*grabbes Gale and hides behind him* Me: please don't kill me! I'm so sorry i'm sooo late posting this! I got caught in a whirlpool of depression and just couldn't wright. I lost my job which would give me a lot of time to wright but no. I still haven't been able to find work and I'm moving so it's just been really couldn't. There's a lot going on in the chapter between Gale and Alice. And more of Alice's past is revealed. I am adding the interviews in even tho in the book they didn't show in the districts it's just to set something up. so please enjoy part 2. and please PLEASE review I really want to hear from you and know if you like it or not. I'm a big girl i can take it.

Gale: *sigh* she doesn't own anything except Alice and her family and the new peacekeeper.

Me: Also there is mention of *Cough* Adult things. nothing bad i promise just letting you know.

Gales hands were on Katniss's face as he drew in closer leaning his head to the right before kissing her. this scene played over and over in Alice's head. It's been months since then but she still couldn't get it out of her mind. 'He used me' she thought. It was early in the morning when Alice woke up from same dream that's haunted her nights. "Another early day" she said looking at herself in the mirror. Pulling her hair up into a ponytail she gave herself one last look. Dark circles held a permanent place under her eyes making them more strikingly green then what they truly were. Alice left the group home off to start her day. Alice started helping out at Peetas family bakery so she'd head their first. The baker and her father were good friends when they were little so he helped her out. Alice loved working at the bakery. Peetah would come by and help her knead the dough and show her certain techniques. After work Alice would head to the Hawthorns house to help watch the children. Alice hasn't spoken to Gale since that night. Maybe she needed too. She definitely wanted too but couldn't find the words. After work today Alice was on her way to the Hawthorns house when she saw him. Gale was walking with a couple of his crew members back from the mines. Gale was laughing but stopped when his eyes met hers. People can change a lot when you haven't spoken or seen each other even in the past few months. Alice noticed that Gale looked a lot lot taller now, older even. Alice diverted her eyes and started heading to Gales home. "I'll see you guys tomorrow. Alice wait up." Alice slowed her pace but didn't stop. Once Gale was at her side neither of them said a word. They were just passing the Everdeens old home when Gale grabbed her arm and dragged her inside. "What do you think your doing?" she snapped. Gale stood in the doorway blocking her exit. "Can we talk?" Alice rolled her eyes before sitting down at the table. Gale sat across from her.

-silence-

"You gonna talk or can i go?" Alice said with no emotion. "Ok here it goes. I can't go on not talking to you. I was stupid and should have thought about you but I didn't and got caught up in..I don't even know what. I..I just miss my best friend and want you back in my life. Can you look at me please?". Alice lifted her eyes from the table and saw his pale gray eyes pleading, the pain in them were unbearable. "What do you want me to say Gale. You told me you didn't regret kissing me then we made out in the woods then I walk in on you doing the same with Katniss. Does she even know that you and I were sorta a thing or was I just another girl." Gale flinched at her words. Alice blinked back tears. 'You've cried enough over him' she told herself. "Alice please." Gale started to sound desperate. Alice looked back in his eyes to see he was fight them back as well. Alice shook her head. "I don't know anymore Gale, I've wanted to forget and move on and somedays I do but the memories swim back. Us in the rain in the woods then you and her." Tears spilled down her cheeks. "I've wanted to scream that I'm not going anywhere! Her fate is sealed by the forbidden love she played across panem! but you'd never believe me" Alice's shoulders started to shake. Gale moved from his seat to her side. "I'm sorry." was all he could say. Alice brote her hand up to cover her face. The sat in silence for several minutes. "One of us has to leave so your mother can deliver the load." Alice finally said as she calmed down. Gale stood and went for the door. "Gale?" he turned back. "I can't forgive you just yet. But I'd like to have my friend back as well." Gale gave her a small smile before going out the door. Alice stayed back a bit. Whipping her eyes before leaving. walking threw the town was quiet the gray snow covering her boots. She heard a commotion up a head at the victor village. Katniss was on the ground on top of Peetah both of them laughing before she leaned down for a kiss. Alice let out a soft sigh before turning around. She didn't feel like being reminded that her being mad at Gale was stupid because he felt the same way when he had to watch Katniss and Peeta act all lovey dovey. The only problem is Peeta isn't acting. He truly loves Katniss. Often Alice would talk about this stuff with Peeta when he'd show up at the bakery. At first he was just friendly and often looked sad. After a few weeks of seeing him like this Alice asked what was wrong. Peetah was an open book after that. Often if he was out and saw her on her way home from watching Gales siblings he'd invite her over for tea and discuss everything. Alice made her way to visit her brother. "10 years and it still feels like yesterday. This year's the 3rd quarter quell and something doesn't feel right." Alice stood placed her hand on his stone then left.

