Here you go. Enjoy. Some Finnick/Katniss interaction, Catoniss will come soon.
Embarrassed, I clear my throat, waking Cato up.
"Can I get off now?" I ask.
He just lifts me onto his shoulder, stands up, goes to my room, and drops me onto my bed. In the bathroom, I find my prep team, Flavius,Venia, and Octavia, standing there with boxes of make up, hair supplies, and nail polish. I sigh, and strip for them to scrub me down in the shower.
After my skin is red and clean, they drape a robe over my shoulders and sit me down on a chair. Octavia paints my nails a navy blue french tips, Flavius puts my hair into soft, loose curls, and Venia puts on light eyeliner,mascara,blush,and lip gloss. Then, they all move out of the bathroom when Cinna comes in with a hanger with a bag over it.
"Close your eyes," he says, and I do. When he tells me to lift my arms up, I know that the dress is a bandeau one and goes mid-thigh.
"Open,"
And when I do, I see that it's a navy blue tier lace block dress with a brown braided belt across my waist, the exact color of my hair. He also put on blue feather drop earrings and navy blue gladiator sandals.
"Thank you," I say, and after we exchange a hug, I'm out the door and eating breakfast. Everyone is already there, dressed for the opening ceremony. They're in gladiator costumes that shine in the light, and since President Snow switched the ceremony to this morning, the sun is going to be out, and they're going to look like they're glowing. Cinna always plans ahead.
During breakfast, Cato and I don't glance at eachother, still remembering the awkward moment from this morning. Haymitch, noticing this, speaks up.
"During the first two laps, just smirk and look intimidating. During the last round, however, you can do whatever you please," is all he says, and we're in the elevators, heading down. I lead them to their chariot while Haymitch goes off towards the victors' section.
"Good luck guys," I say, and then I head off towards the victor's section too. When I get there, I'm tapped on the shoulder. I turn around.
"Finnick!" I say. I crush him in a tight hug as he rubs soothing circles on my back. (A/N Annie doesn't exist in this story, sorry guys!)
"Hey Little Flower," he says, and I can't help but grin. Someone clears their throat behind me, and I turn around to see Johanna.
"Hey Jo!"
"Brainless!" she says, and brings me into a hug.
We talk about our tributes, when I feel a hand on my shoulder. I turn around to see the last year's victor from district twelve, Peeta Mellark.
"Peeta," he says and sticks his hand out.
I shake his hand, when he says something that freezes me in my tracks.
"Didn't you used to live in district twelve?" he whispers into my ear.
I look at him with wide eyes.
"How do you know?"
"We used to be friends," he says, and all the memories come racing back.
"Catch me if you can! Catch me if you can!" squeals young Katniss as she runs in circles. There's a blonde boy with blue eyes running behind her, flailing his arms around. He manages to catch up with her and tackle her to the ground.
"Give me my bear back!" he says.
"Okay, here you go!" she says, handing him his stuffed bear.
He gets up and helps her up. They lay in the meadow for the next few hours, watching the clouds.
"Promise me you'll never leave me,Kat" he says,
"I promise."
"I broke that promise.." I whisper. "I'm so sorry,"
"It's fine, Kat. All that matters is that we're reunited now," he says, putting a sad smile on his face. We hug eachother tightly, and I hear someone clear their throat behind me. I turn around to see Cato and Gale standing there. I turn to Peeta.
"Gotta go, see you soon?"
"See you soon,"
I turn around. "Great job, guys. You stole the show," I say, and Cato smirks while Gale just shrugs. We head into the elevator along with district four. Cato glares at the tributes while I walk over to Finnick. He wraps his arms around me, and I lean back against his chest. He runs his hands up and down my arms, warming them up. It's so cold..
Out of the corner of my eye, I see that Cato's now glaring at Finnick, and Finnick just smiles slyly. What are their problems? Boys are such weirdos.
-CATO'sPOV-
I glare at the district four tributes. The girl is pretty hot, but nothing compared to district one. I notice Fishboy and Katniss embracing, Fishboy leaning against the elevator wall, running his hands up and down her arms, Katniss leaning her back against his chest. I know it's cold, but not that cold.. I feel something unfamiliar in my chest. Jealousy? Nah.
The elevator dings, signaling that it's on the 4th floor. Finnick lets go of Katniss, but not before planting a kiss on her forehead.
Once they're all out, I walk over to Katniss.
"Something going on between you and Fishboy?"
"We date,it's nothing. And his name is Finnick," she replies.
"Whatever," I say, leaning against the elevator doors. Then it dings, and I fall flat on my back on the floor.
"Nice one," Katniss says before stepping over my face (A/N, OVER, NOT ON.), and as she does, I think she doesn't realize that she's wearing a dress, because I see that she's wearing black lace panties.
I smirk, and that's when I feel my manhood against my pants. An erection? Caused by Katniss? Well, fuck.
That night, I'm lulled into a sleep with dreams..
filled with Katniss.
