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They walked each other back to the electric fence, but they didn't part ways until they shared a long, lingering kiss. During Katniss' quiet walk home reality slowly dawned on her the reaping was today and either one of them can be chosen to go into the arena to die.
She noticed she was prolonging everything and that she needed to stay rational for her mother and Prim. If her name gets chosen who would take care of them? Gale couldn't possibly care for them for who knows how long, she thought.
Katniss was so deep in thought and she didn't remember her walking inside the house and giving her mother what little game she had.
Her mother rushed her into the bathroom, "Hurry up! You're already late!" She quickly closed the door and Katniss could tell she didn't want to go as much as she did.
After Katniss was done with her bath her mother laid out one of her own special dresses. She must think this is a special occasion, Katniss snickered.
After she put on the dress, Prim entered the room with her hair in two braids and a beautiful outfit on. "Why can't we just stay here and not go to the reaping?" Prim said while frowning.
"We have to go, but I promise everything is going to be fine." I tucked the tail of her shirt in, "Let's go, little duckling" We both chuckled and I went into the kitchen. I sat down in a chair as my mother began braiding my hair.
Katniss tried not to let my nerves get the best of her, but Prim saw right through it. "It's gonna be okay, remember?" She reassured her.
After they were all dressed and ready they headed to the Square where the reaping is held. Katniss maintained a blank look on her face even as they arrived. They arrived just in time to see the mayor step up to the podium and begin the same speech he reads every year.
Once his long tedious speech ended Effie Trinket stepped onto the podium, "Ladies first!" Effie said in her annoyingly joyful tone. She reached into a glass bowl and dug her hand around and shuffled all the names.
She finally chose a paper and read it out loud, "Primrose Everdeen!" Katniss felt herself freeze in fear. It's not her. Her name was only entered once out of thousands she couldn't have been chosen, Katniss thought.
Prim was terrified, but she began walking to the podium. When she was halfway there Katniss screamed, "Prim! I volunteer as a tribute!" Katniss' eyes were glassy and she wanted to try, but she wasn't going to allow herself to.
Katniss ran to Prim and pushed Prim behind her protectively. Effie looked surprised but her face quickly recovered to the look of giddiness, "Come forward, please"
Katniss began walking, but Prim was tugging on her arm, crying. The peacekeepers stepped forward and picked up Prim and took her back to her mother.
Katniss stepped onto the podium next to Effie Trinket, "What's your name, dear?"
"Katniss. Katniss Everdeen."Katniss felt a lump in her throat that was making it hard for her to speak, but she realized it was just built up sobs.
She looked around for Gale and she noticed he had a pained expression on his face. Katniss wanted to tell him she loves him one last time before death.
Effie continued talking to her even though Katniss wanted to be alone. Katniss knew that it wasn't going to happen. "Was that your sister? That was very sweet of you. Let's give a round of applause to District 12's female tribute!"
Katniss almost broke down in tears when everyone put their 3 middle fingers to their lips and held it out to her.
Effie moved on to the other side of the podium, "Now for the gentlemen!" Effie Trinket stuck her hand deep in another glass bowl she dug her fingers around and shuffled them until she grabbed a name. "Peeta Mellark!"
Katniss' eyes widened in surprise. Katniss immediately recognized the name. Even though she only spoke to him twice she felt like she owed him everything for saving her life and now he was here to die with her.
Peeta walked forward with shock evident on his face. Effie asked for volunteers, but everyone remained silent. Effie smiled and said, "May the odds be ever in your favor!"
The rest of the reaping went by in a blur for Katniss.
After the anthem ended Peeta and Katniss were escorted into the Justice Building and were each in their own separate rooms.
Katniss knew this was her time to say goodbye to her family for the last time. She sat in one of the chairs and thought about her mother and Prim.
About 5 minutes later Prim and Katniss' mother arrive in the room with their faces stained with tears. Prim immediately ran to me enclosing me in a tight embrace.
Katniss knew it was harsh to not talk to her mother even though this may be the last time they see each other. She was afraid her mother would go into a deep depression and let Prim starve to death.
Soon the peacekeepers came in saying it was time to go. This triggered a whole new round of sobs and tears from Prim. The last thing Prim said to Katniss was, "Promise me you'll win."
Katniss would never forget her words and would try her best for Prim. Prim gave her one final embrace before being escorted out by peacekeepers.
Both of Katniss' visitors surprised her surprised her in one way. Such as, Madge's mocking jay pin and the bakers cookies and best of luck wishes. But there was one more visitor left to come.
Gale entered the room quietly while Katniss' back was turned to the window, looking out in what looked like misery. Gale could understand why she felt that way because here she was locked in here in a luxurious room.
Gale wrapped his arms around Katniss body and pulled him to her, causing her to jump slightly. He chuckled quietly and kissed her hair gently, "Sorry didn't mean to frighten you, Catnip."
Katniss turned herself around to face Gale. She lightly kissed him on the lips, "I'm gonna miss you."
Gale frowned, "I believe in you. You're coming back for sure."
Katniss could feel her anger begin to rise, "What if I don't? What will happen?"
"Don't say that, Katniss. We both know you'll be stronger than most of the the female tributes. Plus you're pretty good with a bow and arrow."
Katniss couldn't help but smile at his flattery even though they both knew that her strength would mean nothing in the games.
Gale's face turned into a look of seriousness, "I love you. Always remember that." Gale caressed her cheek and leaned in and kissed her.
This kiss could be described as slow and sensual. Katniss felt desire building up in her lower abdomen. Soon their kiss was spurred on by the lust they felt.
Gale kissed along her neck leaving red marks, marking her as his. Katniss was whimpering quietly and was quickly unbuttoning his pants, not worrying about his shirt.
They both knew they didn't have much time before the peacekeepers would come and take Gale away and she would be all alone again.
Gale lifted Katniss up, allowing her to wrap her legs around his waist. He swiftly entered Katniss which caused both of them to moan in unison.
Gale began thrusting and the room soon became filled with Katniss moans and Gales grunts.
Katniss could feel herself getting close and so could Gale. He began speeding his thrusts up and rubbed Katniss' clit swiftly. Her walls began tightening and her moans were going up in volume.
Gale quickly kissed Katniss to muffle her screams down a little. After a few more thrusts Gale came with a low groan.
Gale sat in a chair with Katniss on his lap and he was whispering sweet nothings into her ear.
Katniss felt reality slipping away, but it immediately came crashing back down when the peacekeepers said it was time for Gale to go.
Katniss felt a tear roll down her cheek as loneliness swallowed her whole.
I'm sorry it took so long for me to update. I know the love scene when by a little fast, but I was hoping to add more, but I decided my ideas could make up the third chapter of the story.
I hope you enjoyed the story. If I don't get to update by Christmas I wish everyone a merry Christmas.