A Road Trip to Remember (Katniss and Peeta Story Sequel)

Chapter Seventeen: Meeting Gale

I wake up in the morning, finding it strange that I actually slept the entire night. I figured I would have been up all night thinking about Prim and how I am going to get her back. But I didn't, and I didn't have any dreams at all. Like my mind was blank for the past 8 hours. I look at the time, 7 a.m. Gale, Finnick, Cato, and Marvel will not be up by now. But maybe I should talk to Uncle Haymitch first, but he is probably passed out drunk in his house. I shouldn't bother him. Gale will be the first person I go to and then call the others from there. I only hope he doesn't freak out. And that the others didn't come back home. Though it's been a week so I'm sure they did. Luckily, there will probably be no one at Gale's house. I get out of bed and quickly dress, finding my original clothes washed, dried, and folded neatly on the chair in the room. I put them on, braiding my hair, and rushing out of the roomwith my bag. Cinna stands in the kitchen with two coffee mugs.
"Cream and sugar Katniss?" He asks without looking up.
"I'll take it black." I walk over there.
"That's bold of you. I've had coffee all my life and I still need a cream." He hands me a cup of black coffee. I don't usually drink coffee, I enjoy tea. But I'm not going to be particular. We walk to the living room, sitting in front of the TV that isn't on. And after what I saw last night I don't want it turned on.
"I um, I know what I want to do." I say.
"What's that."
"Can't tell you."
"Oh?"
"Yeah, if I do you will try to stop me." I take a sip of coffee.
"Well if it is that bad that you think I'll stop you, then maybe you shouldn't do it." He sets his cup down.
"But it will work."
"How can I know?"
"You don't. And you can't." I say feeling guilty after all he has done for me. I just don't want him to stop me. Because I know he will.
"Katniss you can trust me." He says.
"I know. And, let me talk to some people first. Depending on how they react I'll tell you."
"Do you promise?" He asks intensely. As an adult, it is his duty to protect the youth. Especially if he knows them. But what I'm planning he won't allow. I know it.
"Cross my heart." I take another drink of coffee.
"Alright then. When are you doing this?"
"Right now." I down the rest of my drink and stand up, walking for the door with my bag.
"Okay well, just be careful okay." He stands in the doorway still holding his cup.
"I will." I give him a hug.
"I'm betting on you." He whispers.
"Betting on me?"
"Whatever your plan is, I'm sure it will work. You are clever." He says. "I'm betting, you will make it out okay. And your sister will too." I nod in agreement, not sure how to respond. I know this plan could end well, and I will be perfectly fine, or it will end badly and I won't see anyone again. I walk away from Cinna's house, waving behind me, towards Gale's house. It's a short walk since he still lives in the Seam, so I am there in only a few minutes. I'm hesitant, wanting to go to him but afraid. What if the girls came back? With Peeta? And what if Madge is here? What do I do when she sees me? Doesn't matter, you need the Guy's help. I think to myself. I walk up, ringing the doorbell. I wait, listening to someone running for the door. I'm afraid. Maybe this was the wrong thing to do. Just as I'm about to jump out of the way when the door opens, and I see Rory. Almost identical to Gale, but tears are in his eyes.
"Hello." He says looking at the ground. The tears. They are for Prim. I remember him and her having something in the past. At the school dance and Christmas. She is always texting him and I think they were dating. I couldn't be sure. When I don't answer, he looks up, gasping.
"Katniss?" He asks. It's more of a whisper and I don't want his voice to be any louder.
"Sh. I need to talk to Gale." He looks so shocked. Like he can't understand why I am here.
"Okay. Follow me." He says. I walk in with him, we are both quietly walking down the hallway. And as we come closer to the kitchen, I hear voices talking.
"Who is here?" I ask Rory, freezing in my spot.
"Madge. Why?" Dang it. I was afraid of that.
"She can't know I'm here. Can you get rid of her?" He nods, and I walk around the corner while he goes into the kitchen. I hear hushed voices, what might be arguing, and finally a chair being moved. Madge is probably leaving. She walks past the wall I'm hiding behind, but turns around.
"Oh Gale?" I hear Gale walk into the hallway.
"Yes?" He says. I look, and I can see him standing next to her.
"Take this. It's the note she left me. Maybe you can figure her out because I can't. I'll see you tomorrow." She kisses his cheek then walks out. He holds the note and I know what it says.
Madge,
Though you may think miles upon miles lie between us, we are never far apart. God really did something special when he blessed me with a friend like you. Just know I am always near you, and I always will be. See you soon.
I was planning on seeing her, at some point, but that was before I learned about Prim, Now I can't risk it.
"Rory? What did you need to talk about?" Gale calls out, not moving from his spot. He only puts his hand to his head as if he has a headache.
"Gale." I say. I step into view. He turns, looking at me. His mouth opened and he drops the letter.
"Katniss? Is it really you?" He asks. I nod. The next thing I know I'm engulfed in a giant hug. He is squeezing me so hard it makes it almost impossible to breath.
"Gale.... air...." He understands and lets go. That's when I see the tears in his eyes.
"I didn't think I was ever going to see you again." He says still holding my shoulders.
"I wasn't planning on it. But things have changed. I found out about Prim and now I need your help."
"Anything just tell me." He says rushed.
"Call Cato, Marvel, and Finnick. I need them too. Get them here and I'll explain the plan. Also, who all is in town?"
"All the girls came back yesterday, and Peeta has been up her for a week. He is staying with your uncle."
"Perfect." I say sarcastically. That's just freaking great. I just hope the others will be able to keep there mouth shut.
"Kat?"
"Yes?"
"Peeta is on his was here now." He says tentatively.
"WHAT!?" I scream, throwing my hands to my head.
"Me, Madge, and him were going to hang up more missing pictures of you and Prim." He explains. "I can't tell him to just not come. Things have been rough for him." Gale says.
"Yeah, I understand. But he can't see me."
"Why? Do you know how much better?"
"Gale, I'm protecting him. By coming to you I am putting you in danger. Though I know you don't care about that."
"You are right, I don't. But Kat-"
"No buts. He can't see me."
"Okay." He says. As if on cue, there is a knock at the door.
"That's him. Hide." Gale says making his way for the door. I can't decide where to go. I turn, looking here and there, until I spot the hall closet. I rush into it, but leave it open a crack. I hear the door open and I know Peeta is inside.
"Hey Gale." Is all he has to say. All I have to hear for tears to form in my eyes.
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Um, yeah. Not very interesting. Sorry! But the next chapter there will be some Peeta in it! :D

So, I've been reading this other book and the more I read it, the more I see how unrealistic this story is! Once I finish with stories already started, I'm going to start another book!

Hopefully it will be better! That other story I'm reading is called "Run Away With Me." It's a HG Fan fic and is written by the amazing @InfiniteRockstar ! Her writing inspired me! Her books are great, I completely recommend them!

So what did you think of this chapter? Things will pick up!

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