Katniss and Peeta Mellark:There are Far Worse Games to Play

Chapter 9

"Hey Catnip", he says when he sees me. "Hi Gale", I reply. He looks at me and then at my stomach. I then recognize a look of hurt on his face. "Why didn't you choose me?" Gale asks. "You know why. You saw me in 13 when Peeta was being tortured by the Capitol. My life practically ended when he went mental, and I thought I would never get him back", I say. I can't believe Gale, just showing up here after not seeing him for years. Why he all of a sudden showed up is beyond me. "Look Katniss, I just want to end whatever feeling I have for you because in 2 I was lonely and I couldn't do anything because I kept thinking of you and I've never loved anyone except for you", Gale says. "Just leave Gale. You didn't show up to my wedding, you didn't want to know what happened to me after I chose Peeta. Just leave. I've never chosen you over Peeta and I never will", I say to Gale before shutting the door in his face.

I turn around and see Peeta standing there. "It was Gale at the door", I say.

"I figured", Peeta says. "It's not what it looks like. He came here and I yelled at him. That's it", I say. "I know it's not. I could hear you two fighting. Did you really always choose me?" Peeta asks. "Always", I answer.