Author's Note: Hey fellow Odesta fans! I finally had the time to write the next oneshot! :)
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I received quite a few requests asking for a squeal to the last oneshot, so here it is! I wasn't really following the books when I wrote this oneshot and the last one. I know that Annie gets pregnant in District 13, but this is more of a oneshot as if the quarter quell never happened, but their are still rebels. It is supposed to take place after Finnick and Annie have been dating for 3 or 4 years. Sorry for any confusion!
Well, enough with my blabbering...here's part 2 of News! I hope you enjoy!
DISCLAIMER: These amazing characters belong to Suzanne Collins, not me!
As soon as the words leave her mouth, I'm sure my jaw must drop open. Pregnant?! That's impossible! But the more I think about it, the more I realize just how possible this really is. Actually I should have considered this when Annie first started feeling sick 3 weeks ago. It all makes sense now! The fainting, the dizziness, the nausea…
I'm going to be a Dad!
I'm interrupted from my thoughts by the sound of Annie sobbing. My heart breaks with each tear that falls from her stunning sea-green eyes. I don't understand why she is upset, though. We're having a baby! This is supposed to be good news!
"What's wrong?" I ask, gathering her petit body in my arms. We stay there in the middle of the waiting room, tangled together, until Annie's sobs slowly start to die down. I ignore the sympathetic and curious glances that are thrown our way, instead focusing all my attention on the love of my life. I stare into her beautiful eyes, searching for an explanation as to why she is crying. I would be jumping up in down in excitement if it wasn't for Annie's tears. It's impossible to be happy when she's upset.
"I'm sorry…" Annie mumbles, pulling back slightly. She gazes around at our audience, a blush creeping up on her beautiful face. "Can we talk about this in the car?" I nod and grab her warm hand, leading her out to the parking lot.
As soon as we have our privacy, words tumble out of Annie's mouth.
"I can't be pregnant; I can't take care of a child! I can't be a mother! Finnick, I'm so sorry! What are we going to do?" She cries, throwing her head in her hands. Her auburn hair spills over her arms and I am mesmerized by how soft it looks, even if it is coated in sticky orange juice. I quickly shake my head to clear my thoughts. Annie needs me; I can't be distracted by her hair!
"What are you talking about, Angelfish? Of course we can take care of a child! You're not on your own; I'll be there with you every step of the way," I comfort her, rubbing her back. Despite my words, I feel extremely nervous for the life that is ahead of me. I mean taking care of a baby; wow! This is going to completely transform our lives, but I'm sure it will be in the most positive way possible!
"Finn, I'm mad, remember? How can I take care of a baby if I get lost in my head or have a flashback? It'll be dangerous and no child deserves such a fragile mother!" her words pain me. I absolutely despise it when Annie calls herself mad.
As much as the doctors and even Annie herself insist that she is, I will never believe it. No one would be able to go through what she went through without breaking down at some points! She saw her own district partner and friend beheaded, her whole family died because of her! I know Annie best and I'm positively sure that she's not mad; she's just, well…broken.
"You're not mad, Annie! You haven't had a spell in over a month! Besides, I'll be there to help you," I protest, pulling her into arms.
"But what about when you go to the Capitol?" she mutters, burying her face into my chest. I have to lean in to hear her words and as soon as I do I'm sure my face falls. Why didn't I think of this earlier? It's not common for me to forget about my duties ordered by President Snow. As much as I hate to admit it, I'm not so sure that Annie will be able to raise a child while I'm gone all the time. I'm sure she will eventually fully heal, but in the meantime what are we supposed to do? What happens if Annie goes into labor while I'm gone; what happens if our child gets hurt and she needs me?
I feel terrible, for I'm the reason that Annie is upset. I'm ruining what is supposed to be the happiest time of her life!
Annie must sense the grief that her question has caused me, for she pulls away and strokes my face, leaving tingles where her hand touches.
"I'm sorry, Finn. I'm not blaming you," she apologizes, wiping away a lone tear that has escaped from my own set of green eyes. I take a deep shaky breath and force a smile on my face. I have to be strong; for Annie.
"No, it's fine. Don't be sorry; you were just stating the obvious. Maybe I can find a way to convince Snow to drop my duties," even as I say the words, I know that that will never happen. President Snow loves to cause his victors grief and pain, and that will only make his job easier if we have a child.
One look at Annie's face and I know that she is thinking the same thing.
"Finnick…" She murmurs, seeing through my fake smile. "You're right. We'll make it through this! Besides we always have Mags and the other victors if I need help while you're gone." Annie's tears dry as she takes on the role of being the comforter. She's right. We've made it through the games, through flashbacks, through Mags' stroke…There's no reason why we shouldn't make it through this too.
"You are so much stronger than you think you are," I whisper to Annie, leaning in to kiss her softly on the lips. Our kiss soon turns passionate and I pull away, remembering that we are in a parking lot. "Now come on, we're supposed to be happy!" Annie nods and this time I don't have to force a smile, for one has already taken over my face. I feel delighted at the sight of Annie's own soft smile.
"Tell me again," I tell her.
"What?" Annie asks, looking confused.
"I want you to announce again that you're pregnant, this time happier. Let's start over; we're supposed to be excited!" I explain. Annie nods and I stare ahead as if I have no idea that she has important news.
"Finn!" She squeals and I turn to her in mock confusion.
"Yes, my love?" I ask, making her giggle.
"I'm pregnant! You're going to be a dad!" She announces. I hug her tightly, cheering in excitement.
"That's amazing, Angelfish! Let's celebrate!" I fiddle with the radio in Mags' car and suddenly music blares through the speakers. I start the car and Annie bursts out laughing. "What?"
"Listen to the song!" She gasps through her giggles. I listen intently, shocked when I hear the words to 'You're Having My Baby' by Paul Anka. What a coincidence!
"Havin' my baby. What a lovely way of saying how much you love me. Havin' my baby. What a lovely way of sayin' what you're thinking of me. I can see it, face is glowin'. I can see it in your eyes. I'm happy that you know it…" I sing off key, my heart swelling in glee at the sound of Annie's laughter.
"You're a terrible singer," she giggles and I throw a hand over my heart in despair.
"How rude, Ms. Cresta!" I try to frown, finding it impossible when Annie laughs harder. We continue to sing along to the cheesy song all the way home.
Soon we pull up to the house we share and I find myself dreading getting out of the car.
"Let's stay here a while longer," I sigh contentedly.
"Finn! I have to get this sticky orange juice out of my hair! Besides, Mags must be worried. I can't wait to tell her the news," Annie protests and I agree with her. Mags probably is worried…
Before we get out of the car, though, I pull Annie towards me and kiss her one more time. She gives in, smiling against my lips. I find myself wishing that I could freeze this moment and live in it for the rest of my life, but I know that even better days are bound to come! Days with a daughter or son in our arms, days where President Snow is executed and we can finally live a free life.
"You're going to be an amazing mother," I tell Annie when we pull away. I believe my words with every ounce of my heart. She smiles and we step out of the car. I throw my arms around her shoulders and she puts hers around my waist, leaning her head on my shoulder. We walk to the house together like that, like separate puzzle pieces finally fitting together. Like two damaged and broken people, finally finding a home.
Well, what do you think? Please please PLEASE review either to send me a prompt or let me know how this chapter was. I just LOVE reviews; they make my day! So do prompts, so as I already said, please send any ideas you have to me and I will try to write them as quickly as possible!
I should be able to update this in 1 or 2 days, but I really don't know until I know how much homework I have. Also, to those who have read Forever And On, I am hoping to update it tomorrow. However, it may have to wait until Friday. I'm so sorry for the wait!
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