This is my first Fanfiction so I hope I did OK. I do not own hunger games. All characters belong to Suzanne Collins

Strangers in all of us…

Chapter 1.

The victors train came to a stop in district 4. I peered out the window and saw the crowds of people swarming around the train station. But what I noticed most was the trees surrounding the station. I didn't know what they were. Very tall with no branches or limbs until the top where they flowed over like a fountain. They swayed so slowly with the breeze coming from the distance. District 4 wasn't like the others and I could tell that Peeta and I were going to struggle with this speech. Nothing was remotely similar to district 12 and that usually helped us get through it, making our selves believe that we were not far from home. I already felt home sick when we left 12 but I felt it now more than ever.

Haymitch, Effie, Peeta and I walked onto the platform and immediately I felt small grains of sand under my feet on the concrete platform. I could feel my shoes lose traction slightly and I already knew I didn't like the sand. Effie on the other hand absolutely loved district 4 and she had only stepped less than a metre into its perimeter.

"Oh isn't it just lovely?!" Effie exclaimed. "All of the people, the breeze and just look at that!" She gestures and smiles at the water that was a good 500 metres away.

"And who knows, we might be lucky to meet the handsome Finnick Odair if he isn't to busy in the Capitol" She says with a cheeky smile.

I glare at Effie and think to myself 'why would anyone be attracted to a slime ball like that?'

"Really Effie? You wanna meet the capitols 'darling' and have the pleasure of his company do you?" Haymitch asked her in a sarcastic tone but I could sense a hint of jealousy. I could never see Haymitch and Effie ever being in a relationship other than mentor and escort who secretly despise each other but I realise they depend on each other to take charge of Peeta and I.

"Oh Haymitch don't be so childish!" Exclaimed Effie in her thick Capitol accent. With saying that the peacekeepers that came to meet us encircled us and lead us towards where we were staying keeping back any people that tried to approach us. While walking I looked closely at the fine details of district 4. It was definitely richer than district 12 but I wouldn't say by much. Homes were starting to crumble and paint beginning to peel off. But the walkways were not the heavy black dirt like district 12 but more of a creamy course gravel. It was easy to walk on and wasn't uncomfortable like the sand. I didn't understand how people put up with it for so long with it going everywhere in their houses and clothes it would drive me insane. But then I think it wouldn't be any different to the mud back home.

We finally arrive at where we are staying for the night and I know exactly where we are. District 4's victor's village...

We enter the very last of the large houses. It's the 4th house on the left and exactly opposite the beach. I have to admit it is beautiful, quite calm and serene.

The peace keepers leave us here and leave Haymitch with a note. While they all argue over who gets what room, I step out the door and walk a little closer to the beach but not too far that it would alarm the peacekeepers. I stare at the sun setting on the horizon, curious at everything it's capable of. I stare at it for a little while feeling the warmth on my face.

But not long after my thoughts are broken by a whisper in my ear that is not familiar but slightly recognisable. Since the games my instincts have become quite fast and every small noise alerts me.

"So they do let the 'girl on fire' out of her cage" he says so seductively.

"Hello Finnick" I say in a non-interested way turning around to face him.

He notices the slight harshness in my tone but chooses to ignore it.

"Katniss." He gives me one of those ever so famous grins and expects to see a reaction from me.

"I have to get back soon…" I reply.

"Well I've got to say, no girl has ever blown me off that quickly before... Actually no girl has ever blown me off…"

I'm quick to reply slightly insulted.

"Well im not one of those girls."

But he is just as quick to say something.

"Your certainly not." He leans a little closer to my face. "Your much more of a... woman now aren't you?"

I glare up to him. He is slightly taller and much more muscular than Peeta. I notice the sea-green in his eyes and the bronze in his hair. It's slightly attractive but is out weighted by my disgust. I take a step back to get out of close proximity with Finnick. Many people are walking past the victor's village and some see how close he is to me. I don't want to make things with president snow worse by causing trouble with Finnick.

"Well seeing as you're only here for one night... Why don't you come and join me for dinner." I knew exactly what he was insinuating.

"Don't you have some district girl to 'have dinner with'?" replying coldly.

"Let's just say I'm offering you the privilege to enjoy my company…" he smiled ever so cheekily holding his hands behind his back. I could hint a small bit of sarcasm. I just gave him a look if disgust and began pacing back to the house.

I could feel his smile penetrating me, but I didn't bother giving him the satisfaction by looking back.

"Well it wasn't a no!" Finnick yelled out to me.

"It's defiantly no!" I yelled back.

I reached the house and didn't bother to look back at Finnick. It would make it seem as if I was the slightest bit interested. But I was curious if he was still standing there. I entered the house to find Haymitch waiting for me. He had one of those teasing smiles on his face and I knew exactly what he was going to say. He sounded as drunk as usual but minus the smell.

"Ah, Sweetheart. I see you've already met Finnick"

I began walking straight passed him towards the kitchen.

"Don't start Haymitch"

He made a small chuckle before following not long after me.

With entering the kitchen I was met by Peeta going through all the cupboards and drawers.

"Hey Katniss, where have you been?" He asked curiously.

"I... went to check out the beach." I didn't want to mention what happened with Finnick. I knew that Peeta wouldn't exactly take kindly to that. He's always been a little protective of me. I just never got used to it, having taking care of myself and being the protective one over prim and my mother.

"Miss Sunshine here just met the 'infamous' Finnick Odair.'

I glared at Haymitch wanting to slap him from opening his drunken alcohol soaked mouth. He made me look worse to Peeta as he believed I was hiding something from him.

He looked up at me immediately.

"Finnick Odair? I thought he'd be in the Capitol."

"He was. Until he heard the victors train was coming to town." Effie appeared from the lounge room. She sounded pleased mentioning the other victor's return from the Capitol.

I just rolled my eyes. Why was every woman in the Capitol so hypnotised by him? He was arrogant, pig headed and annoying and that was just to name a few. And I had only just met him.

Well thats the end of the first chapter. There is a second chapter but its not as long sorry. I hope you guys liked it and i promise it does get better. let me know what you think and please review =) would greatly appreciate it...