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Madge POV
I open my eyes to the brightness of the sun. For a moment I forget that I'm in the hospital wing of the hovercraft. But then I see the Avox. She's the redheaded one that's been in the hovercraft since we boarded after the bombing. She smiles shyly and sets a tray of food on the table next to my bed. Her eyebrows lift, asking a silent question.
Do you need anything else?
I shake my head and smile politely. She nods, leaving the room. I consider eating the food, but I'm really too curious about the hovercraft. I've never been on one before, and I'll probably never get the chance again.
All right, quietly Madge, I think to myself, sliding back the covers and slipping out of my bed. My bare feet touch the ground, and I cringe. The feeling of tile on my bare feet makes me all weird. I wouldn't be able to tell you why, but it does.
So I dig through the room for a pair of socks, opening drawers, rummaging through the tiny closet. Nothing. My eyes land on a drawer that's built into the bed, and I cross the room, pull it open. Yes! Socks: successfully located. I pull them on gratefully and silently tiptoe into the hallway. I'm probably not supposed to be out here. Oh well.
A sigh of relief passes through my lips, I'm safe. Nobody else is in the hallway. I smile to myself. As soon as I take a step, there's a voice behind me.
"Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't really think that you're supposed to be out here. Especially not without medical assistance." Crap. I shut my eyes and exhale angrily. I turn on my heel, about to tell this guy to mind his own business. But then I see who it is.
Beautiful green eyes and a devilish grin greet me, and I have to work to keep myself upright. My expression must be ridiculous, because he smiles at me and takes a step closer, leaving about half a foot in between us.
He holds out his hand to me. "Finnick Odair," he introduces himself to me with a slight bow. How old fashioned.
"Madge Undersee," I reply. But the look I shoot his hand makes him shove it back into his pocket. There is no way I'm giving Finnick Odair the satisfaction of tripping over myself for him. That's so not happening.
"So," he begins. "Why are you out here wandering the halls? Looks to me like you should be in bed," he notes, caressing the word 'bed.' He takes a step closer, and I can feel his breath on my face. He smells like mints.
Instead of leaning forward, I stare at him impassively and hold my ground.
"Well correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think that's any concern of yours Mr. Odair," I return smartly.
"Oh, that hurt," he says, taking on a wounded expression. "But, I like you. And actually, I've been seeking some company and "
"No," I interrupt. His eyebrows shoot to his hairline, but he quickly recovers, smiling slyly. I'm quite sure that Finnick isn't used to being talked to that way. Good. "I'm terribly sorry, but I am in no need of your company at the moment." He grins slightly, as if amused by my rejection.
"Well, that's okay. Another time. Be seeing you Madge Undersee." He winks and slinks off gracefully, looking back at me with a grin.
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Finnick POV
Well she is something else, I think to myself, the image of her stoic face in my mind.
Bright blue eyes, golden hair, a very pretty face. But the way she looked at me… she practically flinched every time I moved. She probably thinks that I sleep with a girl and then never talk to her again. Just about what every other person in Panem thinks.
I'm really not that type of person though. I've only ever actually slept with one girl. It was the day after the Hunger Games. Even though I was only fourteen I was drunk. It's scary what people let you do when you're famous. Anyway, I was drunk, scared, and a girl just happened to be there when nobody else was. I don't even remember her name.
It's so much easier to act sexy than to let people know what actually goes on in my head. They wouldn't want to know. Put on a mask and all is well.
But wow. Madge Undersee… what can I say. I'm gonna have to work for this one.
First interaction! Get to see a little glimpse of Finnick Odair. :) Title credit to Coldplay. Hope you guys enjoy!