It's been a few days since the end of the victor tour. Gale asked Alice to go with him and Katniss to the woods. Once there they found the trail Katniss left they started their hike. Gale turns and lends alice a hand once an awhile "Why do you think she's all the way out here?" Alice asked. Gale shrugged his shoulder. Gale stopped and took aim letting his arrow fly. Gale tied the turkey he had just shot to a rope and slung it over his shoulder. After an hour or so they came to a small concrete house smoke rouse from the chimney. Gale stood in the doorway with a glare staring at Katniss. Gale told Alice his feelings about Katniss and peeta's engagement even tho he knew it would hurt her he just needed to say it. Katniss's eyes slowly went from Gales to Alice's then back to Gale. "President snow threatened to have you killed." she says. Gale just lifts his eyebrows. Alice stood as still as a stone. "Anyone else?" he asks. "Well he didn't give me a list but i'm guessing both our families and you." She nudged her head at Alice. Gale and Alice both enter and squat by the fire. "Unless what?" Alice asks. Gales eyes were on the fire. "Unless nothing now" Katniss says. They waited for Katniss to continue but she didn't. "Well thanks for the heads up." Gale says not looking up from the fire. "I do have a plan, you know" Katniss says. "Yeah i bet it's a stunner." Gale tosses the glove Katniss left. "Here. i don't want your fiance's old glove. Katniss looked softly at him. "He's not my fiance. that's just part of the act." Alice scuffed. Katniss glared at her. "And their not his they were cinna's." she says looking back at gale who asks for them back. Katniss goes into detail of everything. i'm pressing snow. what happened in 11. "Well you sure made a mess of things." Gale says once she's finished. "What's your plan Katniss?" Alice asks looking at her solemnly. "We run away." "what!" Gale says obviously taken off guard. "we'll take to the woods and run away. you said yourself we could do it. the day of the reaping." Gale lifted Katniss up spinning her around laughing. A pain shot threw Alice's heart. 'they've completely forgot i'm here' she thought. "ok let's do it." Gale pulls her into a huge. Alice stopped breathing. shaking her head she made her way past them to the door. "I love you." That made her stop Gale confessed his love for Katniss. Before she knew it Alice was back in 12 out of breath. She took off running. 'They probably don't notice i'm gone.' She thought as she made her way to the bakery. "You're late." Mrs. Mellark stated as alice stomped her feet at the door. It's been hours when the first sound rang through the store. "What was that?" Alice asked. the baker shrugged his shoulders. Alice went to the window and saw the square packed with people. "I'm leaving early if that's alright?" The baker just nodded. Alice placed her cloak on her shoulders. The sound rang out louder and a wail was heard from the center. "Whats going on?" She asked one of peeta's brothers. "Nothing good" he replied. Alice started pushing her way to the front. She heard a cry from the center. The voice in pain sounded too familiar Alice finally broke through just as the whip came crashing down on his bare back. Gale was bound to the post hands above his head. "Gale" she said in a whisper The whip cracked. Gale cried. "GALE!" Alice called as she tried running over. one of the miner from gales crew grabbed onto her middle. "Let me go!" she cried trying to get out of his grip. "You're gonna make it worse." He hissed in her ear. Alice stopped her struggling and watched. Each lash and watch cry of pain brot her own cry. Tears spilled as her eyes met his. He stared at her watching her tears roll down. it wasn't long until he passed out. But the lashes kept coming. "Stop it!" Alice cried. whispers came from the other side of the group as Katniss made her way to the man with the whip. "No" she cries out running in front of the whip. Haymitch came running out so did peeta. the man finally stopped. and the miner let alice go. She ran over to help untie his wrists. Katniss looked up at the soaked face of alice. "Go get hazle" she said Alice looked at gale more tears spilling out. "and don't let her bring the kids" Alice nodded. "I'll stay with them myself." one last look at gale and alice took off. normally she'd stop and knock but she busted in the door. "Alice your early" Hazle noticed her tear streaked face. "What happend" she states. "There taking gale to mrs everdeen." was all she could say. Hazel nodded and told her children to stay as she ran to the victor village. "Whats going on?" Rory asked. Alice shook her head "New peace keeper" Rory didn't need any more then that.

