Gale and Prim part 3:

Gale lay in bed that night thinking about the day's events. For once he wasn't thinking about the girl who broke his heart, but about her beautiful sister. He had never been so happy. Only one day with this young woman and she has already stolen his heart. Meanwhile Prim thought about things too. She felt guilty. Katniss was her sister, and Gale used to be hers. The thoughts of when Gale would come by their house in District 12 and bring them game, and Katniss's face would light up when she'd see him. But now it's Prim who lights up at the thought of the tall, handsome, hunter boy. But he's not a boy any more, he was a man now, and she a young woman. Things were different, Gale was not Katniss's any longer, he was hers, and she didn't want to let him go.

Prim's eyes lightly flicker open as sunshine pores in through the curtains. She yawns spreading her arms out in a stretch. Suddenly, the overwhelming smell of breakfast cooking reached her. She got up out of bed and walked over to the closet where her clothes now hang. She selected some blue skinny jeans and a flowing white top. Then she braided her hair into two braids on each side of her head. After freshening up, she walked down stairs to investigate.

Sure enough, there was Gale cooking in the kitchen. Prim walked up behind him and wrapped her arms around him. "This looks great," she says. Gale isn't startled in the slightest, "Yup, and it's all for you." He turns to her looking down at her. "Look at you still in your pajamas," giggles Prim observing Gale's pajama pants and T-shirt. "Look at you all dressed up for no reason at all," says Gale messing around with one of Prim's braids. "Well, if I'm going to be walking around with the hottest guy in District 2, I need to look nice don't I?" teases Prim stealing her braid back. "What! Who is he and how can I kill him!" jokes Gale. He then softly kisses her before turning back to cooking. "I hope you like eggs and toast. I would've gone to the store if I knew you were coming but…I didn't," says Gale followed with a laugh. "It's perfect Gale. I've eaten plenty of your game to know that you're a good cook," says Prim setting the table. "But now I can actually afford to buy food instead of poach it," said Gale putting the food on the plates.

After breakfast Prim cleared the plates, "I have to work today unfortunately." "So do I, but we should do something tonight," replied Gale helping her. "I'd love that," said Prim starting the dish washer. "It's really nice having someone else here. You have no idea how lonely it can get," said Gale. Prim looked up at him curiously, "Oh, don't pretend you don't have girls falling all over you." "Who's to say I don't?" said Gale arrogantly, "You sound like Katni-," starts Gale. Prim looked at him seriously, the guilt rushing back, "Like Katniss?" "She asked me the same thing four years ago," said Gale wiping a dish clean. "Gale, should we be doing this?" Prim asked. "You mean you and I like, together?" countered Gale. "Yea, I mean obviously you still love my sister and I don't want you to feel like you have to chose. Honestly it's OK if you-," Prim is cut off when Gale pulls her to him and kisses her. "Prim, you are the only thing that matters to me right now." "Good, that's what I was hoping," said Prim blushing.

Prim left to meet with President Paylor leaving Gale to get ready for work. As he was getting dressed the phone rings, "Hello?" he asks answering it. "Gale?" a voice asked. Gale knew whose voice it was, "Katniss." "Hi, Gale," she responds. "Can I help you?" Gale asked coldly. "What? Help me, I- I don't understand. I thought you wanted to talk to me," said Katniss confused. "I wanted to talk to you. Wanted. But what does it matter? You don't want to see me. I called you over and over again without getting a response and all you can say is hi? Katniss, do you know how I felt after all these years without talking to you? Do you even know?" Gale was surprised by his anger. "Gale, I'm sorry. I'm a terrible person I know! But please, please listen to me!" she begged. "Alright, I'm listening," retorts Gale. "Things have been difficult, Gale. Peeta's getting worse and," she starts. "What makes you think I care about him? You can't survive without him so why are you talking to me?" asked Gale annoyed. "Because I want you back Gale!" shouts Katniss, "I'm done suffering and trying to be strong! I just want you back so bad!" Gale is stunned at Katniss's outburst, "Well it's a little late for that Katniss. What, do you think I sat around waiting for you to say that? I have a life too, I have someone I care about too," he said frustrated. "Oh," is all Katniss says. "You have…someone?" she asks. "I have to go to work Katniss. Give Peeta my best wishes," then Gale hangs up the phone without saying goodbye.

(Later that night)

It's dark when Prim gets back to Gale's house after work. She opens the door to find a note on the table. It says, "Meet me in the backyard by the fence.-Gale" Prim laughed and walked out the back door. The wind felt nice against her cheeks. The warm summer air greeted her with tenderness. Prim began to walk into the woods behind Gale's house. She was scared, yes, but if it meant disappointing Gale Hawthorne she would keep going. The woods were peaceful and calm. The trees let little breaks of moonlight in through their branches. A mocking Jay over head was singing a song and Prim playfully sang back to it for company. Finally, she reached a wooden fence, "Gale?" she called. "I was wondering where you were," said Gale from behind her. Prim flung herself into Gale's arms and hugged him tight, "What are we going to do tonight?" she asked. "I'm going to show you my favorite spot in all of district 2," he said taking her hand.

They walked through the forest close together, hand in hand. "How do you know the way?" asked Prim. "I've been there too many times to forget," Gale replied with a grin. They walked for another five minutes before they reached a sparkling pond. "How do you find these places Gale?" asked Prim dreamily. "Curiosity," he replied. Then to Prim's surprise he ran and dived into the pond. "Gale!" shouted Prim. She rushed over to the side of the pond and searched for him. Then Gale jumped out of the water and pulled her in too. "Gale!" she said while laughing and screaming at the same time. "You weren't expecting that were you?" he asked. "No! But I can't swim!" cried Prim. "It's OK, I got you?" said Gale holding Prim close. "Will you teach me?" she asked wrapping her arms around his neck. "Of course. Just remember, water is your friend. It wants you to float, not sink. Just spread your arms out," coaxed Gale. Prim laid back and rested her head on the water's surface, "OK, now what?" she asked. "Now just keep your legs up and keep you head above water," said Gale still supporting her. Then he inched away from her without her knowing. "Now what?" asked Prim. "Now you're floating," said Gale with a giggle. Prim smiled, "I am aren't I?" "Now just use your arms to propel you," said Gale. Prim began to gracefully swim backwards starring up at the stars. Gale then scooped her up again, "and that's how you swim." Prim leaned up and kissed him, "Thank you teacher." Gale kissed her back, "You're welcome student Prim." They spent the rest of the night in each other's arms floating in the water. Not thinking about tomorrow.

Author's Note: Don't worry guys, there'll be some twists of events in the next chapters. Please please please review and keep reading