Gale and Prim part 2
Prim walks into the beautiful guest bedroom that Gale had shown her. She carelessly lets her wet, blonde hair drip down her shoulders until it meets the towel she wrapped around herself after getting out of the shower. She gingerly touches the soft white curtains. "He's more than just a strong hunter," she whispered to herself, "he's gentle and…sweet." A pang of guilt rushed through her, "But he loves Katniss. He would never…," she didn't allow herself to finish the thought. She and Gale weren't supposed to be together, it was a crush at the most.
Prim pulled on her lovely dress and braided her hair down the back. She applied her makeup with a light hand giving her that natural beauty kind of look. Her cheeks were a rosy red and her blue eyes danced with glints of silver. She slipped into her little pink shoes with laced ties and stood in front of the mirror. She smiled starring at her reflection up and down, but her eyes stopped when she looked at her left leg. A red, evil looking burn scar wrapped around it like a vine chokes a plant. She gulps swallowing the memory of the bombs and the children. That moment when for the first time everything went black and her heart nearly gave out. The screams of the children and of her dear sister Katniss came rushing back to her. "Prim?" the sound of Gale's voice brought her back, "You look…beautiful." Prim blushed, "You're not so bad yourself." Gale looked at her leg and Prim starred at the floor. "Prim, it's OK. It makes you unique," Gale said forcing a reassuring smile. Prim nods, "Thanks Gale."
"So where are we going?" asked Prim walking out the door with Gale. "It's a surprise. But, I think you'll like it," says Gale. They walk down an ally way filled with tall buildings with flowers hanging from the window sills. Colorful fabrics hang from the roofs and sparkle in the sun. "I love this part of town now. Ever since District 2 stopped making weapons, they've gotten into the fabric making industry," says Gale to Prim. Prim's eyes widen, "It's so pretty, like a tent full of colors!" Prim twirls through the ally with her arms extended. Gale giggles and chases after her. Gale reached up and plucked a lovely purple flower from a window sill, "It doesn't live up to a Prim Rose, but I think it's pretty enough." Gale gently places the purple flower in Prim's hair. He couldn't deny how beautiful she looked standing there beaming up at him. "How does it look?" she asks. "Beautiful, just like girl whose hair it's in," replies Gale. Prim teasingly skipped away down the street.
"Where to now?" asked Prim when Gale finally caught up to her. "To my favorite restaurant," Gale says pointing to a café in the middle of the busy street. "What's it called?" asked Prim. "Café Bella," replies Gale leading Prim into the building. Prim giggles when they walk in. It's a nice restaurant, but not too fancy. There are hanging, softly lit, lights. A rather large fountain lies off to the corner of the room, and the kitchen is separated by a glass window so you can see the chefs. A waiter comes up to the front, her brown hair tucked effortlessly in a bun. Her brown eyes shift up to Gale, and Prim can't help but feel a pang of jealousy because of this woman's lovely face. "Hello, Gale! Table for two?" she asks. "Yup, how you've been Sammy?" Gale asks the waitress. She laughs, "Just fine Gale, and this is?" "Oh, yea this is Prim. She's visiting District 2 for a few days," says Gale referring to Prim. "Nice to meet you," says Prim polite as always. "I'll show you to your table," the waitress says leading them to a table next to the fountain. "Thanks Sammy," says Gale patting the waitress on the back. Then she leaves leaving Prim and Gale to themselves.
"So, Gale. You two seem to know each other quite well," said Prim knowingly. Gale laughed, "She's my cousin Prim. If I didn't know any better I'd say someone's jealous," Gale says teasingly passing her a menu. "I am not! I'm just glad you don't use your looks to get free waitressing," says Prim laughing at her accusation. "Look to your left," says Gale pointing to the fountain. Little fish swim around in the black water. "Wow! That's so cool! I've never seen such an amazing restaurant!" exclaims Prim observing the place. "Well, that's what you get for living in the second wealthiest District there is," says Gale starring at his empty plate. "So what should I order?" asked Prim. "I know just the thing," replies Gale.
When their food came out Prim laughed, "Do you really expect me to eat this!" The plate set before her was a fish with the eyes and scales still on it. "Yes I do! You ate plenty of fish Katniss and I caught," said Gale giggling at Prim's surprised face. "But yours weren't still gasping for breath!" said Prim. This brought another round of laughter from the both of them. "Come on just try it, it's good," coaxed Gale. "Fine, but I'm only doing this for you," said Prim swallowing her disgust at the food. She got a forkful of fish and took a bite, ".God! This is soooo good!" she said eating more. "Hm, and who was the food critic that recommended this?" Gale asked sarcastically. "You," Prim leaned across the table and gave him a kiss on the cheek.
When they were done eating Gale paid the check. "This was really fun Gale," said Prim standing up to leave. "Hold up, hold up, we aren't done yet," said Gale with a knowing smile. "What do you mean?" asked Prim. "I agreed to show you District 2, and I haven't shown you my favorite place yet," said Gale. Prim's face lit up, "Oh, yes, please show me. You are my tour guide." "Then you'll just have to follow me miss Everdeen," said Gale playing along. They left the restaurant and walked out into the now, dark street. The moon was full and white and illuminated the street giving it the illusion that it was glowing. The two of them walked down a few streets and ally ways and closed stores. The slightest sound of movement sent Prim flying behind Gale for protection, "Don't worry, it's just a cat," said Gale laughing. "Oh, yea I know," said Prim feeling foolish. After a few more minutes of walking they reached a rod-iron-fence that surrounded was seemed to be a wall of high bushes. "We're here," said Gale. "Where?" asked Prim."The garden."
Gale led the way into the garden. They walked along a little stone path surrounded by rose bushes. Prim couldn't help but smile, it was so beautiful and clean, so unlike District 12 at the moment. The bushes opened up into a clearing where a three-layered fountain bubbled in the moonlight. Little white butterflies danced around the flowers that grew on the bushes. And a little iron bench sat in the middle of the clearing. "It's so pretty Gale," whispered Prim. "Yea," he replied obviously mesmerized by the place. Prim decided to have some fun. She started to skip away and disappeared behind a maze of tall bushes. Gale laughed and went in search after her. "Try and find me," Prim called out. Her voice echoed through the maze. Prim danced and skipped through the maze dodging Gale whenever he would catch a glimpse of her. "I'm gonna find you," teased Gale. "Bet you won't," teased Prim running through an opening in the maze. But before she knew it Gale's strong arms encircled her and pulled her to him. "Bet you I did," he said smiling. Prim turned and faced him, her blue eyes studying his grey ones. Gale moved in closer holding her close. And before either one of them could let their brains win out over their hearts, they kissed.