Chapter 3
Brie's POV
She stood there for a moment a little shocked, before her brother nudged her forward with the rest of the family. Yes, he was handsome, but it was not his features that got her mouth open as wide as a cod fish; it was his black eye… She just plain and simple didn't expect him to get into any trouble, attract any trouble, or for anyone to even dare pick a fight with Finnick, the son of a victor, she silently thought. When they got to each other, they all said their introductions. He seemed friendly enough, though brie imagined him a much friendlier type, considering his dad. She introduced herself last. "I'm Brie." She said dry, quickly, boldly and without hesitation. She decided she wasn't going to put on some act, if he wasn't. Her dad quickly flicked her, and gave her a look. Uhg!, she thought annoyingly. Brie being the sarcastic girl she was, re-introduced herself in the most drawn out "capitol" way possible. "Forgive me," She said, drawing out the words to make them sound "proper" and dramatic. "I am Brie Pearl Hope Mallark, Daughter of Peeta Mallark and Katniss Everdeen, victors of the 74th hunger games, pleeeeeased to make you acquaintance." She said all as sarcastically as possible, with a bow and curtsy to top it off. It would be an understatement to say everyone looked at her shocked… Her dad was as confused as a father would be of a sarcastic daughter. Katniss was mad. Yet somehow, not trying to laugh, knowing where her daughter got the sarcasm. Daniel was shocked, to say the least. His eyes were as big as quarters, and his mouth open wide. He was more of a reserved, loving, protective type, not the type to sass, at all. And poor Finnick just stood there awkwardly, but only for a moment. She was still bowing, when her eyes finally looked up to Finnick's. He realized his cue, and half-smiled.
He looked a round for moment before saying, "I am Finnick Alexander Mags Odair Junior, son of Annie Cresta and Finnick Odair, Victors of the 65th and 70th hunger games." He said in the same "proper" and very dramatic, sarcastic tone, also accompanying his introduction with a bow. Now everyone was quizzical looking.
Daniel, who usually knew exactly what to say said slowly, "Did I miss something?" Finnick and Brie laughed. Their laugh spread to everyone but Daniel, who was more the "no non-sense" type. Next thing they knew they were home at the bakery.
Brie learned quickly that Finnick was not anything she expected. In fact, he was nothing anyone would expect. He was the shy vulnerable person, not at all what you would expect from victors' son. He was super nice, though. He was a "Protective Big Brother" type, and Brie enjoyed it. She had Daniel, but this was different.
"…but enough about me, what about you?" Finnick said, "What is your life like?"
"Well…" crappy, is what she wanted to say. "It isn't that interesting. I go to school I come home, and repeat. I don't really have very many friends, and by that I mean none." By this point she is getting a little louder and more irritated as she continues, "I don't really have anyone to talk to, but family of course. No one really cares about me, because no one wants to be friends with the.." Her voice cut off at the climax of her irritation. She looked at Finnick before continuing. She wanted to make sure she wasn't scaring him off already. But no. She was shocked to find him genuinely concerned. She got her bearings, and finished quietly, almost a whisper, with, " With the circus clown." She looked down ashamed this is how she thought of herself. Before she could face him eye to eye, she was attacked with a big hug.
"I know…" is all he said at first. Then he let go, looked down, and told his story. The reason he was here. She listened intently. She couldn't believe anyone could ever understand what it felt like to be looked down on so much.
When he was finished she said, "I didn't know I could trust someone so quickly. I feel like because of my parents I should be confident, and hold myself up proud, but I just feel different. separated…"
"Disconnected." He whispered.
I know I know I know... It took me FOREVER! This was a hard chapter for me. I had something so specific that I didn't want, I wasn't sure how else to do it... But I finally got it done. It is a little shorter, but I decided I liked it like that. I was going to write longer, but I loved that ending moment so much, I decided to not mess with it. Please leave comments! I don't want to continue if no one likes it, but I will if at least one person is enjoying and liking it...