Gale's Fate Awaits [On Hold]

Part 15: Katniss Everdeen: The Girl on Fire

The silence is bitter after Effie's outburst. Haymitch is the first to recover.

"Well, I didn't think she'd act like that," He chuckles.

"No, me either," I add. Katniss nods.

"That was...unexpected. But it was fun to watch," Katniss says, a smirk on her lips. I wish I could kiss her. I wish she could be mine. I wish, I wish.

"Anyway, tomorrow's the parade. You'll meet your stylists. You'll get prettied up, and then you'll be off for the parade." Haymitch says, "Get some rest. Good night, sweetheart." He says patting Katniss on the shoulder.

We finish eating and head to our rooms. It's late, so I shower. I change into shorts and walk into the room with a television in it. I don't turn it on, but lay down on the couch.

I stare at the chandelier. So many thoughts swirl arund my mind. Katniss's predatory look when she was fighting Glimmer. Was that part of the act?! Rue's comment, "I can see it. When she looks at you, she loves you," runs the most through my mind. What would it be like to be able to hold Katniss, to kiss her, to tell her I love her? I'm sure it would be wonderful. But that probably won't ever happen. I'll be dead soon, and Katniss will live, and probably marry the baker's son.

I sigh and a see a shadow move out of the corner of my eye. I peek over and see Katniss. She's wearing a loose gold nightgown.

"Hi, Gale." She says. I can see the scratches on her cheek as she comes closer. I sit up, and she sits next to me.

"Hey, Catnip." I say with a laugh. I remember that day when I thought she said her name was Catnip. Ahh, memories.

She takes my hand and rubs her fingers over my knuckles.

"Did you hit any of them?" She asks. I shake my head.

"No, but you should've seen their faces. They were shocked. It was hilarious!" I exclaim. She laughs.

"I bet. Gale?"

"Yeah?" She traces patterns on my palm, setting fire to the skin.

"I-I do like you--in that way, I just...I don't know. It's all confusing to me," She frowns. I look at her.

"It's okay, Katniss. Just know, that I'll always love you. Okay? Just know that." I declare. I want her to know. I need her to know that I love her. Before I...die. Her fingers trace patterns on my arm now, spiking me with electricity.

It's like she's on fire. Her skin burns me, but it feels so good. She pauses for a second and leans in and kisses my cheek. The fire sparks, melting me. I sigh as she rests her head on my shoulder. I could get used to this.

My subcinscious butts it, 'but you won't have the time too...'

I rest my head on hers. and play with the loose ends of her hair.

"Gale?" She says, almost asleep.

"Yeah?" My voice soft.

"I," She yawns and her eyes are closed, "think...I think I love you too." She whispers.

A.N.

I"M BACK AND HERE'S AND UPDATE!

I'M SO HAPPY EEP.

THIS CHAPTER HURTS MY GALENISS FEELS IN A GOOD WAY.

Ahhh!

Toodle-oo!