A/N: Hey guys! glad you all are liking the story so far ! ~ Sorry for the little wait ! Ive been a little busy lately since school's ending, it's getting a little hetic ^_^" ~ Heh , well theres not too much to say today so here you go ! :D

Pairing: PeetaXGale

Disclaimer: i DO NOT own the Hunger Games or any of it's characters nor make any kind of profit from the story.

It's More Than Just a Game

Peeta's P.O.V.

"Hmmmn?" I groggly stated, just awaking from the night before. I looked to my side to see no Gale, I examined my room and found only his shirt slouched onto a chair. I removed the blankets to see my body uncovered, nothing but my boxers just how last night had went. I shivered from the cool air and pulled on a robe to get some warmth.

Bang!

I jumped from the noise, " W-What was that?" I whispered to myself, it sounded really close. I was sneaking around, which was weird because it was in my own house. I passed through the hall getting closer to the dining room.

I heard some movement in the kitchen, and I looked around the corner. There he was, it was just Gale. I went out from hiding "What happened?" "Oh, sorry some pans fell." He scratchedthe back of his head and let out a small chuckle.

My stomach had decided to inturrupt our conversation with a growl. "Hungry?" Gale asked with a small grin. I nodded and proceeded to the kitchen, I started cooking some spaghetti and within an hour it was finished.

"GALE!~ Foods ready!" I shouted and placed our plates onto the table. He walked in and started sniffing the air, "Smells great!" We both sat down and talk while eating the noodles.

I wasn't sure what we were talking about, I had my eyes fixated on his lips. They looked good pursed like that, just maybe less saucy, even more good if they were on mine. he was eating more of the spaghetti until there was none left on his plate,and i hoped he hadnt noticed that i was staring at his lips.

"P-Peeta..?" I snapped out of the haze , "Y-Yeah!"

I hoped he didn't notice i was staring at his lip the whole time..

"I-I've gotta get back home, i think i was gone too long this time." He started heading for his hunting coat layed on the couch and headed for the door.

I wanted him to stay, no I needed him to stay. I realized last night was the first night that there was no nightmares. "Gale...!" I sprung up from my chair and caught him right at the door while he was putting his boots on his feet.

"Gale, Gale please stay..." I wrapped my arms onto one of his arms.

He stopped putting the boots on, "P-Peeta..." I cut him off, "Gale, I-I love you."

His face was filled with sorrow and shock. "Peeta, im sorry, I-I can't be with you like this..." He slipped his boot on and kissed my forehead.

Tears were forming in my eyes, blurring my vision. I tried to hang on to him, he broke free from me and left the house.

I remembered what had happened last night. I wondered why he had done that stuff if he didn't even love me back...

"Maybe I really was sleepy..." The tears were falling now and I found my way to my couch. I lay on my side wetting the cushion with my tears.

I curled up with my knees onto my chest and cried. I've never felt this kind of pain, ever. Even when my name was drawn from the bowl that day.

I cried until i couldn't keep my eyes open. I was a mess.

A/N: AHH, Sorry ! LOLOL , i think the next chapter will be in Gale's P.O.V ! ? ~ Sorry this took SO LONG! I was really caught up with alot ~ Heh ! I'm hoping I can get chapter 4 in alot faster! I hope this chapter was good! Heh ~ It gets better ;D