Summer is out for the kids, Rory, Vick and Posy and the entire district. I can't make out if it is a blessing or a curse, considering having to take Posy to work a lot more now and possibly Vick or Rory.
Well Plutarch has been kind enough to let us all out on vacation for the month of July and August. As for June, still working, but we have a week break which is beginning today.
This morning I slept in many more hours then I am used to until it hit the afternoon. As I heard the clock strike 1 pm, the door burst open with an energetic Posy and an uncomfortable Johanna, hand in hand.
I opened my eyes groggily and was jumped on by a nine year old. This hurt very much by the way.
Once the realization hit me my eyes flew open.
"What the...Posy! What are you doing?" I yelled.
Posy didn't seem phased by this at all to my surprise as she rolled her eyes to my dismay.
"Get up Gale! We need to go! Now!" she exclaimed.
I was entirely confused so I looked at Johanna. "Care to explain please? I'm thoroughly lost."
She bit her lip, large bags under her eyes. "All I know is one minute I'm taking advantage of all the extra sleep and the next my door is being pounded by a hyper nine year old telling me that there is an emergency and your hurt. So I threw some clothes on and rushed over here."
My eyes softened. She cares about me! She really does! But I couldn't actually say that now could I?
"So you care about me that much do you Mason?" I smirked.
I could apparently.
She did the weirdest thing that I never imagined her to do. She actually blushed but she casted her eyes downcast and I turned to Posy.
"Posy, why would you do that?" I asked her.
"I know you're going to the wedding and I also know that you both don't have any formal clothes so today we need to go shopping." she said.
Johanna and I exchanged glances looked at Posy and looked up at each other again.
"Well...I'm already awake now so, I guess it wouldn't hurt." Johanna said tiredly.
I looked in awe at Johanna then at Posy and rubbed my eyes. "Get your shoes crazy."
She did a silent cheer and scurried out of the room.
I got up and headed over to Johanna.
"Sorry about this. I had no idea." I consoled.
"Don't worry about-" she started then she took a look at herself in my mirror. And she turned white.
"Oh My... I look like complete crap!" she shrieked. Like a...girl.
I smiled at her. She was wearing shorts, a tank top, and slippers with her long hair in a messy bun. But she looked even more beautiful without the makeup.
"Your fine without the make up Johanna it's better like that," I said.
She raised her eyebrows at me. "That's what you're supposed to say brainless, but I know the truth."
She stalked out of the room leaving me thinking about what had just occurred.
When I was leaving the room, I bumped into Johanna front first so that our faces were really close.
"Um...Gale?" she asked.
"Yeah?"
"How about some pants."
I looked down, beet red. "Good idea."
"And maybe a shirt..."
"Got it."
"And Hawthorne?"
"Yeah Mason?"
"Your breath reeks vomit."
"Thanks for the advice, I'll brush my teeth. Anything else you want to tell me?"
"A-huh." she turned crimson, again.
"Well!"
"Umm...your...a boxers...they uh...they're transparent."
"Oh..." I dashed to the bathroom and called out.
"See you outside!"
She chuckled. "Yeah, okay."
I was so embarrassed so ashamed. I hadn't known! After all, Aliena gave them to me yesterday...when I told her about Johanna. Wow. I really shouldn't trust women any more.
After I showered, brushed my teeth, put on some shorts, a tee shirt, sandals, brushed my teeth and fixed my hair.
Heading out, I grabbed my wallet and car keys and met Johanna and Posy outside. Then lead them to my car as we got strapped in. Johanna to my right, Posy in the back seat and we drove off.
"So Johanna," Posy said.
"Yeah Kiddo?" she replied.
"What's the real deal?"
She looked confused. "What do you mean Posy?"
"You know, between you and Brainless over here," she said and I almost stopped the vehicle I was in control of.
"Nothing!" Johanna yelled mortified.
"Posy..." I growled. I don't think this child understands this type of situation where she should NOT mention a statement like she did.
She simply smiled.
"Look Kid, nothing is going on with us. Were just friends, alright?" Johanna stated through gritted teeth.
"It's okay Johanna! You don't have to go through denial," Posy retorted.
"That's enough!" I yelled.
Posy just laughed to herself. If she is this way as a very young kid than I really do not want to be around her in her teenage years. I suddenly feel condolences for my mother.
"Goodness Posy, when did you become like this?" I asked.
