Author's note: This chapter picks up right were the last one left of, so be excited! I'm trying to update everyday, unless I get completely swamped with homework!
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Katniss's POV
"I think I have a pretty good idea as to why." Gale said, sounding like he usually did when he was making trouble.
Then all of the sudden I heard a knock at the door.
"Hold on a sec Gale, I've got to answer the door"
I opened the door and there was Peeta, standing there in all of his beautiful, loving, sensitive presence.
"Who are you talking to?" he asked.
I mouthed the word Gale, and quickly turned around.
"Ok, so what?" I asked
"He's going to propose to you." He said, almost happily, which was strange, because just that sentence crushed all of my friendliness towards him.
I spun around and stared at Peeta with wide eyes. His expression obviously said that he had heard the conversation.
"Don't ever call me again, Gale." I said angrily.
"Wait! Katnip-"
I turned to Peeta.
He looked so crushed; it made me want to cry. I reached out and grabbed his hand. He just stared blankly ahead.
Finally, I asked what was now dominating my mind, "Was he telling the truth?" I asked softly.
"Yes, he was. I love you Katniss. So much." He whispered hoarsely,.
"I love you too, Peeta." I replied.
Changing Perspectives!
Gale's POV
I thought I was doing the right thing, setting her straight, so she could see that she loved me more.
She hung up on me.
This was not Katniss.
Not Katniss.
I protected her family, helped her through hard times, gave her everything I possibly could. How could she not love me?
Love me like I love her.
She hated me now, so I had to hang on to everything she had ever told me or given me. Everything. Love, hate, disapproval.
Everything Katniss.
Peeta's POV
I can't believe he told. I wanted to hurt him. But I used my calming mantra.
Katniss, Katniss, Katniss.
I couldn't read her expression, part seriously angry at Gale and part empathetic towards me.
She told me she loves me.
All was well.
Until I face the unknown anger of Delly Cartwright.
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