When I get down stairs, I see Gale waiting there for us. He's dressed in dark blue snug jeans and a button down white shirt, a hat hanging off of a chain of his pants. In other words he looked hot. Just...not my type. But by the way Jo kept looking at him, I could tell he was her type. I wondered if they were dating as I met his eyes, they were so much like mine. It was....unnerving.
"Hey ladies. I shall be taking you back to Finn's." He says, bowing dramatically, which made me snort. He looked up and smirked at me as I blushed and the girls behind me, laughed. In fact, they kept laughing until we got in the car and the song Partition started playing. I started singing along absent minded from the front seat. Jo sang along staring out the window. I noticed Gale's eyes on me when I sang. Red wine drip,talk that trash| Chauffeur eavesdropping trying not to crash. He bit his lip as if it turned him on, speeding up a bit. I frowned. When the song ended, the song Walks Like Rihanna came on, I actually like this, but Annie and Glimmer booed it off making Gale change the station to yet another sex song, Ride by SoMo. I stare awkwardly out the window as Annie sang along. She had a nice voice. When we finally pulled up in Finnick's driveway, the house was bumping with the beat of some intense music, people were smoking outside. A few were drunk. I smirked a bit and walked by, the girls and Gale close behind. I was wearing heels, which I hated, at Annie's request. Most of the girls were dressed up like us but....I think I was wearing the least amount of clothing, maybe that's why I was getting drunken stares from guys and winks from strangers. I felt the blush creep up to my cheeks as I got to the bar.
"Why did you guys make me wear this?" I hiss at Jo as she comes up next to me to get some beer.
"Because, you have a great bod, Brainless. Plus, we want to see if Peeta will make a move." My eyes widen.
"You did all of this just to see his reaction?" I ask in shock, she nods and walks off as if nothing had happened. I shake my head, grabbing a red cup, the beer wasn't half bad, but I'd tasted better. At least its cold. As i turn to go to the dancefloor, where teens were grinding to Lolly, I noticed Peeta talking to Gale about something, he looked pissed to. But his face went from pissed to almost comical when he turned and looked at me. Our eyes locked after his raked over my body, my lips. I felt my blood heat a bit in my veins. Suddenly Gale shoves Peeta, hard, shouting: "She's mine Mellark!" The music stopped and people stared at them, as did I. Who are they talking about. I walk closer to hear.
"In your dreams Hawthorne!" Peeta shoved him back. Gale points directly at me, but not looking at me.
"You touch her I swear to God I will end you right now, Bread boy." I now felt peoples eyes on me....they were talking about me. What in the actual fuck?! What kind of fuckery is this?!! Peeta steps closer to me.
"Relax Galely Gale." He mocks, smiling. "I wont touch her until she asks me to." my lips parted in shock. He didn't say if I ask him to but until. How cocky is he?
"I don't know what the hell you both are doing but I'm outta here." I shove past them and into the living area, where a stage was for karaoke. I shrugged. Why not? I turn it on as people stream in and out. I was bored. I notice Peeta and Gale both push in, the girls behind them. I set my cup on the stool and searched for a song. I found an old one that I used to sing all the time. I click and the music starts. I go up to the mic, closing my eyes as I sing the first verse.
I see you looking at me
Like I got something that's for you
I open my eyes and stare at Gale and Peeta.
And the way that you stare
Don't you dare
'Cause I'm not about to
Just give it all up to you
'Cause there are some things I won't do
And I'm not afraid to tell you
I don't ever want to leave you confused
I shake my head at them both.
The more you try
The less I buy it
And I don't have to think it through
You know if I'm into you
I sway my hips a bit to the beat.
I don't need a man to make it happen
I get off being free
I don't need a man to make me feel good
I get off doing my thing
I don't need a ring around my finger
To make me feel complete
So let me break it down
I can get off when you ain't around
Oh!
I notice Peeta smirk shyly while Gale looks embarrassed.
You know I got my own life
And I bought everything that's in it
So if you want to be with me
It ain't all about the bling you bringing
I want a love that's for real
And without that, no deal
And baby I don't need a hand
If it only wants to grab one thing
As I sing that I put a hand on my ass, making some guys whistle. I notice more people are there listening to me now.
The more you try
The less I buy it
And I don't have to think it through
You know if I'm feeling you
I don't need a man to make it happen
I get off being free
I don't need a man to make me feel good
I get off doing my thing
I don't need a ring around my finger
To make me feel complete
So let me break it down
I can get off when you ain't around
Oh!
Let it go
Let it go
Let it go
Let it go
[Repeat 4X]
I don't need a
I don't need a man, I don't
I don't need a man
I'll get me through
'Cause I know I'm fine
I feel brand new
I don't need a
I don't need a man, I don't
I don't need a man
I'll make it through
'Cause I know I'm fine
Without you!
I don't need a man to make it happen
I get off being free
I don't need a man to make me feel good
I get off doing my thing
I don't need a ring around my finger
To make me feel complete
So let me break it down
I can get off when you ain't around
Oh!
I don't need a man (I'm over you)
I don't need a man (I'm over you)
I don't need a man
(I'm without you)
(I'm over you)
I don't need a man
I don't need a man
I don't need a man
Oh!
As I finish the song, people clap for me....alot of people. I blush as I start to go down the steps. But Annie stops me.
"Do another song!" She shouts. Alot of people yell the same. So I did, choosing Rude boy. When I finished, Gale was gone but Peeta was still smirking. I got down, sipping my beer when Peeta grabbed my hand and pulled me out the back door into a garden. I stare blankly at him.
"Nice song." He says.
"Which one?" I said dryly. He raised an eyebrow.
"The first one...the second one confused me." He took a step closer to me. "You're giving mixed signals, Sweetheart." I blush, Oh no, where is he going with this?
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Sorry it took me so long, I was working on another Everlark story. Check it out, Why Love's A Battlefield. Thanks!
E.J.
