After a month, Gale and Madge became inseparable. They always hang-out with Katniss, Peeta, Delly and Thom. Delly and Thom became officially a couple and their friends are happy for them. Delly and Thom keep telling Madge and Gale that they should take their relationship to the next level.
"Delly, Gale and I are fine being just friends okay. I'm happy for you and Thom so just leave it there okay." Madge tell her friend.
"She's right Delly, I enjoy Madge's company and I like it if we are just friends. We are still getting to know more about each other."
"But Gale, you and Madge are the only single in our group."
"So? That's not a problem. Delly just go to Thom and leave me and Madge."
"Fine."
Delly left the two and went to Thom. Delly is worried because she thinks Madge is still afraid to be on a relationship because of what happen last year.
"Sorry about Delly, she always tells me that I should be in a relationship."
"Don't worry, Thom does the same thing. But why does she insist on you having a boyfriend? You never had a boyfriend before?
"I dated once before but it didn't end so well."
"Oh, sorry. Is that the reason why you don't want to date now?"
"No, I mean not all guys are the same, it's just that I want to focus on myself first. How about you Mr. Varsity Heartthrob? Why aren't you dating anyone?"
"I don't know. Probably haven't seen the person I want to be with. I mean the girls at a school are fine but it's just that if I will date someone I'd rather date you."
Madge was shocked at what he said and started to blush.
"Sorry. What I'm trying to say is that you are different from all the girls in school. You're beautiful, smart and kind. Even though you are rich you are not snobby. And I like spending time with you.
Madge blushed even harder.
"Uh..Thanks..I mean you are not so bad yourself. I mean you're not the typical jerk varsity player. You are very genuine and kind. And I also like hanging out with you."
They grew silent but it is a comfortable silent. They stare at each other smiling, and then Thom and Delly. Katniss and Peeta arrived.
"Hey guys, did you hear there is an acquaintance party next week for the freshmen and everyone in school is invited." Peeta said.
"Acquaintance Party? Isn't it a bit too late for that? I mean it has been 1 month since school started." Madge asked.
"That's how we do it here in Panem High? Acquaintance Party always happens 1 month after the school started, so that it will not be too awkward for the freshmen." Thom answered.
"Oh okay."
"So I guess we you guys are coming with us?" Katniss asked.
"Sure, I love acquaintance parties. I love meeting new people." Thom said excitedly.
"Meeting new people or meeting new girls?" Gale asked smiling.
Delly hit Thom in the head and everybody started laughing.
"Shut up Gale. Delly do not listen to him you know I love you. He is just jealous because I have an actual date on the party."
"Wait what date? It's an acquaintance party Thom not Prom" Gale asked.
"Come on Gale even though it is an acquaintance party you're not expecting anyone to go there alone. It will be embarrassing. I am sure Peeta and Katniss will go there together."
"I'll be Gale's date then." Madge answered.
Everyone looked at her in shock.
"What's wrong I mean we'll be going there as friends and I don't want to go there alone and you can't expect me to be Delly and Thom's or Katniss and Peeta's third wheel."
"You're lucky Gale, Princess is saving you."
"Shut up Thom." Gale said.
"Madge you don't have to go there with me if you just want to save me from Thom's stupidity."
"It's okay Gale, like what I said I don't want to go there alone and I'd rather go with you than anybody else."
"Okay its settle. Now our problem is what we are going to wear." Katniss said.
"Well the parties are always semi-formal. You can just wear a dress." Thom said.
"A dress? I don't own a lot of dress." Katniss groan.
"Don't worry I have lots of dresses at my house. I can lend you if you want. You too Delly."
"Sure, why don't we go to your house now so that we could choose?"
"Okay. Well, see you guys tomorrow." Madge said.
"Okay, pick something pretty." Gale said jokingly.
The three girls went to Madge's house and started picking their dress for the Party.
"So Madge you and Gale are really close." Delly said.
"Yeah, we have so much in common and since you are busy with Thom and Katniss is busy with Peeta we have a lot of time to hang-out."
"Gale is not a bad guy. I actually like him for you." Katniss tell Madge.
"You know that Gale and I are not in a relationship."
"Madge you should forget about what happen last year." Delly said.
"She's right, that jerk Cato is not worthy of your time. If he is the one stopping you from having a relationship with Gale well he is not worth it. He is a jerk and you deserve someone better." Katniss said
"It's just that I am not yet ready. I like what Gale and I have. I don't want to ruin it."
"Don't you want to be with Gale?" katniss asked.
"I want to be with him, but not now, we are still getting to know each other. I mean I love being with him but I still need time to figure out if we could happen. Right now, I like what we have and I want to keep it that way."
With the boys.
"So you and Madge are really close now." Peeta said.
"Yeah."
"You know Gale I think you and Madge belong together. She is so sweet and you are sometimes very rash. She is the light that you need so you could calm down sometimes." Thom said.
"Madge and I are friends and I think she wants to keep it that way."
"Do you want to keep it that way?" Peeta asked.
"I don't know. I like being around her, but I don't also want to rush things. I like what we have now and it she likes to take it slow I don't mind it."
"I care about Madge and we've been friends since forever. When her relationship didn't end so well last year I promised to myself that I will not let any guy hurt her again. But now seeing how much you care for her, I don't mind you and her being together." Peeta said.
"Trust me, I don't plan on hurting her."
AN: So 2nd chapter. What do you guys think? I know not a lot happen but next chapter is the party and there's going to be surprise.