Hey there awesome people, here's Chapter 17. Enjoy

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We decided to see who could get the highest score in 5 minutes. I went first getting a score which is less than what I'm used to however Gale kept distracting me with his stupid (kinda funny) comments. He starts to do a low whistle "Nice try Catnip, looks like we're going out".

I stick my tongue out as I shout back, "I wouldn't bet on it Fail Gale". He pulls a face and says "Fail Gale? Really that's the best you got?" he laughs as he picks up one of the bows the PE teacher (or Coach as he demands I call him) left out for me if I didn't bring my own.

I mumble a weak shut up as I hand him the arrows and start the timer. "And Go" I shout from the benches and snigger when I see Gale miss the target his first Try. "Shut up it's been a while" he shouts at me blushing as he aimed again.

"Whatever you say Fail Gale" I taunt like a 5-year-old as he releases his next arrow which hits the target but was still oon the outer section. By his 3rd shot he manages to get the centre and hits his stride however he in the end he manages to get 7 points less than me. "Not fair, I demand a rematch" he whined.

"What about your brother isn't he waiting for you?"I ask because it was nice to compete against someone but I wouldn't want them to abandon their sibling, I know I could never do that to Prim.

"Nah the little twerp is going to a friend's house and accidentally forgot to tell me"

"Alright then how about who can shoot the furthest?"

And so we spent the next hour or so doing various challenges and talking. It turns out Gale and I have a lot of things in common, such as we both love archery, hiking and other outdoor activities. We have a same taste in music however he prefers more heavy rock than I do. I also found out that he's studying Engineering at Panem U and is also working part-time at the Sports shop in town. I told him I'm from England (to which he loudly exclaimed "SO THAT'S WHERE THE ACCENTS FROM" and almost ended up breaking a light on the roof by accidentally releasing an arrow).

After the lighting incident we sat on the benches and joked around. It was easy to talk to him because we're so alike and before long it was quarter to five when we heard the gym door open.

"Hey Katniss I'm ready to leave" Peeta bounded into the room with a huge grin, his wet curls falling into his eyes. Immediately I start to smile however I frown when I see his reaction to Gale.

"Oh, sorry" he says when he notices Gale and his smile lessens. "I'll wait by the car, Kat" and with that he starts to leave. "No wait Peeta, I'll only be a minute. Oh this is Gale by the way, he's shit at Archery" I call after Peeta and start clearing up. Gale starts helping after he mumbles about having a bad day and Peeta stands awkwardly by the exit.

"Well I better be going, Ma's going to wonder where I am, see ya...katnissqueenofarcheryidonotdeservetobenearherforiamfailgale" he mutters quickly and tries to get away.

"Not so fast buster, I didn't quite hear the last bit. Could you repeat it louder please?" I ask in a fake sugary voice that Glimmer uses.

"GOODBYE KATNISS QUEEN OF ARCHERY I DO NOT DESERVE TO BE NEAR HER FOR I AM FAIL GALE" he shouts and I hear Peeta burst into laughter by the door.

"Tut tut no need to shout fail Gale just because I beat you 5-3" I fake chide with a serious voice until I can't hold it anymore and burst out laughing. Gale glares and mutters see you next week and leaves while I almost fall over laughing.

I look up at Peeta's amused eyes and explain everything as we leave school. "Right so what's happening next week? I thought you won why are you still going on a date with him?" Peeta asks with his voice laced with something, but I can't figure it out.

"I'm not going out with him, he knows we're just friends but he's coming in so I have someone to practice with." The conversation turns heavy so in trying to lift it I joke and say "Why are you jealous?"

"No" he replies in a tense voice and my stomach dropped. We walk in silence until we hear a voice shout Peeta.

We turn around and I scowl because it's the girl from this morning. I haven't seen her around before but judging by her outfit she looks like a cheerleader.

"Delly hey" he smiles and walks forward to wrap her in a hug. I stand awkwardly and try not to scowl.

Who is this Delly and why is she so clingy. Wait maybe Peeta's being polite and I should save him...We both know that's not true he wouldn't hug her otherwise you only want to stop it because you're jealous... Am not...ARE TOO...AM NOT...

"Katniss"

I'm pulled out of my thoughts by Peeta shouting my name. I look at him and he's smiling with his arm around Delly's shoulder.

"Katniss this is Delly."