Time for some Gale! This is where he realizes his feelings for Katniss when they're in the Hob with Darius.
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Gale watched as Darius teased Katniss at Greasy Sae's, asking for a kiss in trade for a rabbit. Katniss would swat him away half-heartedly, and when he started to point out all the girls that would trade much more for one of his kisses, she and Greasy Sae just laughed it off.
He was surprised, though, that he didn't find any of it funny. In fact, he thought the exact opposite. There was a strange feeling pulling at his heart when he watched Darius tickle Katniss with her braid. Along with that feeling, he wouldn't help but notice how her nose crinkled up and her eyes closed, making her look quite cute.
He blinked. He was surprised at his own thoughts of his best friend, but at the same time not. Was it so weird for him to feel something after all the time they spent together? Probably not.
He wondered if she felt anything, too.
He inwardly shook his head. She would take care of her family, make sure they survive, before even thinking about any sort of romantic relationship.
"Aw, c'mon Katnisssss." Darius winked at her playfully while she scowled.
He was really starting to mind. A lot. He knew he couldn't say anything, though, so he turned away and waited for Darius to stop bugging her. Better he stay out of it than get involved and say something he shouldn't.
He wondered it he'd ever get the chance to say that something one day.
Poor Gale, with his jealousy. Gotta love him.
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