Alice prepared food for the kids, made sure they washed up and went to bed. The room was lit by the few ambers when Hazel came back. Alice stood from the couch and made her way over. "How is he?" She asked. Hazle let out a sigh "He's alive. that's all that matters." Alice shook her head tears threatened to spill over. "Could you watch the kids for the rest of the night? I'm heading back as soon as i grab clothing." Alice noded.

Alice was excused from working with the Malarks to help take care of The hawthorns. One day Hazle came home with a grin. "He'll be coming home tomorrow" She told everyone in the room. The kids jumped up and down. "Alice can i ask you something?" Hazel asked motioning for her to follow her out the door. "Whats up Hazle?" Alice asked looking puzzled. Hazle turned to her " Could you continue watching the kids until gale can get back to work. With the mines shut down and no business coming my way i had to take another job. I'll be cleaning and cooking for Haymitch." Alice nodded waiting for her to continue before giving her answer. "Gales going to need someone to help him and watch the kids. Could you do this? I know you and gale are in a bit of a rough spot but it would mean the world to me." Alice twisted her face 'Is that what he told his mother when i did not come by when he was home' "Please Alice?". Alice looked into Hazels pleading puppy eyes. "Yeah i'll do it'' She thanked Alice and sent her on her way.

The next day Alice arrived just after the kids left for school. Hazle had left her a note indicating that Gale was sleeping in his room and to check on him. Alice peeked in the room to see Gale fast asleep on his stomach The bandages were turning colors indicating it was time to be changed. Hazle had told her that night that Mrs Everdeen or Prim would come by at some point to change the bandages. Alice started to do some of the house work. The snow had started to melt so Alice opened the windows letting in some air. Next she moved on to laundry. After hand washing all blankets minus the ones Gale was sleeping on She placed them outside on the line that She had helped Gale hand up so long ago. It was about noon time when Alice heard a creak coming from the bedroom followed by a low moan. 'He's probably changing positions' She thought. Alice was washing dishes when Gale spoke. "Why are you here?" Alice jumped and turned around. "Damn it Gale! You almost made me pee" Gale who normally would laugh at this just asked again "Why are you here" This time it wasn't a question but Alice answered "Your mom asked me to stay here while she cleans up after Haymitch. Gale's eyes narrowed into the same Oh so scary (but not to Alice) scale. "I don't need a babysitter" He said not taking his eyes off hers. Alice could see in his eyes that he was mad but also hurt. "I know Gale. I'm not doing this for you i'm doing it for Hazle. " Alice turned back to the dishes. Gale walked over and grabbed her arm forcing her to spin. "Why must you be here when you couldn't be at the Everdeens when I was hurt!" He didn't mean to yell but he did while squeezing her arm. "Gale that hurts" Alice stated calmly. Gale didn't let go. "Answer me!" That time he ment to yell. Alice flinched at his words. "There's no excuse for me not being there and i'm sorry. I was manly here watching the kids. an" He cut her off "What about after you watched the kids My mom left way before curfew you could have come." The hurt in his eyes was starting to replace the anger. His hand loosened a little. "I'm sorry gale I...I couldn't." Alice spoke softly and very low. She moved her eyes from his to the floor. "Seeing you in that much pain would have killed me. Hell I couldnt breath the whole time you were on that post." Gale glared "You could have tried to stop them." Alice eyes shot up. "I did gale! I tried but i was held back!" Now it was alice's turn to get mad. "The hole time when your eyes were on mine I wished it was me on that post not you!" Tears appeared in her eyes. Gale quickly grabbed her and pulled her into his chest. "Gale?" Alice asked puzzled. He didn't say anything. Alice slowly put her arms around him making sure to keep clear of his bandages.

