Gale,
I know how you feel about Katniss; I can see you love her.
You may not like me but I need you to make me a promise. I'm going to die for her. If I can. She can have another life with you, the one I think she wants. There are moments when she looks at you, in ways she doesn't look at me but I wish she did. Trust. Hope. Even love.
I want Katniss to be happy; I need you to tell her that I want her to be happy without me. Live the life I have given her. I'll try to tell her before I die but I need you to promise me that if I can't, you will. I can't die knowing Katniss will live unhappily. Promise me you will protect her. Promise me you will love her. Promise me you will do everything you can just to see her smile. Promise me you'll never leave her.
Thank you Gale.
Peeta Mellark