A/N: I know it's mainly monologues but I promise more will happen in the next few chapters xxx

Disclaimer: I own nothing, all hunger games characters/ themes/ quotes are from the brilliant mind of Suzanne Collins ;)

Chapter 4: 'I was a goner'

I have been in love with Katniss Everdeen since I was five years old. My father pointed her out as the girl whose mother he wanted to marry, but she "ran off with a coal miner".

I would ask him, "A coal miner? But why; when she can have a kind, wealthy town man like you?"

"Because Peeta, when he sings, even the birds stop to listen."

And it was true.

She was beautiful. Her hair was neatly plaited into two intricate braids of silky dark hair. She wore a light summer dress, plaid of different reds, standing next to her mother and father.

I could see why my father took an interest in Mrs Everdeen, she was a very attractive women. Though both were beautiful, she looked nothing like Katniss, who had inherited her father's traditional 'seam look'- dark hair, smooth olive skin and the most intriguing grey eyes. However, there was no mistaking that she was her daughter in the way she stood, held herself and the expression on her face; trying to hide her emotions but able to detect a hint of worry or nerves yet excitement at the same time. I suppose the norm for a Childs first day of school.

I saw her later that day in assembly too. The teacher asked if anyone knew the valley song and her hand shot straight up. The teacher asked her to come to the front and stand on a chair.

Just like her father, every bird outside the classroom silenced. The world seemed to stop turning because of this little girl's voice. It was a simple melody, but her voice made it the most beautiful thing I had ever heard. I knew that day, just like my father, I was a goner for this Everdeen girl.

I have been insanely in love with Katniss for almost 12 years now, and the first time I spoke to her was this morning.

God, I'm pathetic.

I will talk to her more. I will make sure I'm up as early as I was yesterday so I can see her, maybe I'll ask my father if I can trade with Katniss from now on. He'd understand. He sees the way I look at her; "Like I used to look at her mother... still do" He would say to me.

I will talk to Katniss and I will tell her how I feel.

Please check out my other story too; just a one shot but I may carry on if it gets enough interest.
Quick question: do you guys want Gale to be a pretty nice guy or to have turned into a complete asshole? let me know ;) R&R xxx