So now that Gale has entered the story, I figure that things will be getting quite interesting around here. Well, more interesting than usual. Sorry this chapter is going to be a bit shorter than the ones I've been posting recently, but this is just something random that I wanted to write and make a funny reaction to it. Also, you will notice I am mixing a lot of things from all three books into this. So the events that happened in the books where Katniss was 16 might have happened "2 years ago" when she was 29 in here. Just saying so you won't be confused. So, here it is. REVIEW AND CHECK OUT THE POLL ON MY PROFILE!

Luke wraps a protective arm around my waist, pulling me close to him.

"Luke, it's cool. I'll handle this." I say with a smile I hope is reassuring.

He pulls me out of the room and I see Gale cock an eyebrow as we walk away.

"You don't understand. That guy is Gale Hawthorne. He was like….in love with my mother. And I mean in love. He hates my dad and no doubt would hate me. You can't let him guard you."

"Maybe it's someone else. I doubt that is the same guy. It's been 14 years. And Madge said the Gale you're talking about is in District 5." I whisper back.

"What did Madge say?" Luke exclaims, almost angrily.

"Madge is dating Gale Hawthorne. The one in District 5 at least." I say back.

I realize I knew this when he didn't

"Fine. I suppose we can't jump to conclusions."

I smile at him and twitch my eyebrows playfully.

"I am so glad you see it my way." I say, planting a firm but sexy kiss on his lips.

"Don't say anything about being Peeta and Katniss' son. Maybe he doesn't know."Luke nods, takes my hand, and we walk back into my room, where Gale smirks at me.

He's hot. I'll be honest. He's pretty darn attractive.

"So….since you're going to be here, why don't we get to know each other better? Tell me a bit about yourself."

"What would you like to know, Ms. Hirsch?" He asks with a serious expression.

"Where are you from?" I ask.

"Originally, District 12." He replies.

I smile and think of another question.

"Are you single?'"

"No. Why do you ask?"

"That is classified. Rules #1- do not question me. I might just slit your throat faster than you can say knife."

"Alright then." Gale says coolly.

I think of my final question.

"Are you a virgin?"

"That would be classified."

"Hiding something?" I ask.

"No. I just don't think sex is a suitable content for a girl your age."

"Fair enough. But I am getting married and thinking about babies as of now. You remember that when I start killing people right under your nose."

Gale gets pale.

"That's what I thought. Just answer the questions."

Gale looks uneasy, and I take a few steps toward him. He steps back, and ends up falling into a chair. I put a hand on each armrest and lean my face closer to his. Our noses nearly touch.

"Answer. The .Questions. That is, if you want me to not send you back to your home with a nasty gash on your cheek." I say.

"I'm from District 12. I lived in 13 for a while, and then 5, and now I'm here. I am not single. I have a girlfriend from District 12 named Madge Undersee. And I am a virgin. There, please, let me up!" He says quickly with a small whimper.

"Do you know who I am?" I ask him.

"I am really hoping that you aren't Elizabeth Hirsch, because I don't think its ok for me to be attracted to my boss's daughter."

I reach my hand up and smack him so fast he has no time to react. His hand goes to his face, and then Luke steps up, yanking me away from the chair. Then he starts is own tirade.

"Do you know who I am?" Luke asks.

"No. I don't. Please don't slap me like she did. It really hurt." Gale replies. Luke smirks. He enjoys this power over his mom's old lover.

I hear something downstairs, but I don't think much of it. It's nobody.

"You better keep Liz safe. Or I swear to you, there will be some very important people after your scrawny white ass."

I gasp. Literally. No joke. I gasp, and Luke swivels around.

"You are so sexy right now." I say.

He smiles, and before I can run over and kiss him, my parents, Effie, Haymitch and Peeta and Katniss all come into my room. Katniss takes one look at Gale and screams. Peeta goes pale. Effie and Haymitch look stunned out of their right minds, and my parents look like themselves.

"Oh. I had no idea you arrived. We were expecting you tomorrow morning." My mom says.

"Thank you so much for doing this so quickly. We appreciate your protection for Liz." My dad adds.

"You…y-you….hired him to guard your daughter? Why?" Effie says, growing paler with every word.

"He's qualified enough, and heaven knows we need someone qualified."

"Yeah. He's qualified when it comes to stealing people's wives too." Peeta pipes up.

"I'm sorry, but I have no idea what you are referring to." Gale replies.

It's been 14 years. It's funny that he doesn't recognize Peeta, Katniss, Effie, or Haymitch, but they remember him. It makes me cringe, but also want to laugh insanely. This is camera worthy.

