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This weekend had gone better then expected. I had gone hunting and actually caught something. I had also met Gale. He was amazingly good at snares. I hadn't planned on straying far from the fence but when I saw them I had to check them out. He also called me Catnip and I hadn't decided if that annoyed me yet. When he asked me what my name was I said Katniss so quietly it was barely a whisper. So, he must've heard me wrong.

I dropped off Prim, and kept thinking about the weekend when he appeared next to me. It was amazing how quite he is.

"Hey Catnip," he said. I could hear the smile in his tone. I looked at him and smiled, and he winked.

"Hi Gale," I replied. He was two grades above me and had more time to get to class so, he was walking me. As we walked I saw Peeta staring at Gale with the strangest expression.

"Hey Catnip, I don't think your boyfriend doesn't like me." But, Gale was giving the same look to Peeta.

"I have no idea who you're talking about, Gale." I said irritated. Why did everyone think me and Peeta were together. I was only twelve, come on. I did like that fuzzy feeling I got around Peeta though.

Today went by fast, and as I walked to lunch with Madge I looked for Peeta. I couldn't find his blue eyes anywhere in the crowd, and I sat down with Madge. I guess I wasn't hiding my disappointment because; Madge was smiling like a lunatic.

"A little disappointed Peeta left early "Catnip." Madge said her smile getting wider, if that was possible.

"Were did you hear that Madge!" I practically screamed. Lots of people turned and I blushed. I was so going to get Gale for that.

"Oh I don't know a tall, dark, and handsome stranger." She smiled. I had to admit lots of girls at this school did have a crush on Gale and I could see why. But, I could definitely see why all the merchant girls had a crush on Peeta.

Madge teased me the rest of the day about my face because apparently "I looked more depressed than usual." I used the first chance I got to get away from her, and that was picking up Prim. I stopped by to get her and found none other then Gale Hawthorne. He saw me and smiled, he started to walk my way and I smiled. He was picking up his little brother Rory who happened to be Prim's friend. Gale and Rory walked us home and I was surprised to hear what Prim said when we closed the door.

"You know, if you marry Gale I can't marry Rory. There was a rumor going around that it was you and Peeta Mellark would get together because we all know he's head over heals for you. But, seeing you and Gale I don't know." She said it so fast I had to listen really close to make sure I heard right.

"Prim you are eight years old and I am twelve so, you have plenty of time and I'm not getting married!" I told her. Wait a second, rumors about me and Peeta and me and Gale. Why cant friends just be friends, seriously. I mean I wasn't even friends with Peeta, we had a connection sure I just couldn't describe it.

"I'm just saying Katniss, or do you prefer Catnip," she smiled playfully. I laughed and chased her around the house until we went to bed. I loved Prim so much; I would do anything for her.

The weeks passed by almost the exact same way, Gale walked me and Prim to school, I spent the days staring at Peeta and being teased by Madge, and Gale, Rory, Prim, and I walked home.

*A Little Longer More then One Year Later* (Katniss is now 14 1/2)

It was finally Friday and Madge was home sick so, I was walking to lunch alone. That's when one of the girls in front of me said something that caught my attention.

"Peeta Mellark is like sooooo hot I sooo wish he was my boyfriend, but he never dates anyone." I couldn't remember her name but I knew she was one of the most popular girls in school. I was trying hard not to smile I liked the fact Peeta didn't date. But, then she said something that made my blood boil, "Bet I can make him at least kiss me by the end of the month."

"You're on!" One of her little followers said. Why did I feel so furious? I didn't own Peeta; I hadn't talked to him more then once. That had to change but, I wasn't a merchant girl. I was a girl from the seam. How to do it? Then it hit me!