"The mines are opening" Alice says to Gale who only gruffs. "More hours I heard." She says trying to get something other than a nod or a mhm out of him. She stops what she's doing and turns to him. "I'm going to frolic through 12 with nothing on but my shoes." She waits. Gale nods then he turns looking at her "What?" He says. Alice laughed and sat next to him. "Whats up buttercup. you seem very down." She says placing her hand on his arm. He looked her eyes and sighed "Rory had to sign up for treats" He says. Alice leaned her head on his shoulder and sat in silence. 20 minutes had passed before anyone said anything. "Don't disappear again" Gale says not taking his eyes off the wall. Alice looked up at him "What do you mean?" She asked puzzled by this statement. "Don't leave me out anymore. After Katniss got back you shut me out. And before you say it I know why but still we need you. I mean I need you." He says turning in Alice direction. Alice shook her head. "You don't need me Gale." Gale was about to tell her again but she cut him off "I'm not going to be sitting on sidelines anymore" She says getting off the couch. "Who's putting you on the sidelines" He asks. Alice spun and walked back to him "You are Gale. So far when something has happened between you and Katniss and you two don't talk You come right back to me, You're playing with my head and i can't do this." Alice walked to the door. " I won't disappear i promise" with that she left.

It was time for the announcement of the quarter quell. Alice had cleaned up the hawthorns home. The door swung open and gale walked in. "Honey I'm home" he says with fake enthusiasm. "Welcome back" Alice says smiling at him. The tv was turned on and Alice took her seat on the floor. This year definitely felt different. president snow was on shown on the screen after the anthem played. He talked about the dark days and how every year a young man and woman are chosen and how every 25 years they have a quarter quell. He turned to the wooden box and pulled out an envelope with the number 75 on it. Opening it slowly he states "This year one man and one woman tributes will be picked from the existing pool of victors." Alice jaw dropped. None of the hawthorns said a thing as the plate Hazle was cleaning shattered. Everyone was silent. Roy and Alice got up to help clean the plate. Once that was clean and the tv turned off Gale stood and walked to the door. "Gale?" Alice called. Gale left slamming the door behind him. Alice went to chase after him but Hazle stopped her shaking her head as if saying let him be. Night started to fall and gale had yet to return. Hazel looked from the door to the window. It was really late. "I'll go look for him" Alice said handing posy to her mother. "Be careful when you come back you can stay here no need for you to get cot." Hazle said picking up Pozy and pushing the rest to bed. Alice stepped out into the chilly night not even knowing where to start. The hob would have been one stop if it hadn't been burnt down so she started toward the center of town. All the houses on the way to town were dark indicating everyone had gone to sleep. The only lights lit were in the center of town where the torture devices stood. Several people lined the stocks. None gale. Alice stayed in the shadows as the peacekeepers marched around. The victor village was quiet. Alice looked everywhere then it hit her. 'he wouldn't' She thought as she waited for yet another group to go buy. Alice sprinted to the meadow the hum of the fence as loud as ever. Alice new Gale wouldn't attempt to make it out their. Alice was about to give up and hope he had gone home when she turned around. Facing her were about 10 peacekeepers. Alice shoulders dropped 'crap'. The peacekeepers surrounded her and began marching into town. Being out past curfew meant a night or two in the stockades or whipping. Alice turned her head when they past the hawthorn home. Gale watched in horror as she walked by. 'Thank god he's home' She thought. Alice was stuck in the stockades for 3 days. She was dehydrated and starving. It didn't help that when she was released the peace keeper threw her to the ground and walked away. It was Peeta and Katniss that came and helped her to Mrs Everdeen. Alice spent 4 days in their spare bedroom resting. On her last day Alice heard noises outside. When she went to investigate something whizzed passed her ear. "Alice! are you ok. i'm sorry i aimed too high" Peeta came running over. Alice looked over to the side to see a kitchen knife standing out of the house an inch from her face. "I-Im fine. What's going on out here?" she asked pulling the knight out. "Oh were just um training" he said nuding his head in the direction of the others. A small sad smile spread across her face as she handed back the knigh "Need help?".

