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Gale's POV :)

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And it might not seem it, but I'm extreamly pissed off at the people who casted the movie for The Hunger Games. Does Liam Hensworth fit being Gale? It really erks me. (Is he a good actor? I never saw The Last Song so...)

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Chapter Two: Stuck Together

I watched Katniss disappear back into the Seam, as I headed deeper in the woods, and caught an abundance of game and strawberries. Placing the game in a large bag, I stood a few feet away from the gate, hidden by a few trees. The plan seemed flawless, really. We'd never have to deal with Panem, the Capitol, or even the Games ever again. However, the last worry Katniss had stayed in my mind.

What about our family's?

Suddenly, the plan didn't seem so good.

Katniss had a point there. I couldn't bear leaving my family at all, but what would become of us if we stayed here? I knew leaving them all was hard, and wrong if you thought about it. How would they manage without me and Katniss? I wanted more time to think the whole thing through, but we only had a few hours to make a final descision before the Reaping. If Katniss can take Prim, then I can take at least one family member, right? Its better then deserting them totally.

Katniss appeared with her sister, just as promised.

"Sorry we took so long! Katniss made me pack some things before leaving. Where are we going anyway? We do have to be back early, you know, for the Reaping and all."

Katniss lead the way to the Hob, where I traded the items for food and money. It was enough to keep us full for a few weeks, maybe even a month or so.

Noticing the worried look on my face, Katniss told Prim to walk ahead, while she stopped and talked to me.

"Gale, whats wrong? Is something bothering you? C'mon, you can tell me, we're best friends." Katniss' grey eyes were filled with concern. I took a deep breath and answered.

"Look, I think that maybe... maybe this isn't a good idea." I didn't want to pour my heart out in front of her, but I didn't want to keep completely to myself. Katniss placed her hand on my shoulder.

"You don't want to leave them behind. I know. " Katniss said

"We can each bring a family member, right? It'd be better for us." I said, hoping Katniss would want me to bring a family member.

"Hey, your idea, you call the shots." Katniss smiled, patting my shoulder while catching up with Prim. I felt relived. At least I could be honest with Katniss without looking like an idiot.

I watched as Prim stooped down and collected flowers. Katniss laughed behind me. I smiled and gently placed my arm around her shoulder. She didn't seem to mind, so we continued walking like this.

"Gale, do you think this'll be worth it? I mean, it might be hard to leave, especially since the Reaping's so close by." Katniss stopped, her grey eyes filled with worry. I chuckled slighly, then turned and faced Katniss. It was completely like her to worry about things, mainly being me, Prim, her mother, and both of our families. I didn't blame her though. When your stuck feeding your family for four years straight, caring and worrying lay somewhere in the middle.

I gave her hand a reassuring squeeze.

"I promise, it'll be worth it."

Katniss' eyes looked relaxed, as if she had trusted me with something important to her. She actually had. Watching out for her and Prim, while she looked out for me, my two brothers, my sister and my mom. We had alot to care for in our lives.

"Gale? Where are we going? Katniss won't tell me a thing!" Prim called, stopping in her tracks. Katniss flashed me a look.

''Don't worry, I'll humor her." I said, walking up to Prim, and explaining the idea as best as I could.

"You see Prim, we're heading off for somewhere new. Like an adventure! But, this is so amazing, that you'll keep this between yourself, Katniss, and I. Got it?"

Prim's blue eyes flashed as she nodded. I smiled at the girl.

"When are we going?" Prim asked, twirling a piece of blonde hair across her finger. Katniss stepped in and answered the question for me.

"Soon Prim. Soon. After the Reaping."

Prim didn't seem convinced, because she wouldn't stop asking questions.

"But what if you or Gale get picked? Or what if I get picked? Or what if Mom finds out? Or..."

"Primrose Everdeen, you'll stress yourself out with all the questions. Now come on." Katniss said, pulling her sister off to the side.

"Gale, how're we gonna pull this off?" Katniss whispered in my ear. I looked up for a second, then turned back to her.

"Just steer clear of telling anyone. And meet back here later." I replied, letting them return home.

This'll either be the best idea ever, or one of the stupidest desisions of my life. I thought as Katniss and Prim disappeared. I headed back as well. Leaving and fighting for the Games would be one thing, but leaving my family and not coming back would be a whole other situation!

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Woo! Chapter 2!

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