Kay so here is Chapter 8. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own the Hunger Games


Chapter 8:

FPOV:

I don't know what came over me. I've decided that it's only best if Annie and I are friends and nothing else; it wouldn't be fair to Annie, her going into the Hunger Games and all. But I just had to let my emotions take the best of me in that split second and kiss her. I could tell she was shocked but then she started kissing back. Her lips were so moist and soft and they tasted like sugar. I was so happy in that moment that maybe I could tell her how I felt, but all too soon she pulled away. And what did she do? She ran away from my grasp. Great. Real smooth Finnick I thought to myself.

"Well I'm going to bed." I announced before stomping off to bed. When my face hit the pillow I forgot about all my problems (thankfully no clients tonight) and drifted off to sleep thinking only about Annie.

APOV:

I woke up from a dreamless sleep feeling happy. I couldn't remember why at first but then I remembered my kiss with Finnick. My smile was replaced by a scowl, I really wanted to tell Finnick how I felt but I was very annoyed that he chose now to kiss me before I go to slaughter city. Oh well better now than never… I thought overall it was a very sweet kiss. WHAT AM I SAYING? I continued this debate with myself while making my way to the dining room. It turns out I was the last one theere, Finnick was picking at a muffin, Mags and Pearson where whispering back and forth and Ruthex was look at himself at the mirror (typical). I took my seat next to Mags. Normally Finnick explains the agenda but today it was Mags instead "today we will work with you on your interviews. Ruthex will work on your posture while Finnick and I will work on your angle. Pearson you will start with us and we will work with you till lunch. After lunch we will work with Annie. If you aren't working with us then you'll be working with Ruthex." Yay I get to start with Ruthex (in case you don't realise, I'm being sarcastic). After another half an hour I make my way over to where Ruthex is supposed to be and yep he was there alright. For 2 hours I was busy learning how to walk in stilettos, how to sit straight and how to talk starting with a smile, ending with a smile and talking the sentence with a smile. It was excruciating but it was finally time for lunch. I never thought I would be so happy to see lunch. We ate for 1 hour and then Pearson and I switched and I went to Mags and Finnick to work on my angle. I sat there for an hour listening to them discussing my angle. Finally they settled on… charming and humble. According to Mags the trick is to be nice, keep on talking about how wonderful the capitol is, and give answers pretty much everyone in the Capitol would like (cause it doesn't matter what the Districts think, they're not sponsoring you). I avoided any contact with Finnick at all times; thankfully after the session I had to go straight to makeover and I would have dinner with my stylist.

For 5 hours my prep team worked on making me look flawless (this included yanking hair off my body, making me raw and really sore!). But finally they left my alone to eat some dinner which somehow magically appeared in front of me (roast beef and vegetables, with butter, gravy and salt!). I ate alone for 45 minutes, but then Gallah entered the room with a huge bag (that was the size of a suitcase) and a garment bag around my height. We greeted each other (very warmly might I just so add), Gallah then led me over to a plush chair that had a mirror in front of it. I closed my eyes (wanting to wait for the surprise of the after view of my makeover) while Gallah worked his magic. First he worked on my make-up dabbing my face here and there for 1 hour. He then used his 2 hands to work on my hair. I could feel his hands twisting my hair into some elaborate braid. After 2 hours of the feeling of my hair being put into an elaborate braid Gallah guided me into putting on my clothing. Gallah finally said "Annie you can open your eyes now if you want.". My eyes snapped opened and my mouth dropped. The girl staring back at me couldn't possibly be me; but it was.

The girl in front of me had flawless skin, luscious red lips and beautiful green eyes more beautiful than a newborn leaf. Her hair was in a fish braid that twiseted down to the curve on her back. And her clothes! She was in a beautiful green strapless dress that brought out her eyes and she had black ballet flats on. I still couldn't believe that the super model looking girl in front of me was actually me.

"Gallah I look beautiful. Thank you." I whispered to Gallah and he had the brightest smile on his face that he could manage. We both went to the elevator and made our way down to the cars where the cars will take us to the interviewing centre. The cars felt like a limousine where it had delicious food and beverages waiting in front of me (maybe when I am coming home). When I stepped out of the limousine I was absolutely disgusted. Capitol citizens were jumping up and down to take photos with me (right before I die…), thankfully Gallah dragged me away before spat in their faces and ruin my chance of having sponsors so I can survive. I was led to the side of the stage where every other tribute was (the mentors were already in their seats). Everyone ignored me which was good because I just wanted time to reflect. The Capitol Anthem started playing and Caesar Flickerman started his usual speech about the guidelines of the interviews. I tuned out until District 3 male tribute's 3 minute buzzer went off and it was time for me to get ready for my interview.