They trained late into the night. Half hour to curfew they called it quits. Gale and Alice waved good bye as the left. "How are you feeling?" Gale asked keeping his eyes on the ground. this was the first thing he has said to Alice since the announcement. "Fine" She replied. Awkward silence fell on them as they continued walking. Once at the group home they stood in silence. Gale ran his hand through his hair. "well um goodnight" He said looking into the sky. "Yeah night" Alice said kicking a rock. Gale turned to leave but stopped and looked at her. "I'll see you tomorrow right?" Alice looked up into his eyes for the first time. She could see guilt radiating threw them. Alice smiled "Not if you don't make it home" Gale smile and waved as he left.

-REAPING DAY-

Alice woke early that morning. She quickly got dressed and left her home. Alice pushed her way through the crowded down to the seam. It didn't take her long to spot Hazle and the kids. They waited in the square for Gale but the crowd kept pushing them. "I'll wait for him then we'll come find you." Alice said with a half smile. The crowd started to thin still no sign of Gale, Finally his head poked around the corner. "Your late Mr. Hawthorn."Alice said trying to cheer him up. He didn't say anything. The reaping took place. Katniss was picked as was Haymitch but Peeta volunteered. Once it was all over Gale and Alice went to say goodbye but were blocked by peacekeepers. "We get to say good bye!" Gale stated angrily. Alice noticed one of the peace keepers grabbed for his gun. "Gale let's go there not letting us in". Alice pulled his arm. Gale grumbled the whole way to his house.

The day after the opening ceremonies Alice was back working at the bakery. It was a long day and Alice often found her mind wondering off while cleaning. Alice looked out the window and saw yet another crowded out front. 'Seems like it's happening more and more' she thought as she dumped the dust pan out. The bell to the door opened and in came Peta's oldest brother. "Alice you gotta help! its Gale" He said out of breath as he ran back out the door. Alice pushed her way through the crowed to find a peace keeper bringing his fist down hitting Gale in the jaw. Gale stumbled back before swinging his own fist knocking the peacekeeper over. The peace keeper stood wiping blood from his lip. Gale raised his fists waiting for the next attack. The peace keeper pulled out a batton bringing it down hard on Gale's face. Gale crumpled down. Gale looked up just to see Alice's back. Alice stood with her arms stretched out protecting Gale From what ever may come next. 'This was a bright idea' Alice thought, She had run out just as the peace keeper pulled his gun. Now Alice was staring down the barrel of the peacekeepers gun. Alice stood firm not moving. "Move" The peace keeper said from behind his glass face guard. Alice narrowed her Green eyes "No" still standing firm "listen to me girl. if you don't move ill...". "You'll what? shoot me? Go ahead. but this fight between you and him is finished!". The peacekeeper lowered his gun and removed his face guard. "What's your name girl" He said His green eyes shot daggers at her. "Alice Fitzgerald" the peacekeepers eye widened. "Your friends lucky im not the head peacekeepers, Take him home" He said putting his gun in his holster. Alice turned giving Gale a shaking hand up. "Come on you can't go home looking like this" She said putting his arm around her shoulders. Alice took gale to the group home. Once in the kitchen Alice grabbed a cloth and ran it under the faucet. "you never learn do you?" She said wiping the blood off his face where the batton sliced his skin. "Says the girl who stood in front of a gun for me" He smirked then winced when she pressed down on the black and blue skin on his jaw. "Don't be such a baby." Alice smiled. "So how did this happen?" she asked. Gale let out a long sigh and told her how the green eyed peace keeper tripped him and made a some rude comment "And i just snapped" He finished taking the clothes from her and placing it on the bruise. Alice looked at the cut "You might need stitches. you should go see Mrs, everdeen." Alice walked back the sink and washed her hands. She shut the water off but didn't turn back to him. Her shoulders started to shake. "Alice? hey im ok" Gale said getting up placing both hands on her shoulders. Alice shook her head "You keep doing these things. I thought i was going to lose you today" She said still staring at the empty sink. "But you didn't" He said giving her shoulders a squeeze. Alice whirled around "Yea this time! Who's to say you won't do this again!" Alice held his eye contact she wasn't backing down. Gale saw the hurt and worry in her eyes. Gale moved and sat back down putting his head in his hands. Alice grabbed a chair and pulled it over to him and sat down. "Gale" she placed her hand on his knee. "promise you won't do anything stupid like this again." He mumbled something that sounded like an ok but very grumpy. "Hey" she grabbed his chin making him look her in the eyes. "promise me". Gale gave a sigh " I promise i won't do anything stupid.." he paused adding "That will get me killed" He smiled as Alice smacked his knee laughing. Gale and another sigh and stared at his hand. they hadn't had such a friendly moment since last year. "What the hell" Alice said making gale look up. Alice moved quickly placing a quick kiss on his bruise. Red faced Alice stood up. "Let's get you sewed up." She moved her way to the front door. Gale grabbed her arm stopping her. He moved alot slower taking his hand and removing a strand of hair from her face before kissing her forehead. "Yea lets go."

