The True Mockingjay

Chapter 45

I looked over to Gale. I know what Gale was going to say. But I want to hear it from his own mouth. He looked over to me. He then said,

"Yes. I was thinking about it. But I know someone need to stay home to help take care of our families. But truthfully, I wanted to be there to help her. "

"I know. But I'm honest happy that you stay behind. I needed to know that my family was safe. "I told him.

"I know. I am happy I did. Even if I didn't like most of what I saw. "He told me.

"I know. I hate it. But I had to keep you and everyone I love safe. That was the only way." I told them.

"Can I ask you something about you and Peeta? You don't have to answer if you don't want to. "Boggs asked.

"I already know what are going to ask. I do care for Peeta. There is something there. But not like how he feels. He has a special place in my heart. But it's more like family or something like that." I told him truthfully.

"That is what I thought. But you did a good job fooling everyone. If you didn't know the truth then you could never tell." Boggs told me.

"I know. I still wear the ring just to keep it going just in case. You never know." I told them.

"Yeah. I bet." He said.

*Gale's POV*

It is later that day. Katniss went to hanging out with her sister. I went to see what is going on with the other districts. A lot have been going on. But I just wanted to clear my head. I had a lot on my mind. I couldn't stop thinking about what Katniss said.

I know I shouldn't be jealous of Peeta and her. There is nothing there. But a caring feeling as a family member. But I will never tell her but I hate knowing she still has Peeta engagement ring on. I know she only does it to keep everyone safe. But still I do get jealous of it.

I instead ran into Finnick. He stopped me and said,

"Hey Gale. Haven't seen you in a while."

"Yeah. I have been busy." I told him.

"I bet. So, how are you man? Everything okay? Seems like you have something on your mind." He asked me.

I need to talk to someone about this. I know Finnick won't say a word. I then lead him away from everyone. I really don't people listening in. I then said,