"Please welcome Annie Cresta from District 4!" The crowd cheered and I walked on stage and sat in my chair directly across from Caesar.

"Hello Caesar it's very nice to meet you, I've heard so many great things about you Caesar."

"Thank you very much Annie. So how are you enjoying the Capitol so far?"

"The Capitol is so wonderful. I wish I could stay here longer because the place is perfect! The architecture is great so is the food! Most importantly the Capitol citizens are great; in fact the people are the best part of the Capitol!" This earns cheers from the audience.

"I must agree Annie! How does it feel being the first female tribute to be mentored by the legendary Finnick Odair?"

"I think that it's great to be mentored by Finnick. Not only did he give me really good advice that I'll take into consideration when I'm in the arena but it was great to my best friend help me through it. If it wasn't for him then I probably wouldn't have a chance in the arena but thanks to him he's given me hope and courage"

"Wow that's a surprise that you and Finnick are best friends. Anyways, to what everyone wants to know, you got a 12, the first time anyone has ever got a 12. WOW! Tell us how you did it."

"Well, I don't want the tributes to know my special talent before we get into the arena. Everyone will just have to find out in the arena." I add a wink into it. Thankfully the buzzer went off; but the crowd was in an uproar.

"Sorry folks but the buzzer went off. It was nice to meet you Annie and good luck."

"Thanks Caesar, it's been an absolute pleasure to be here and talk to you." I walked off the stage and waited on the side and listened to Pearson's interview only briefly though. Apparently his angle was friendly. He asked him about how he got a 10 (Pearson decided to tell him that he did it with his sword abilities). The most important one (and awkwardly) Caesar asked him if there was a special girl; and what did he say, he said that he had liked a girl name Annie Cresta but he blew his chance with her when he cheated on her (well the capitol audience had to know the truth and from what I could tell he had nothing to loose). I didn't care about him back though; he broke my heart and he expected me to run back in his arms? I don't think so. After Pearson's buzzer went off I just went back into my own little world until I heard Starry and Logan's interview. I felt really bad for missing their scores so I decided to listen to their interviews. Starry got a 9 and was going for the sexy angle (it definitely worked) and Logan scored a 10 and like me used the charming angle. As soon as the interviews were over Gallah led me to our car but didn't get in the car with me, instead Finnick was in the car. For the first couple of minutes we were quiet but Finnick was the one who broke the silence.

"Annie you did great in the interviews. There are tons of sponsors lining up to sponsor y-"

"You know what Finnick? You are absolutely clueless! I have liked you since I was 11 but since 2 years ago I've known I've loved you; and when you kissed me I was the happiest person on earth, I ran away seeing if maybe you would check to see if I was okay, that was the test to see if you truly cared about me but no. And now I understand that we were only meant to be friends, so goodbye Finnick and don't expect me to get out of the arena because I know I won't." The car stopped and I got out before he could say a word. I ran straight to the elevator, I distinctly remember someone running behind me and saying my name; as the elevators closed I saw a flash of bronze hair. I don't want to believe it's Finnick but deep down, I knew it was.

FPOV:

Annie looked so beautiful for her interviews I couldn't take my eyes off her. After her interview I could only think about her and nothing else. The interviews ended and it took all my will not to sprint down to Annie's car; I walked. I waited in the car for 5 minutes and then Annie got in, she looked surprised that I was inside but she didn't say anything; and neither did I. After 2 minutes I finally spoke up ending the silence

"Annie you did great in the interviews. There are tons of sponsors lining up to sponsor y-"

"You know what Finnick? You are absolutely clueless! I have liked you since I was 11 but since 2 years ago I've known I've loved you; and when you kissed me I was the happiest person on earth, I ran away seeing if maybe you would check to see if I was okay, that was the test to see if you truly cared about me but no. And now I understand that we were only meant to be friends, so goodbye Finnick and don't expect me to get out of the arena because I know I won't." I was absolutely shocked. Annie had a crush on me and I guess I had one on her but it didn't show? I thought I was obvious when it came to these things! I wanted to tell her how I feel I really did but nothing came out when I opened my mouth. The car stopped and she got out sprinting away from me; I was shocked for a few moments but then reality pulled me back in and I jumped out of the car sprinting in her direction yelling out her name. I went past the elevator and caught a glimpse of her face as the elevator pulled her away from my reach. She was gone. Annie, the girl I liked was gone; and I could never tell her the way I felt…


So that was chapter 8. Guys I'm running out of ideas so please if you have an idea, tell me! I'm thinking of maybe making the District 10 tributes (Chloe and Angus) a couple and part of their alliance with Annie, Glava, Logan and Starry (and in this story they both got 11's).

Until next chapter my friends.

xoxo