I stepped out into the kitchen, and I was surprised to find the evening sky shining through.
'Hey Peeta. How long was I down there?' I asked, facing Peeta, who was cooking dinner.
'About 5 hours.' He said laughing.
'Wow! Well I did me good. I haven't been hunting in ages. And I liked shooting targets, not animals.' Or people, I added in my head. Peeta walked over to me, sensing my thoughts, and engulfed me in a strong, warm hug.
'It will be okay. I promise, I promise.' I lifted me head and took Peeta's face in my hands and kissed him. He returned the kiss and ran his tongue along my lip requesting entrance. I immediately let him, and we explored each other's mouths, only to be disturbed by the ringing doorbell.
'I'll get it.' I said walking into be living room.' Continue dinner, I'm starving!' Peeta rolled his eyes and turned to focus on the dough on the worktop.
I opened the door, slowly, wondering who would be knocking at 6:00. And there he was. Standing there. With the same grey eyes. And the same look of helplessness when I left him. Gale.
'Katniss!' He gasped,' is that you!'
I nodded and stood there staring.
'G-Gale. Why are you here? I thought you were in Two?' Peeta's promise crashes down on me. He killed my sister, he thinks like the enemy, it will never be okay. I back away, into the sofa, tears pouring down my cheeks.
'Katniss. I came here to see you. Are you okay?' Gale steps forward, reaching out for me. But that was all it took for me to snap.
'PEETA!' I scream. And for the first time Gale notices the ring, shining on my finger.
'Katniss. I thought it would be me and y-' Peeta runs through the kitchen door straight to me.
'Katniss, darling. I'm here.' He puts his arms around me and I bury my head into his chest.
'NO!' Gale screams,' It was always going to be Me and Katniss' he stepped forward and glared at Peeta.
'We were going to live in two. Have a gorgeous white wedding and three children and we would live our lives full and happy. I planned every holiday and birthday and anniversary. But you ruined it!' He pointed a finger at Peeta as I emerged from his chest, fuming.
'You planned my LIFE? What kind of freak does that Gale? We were friends. I trusted you. But you were selfish and cruel minded and you KILLED my little duck. So I don't think you deserve me Gale. Now get OUT of our house.' I say pointing to the door. Gale glares at us one more time before storming out and slamming the door behind him.
'Katniss.' Peeta cries into my hair,' Thank you!' I smile and kiss him lightly.
'No. Thank You!'