The days continued as normal. Gale stopped getting in trouble. Alice continued to work at the bakery. Every day the baker would give her yesterday's bread and she'd take it and pass it among the extremely weak and leave enough for the hawthorns. One day Alice was just finishing her rounds when the whistle announcing the end of the mining day rang. Alice stood watching them all emerge dragging there feet headed for home. Alice kicked a rock. She decided to just wait for Gale as they were both headed to the same place. The crowd began to thin and still no sign of Gale. Alice scrunched up her face and started to leave when fingers wiggled up her sides making her laugh. She spun around smacking Gale in the chest. Gale laughed "What are you doing here?" He asked wrapping his arm around her shoulders moving toward the seam. "oh just looking for a man to replace you" She said rolling her eyes. Gale chuckled "Im irreplaceable." After walking for a while Gale looked over his shoulder. "What is it?" Alice looked up at him. Gale looked a little worried "Were being followed". Alice glanced over her shoulder and sure enough the peacekeeper from the other day was following them. Gale started moving faster but the peacekeeper kept up. "I need to speak to you girl" He finally said. Alice turned and looked at him "What about?" She asked glaring. He looked from her to Gale. "Alone" he says. Gale took a step toward him when Alice stopped him. "I'll see you at your house." Gale was going to protest but knew he wasn't going to win. He kept his eyes on them as he walked away. Once Gale was out of earshot the peace keeper spoke. "Hows your mom" He said in a monotone voice. "How do you know my mother!?" Alice was confused. "I was stationed here when i first started. your mom came to me for help her oldest son was sick and needed food and medicine. so i offered her money in return she kept me company at night" His smug grin chilled alice to the bone. "Your lying." Alice said her hands starting to shake. "You must be what 17,18. Last time i saw your mother was 18 years ago. thought you'd like to meet your real father." with that he turned and left. Alice couldn't believe it. "It's not true" She said after sometime. Alice could hear gale calling from a distance. Alice stayed there till Gale came to her side. "What that ass hat have to say?" He asked. Alice shook her head "Nothing" She couldn't tell Gale this. how could he be her father! close to Gale's house Alice stopped and shook her said before continuing. Alice started to notice the peacekeeper watching her every move. He'd come and buy bread but only if she was working. He'd happen to be on patrol outside of the hawthorns home. it was getting on her nerves. "Hes out there again!" She said throwing the curtain aside and taking a seat next to Gale on the couch. "He probably wants you" Gale said looking slightly annoyed.

That night was the Tribute interviews. Alice sat on the floor next to Gale. The whole family had gathered at the Everdeen's in the victor village to watch the advent. They watched as the former victors cried or got angry. Listened to the crowed cry as they cried and cheered when they smiled. It was really sickening. They finally got to Katniss who walked out in a beautiful wedding dress. Gale gave a small huff. Alice looked up at him and reached and gave his hand a squeeze which he returned. The crowed was in an uproar over this. Caesar was finally able to quite the crowded "So, Katniss obviously this is a very emotional night for everyone. Is there anything you'd like to say?"

