Chapter 3

Once we stepped into Gale's house everyone was gathered around the dining table. Prim. She was sprawled across the table screaming in pain. She had a wound, which by my estimate, was seven inches long and two inches wide. Blood was everywhere. I went to grab Gales hand buy he had moved from my side to his sister who was puking in a bucket. She hated blood. Prim had gone silent. She passed out because of blood loss, so I asked; "What happened?" My mom answered; "She was hanging out with Daniel and Marcy when Daniel dared her to climb a tree and she fell out of the tree." My mom took a breath. "She came here limp and asleep in Daniels arms. And as soon as she got here we went to work." I asked; "Why would she do that?" Mom replied "Because she is fifteen and in love with Daniel." I couldn't be in there anymore so I left with Gale not far behind me.

I ran and kept running with my satchel bouncing and my side. I got to the fence and stopped. Gale showed up not two minutes behind me. "Come on." I said "Where are we going?" Gale asked me. "Let's run away now." I replied. "No. We can't leave your sister here she needs us." He said very sternly. "Follow me." Gale continued. "You just need to calm down." I followed him. I had not realized how tired I was until Gale picked me up. The last thing I remember is Gale smiling at me. Then I dozed off.