AN: I know it's been awhile since I updated, but I have a lot of things to do in school. So many books to read for my Literature and Stylistics. And also I'm still thinking how I will start my Hunger Games thesis. BTW thanks for the reviews, I appreciate it so much. All the praise, comments and suggestions means a lot to me. Thanks. Here it is chapter 5.

Peeta, Delly and Katniss aren't still over the fact that Glimmer and Cato ruined the night that was supposed to be happy. They hoped that Madge is okay. She didn't come back when she run after Gale. They all thought that Madge is too depressed to go back and even to go to school.

"Do you think she's not gonna come to school because of what happened last night?" Delly asked. They are in the school's gate waiting for Madge.

"I honestly don't know, Cato is Madge's first boyfriend. She might still be upset because of what he did." Peeta said obviously worried that Madge is still not yet in school.

"That damn Cato and that bitch Glimmer, do they really have to ruin our lives. I don't care what they say about me but I don't like it when they something nasty to Madge. She is too good to be insulted by those people." Katniss said still angry about what happen last night.

"Come on guys, don't worry, I bet Gale and Madge did something last night to forget what happen in the party, and besides it's still early, why are you so worried that Madge is still not here? Gale's not yet here either." Thom said.

"But Madge has never been late before, she's always the first one to arrive and Gale never actually came early to school. It will actually be a miracle if he comes at school this early." Delly said.

"Well I think I'm seeing a miracle because that's Hawthorne over there and he's with Madge and….wait are they holding hands?" Katniss asked confused.

The four looked at the direction of Gale and Madge, and they are shocked at what they're seeing. Gale and Madge are holding hands while walking and they are laughing and talking. They are so engrossed with each other they didn't notice that four of their friends saw them.

"Madge!" Delly called her.

"Oh hey guys, didn't see you there." Madge said blushing. She let go of Gale's hand even though she knows it's too late because the four saw that they were holding hands.

"Well how can you see us, you're too busy with each other?" Thom said with a teasing tone.

"So what did we miss? What did the two of you did when you left the party?" Peeta asked.

"Are we really talking about this in front of the school right now? Can't you guys wait later? We'll be late for class." Gale said trying to evade Peeta's question.

"Oh I cannot wait till later, I bet something definitely happen when guys left the party, I mean Gale? You, talking about being late for class? Are you sick?" Thom said dramatically obviously trying to annoy Gale.

"Whatever. Come on Thom."

"Okay see you guys later at lunch."

The four freshmen waved their goodbye. The three looking at Madge with teasing eyes.

"Come on guys, we'll be late." Madge said

"Okay but you are so gonna tell us what happened last night." Delly said.

It's time for lunch and since Madge and Gale cannot escape the interrogation of their friends they finally said what happened when they left the party. They told them about Gale meeting Madge's parents and how they suddenly became a couple.

"I mean, I like Gale so I guess there's nothing wrong if we start dating."

"You're right and you deserve to be happy, and Gale makes you happy, so we all support your relationship." Katniss said.

"But Gale, remember even though we're friends, if you hurt Madge, I will not hesitate on hurting you too. Madge is like a sister to me. And I bet you don't want to experience the wrath of Katniss Everdeen and Delly Cartwright." Peeta said.

Katniss and Delly nod at the same time.

"I promise you guys I won't hurt Madge. I will not forgive myself if I do that."

"Good. I just want to make it clear." Peeta said.

"I understand. But why is it that you are so overprotective of Madge? I mean I don't mind, but when Delly and Thom started dating you didn't warned Thom, and Thom cause more trouble than I do."

"That's because Delly's wrath is worse than mine. I'm actually worried what she'll do if Thom messed up." Peeta said teasing Delly.

"Oh shut up or do you want to feel the wrath of Delly Cartwright?" Delly said seriously even though there's a hint of joke in her tone.

The six of them enjoyed their lunch. They all forget what happened at the party last night. They didn't even mention Cato and Glimmer. The rest of their day went smoothly. Katniss, Peeta, Delly and Thom already went home. Gale and Madge stayed because Madge still wants to spend some time in the library.

"Okay let's go." Madge said.

"You sure you're done?"

"Yeah. Sorry I made you wait. You could've gone home with Thom."

"Seriously Madge, are you telling me that after our big announcement as a couple you want me to go home with Thom. There is no way I'm going to let my girlfriend went home alone."

"Thank you Mr. Hawthorne, you really are gentleman."

"You're always welcome Miss Undersee."

"Uh..Madge?"

"Yes?"

"Since it's still early, do you want to go to my house just for a little bit?"

"What?"

"I mean, my mom wanted to meet you."

"She already knows?"

"Well, she said last night I looked like I won the lottery because I'm so happy so I told her about us."

"Uhm…sure. I want to meet your family. I mean you met mine, it's only fair for me to meet yours."

Just like when they went to school, they are holding hands while walking. Talking happily. And just like this morning they didn't notice the people watching the happy couple. They didn't see the angry look on Cato's face while watching the two exit the school.

So what do guys think? Next chapter Madge will meet the Hawthorne family. And Cato... what will he do?