She looked down quickly then back to him.

"Only that I'm so sorry you won't get to be at my wedding... but I'm glad you at least get to see me in my dress. Isn't it just... the most beautiful thing?" With that she began to spin. The whole room gasped as her dress burst into flames. The dress blackened and when she stopped they all saw wings. "She a.." Prim started but Katniss was the one to say it "A mockingjay" The audience applauded as Her stylist took a bow. Now it's peeta's turn.

"So, Peeta, what was it like when, after all you've been through, you found out about the Quell?"

"I was in shock. I mean, One minute I'm seeing Katniss looking beautiful in all these wedding gowns, and the next..."

"You realized there was never going to be a wedding?"

Peeta paused for a long moment. Gale had just gotten up to grab a drink when he didn't here Peeta answer.

"Caesar, do you think our friends could keep a secret?"

"Yes i believe so"

"We're already married" Peeta said quickly. Alice stared at the tv then looked around at Gale who was looking extremely angry at the floor. Peeta goes on saying its not official and how there's a tradition back at 12 were they tost and to them that's all they need. he also mentions how they wished they waited.

"As you say, no one could've. but I have to confess, I'm glad you two had at least a few months of happiness together."

Peeta shook his head

"Im not glad. I wish we had waited until the whole thing was done officially"

"but surely even a brief time is better than no time?"

"Maybe id think that too caesar"

Peeta gave a long pause. All eyes were glued to the tv.

"If it weren't for the baby"

The front door slammed shut. Before Hazle could stop her Alice ran off after him. He was running far ahead and it took some time for her to catch up. "Gale! wait up!" She called he finally stopped in front of his house. He didn't turn or look at her he kept his eyes on the ground. "Gale?" Alice called timmidly. She reached out to him and touched his arm. In one quick movement Gale had her pinned to the side of the house. His lips claiming hers. They kept kissing till Alice pushed him back. "Gale you don't mean this. your just angry over the interview. Gale shook his head. "Im not. I want this, I want you" He said as he drew closer. The next thing Alice new she was guided into the house and into his bedroom. Their kiss's grew longer and hotter. Clothing was being pulled in all directions. The world around them melted away and it was just the two of them. Gale moved his lips down the nape of her neck. Alice dug her nails into his hair back leaving marks. The moved as one.

The next morning Alice woke alone tangled in sheets. She got dressed only to realize her shirt she had worn the night before was torn. "Great" Alice moved to gales dresser removing one of his gray tshirts. After pulling it on Alice noticed a little book at the bottom of the draw. After looking closely she noticed it was her old sketch book. The door behind her creaked announcing Gales retune. "You kept this?" Alice asked looking down at it then up to him. Gale smiled handing her a cup of tea. "I told you i like your drawings". They sat on the bed and looked threw the book together. They came upon the one oh Gale standing with his his arms positioned to shoot a bow. "When did you have time to draw this one?" He asked looking at her. Alice smiled "It's from memory." They closed the book and headed out. "Wheres hazel?" Alice looked around but saw no one. With it being sunday everyone had the day off. Gale shrugged "Probably still as Katniss's. they never came home last night" Alice gave a sigh in relief. The tv flickered on and the anthem played. "Sounds like it's going to start" Alice said looking toward the tv. Gale took her hand and led her back into the bedroom. "Let's not watch. for a while." He says smiling at her. They spent the day just sitting. Alice sketched another picture of Gale this one him looking out the window. Someone called out from the living room. "In here" Gale called again trying not to move. The kids came running. "We were worried!" They all said at the same time. "Sorry it got late so we just stayed here" Gale answered moving just a bit to look at them. The sun had set when Alice finally finished. Gale stretched "I feel like i've been sitting for year!" Alice laughed. "now what?" Alice asked. Gale gave her a look that said 'I know what we could do' Alice picked up her sketchbook and chucked it at him both laughing. Gale walked Alice home an hour till curfew. Katniss had made it through the first night but neither Gale nor Alice mentioned them or the games at all. They walked hand and hand down the streets. Once at the house nether wanted to say goodbye. "How long are you working tomorrow?" He asked his eyes on hers. "I get out a little after you. im staying longer as they...well." Gale leaned down and kissed her quickly. "I'll meet you out front." With that he turned and left. Alice heart gave a great leap. They were together and they were happy.

