Alright I know that this was a LONG period of time without the next chapter but I was on break…..so, here it is! BTW you know what is happening with Peeta so I'll just put in his thoughts.
~~~~~~~~~The morning after the reaping~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
-Chrissy's POV-
I woke up the next day to a familiar blue plaid shirt and realized that I had fallen asleep on Gale. He shifted position when he saw me stir.
"So who was called in the reaping?" I asked him not wanting to hear what I thought was true.
"Your friend Peeta and his pal Katniss. Listen, they've already left. But, I'm here. We can go hunting or I can comfort you…." Gale said trailing off. Then, I pulled him close and was shocked to see him trembling too. "I don't want to see Katniss killed. She was my best friend."
"Let's go hunting." I said after what felt like an hour.
~~~~~~~~~~~Peeta's thoughts~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Why Katniss? I guess this is fate since Haymitch told us to act like lovebirds. It is fate. I have to show Katniss that I care. At least care half-heartedly. It wasn't fair.
That night, I cried thinking that Gale and Chrissy were hopefully keeping each other close. It just wasn't fair I want the girl who barley spoke and had a sharp tongue, Chrissy.
-Chrissy's POV-
That night I laid on a couch with Gale watching me, I thought of Peeta. What would happen to him? People in the Seam where already placing bets on how many minutes it would be before he dies. They think that day will be his last. I tried to stifle a whimper as his family came in with dinner.
"What's the matter baby?" Gale said in a raspy voice.
"N-nothing," I replied but added "I'm just really cold and hungry." I finished quickly. It all wasn't a lie, I was cold and hungry, but I wanted, no, needed to talk to Peeta. He was my best friend for as long as my parents died. When I was seven, and applied for a job with his father….
I remember seeing Peeta's round eyes as I peered over the counter and waited for his father. He was my first friend…..
I come back to reality when Gale nudges me. I must've fallen asleep.
"Yeah?" I said through blurry eyes.
"Look, we're both going through a rough time, and I think I love Katniss. How about we try again after the Hunger Games end? You know, so we can find ourselves. But, I still want you as my friend, no matter what." He said. He took a deep breath and looked at me.
"Sounds fine by me old buddy of mine." I say and lightly punch him on the arm.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Midnight~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
-Chrissy's POV-
Poor Peeta, I know that he hates Katniss but he NEEDS a chance for sponsors…..
What if I'm in love with Peeta?
-Peeta's POV-
I am so going back to District 12 and getting Chrissy.
