So this is my very first fanfic. Or at least, the first I've ever written in English. If one of you can find any mistakes, feel free to tell me. Have fun reading ;D

Twenty words that began forever.

"You aren't like the others...So who are you?"
"A-Annie Cresta."
"I'm Finnick. Nice to meet you, Annie."

Nineteen words that made us laugh.

"Have you seen how he...?"
"And the fish...!"
"Haha, yeah! Funny!"
"...I like your smile."

Eighteen words that nearly ended it all.

"Sorry, Annie, but I have to visit the Capitol."
"Why? Is one of your beloved waiting?"

Seventeen words that betrayed me.

"I...I can't tell."
"I thought there would never be any secrets between you and me!"

Sixteen words that meant the world to me.

"You mean the world to me. That's why, Annie Cresta, will you please marry me?"

Fifteen words that engulfed me in my awake.

"Good morning, Annie. We rescued you from the Capitol. Finnick will be here soon."

Fourteen words that woke me up.

"Please, Annie, I need you! I'm begging you, please, stop hiding from me!"

Thirteen words that created the bridge.

"There is seaweed in you hair..."
"Really? How embarrassing!"
"Seaweed-Girl."

Twelve words that broke my heart.

"Finnick Odair, from District 4, had been seen with Serena Froune!"

Eleven words that sealed our fates.

"Will you tell Annie about the rebellion?"
"No!"
"Alright."

Ten words that cured our boredom.

"Do you want to come fishing?"
"I'd love to!"

Nine words that drove me mad.

"She'll never be normal again. I'm really sorry."

Eight words that scared the wits out of me.

"Tribute for District 4 will be...Annie Cresta!"

Seven words that made me fall back in love with you.

"Snow makes me do it. I'm sorry."

Six words that seduced me.

"I do! Yes, yes, I do!"

Five words that overjoyed me.

" I guess, I love you."

Four words that took us to the skies.

"Winner is...Annie Cresta!"

Three words that I hated.

"They captured Annie."

Two words that saved us from falling.

"Keep swimming!"

One word that started it all.

"Winner."