A/N: Hello again! Chapter 3 is here! I want to thank you all for viewing and reading this story, it means a lot to me that people actually read my story. Also, I need help with the title! Please PM me or review with some ideas because I am stuck, they have to be original though, not copied from another story. Have a wonderful day! I hope you enjoy this chapter!

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Katniss' P.O.V.

I almost let go of Gale's hand, but I didn't want to hurt him anymore than I already did.

"Catnip who, I, um..." Gale must've deemed it awkward that we were holding hands and let go of mine.

"What is it?" I asked, I was curious to were this was leading to.

Gale slightly shook his head as if the question he was going to ask got ruled out. "You know what, never mind. Just forget about it." He turned to leave.

"Gale, if it's about what's going on between you and I, or about Finnick or Peeta, just ask me. Honestly, it's probably something better to confuse myself with even further than I already am."

"Who are you going to choose, Catnip?" He says, turning back around.

I freeze. Is he seriously asking me right now who I'm going to choose?! I'm only seventeen! What the hell?!

He continues when I don't respond. "If you aren't ready to tell me yet, then tell me why you don't love me in return."

"Because Gale!" I snap."Because I see you as someone that I can't love in return. Yes you've helped my family and I've helped yours. Yes, we both lost our fathers in the same mining accident. Yes, we've known each other for many years. Yes, we have always been there for each other. But, I hate how mean you've been to Peeta and Finnick. How your jealousy overpowers you. Ever since Peeta and I became the 'Star-Crossed Lovers of District Twelve' you have been jealous. Jealous of every single man that just taps my shoulder, or shakes my hands, or calls out my name. I've noticed and that's what makes me not love you farther than a friend. I can protect myself and I don't need you getting all jealous. Sure Finnick has gotten jealous, but not at every single man he sees. Did I ever get mad when you had you're mini parade of girls following you around back in Twelve? Or when Madge would flirt with you? Or when Johanna flirts with you? No. So unless you can prove to me that you won't get that jealous you might have a chance." With that I left. Not looking back at him.

My eyes are drooping closed and I want to stay awake, but I can't. Even though my mind is racing with my harsh words to Gale. I can't help but feel sad that Gale is glaring me down right now while I'm in Finnick's arms.

I look up at Finnick to see that he has been staring down at me. He whispers, "You know that Gale is dead panning you right?"

"Yeah, I was watching him do it for four minutes out of the corner of my eye." Finnick's arms are warm and comforting, distracting me from my thoughts.

"Why?"

"I told him why I didn't love him."

"Oh." A minute passes before Finnick adds, "Do you love me?"

My body goes rigid. Finnick feels my tenseness and lessens his grip letting me gently drop onto his side.

I look up into his eyes and they are a darker shade of green than the usual sea-green, caused by the dim light coming from the lantern in the center of the basement. We are all here again after another day of planning to take down Snow. Same places as the night before.

"Yes." I do, I really do. But I can't, he has Annie. Finnick wraps me in his arms again and smiles. I add, "I can't love you though. Remember Annie? She loves you too."

He releases me again and looks away. His eyebrows furrow in thought. His smile has faded now, realization slapping him in the face. "I'm sorry Katniss."

"Sorry for what?" I'm genuinely confused.

"I'm sorry for everything. I'm sorry for falling in love with you. For betraying Annie. For putting so much pressure on you when the rebellion is going on. For going after you when Gale and Peeta were already in the race." He is still looking intently into the wall, not daring to look at me. "I'm sorry that you fell in love with me. You should've just let me die to those horrible mutts."

I put my hand on his chin and turn his head to look at me. "Don't you dare ever say that! I wouldn't be able to live on knowing that I could've saved you! You bring the life, the humor into everything! You brighten up the world! Honestly, if you died Annie could've killed herself! You don't want her dead, do you?" He nods his head no. "I would have killed myself too Finnick. Knowing that I could have done something to protect you. I would have because I love you." Tears start forming in his eyes. "Because I love you, and I will never stop loving you." He starts crying silent tears. "And you don't have to be sorry about anything Finnick. Don't worry about anything." I realize that I'm crying now too. Finnick and I aren't the crying type, but I guess we couldn't restrain ourselves. I think I am one of the few people that can actually take his mask off.

Finnick intertwines our fingers and kisses me. Our salty tears are falling into each other's mouths.

We pull away to see to see that everyone is staring at us. We quickly wipe our faces in a weak attempt at hiding our tears.

Castor chuckles. "Well, we all know who the new couple is now!"

"We are not a couple!" I say, standing up in defense, my voice cracking at the end.

Finnick swiftly stands up and wraps his arms around my waist. "I beg to differ." He chuckles slightly and kisses my cheek. His mask is back on.

I blush, "I guess we are."

Finnick smiles one of the most biggest smiles I've ever seen him wear. Johanna puts on a smirk. While Gale glares at us.

I really don't care that he hates me now. Gale can go and think whatever the hell he wants. I'm happy with Finnick and he has to deal with it. So does Annie.

Suddenly a pang of guilt hits me as I think about Annie. I just stole Finnick away from her. How are we going to tell her about us? Finnick keeps her sane. What if she-

"So let me get this straight, by tomorrow afternoon this plan will have played out?" Johanna asks no one in particular.

"Yes." I'm so glad she interrupted my thoughts. I also can't believe we're almost at the end of the rebellion. I'm overwhelmed though. I'm leading the rebellion and now Squad 451. Finnick will help me cope hopefully.

Gale's P.O.V.

Ugh. Finnick and Katniss are a couple now. First she confesses why she denies me, then she makes out out with him in front of us, and now she's dating him?!

Finnick is still just a cocky, arrogant Capitol womanizer to me. He is going to break her heart, and I'll kick his ass for it. Annie is still in the picture and so am I. Peeta too. Finnick is just going to flock back to Annie and ditch Katniss. And I promise to work on my jealousy "problem" for Katniss. But I kind of feel bad for Katniss, but then I don't because she'll probably choose me afterwards.

Finnick's P.O.V

"Hey Finn. Good morning." Katniss woke up with the sweet sound of her sleepy voice.

I woke up not too long ago. Everyone else was awake and in the main area of the shop. I just stayed laying next to her with my arms wrapped around her, waiting for her to wake up.

"Good morning Kat. I would love to wake up with you every morning like this." I smirk and she blushes.

We both get up slowly, wanting more rest, even though we overslept.

As soon as we step in to the main area holding hands Johanna calls out, "Good morning Lovebirds! It's about time you two wake up! We've been up for an hour!"

Everyone is chuckling at Johanna's comment, except Katniss. She is blushing like craz-

Boom!

Suddenly the world goes dark as my head hits the floor.