want to be her friend though, no matter how much it hurts me to see them together, I just don't know how.
The bell rings, snapping me out of my thoughts. I walk agonisingly slowly to my next class, which just happens to be art.
"How nice of you to finally join us Mr Mellark." My teacher exclaims, over the top of her glasses.
I glanced down at my watch, "The bell literally went 5 minutes ago."
"Just sit down already." she snapped.
I sighed loudly earing a glare from my teacher and looked around the room for free table to sit at, and obviously the only available space was next to Katniss, where we used to sit.
I sat down next to her quietly and quickly picked up on just how determined she actually was to avoid any contact with me whatsoever, it was almost like she thought I had contracted some sort of contagious disease, it was ridiculous. She was the one who rejected me? Why is she still desperate to avoid me if she's got Gale now anyway? Dow she really think that I'd try to split them up or something stupid like that?
"Katniss," she busied herself with her pencil, "Katniss, can you just talk to me?" she continued to ignore me. "Look, I understand that it's been awkward since I told you what I told you," I could feel my confidence begin to falter at the mention of what had happened, "but, I know you're happy with Gale now and I'm happy for you." I paused, still no response, she just proceeded to play with the end of her braid, making no sign that she could actually hear what I was saying. I began to feel frustrated by her blatant ignorance, "Katniss why won't you talk to me? I just want to be your friend again." I was sure that I sounded pathetic by this point but I didn't have enough energy to act differently.
"Fine. I won't bother you again." I sighed as I turned away from her slightly, focusing all my attention on my charcoal drawing.
KATNISS POV:
I felt so relieved when the bell signalling the end of the school day rang. I quickly gathered up my maths textbook, calculator and pencil, I practically ran to my locker where Gale was waiting for me.
"Hey." he said in a husky voice.
"Hi." I tried to smile, although, I couldn't stop thinking about what Peeta had said or how disappointed his voice was by the end of his last sentence to me.
"Something bothering you?" he asked as we walked out of the double doors together.
"Nope, not a thing." I lied, and he believed it.
"Want to come back to mines?" he stared in to my eyes.
"Yeah, sure." I barley finished speaking before he pulled me in for a kiss, it was rough and passionate but I quickly broke it off, causing a confused look to cross his features.
I grabbed his hand and dragged him towards the gates, "Let's get back to yours."
We laughed all the way to Gales house, it was strange just how lively and happy we actually were outside of school.
"Hey kids." Gales mother, Hazelle greeted us as we entered the small, yet, nicely decorated house. Gale had also lost his father, but Hazelle, unlike my mother had carried on and managed to make something of herself, I admired her strength.
"Hi Hazelle." I smiled.
"I'm actually just leaving to go and see my friend Sarah, so you guys will have the house to yourselves." she gave Gale a stern look.
"Where are Rory and Vick? Are you taking Posy with you?" Gale asked quickly, he was blushing slightly.
"Vick and Rory are at Liam's. And yes, Posy is coming with me." she smiled and kissed Gale on the cheek before leaving us alone.
"So, what do you want to do?" Gale asked, raising his eyebrows suggestively.
"Oh I don't know, maybe you could help me with my math homework?" I sighed as I plopped myself down on to the sofa.
Gale's face fell and I couldn't help but laugh at the sight, "I'm only kidding!" I said between fits of giggles, "Come here." I motioned for him to join me, his eyes darkened.
He pulled me in to his lap and began kissing me again, I could feel his smile against my lips. I allowed him entry in to my mouth and moaned as he deepened the kiss, before I knew it he was on top of me and things were escalating a little too quickly so I once again pulled away.
"Sorry." I mumbled as I quickly fixed my braid and straightened up my shirt.
"No, it's fine." Gale said unconvincingly.
PEETA POV:
I found myself sat at my desk, drawing, once again. Something I'd been doing a lot more often over the past few months, It was my way of coping I suppose. My mother hadn't been beating me as much since I'd stopped hanging out with Katniss, I didn't know why - she'd even agreed to hosting one of the exchange students, that was one of the only positive things to come from this situation.
I sighed as I remembered the kiss I had seen Gale share with Katniss at the end of the day, he was so lucky. I had really hoped that Katniss would at least consider talking to me, it just didn't make sense. I don't understand what her problem is anyway, she was happy with Gale - I know that. I just want to be friends again if nothing else.
It didn't help that I had to live with Rye, who was totally in love with his girlfriend Rebecca. Leo was dating too, but he often went from girl to girl, but it was better than nothing. He had often offered to set me up with girls over the past 4 months, which I had obviously declined.
I only have eyes for Katniss.
Hi, I'm sorry if that was completely disappointing, and I know that it's also a little late, but I've had literally no free time! Anyway, I can assure you that I have a lot planned for this story in the coming chapters. Thank you if you've made it this far and if you have then I'd love a review! Please remember if you're going to criticise make it constructive. Have a nice day/night depending on where you are :)
