Nets & Fishing
Chapter 4: Annie's reaping
Disclaimer: If I owned this, the books would be all about Finnick and Annie.
Summary: "The name's Annie Cresta." She said, sticking her hand out to shake. "It's an honor m'lady." Finnick said with a wink before kissing Annie's hand, causing her to giggle." And my name's Finnick Odiar."
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In this chapter: Annie's and Finnick's reaction to Annie being reaped for the 70th Annual Hunger Games. Annie is 18 and Finnick is 20.
Annie sat and stared blankly at the wall in front of her. She couldn't believe it. She knew the odds weren't really in her favor when Finnick was reaped but she knew he would come back. But the fact she was reaped? She wouldn't be coming back.
She wasn't strong, she wasn't smart, she wasn't sly, and above all, she wasn't a murderer.
Annie was snapped out of her thoughts at a knock at the door.
"Come in." She faintly called out, confused about who could be paying her a visit.
Her father had already paid a visit earlier, her mother died in a boating accident a few years back when she went out to see some new prototype nets at work. So who else could be visiting?
Finnick opened the door and quickly slipped into the room.
"Finn," Annie sighed happily, before running into Finnick's arms and bursting into tears.
"Shhhh. it's okay. It's okay." Finnick whispered to Annie, while petting her hair and walking her over to the couch.
"But it's not!" Annie cried. "I've been reaped for the stupid Hunger Games and I'm probably gonna die in the first 5 minutes!"
"No you're not. All you need to do is survive."
"Yeah, and I can't survive something stabbing me!" Annie yelled.
"Annie! You're not going to die! You should need to go off from everyone else, make a shelter and find water. If you ever need anything, I will make sure Kathrine gets you the best sponsors in the world and get you everything you need."
"But that plan didn't work for you!" Annie snapped before she shut her mouth, surprised she brought that up. She always tried not to bring up the 64th Hunger Games around Finnick. He had nightmares about them for a solid two years and now only the occasional one. And when he thought she wasn't looking, he would sometimes get this haunted, far away look in his eyes when everything got to be too much. She couldn't believe she just brought that up!
Finnick sighed and ran his hand through his hair. "Yes, it didn't work for me. Because I had won over the crowd with my looks, got a 10 for training, and I'm too big to hide. I had to fight and kill. But for you, just don't show the trainers your skills, get a low score, and stay below the radar. If they don't see you, they'll forget you exist."
"So you want me to be a nobody." Annie said, feeling a bit insulted.
"Yes. Whatever keeps you alive. I can't lose you Annie, I just can't." Finnick said looking close to tears.
"Why? I'm not important. You can replace me easy." Annie said bitterly, thinking of all the Capitol women Finnick had at the snap of his fingers. Whenever she saw video of how all those women acted around Finnick, oh how she wanted to kill.
"No Annie, you're not just my friend. Annie, you're so much more."
Annie sucked in a breath. Finnick couldn't mean... Could he?
"Annie, I'm in love you." Finnick said, looking at Annie, love apparent in his eyes.
Annie froze in shock, before she finally shook out of it and answered.
"I love you too."
The two were then locked in a heated kiss, filled with passion, longing, and love. They weren't sure how long they kissed but soon, they had to pull apart for air.
"I'm sorry. I just had to do that. I wouldn't have been able to do so at the Capitol." Finnick panted and blushed, while apologizing.
"It's alright." Annie said with a smile, before leaning in to kiss him again.
This time, the kiss was slow and sweet, but still with the same amount of love.
But instead of stopping for air this time, a knock at the door interrupted them.
"Time's up!" A peacekeeper yelled through the door.
"Coming!" Finnick called before facing Annie again. "I'm sorry. I have to leave."
"It's okay. I'm just happy you came to say goodbye." Annie said with a small smile before giving Finncik a quick kiss.
Finnick respond to the kiss quickly before getting up and heading to the door.
Finnick started to open the door, but paused and turned to look at Annie one more time.
"I love you Annie Cresta. So much."
"And I love you, Finnick Odiar. Just as much."