Katniss and Gale had been sitting on the settee for 10 minutes since Haymitch left them alone; so far neither had said a word. Gale broke the silence,
"I wonder if the forest has changed" he speaks out loud, his voice coming out calm and soft
"The forest?" Katniss asks confused
"Yes, fancy taking a hunting trip?" he asks her
"Sure"
They both stood up simultaneously and silently walked to the forest to their meeting spot. Katniss knew she had to talk to him and try to explain her feelings; but couldn't bring herself to.
Gale passed Katniss a bow and arrow before stringing another one and aiming it towards the trees whilst slowly pivoting scanning for movement. Katniss observed his movements; she didn't even give a second thought before sputtering out;
"I'm in love with you" she spoke rather loudly causing Gale to release his arrow and swiftly turn to face her with a look of shock printed on his face.
Before gale had chance to respond, Katniss strung her Bow and sent an arrow over his shoulder,
"I got lunch" she commented before walking past him to collect her catch.
Half an hour later they were both eating the selection of meat they had caught, they were general talking about the forest and how it has remained the same… After a while of general forest talk, Gale needed some answers
"Just so you know I love you too" He randomly said during a comfortable silence "Now do you mind explaining the whole 'getting married' thing, was it just to make him jealous or do you actually…" he faded off, not knowing how to phrase the question
"You know, the only thing I loved about district 12 other than the people was the forest. Now all the people are gone and the only think I love or even remotely like about district 12 is the forest" she replied not completely answering the question before quickly adding "And Haymitch"
"Can't forget Haymitch" gale laughed sincerely
"If we do get married, we won't have to plan it"
"Excuse me?"
"Vic's already planned most of it, I think he's started arranging it too" She informed him
"Brothers" Gale laughed
They both fell into a comfortable silence again although this time, Gale knew what to do; he lent over a gently kissed her on the lips
Authors' note
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