"When Rory lost my Daisy Doll," she said with a pout as Johanna snickered.
The rest of the drive to the shopping center was mostly laughter and scolding until we finally reached it. I parked and we went in.
There are many stores, many centers in this District alone. The one were present to is called Nere Wood.
Posy took Johanna's hand and ran off to the nearest shoe outlet. The poor woman gave me a look of 'help me'! Before she was whisked away, leaving me alone.
I don't usually come to shopping centers, so I hadn't known where to hit first, so I just started walking around. Looking.
I came upon this food vendor and realized I hadn't eaten a thing since I'd woken up this afternoon. Or jumped on most likely.
I handed him a few coins in exchange for a lamb and pork wrap. If I hadn't been so caught up in the delicacy, I would have seen her.
And I wouldn't have bumped into her spilling the food all over her shirt.
"Oh my God, I'm so sorry!" I panicked.
The curly blonde smiled. "It is perfectly fine! My fault for not looking where I was walking."
I froze for a moment.
I knew that voice.
That hair.
Those eyes.
Her kindness.
"Delly? Delly Cartwright!" I asked, shocked.
Her eyes narrowed in confusion, then realization.
"Gale Hawthorne! Oh my goodness! How are you?" she squealed with happiness. Same optimistic Delly. "I would hug you but…well…you know."
"Yeah. I'm great...I...uh...why don't we talk after I buy you a new shirt?" I said.
She giggled. "That would be wonderful."
A couple minutes later, we were sitting at a small table in a cafe. Delly with her new blouse and us sipping our coffees. She looked very good and very different then the pudgy teenager I grew used to knowing. She is now very slender, tall and, well…beautiful.
"So, why are you here?" we asked at the same time. She giggled, I laughed.
"You first," I said.
"Well, after the rebellion my brother and I stuck around District 13 for a while until we found out the districts were being built up again. We were considering going back to 12 but it was all too much for us."
"We heard that Plutarch needed workers for this District so of course we volunteered. He was a real sweetheart, paid for hovercraft tickets, luggage, even our homes until we were settled."
"Well here we are five years later. My brother got married and moved to District 6 but as for me, I made too many friends and planted myself too deep so I just couldn't leave." she finished.
I nodded. "So, what do you do now?" I asked.
She grinned widely. "I am an educator for small children. But school was let out a few days ago so nothing at the moment."
"Wow." I said in response. She giggled again.
"Your turn." she said.
I told her about Plutarch too and Aliena. I told her about my family and my life now.
"Sounds like it's going amazing for you," she concluded.
I shrugged. "Better than life in the past."
She nodded and had another sip of her coffee.
"So anything new?" I asked her.
"Nothing really. Oh wait! There's this wedding I have to attend soon," she exclaimed.
"Katniss and Peeta's?" it still hurt.
She nodded ecstatically. "Oh yes! Were you also invited?"
"Yeah. Me and Johanna," I responded and her eyes lit up.
"Johanna!" she screamed standing up. At first I didn't understand but then I turned around.
Delly was hugging Johanna with a confused face. Both of them carrying loads of shopping bags with various accessories.
"Hey Delly. Nice to see you again," said Johanna making a gag face at me. I smirked.
Delly pulled back. "Oh my goodness! You look so amazing! What happened to you?"
"Long story," Johanna stated.
Delly giggled. "Well maybe some other time then. I've got to run now but it was great seeing you all again!" she exclaimed.
"You too Delly," Johanna and I said.
"Bye Sweetie!" she called out to Posy behind her back.
"Bye Delly!" she yelled back as she waved one last time before disappearing out in the crowd.
Once she was safely out of sight, Posy turned to us.
"Who was that?" she asked. Johanna and I looked at each other.
"Long story," we said.
We just kind of sat there for a moment until Johanna spoke up.
"How'd you meet her here and why haven't you bought anything brainless?"
I sighed. "Long story."
Gale
Hey y'all well I'm taking the Posy accident poll down tomorrow so this is your last chance to vote. Though many of you have voted something happen to her. Anyways I hope you liked that chapter! Now Gale has two girls to choose between! Delly and Johanna! *sigh* who will he choose? Well goodbye for now my pretties and may the odds be ever in your favor! Oh and by the by! If y'all hadn't already known, there is a hunger games movie coming out march 23rd 2012. ive known since forever but wanted to tell y'all who didn't know. Have a fantabulous day!
-Jozette