It's been a week here and I still haven't had a full conversation with Gale. Sure we make eye contact, and trade a hello or two, but rarely. We haven't talked for days. He really needs to forget the past! Let it go, he can't blame everything that happened on me. He'll have to talk sooner or later! Hopefully, it will be sooner.

Right now I am walking into town with Madge. She has changed a lot. She use to be quiet but now she likes to yell at people. A lot of out bursts like the night at Gale's house have happened recently with her. She stands up for other people and herself more often, which I think is a good thing.

I don't know what I would do without Madge, she has been such a good friend. She probably is getting annoyed with me because I keep mentioning how Gale is being so selfish and not saying anything to me, but she doesn't show it. Atleast not in front of me. For all I know she could go home and talk about how rude I have been, but who could blame me? I've been through a lot that includes losing my best friend and yes, the man I love.

"Can you believe it?" I say suddenly to Madge. She sighs and shakes her head.

"Believe what Katniss? How Gale has been being selfish and that he should really pay more attention to you? Or how everyone should feel sorry for you because you have it worst than everyone?" She yells at me. I stop walking, shocked.

"What?" I ask her, confused. When did I become the bad guy? I thought Gale was.

"Katniss don't you see? Gale is ignoring you because you hurt him!" I look down at my feet.

"Thats not my fault! I didn't chose to marry Peeta. I had to or else Gale would get hurt," I tell her, trying to defend myself.

"You really are blind! Its not that he's mad about Peeta, although he is, he's mad because he wanted you, and you wanted him, but he couldn't have you! You told him that you loved him and then went off and married someone else! He tried to get away after that, that's why he left!" She yells at me. No, thats not why! It can't be!

"No, he said he wanted to fight in the rebellion," I say helplessly.

"No Katniss, he left because you broke his heart! He thought that by leaving, he could get away from the pain. He almost did you know, but then you came back! Along with you came the hurt and the sorrow! Thats why he left, to get away from you!" I stand there speechless. Is it true? He didn't want to see me anymore? He tried to run but like the monster I am, I wouldn't let him. I followed him to where he thought he could be away, but he was wrong. I ended up her too. And all because of me, he was suffering again. I am a monster. No wonder they say no one good ever wins the games. They're right, all of them.

"So Katniss, don't blame everything on him," and she turns and leaves. I still can't move. All I want to do is run away from this hell. All of it. The whole world is full of monsters that no one can escape. The capitol controls all the hurt. This place is nothing but power to the capitol. We are all pupets in their games. All of us are on strings which stop us from running to far away.

Instead of running, I decide to talk to Gale. He should be in the town somewhere. After a few minutes of searching, I find him walking out of the bakery.

"I need to talk to you," I say to him. He looks up and sees that it's me. He looks mad for a second, but hides it right away.

I lead him away from everyone and to a little wall off the edge of town. We stand in silence for awhile, staring at group of people walking by.

"I'm so sorry Gale. I didn't mean to hurt you, I would never do that to you," I say with tears forming in my eyes, but I push them back. I can't cry, not now.

"Why did you come here, Katniss?" That is probably the most he has said to me while I've been here. Really though, why did I come here? I want to fight in the rebellion, sure, but I also want to get away from the Capitol and their cruel games, but when I think about it, there really is only one good reason.

"I missed you Gale. And I'm sorry for that. I know now that I shouldn't have come, I'm sorry," He looks me in the eyes and all I see is sadness.

"I'm sorry too. I just wish you weren't married to Peeta. That will always be a part of you that has been controlled by the Capitol. A choice that wasn't yours," and of course hes right. "I feel kinda bad that Peeta got stuck with you though," I look over to him, wanting to punch him but I see that he's smiling so I can only smile back. And for once it's a real smile.

"Gale, I really have missed you. Its really good to be able to see you again," I tell him. He nods.

"You too. I'm sorry I've been ignoring you though. I have had a lot on my mind,"

"I know, it's okay. As long as you promise not to keep doing it, deal?" I ask him. He smiles and nods.

"Deal," he says, shaking my hand. I grip his hand for a second longer than usual. He looks at me and smiles a small smile. And I can see now that we might be able to atleast get our own friendship back. Away from the woods at home and here.

District 13, our new home.

Thank you for reading! That is a new record for me! Two chapters in one night! Sorry this one is short though. 1,008 words. Keep reading for the next chapter! R&R or I wont update! THANKS!