There were a few positions opening in some districts. They were newly made positions, but they would all be promotions from what he was doing currently. They needed people in the Capitol and every district. His boss had approached him with the news before it had gone out to everyone because Gale had strong ties to District 12. He'd have to apply for it, but it was heavily implied that if he did apply, he'd get the job.
If he got the job, he'd have to move to District 12, but a for a few weeks of the year, he'd be expected to come back to 2 for meetings and other official stuff. It sounded like a damn good deal to him. And honestly, it couldn't have come at a better time. Even though no one he worked with had any idea Johanna was pregnant, it just seemed to make sense to take the job as moving to 12 would put them closer to their loved ones when the baby came.
Of course, if Johanna wanted to stay right where they were, they would stay put. He wouldn't even think twice about it. So he decided to talk to her about it before doing anything.
He explained the job opening in 12, and how it was pretty obvious he'd get it if he wanted it, along with other details.
"Are you serious?"
"I am."
"Why the fuck did you even ask me first? This is huge for you!" Johanna exclaimed, swatting at his arm. Her excitement was obvious.
"Well, I wanted to see what you thought and-"
"This has nothing to do with me!" She protested, voice still elevated.
"Of course it does. If you want to stay here, we'll stay here."
Johanna rolled her eyes. "You really haven't figured it out, have you?"
"Figured what out?"
"The only reason I stayed in this boring-ass fancy fucking place for as long as I have was because of you."
"Me?" He asked.
"Sometimes you're really fucking dense, Gale." Johanna continued, moving to sit on the armrest of the couch. "I don't care about this place. I have no attachment to it whatsoever. I don't get attached to places. I never stayed in one place very long. Hell, I never even went back home. Not to sound sappy, but I'm here because of you. You want this job. You want to move. I know you do. Take it. I'll come with you."
"You sure you're okay with that?" He asked, to clarify. This was a big decision. They absolutely needed to be on the same page.
She nodded and smirked. "You're stuck with me."
"Damn it," he teased her, leaning over to kiss her head. "Good thing I like you."
"I'd hope so. You did get me pregnant after all."
"Oh please, you make it sound like it was just my doing. We both know that's a lie."
"You got me," she replied, smiling. She put her hands in the air, faking defense. "Not my fault you-"
He flushed red. "For the sake of our kid, I'm begging you not to finish that sentence."
"Oh, it can't hear us yet." Johanna replied smugly, before grabbing at the front of his shirt.