Gale. I entwined my fingers in my hair and bit my lower lip. Gale saved a life. All because of me. My eyes darted back to the screen.
Gales was speaking. "I thought about what a tragedy it would be to lose a child. I admit that I designed the bombs that killed her sister, Primrose." I saw a hint of tears of tears threatening to flow out, but he stayed strong. It was then I realized that my throat was burning and tears were streaming down my face.
"Why were you thinking of her?" The announcer raised an eyebrow. My own heart was thumping against my chest rapidly, and I felt my chest tighten. "W-well I'd rather not say." Gale admitted. This made my heart pace increase even more. "Aw come on." The announcer laughed, giving Gale a friendly punch to the shoulder. "You can tell us!" Gale swallowed nervously. "Well the truth is that-." Peeta came barging into the room and I flicked off the TV before Gale could finish. Now I'll never know what he said.
"Katniss?" Peeta said softly. "Yes?" I choked. "What's wrong?" Peeta asked. Of course. What was I supposed to say? "N-nothing." I stammered. God, I am such a horrible liar. "Katniss."I inhaled deeply. "Okay, okay." I pointed to the television. "Gale." Peeta nodded and I sucked in another breath. He came over and wrapped his arms around me. I leaned my head against his chest. Peeta stroked my hair, his body heat enwrapping me in warmth. I spent a few minutes listening to his steady breathing before I drifted off into a deep sleep.
Prim was running. Massive trees towered over he, twigs snapping under her every step. She wasn't anywhere near the bombing where she died. Then, swiftly trailing behind her was Gale. He was practically soundless, leaping over shrubs and branches with ease. A silver glint shone in the vacant darkness. Gale had a knife. He was going to kill Prim. "Katniss!" Prim screamed as Gale caught up to her. Except it wasn't Prim who was screaming, it was Rue. I felt my heart crumble. I wanted to scream, to scream and run to her. But I couldn't. I was frozen in place. I couldn't move, couldn't speak. "Katniss!" It was Prim screaming in Rue's voice again. NO! My mind screamed. Gale pounced, yanked Prim by the shoulder and faced him. Sheer horror reflected in Prim's eyes. Then I helplessly watched as the knife plunged into my sister's heart.