"You're right. My dad is going to kill you." she said.
I looked at her. Then looked at her leg that was all cut up from her falling off the tree.
"I told you to grab the other branch, Undersee."
She sighed. "Can we go see Mrs. E?"
"Yeah."
I helped her up. She attempted to walk on her own. But after two steps she fell. I tried my best to keep from laughing. So I put her arms around my neck. And my arm under her knees.
"This is nice." She said halfway through the walk to Mrs. E's house. I thought I was the only one who called Mrs. E, Mrs. E.
I laugh.
"What's so funny, Gale?"
I looked down at her. She had the most beautiful blue eyes ever. Around her pupil, there were hints of grey.
"I truly don't know. I don't think I've ever held, or carried a girl this way."
"So? I'm just injured."
I sighed. "Whatever, Undersee."
She leaned her head up. And kissed my cheek. "I'll make sure my father won't hurt you." I smile as she kisses my cheek again.
"What's with all the kissing, Undersee?"
"I don't know." Her face got extremely red.
"Are you blushing, Undersee?" My smile grew larger.
"No!" Her blush was even redder.
"Whatever."
She punched my chest. "I am not!"
I laugh. "Okay, Undersee."
Prim was outside of her house when she saw me and Madge.
"Mom!" She yelled.
I saw Mrs. E for the first time since Katniss left. She looked as bad as she did when Mr. E died.
"What happened?" She asked.
I looked down at Madge who was already looking at me. "I fell off a tree." she explained.
"Gale!" Mrs. E yelled.
I sigh. "Can we go inside?"
Mrs. E nodded. I laid Madge on the couch in the living room. I stood up and started to walk out of the house when I felt a small hand grab my arm.
"Don't you dare leave me, Hawthorne."
I laugh. "Whatever, Undersee."
I held Madge's hand throughout the whole process of healing her leg. She squeezed it a lot. And cried a little. That stuff burns worse than any form of fire. Mrs. E started to bandage Madge's leg.
"Should be healed in two days. Just don't walk on it."
Madge sighed. "And how am I supposed to keep this from my father?"
"Isn't he in the Capital?" I say.
Undersee smiles. "Yes he is. Can you take me home now, Gale?"
I nod. "Thanks Mrs. E."
"Yes, thank you so much Mrs. E."
Mrs. E beamed. "No problem."
Madge lifted her arms and I bent down. I started carrying her bridal style. And out the door, Prim waved goodbye.
"Well, this was fun" She said.
"Nice sarcasm." I snicker. She kissed my cheek again. I felt my face get hot. "Undersee." I mutter. She kisses my collarbone this time. "Undersee." I repeat.
"What?" I stared into her eyes again.
"Nothing."
"No, what's bothering you, Gale?"
I sigh and set her on a bench that just happened to be by us.
"You." I say.
"I'm bothering you?" Her eyes started to glisten. Glisten from the tears that were forming.
"Yes. But not in the way you think you are."
She looked at me. "I'm confused now."
I sat next to her. "I love you being around. My mother does as well. And Posy."
Madge started to smile. "I'm enjoying your company, too, Gale." I smile. She grabs my hand. "Let's go to my house."
"No." I say. "Your mother is ill and your father is out of town. You're staying with me, Undersee."
She smiles. And lifts her arms up. I drape them around my neck.
We were at my house when I heard Posy squeal. "TOLD YOU THEY WERE DATING, RORY! EVEN VICK BELIEVED ME!"
I smile as I walk into my house.
"Madge? Are you alright?" My mother asked.
"I'm fine. I just fell." She said. I sighed. Thank God she didn't tell my mother the whole truth.
After dinner was cleared, my siblings went to bed. "Do you want my room or the couch?"
Madge sighed. "Your room."
I smile and carry her to my room.
"Goodnight, Madge." I say as I pull a blanket over her petite frame.
"Gale?"
"Hmm?"
I leaned down to make sure I could her here. Her voice was barley a whisper.
She put her hand on the back of my head and kissed me. And I started to kiss back. I've kissed plenty of girls in 12. But I've never felt sparks, until now.
She pulled back. "Goodnight Gale."