Chapter 3
I just stare at Gale for a while, contemplating my decision. If I talk to him it'll bring back memories that I'm not ready to face. If I'm being honest with myself, I'm still mad at him. He was my bestfriend.. and with what happened to my sister, I just don't know if I'm ready to face it. My heart thumps loudly in my chest, and I take a deep breath to steady my nerves.
'' Gale, I... I just cant. Not now.'' I say as a lump in my throat forms at the thought of my sister. I can feel tears filling my eyes and I look down at my pancakes, no longer hungry.
I push my plate away, and stand up before he can reply. ''Thanks for breakfast Peeta, I think i'll go hunting for a bit'' With that said, I run to the door, put my boots on and grab my jacket and my bag. I run out of the door just as I hear Gale and Peeta calling my name.
I run as fast as I can, trying to forget everything. I make it to where the fence used to be before the people of District 12 tore it down, since it was no use to keep it there. I continue running, and when I make it to the tree where I stowed my bow I finally slow down and take big gulps of air. Everything is just too much right now, so I need to clear my mind and what better way then hunting. I still can't believe Gale has showed up after all this time. I will admit that I do miss him, but I don't think i'll ever be able to forgive him completely. I walk deeper and deeper into the forest, thinking about anything other then Gale. As I'm walking quietly in the woods, I think about Peeta. Everything is so different between us now, and I knew it would be but i can't help but miss him all the time. Even when I'm in the same room as him. Last night was quite surprising, it was the first time in months that we touched, and it all just felt so right. As im thinking about Peeta, I hear a tree branch snap to my left. I stop where I am and listen carefully. I sneak up behind a tree and look over and that's when I notice a rabbit. Before the poor little creature could realize he was in danger, I shoot in arrow and hit him straight in the eye. Dead.
I pick up my game and put it in my bag. Here in the woods, I felt relaxed. Hours later I return home with my bag full, and as I walk in the door I remember that events of this morning. With a sigh, I walk into the kitchen and deposit my bag on the table. Minutes later Gale walks in and crosses his arms over his chest.
Before I can stop myself I turn to face him and say '' Why did you come here Gale?'' I can see a look of shock cross his features but he then smooths his face into a mask of indifference.
'' Well Catnip, if you would've let me talk to you this morning you would already know.''
''Just get it over with!'' I snap. He chuckles quietly and sits at the table, pulling my bag over to him.
I remove my jacket and join him across the table, finding myself in the exact position we were in this morning. Except now Peeta's not here. 'I guess he went home' I think to myself. Gale empties my bag and we both start skinning the animals in silence. Then Gale finally breaks the silence and says ''Katniss.. Listen to me, this isn't easy for me to say but I need to say it, and I need you to hear me out'' Silence. ''Katniss?'' he says.
Inside my head i'm having an argument with myself. One part of me wants to hear what he has to say but then the other isn't ready to face it. Eventually, curiosity wins over and I hear myself grumbling a 'fine'.
A long silence follows this, it's like he was surprised that I had agreed to hear him out. Sure enough when I peek through my eyelashes Gales mouth is slightly open but when he sees me looking he quickly snaps it shut and composes his face into one of indifference.
I just know that this is going to be a long night.
(A/N) : okay so i'm sorry that this is so short but i promise that the next chapter it'll be longer
also i apoligize that they still haven't talked, but next chapter they will.
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