AN: sorry it took so stinking long to update, I was caught up in a million other of my stories. Anyways hope you likey ;)

I slammed the door forcefully and fell onto my bed. Taking a deep breath I tried desperately to force down the tears that were coming on.

Instantly I felt regret. I should have known that agreeing to Gale would be bad news. I had thought after 20 years of neglect, our friendship would just be waiting there for us. I was terribly wrong.

I heard a soft wrap sound on the door. "Who is it?" I asked, trying not to choke.

"Me" Peeta replied.

"Come on in" I said wiping my eyes.

Peeta slipped in and shut the door softly. He sat quietly down next to me and tucked a lock of hair behind my ear lovingly.

"What's wrong love?" he asked.

"This was a big mistake, having Gale come. He's just so angry about…us" I said.

Peeta kissed me on my cheek and I snuggled up on his shoulder. We stayed like that for a moment; the world seeming paused around us.

"What am I going to do now?" I whispered.

Peeta looked deep into my eyes. "I think you should do what your heart tells you too" he said.

I kissed him quickly and stood up. I knew what I was going to do.

Scampering downstairs, I saw Gale sitting on our lawn outside, looking furious as ever.

I yanked open the door and stomped out to him, crossing his arms.

"Get up" I said impatiently. Gale stood after a moment and looked me into the eyes pleadingly.

After a moment of standing there, he started to lean towards me. I had been here before with him, never again.

I pushed him away forcefully, him stumbling. "Now leave and never come back" I said bitterly.

Gale looked shocked. Just staring at me in disbelief, as if I had the nerve to reject him.

"You heard me, get your jaw off the floor and leave" I repeated smugly.

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"BYE MISTER!" Yelled Ivy from the window

She grinned and waved Gale away.

Peeta and I stood in the kitchen, one of his arms around me and we were both laughing.

I went on my tippy toes and kissed Peeta's nose.

"Ewwwww!" groaned Remus

Ivy just giggled from her window.

"Love you" Peeta whispered

A smile played on my lips as watched Ivy and Remus run outside and attempt summersaults.

"I love you too"

AN: Worth the wait? GALE GET YOUR FILTHY HANDS OFF KATNISS OR PEETA WILL BEAT THE DAYLIGHTS OUT OF U! :D Review please! Thanks!