A/N - Hello my dear readers! I want to thank you, happyhungergames99, firework7, willow hawthorn, Bri Deene and "Guest"! Each review means a lot to me. And I want to thank you for taking the time to read and review my story. Again, this is my very first Fan Fiction so I'm learning as I go. And Yes, happyhungergames99, Yesterday I was on a writing streak. Today I have chapter 4 for you guys/readers. This I think, is my favorite so far. I have no idea where the story will lead to. Just sort of letting my imagination take control.

I will be starting on a Post-Mockingjay FanFic, very soon. Making this story slow down just a tad. : ) I'm hoping to have chapter 5 up today as well. This chapter is a little short, I'm thinking the next chapter may have a little "drama" :O ?!

Much love, Macayla 3

"Morn'n Gale, Morn'n Katniss. Oh, and hello there Posy!" Say's Greasy Sae as we walk up to her counter inside the Hob. The Hob is an old black market where most people do illegal trading. But over the years it has become more popular. Thankfully our Peacekeepers aren't to strict with inforcing our laws. It isn't even a surprise when you see a few of them in here.

"Good morning Sae." Replies Gale. "Got any of that delicious soup?" I'm hoping she does. My stomach's growing louder by the second. And I'm sure I hear Posy's too.

"Sorry, just sold the last bowl. Got any game? Might be able to whip someth'n up for you guys." Says Greasy Sae.

"Sorry, We didn't go hunting this morning." Says Gale. I'm wishing we did now.

"Reese was sell'n some fruit earlier, she might have somth'n left."

"Okay, thanks Sae!" Says Gale.

"No problem kids." Says Greasy Sae with a wink. I like her. Out of all the vendors in The Hob, she always seems to be the nicest, and never try's to make unfair trades. After hunting, my father would bring me into here. Taught me to trade. After his death, it took me a while to start hunting by myself. When I did, I came back to The Hob. Greasy Sae was the most welcoming one. It's not often you would see a starving 12 year old, by herself, trading in The Hob. That's when people would try to take advantage of my age and situation. Greasy Sae was never like that.

Me and Posy follow Gale over to Reese's counter. She is a short, dark haired woman. In her 30's. Pretty for her age. She always sells the freshest fruits and vegetables from her Garden. Today she has her 2 year old son, running around and making a mess behind the counter.

"Hello there!" Says Gale to Reese, Who is trying to catch her running son.

"Oh hello." She says over her shoulder. She finally catches him. "Can I help you guys?" She says while placing him on her hip.

"How much for these two bananas?" Asks Gale.

"Oh, 2 coins each." She replies. I have 2 coins to spare and so does Gale. We place the coins on the counter and take the bananas.

"Thank you." Says Gale. We go over to where Greasy Sae has set up a few tables and chairs to eat our breakfast. Posy takes the seat next to me. After peeling his banana, Gale gives half of it to a hungry Posy.

"Here, You can have some of mine, too." I say to Posy after breaking off some.

"So, What do you think of the tributes from our District?" Asks Gale. I hate The Hunger Games. Everything about it. It makes me sick how the people in the Capitol root for their favorites. Even bet on them.

"I don't know, I can't say I pay close attention. I didn't know either one." I answer. "Did you?" I ask.

"I talked to the girl once before.." He pauses "a few times." He adds.

"Oh.." I say. I've never been jealous when Gale talks to other girls.

Just then Darius walks in. He is one of the youngest Peacekeeper. Not much older then Gale. His messy red hair makes him stand out among most young men in District 12.

"Well, hello there!" He says. Mostly looking at me. I've never considered him a friend. But he always talks to me when he see's me.

"Hey," I reply.

"You look pretty today! New makeup?" He says. He always compliments me.

"No, I don't wear makeup." I reply. And who can afford what little The Hob sells. It only reminds me of the freaks in the Capitol. With the lively, brightly colored makeup and clothing.

"Oh, natural beauty then, huh?" He says with a wink. "I should be going, if the boss knew I was slacking, he would tare my a-" He realizes Posy sitting beside me "behind up. Bye!" He says as he walks away.

I look over at Posy who is laughing, then at Gale. I can't help but to notice the scowl on his face. He see's me looking..

"You don't know how to tell when a guy flirts with you, do you?" Says Gale. I can't believe he said something like that.

"What? Darius? He's just being friendly, he's always like that." I say. If that's flirting, then he flirts with every girl in The Hob.

"I'm a guy Catnip, I know when a guy is flirting." He says.

"Oh shut up, What should you care?" I say. Realizing I shouldn't have said that. There's never been anything romantic between the two of us, but I just shouldn't have said that.

"I don't. But I care about your feelings." He replies. I just roll my eyes. I don't know why he would bring something up like this. It's not the first time Darius has.. "flirted" with me when Gale was around. He even offered for me to "trade him a rabbit for a kiss" one time. I guess I can see where that's flirting…

"Katniss has a boyfriend!" Says Posy. Snapping me out of my thoughts.

"No, I don't Posy." I say, touching her cheek. She's just a child.

"Good. Rory say's you and Gale are going to get married one day!" Say's Posy with a grin. It must take Gale by surprise too, because we both choke on our food at the exact same time.

"Posy, that's enough!" Say's Gale. I can't believe she would say that. Wait, no, I can't believe Rory would say that. I can't say that I never thought of me and Gale in that way. I'm pretty sure everyone in The Hob thinks we will one day. But Gale's to close of a friend for me to like him in any other way.

Were friends, that's all were ever be.