"It's been 14 years since I've seen you." Haymitch says.

"14 years? I apologize. I don't remember any of you."

Katniss utters one single word that seems to do the job.

"Catnip."

Gale's eyes go wide.

"Katniss? Is that you?" He asks.

Katniss nods. "But that would mean…."

"You married Peeta?" He exclaims.

"How'd you know?" Peeta says, smacking a hand against his cheek while holding his mouth open.

"But….Katniss….can we talk for a moment?"

Peeta tries to hold her back, but Katniss follows Gale outside my room, down the stairs, and out the front door. I look out the window and see them standing there.

Katniss POV-

"You promised me! You promised me that you didn't love him! You told me you married Peeta because you were required to. You told me you would file for divorce! 2 years ago! And why haven't I heard from you? There were rumors that you were dead. In District 5, I didn't get much time to watch TV, but I thought you were dead. I was insane when that happened. And then I come here and see you stil married with him, parading around helping tributes that aren't even your responsibility after they finish the Games. What are you doing in District 2?" Gale screams.

Tears form around his grey eyes, and I find a tear or two coming down my own face.

"Gale, I…I couldn't leave Peeta. I hid something from you. I promise, I'll tell you about it as soon as I answer your questions. You haven't heard from me because I didn't want to talk to you! I have a husband, and I can't cheat on him, or leave him for you. It wouldn't be right. Peeta and I would both die if I did, we-"

"I WOULD HAVE PROTECTED YOU! I WOULD HAVE DIED FOR YOU KATNISS! YOU WERE MY EVERYTHING. AND I THOUGHT I WAS YOURS. I THOUGHT YOU LOVED ME MORE THEN PEETA!" His voice is growing louder and louder, and I wait in awkward silence for when Peeta comes out after hearing all of this.

"We would have had to abandon everything if the Capitol found out. If I cheated on Peeta, we would have lost not only our lives, but the lives of anyone who had ever helped us. Madge, my mom, Prim, Greasy Sae, anyone from District 12, Clove, Cato, Liz, Luke, your mom, Vick, Posie, Rory, and so many more Gale! They would have all died just so we could have our love. I realized that the second you went to 5. I realized I needed a man that wouldn't leave me every time the government told him he had to go. If you had loved me, you wouldn't have taken the job in 5. You would have come to me in thirteen, or twelve. I would have been there. But then it got to be too late, and I had a life that I couldn't, under any circumstances, give up. I haven't heard from you either. And don't lie. I know you gave up on me a while ago. You were and probably still are dating MADGE! She isn't me Gale! So we both have given up. Deal with it."

"And why are you in two? You still haven't answered that." He says, crossing his arms over his well muscled chest.

"I need to be here so I can watch over Luke and Liz."

"WHY! They aren't your responsibility. Leave that to their parents." Gale says.

"I am leaving it to their parents. Liz is Clove and Cato's son…and Luke….Luke is my son. Peeta is his father."

"He's your son! Since when? That boy is at least 15."

"Your right. He is 15. I've had a son for 15 years. You just never knew. My mom took care of him most of the time. Or Prim. Or anybody that could take care of him. My only requirement was to keep him a secret from you."

"Who would require you to do that?" Gale asks.

"Myself. I didn't want you to know."

I turn around and go back toward the house, and Gale grabs my hand. He spins me around and kisses me with his soft lips. I feel his tears stream down his face, and mine mix with his. We stand there, neither one of us pulling back out of it. And that is when I realize I could, and should, have Gale. Not my husband. But for now…I'll only pretend that I'm over him.

I pull back roughly and leave Gale puckering his lips in mid air.

"Forget about us Gale. We'll never be together."

I turn around and cry, knowing my Gale is standing there as upset as I am here.

Please review! Give me something I can work with. I need to know what you all are thinking. I loved writing this drama, and I want to know your opinion. And I think this is the first time in the entire story that Luke has swore. Am I right? Also, the poll on my profile is about which character(s) I should bring back into the story. If you haven't voted on it yet, please do. So far Marvel and Glimmer are coming back. If you don't like that, submit your vote and maybe that will change to having Rue and Thresh, Foxface, Marcus, or Maryann and Micheal coming back. I would love for all of you to vote. And if you like this story, add it to your favorites. If you have your own story, feel free to talk about me in it. I always need publicity. And if you want me to read your story, let me know. Send me a message or a review, and I will check it out if it sounds interesting. Trust me, I read all kinds of things. As long as I have read the story your fan fiction is based on, I will most likely read it. Thanks! I'll update ASAP! I NEED INSPIRATION TO WRITE FAST THOUGH!