Yes, yes, I know. Don't remind of how horrible I am. I hate myself for not having time. Well then read. Enjoy!
Chapter 8: The War Has Begun
Gale looks at me then at Peeta repeatedly. I respond truthfully, "Why are you here, Gale?" He shrugs and says the next statement making me guilty, "Well you know it's Sunday, and we always hunt together on Sundays. And since you didn't appear this morning, I thought you were sick and well I came to see if you were okay, but I see that you are more than okay." I wince and sit up. I respond, "Sorry I was taking care of Peeta, we talked some when he woke up, and we fell asleep. Right, Peeta?" I look over to him nod slowly, eyeing Gale the whole time.
Gale asks, "In each others arms?" I nod and say, "Yes, we were talking and we fell asleep." He grits his teeth and says, "Katniss may I talk to you, outside?" I'm confused, but follow him. Before I leave out the door, I turn to Peeta and say, "I'll be right back. Make yourself comfortable." He smiles at me, "Already did." I grin back at his response, when Gale yells, "Katniss!" I run over to him.
I reach him as he stands with his arms folded. I ask, "What?" He points at my house, "What is the bakers son doing in your house? Where is your mother? Why was he holding you?" I'm taken aback by the last question. "Calm down, Gale. He was hurt. My mother probably is still asleep. And I said we fell asleep." His jaw squares and says, "Sure, you actually want me to believe what you just said." I take a step back, "Are you calling me a liar?" He shakes his head, "Whatever, it doesn't matter. Come with me. We need to hunt." He takes my arm and I shake him off me, "Let me go. I need to go with Peeta. I'm still taking care of him."
That sends Gale in a fit. "What?" he asks. "What the hell did you just say?" He takes a step towards me closing a small space between us. His breath is right on my face, "Are you actually choosing that Townie over me?" I push him off me and say, "Lay off, Gale!" He moves forward again, and catches my arm, "Don't leave me hanging, Katniss! Answer me!" I yell, "Let me go!" A voice behind me suprises me, "Hey! Let her go!" I turn my head to see Peeta, fists on either side of him and my mother outside watching the issue.
Gale turns to him and says, "Leave Townie, this isn't your business." He steps closer and says, "Townie? Really? She's everything having to do with my business. Let her go or else." Gale stares at him hard and says, "Okay." He lets me go roughly, and I step back. Peeta catches me and asks, "Are you okay?" I nod and turn to Gale. I tell him, "This Townie saved my life. And he's not like the rest, Gale. He cares!" He smiles and says, "Ahhh... You care about him?" I'm baffled on what I need to say. I stay quiet and then respond, "Yes, I do. Now please leave you've made everything worse." He looks at Peeta and says, "This isn't over Townie. This isn't over."
He leaves and I turn to Peeta. I respond, "I'm sorry. I have no idea what happened to Gale right now. He's never like this." Peeta comes over and rubs my arms. "Let's go inside most are watching us. And I know you don't like it." He grins and I can't help but smile back. I follow him, thinking of what Gale told him. But the way Gale holded me wasn't normal. And it frightens me what he is capable of doing. Very much.
So yes. This is my chapter. Yes I will be updating don't worry. Hey I do recommend if you love the Hunger Games to read, The Divergent Series (Love it!) and The Maze Runner Series (Love it even more!). Yes yes I do. See you guys later. Love this song. "Because there's 364 more days, I might be smiling but you'll never even hear me say. That I like it in the shadows, counting down to zero just to start again. Oh what a way to start the new year." -The New Year by Parachute.