The next day Alice spent the day waiting for that night. Once it was closing time Alice looked out front where Gale was making face's. The baker chuckled at him before dismissing her for the day telling her that tomorrow they would be closed. Alice gave her thanks before leaving. Gale wrapped his arm around her shoulders and started to head in a different direction then his house. "Um Gale where are we going?" Alice asked Gale just smiled and kept walking. They passed her house and past the victor village. Alice finally caught on. They were going to her brother. Once they were their Alice talked to her brother a bit while picking weeds from his stone. Once she was done she stood and smiled at him taking his hand and started to leave. Gale didn't move. Alice turned and looked at him. "I'll take care of her I promise." This brought tears to her eyes. The left hand and hand again. "Thank You for that" She says watching the ground. Gale pulled her close and wrapped one arm around her. "You don't have to thank me i meant what i said. I'll protect you no matter what." Alice put her arm around him as the walked. She was really pleased to hear this. After all that's all she ever wanted to here.

The next day Alice was at Gales watching the game. Gale had gone to check on the Everdeens. It was at this time that they watch Katniss pull her bow back and release it into the side of the force field blowing it up. The tv then shut off. the light flickered off and there was silence. After a wile Rory spoke "Whats going on?" it was then the ground shook and a great explosion was heard. Alice went outside to see hover crafts over the center of town dropping small objects that exploded on impact. "Get to the woods!" She called to them forcing them out the door. "Where are you going!" Hazle called out as alice ran in the opposite direction. "Im going to find Gale!" Hazle tried to stop her but she was out of sight. Alice saw people running her way shoving her back. "GALE! GALE!" she called through the crowed. The crowd began to thin. people could be seen in their houses that were on fire calling for help. Alice began to panic. "Alice!" Alice turned to see Rory come running up to her. "What are you doing it's not safe!" She said running over to him. "Gale came back right after you left. so i came to get you" He smiled taking her hand they began to run. Alice looked up to she a hovercraft right over their heads. They continued to run as bombs went off behind them. they started to get closer and close. Alice shoved Rory out of the way as an explosion went off on their left. Alice was thrown over and hit the back of her head hard. Rory came up to her in tears. "Go to the woods. i'll be fine" She said Rory nodded before running off. All around her flame were devouring everything. Alice placed a hand on the back of her head to reveal blood. "That's awesome" She said to herself. She tried to stand only to be in immense pain. Alice looked down and noticed her pant leg had torn away. Her left leg was badly burnt and possibly broken. Alice layed back down and closed her eyes. 'this is it brother. im coming'. When she woke she was being jostled about. it was clear to her she was being carried. Alice looked up to see Gales stern expression. "Just hold on Alice we're almost there" He said. Alice closed her eyes again this time when she came to her head was on Gale's lap. She felt the pain immediately and tried to sit up. "Hey don't move. your legs badly burnt and we just wrapped your head." Alice layed back down. "What happened?" She asked. Gale gave along sigh "I was looking around hoping you had come back when i noticed Rory disappeared. Someone said he went to find you. Once i got back out there I found him but not you. He told me what happened and i ran. you were knocked out hard. Then i brought you here." Alice looked up at him and gave a weak smile. "How long have i been out? how many of us got out?" Gales expression hearted "you've been out two days." he paused "Only about 900 of us got out maybe more." Alice's eyes widened. They didn't say anymore. The next day they were rescued by 13.

Ok that's all you get. sorry if it's rushed i was trying to finish it as fast as i could to post it. The next chapter will be Mockingjay. I hope to have it up by the summer but incase that doesn't work out i'll aim for the release of mockingjay part 2. Im not to sure but i might make it into two chapters but maybe not. Thank You for taking the time to read my story and please review. Look forward to the next chapter. And a big thankyou to the people who added my story to their favorites and thank you for following it as well. (0u0)