Piece in his Games 10
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"We're going too far east, point the nose more west."
"I know how to get to District four, Finnick."
"Clearly not, or else we would be headed away from the tree line."
Gale's grip on the wheel tightened as he spat back a reply. "Why don't I throw you into the tree line?"
Finnick shrugged. "I'd probably get there a lot faster."
"You know what buddy, you're a real-."
"Fighting won't help us find Peeta, guys." Katniss interrupted, coming to stand between them.
Finnick sighed dramatically. "Neither will flying around in circles."
"Shut up!" Gale snapped back reaching out to smack Finnick upside the head.
Katniss caught his hand and, entwining her fingers through his, gave it a little squeeze. "Let's all just calm down. I know it's been a long night, but we have to start working together. Gale, Finnick probably does know the fastest way to District four-we've only ever travelled there by train. But Finnick stop being such a backseat driver-have a little trust in someone for once in your life."
Finnick rolled his eyes, but nodded before turning stubbornly too look out the window.
"Sorry Katnip, I'm just tired," Gale yawned, stretching out his free arm.
"Why don't you go get some sleep," Katniss suggested. "Finnick and I can handle things for a while here."
Galen smiled tiredly. "Thanks." He nudged Finnicks arm. "You okay to man this ship for a couple hours."
"Finally!" Finnick stood up, nearly pushing Gale out of his seat to take the wheel. While he adjusted it to his height, Gale gave Katniss a quick kiss on the tip of her nose before heading to the back where the sleeping room was. Finnick jerked the plane to the west, sending Gale stumbling into the wall. He just grumbled something about leaving Finnick as bait for the peacekeepers when they got Peeta, too tired to do anything else.
Katniss turned around, going to sit down in the shot-gun seat. She put her feet up on the dash like Finnick had done, staring out the window into the black velvet night sky. From this height, it felt like they were flying in the stars which seemed to twinkle brightly with hope. Hope for a speedy rescue. Hope for no injuries. Hope for today, hope for tomorrow. Hope for Peeta.
Katniss glanced over at Finnick who was steering the ship with little concentration.
"Take a picture, it will last longer." His voice broke the awkward silence.
"I wasn't staring." Katniss said, defending herself.
"That's what they all say." Finnick smirked. "Besides, we don't want your boyfriend to think you're having thoughts on cheating on him."
Katniss shrugged non-chalantly. "Gale knows I would never do that."
Finnick looked over at her, a small smile playing on the edges of his lips, eyes flickering deviously. "I'm not talking about Gale."
It felt like he had just punched her in the stomach, and her body reacted as if he had. She gasped, staring back at him wildly for a very long time. Of all the fears she had going into this whole plan, that was her biggest. That someone would realize she was faking it and convince Gale to see the truth. Finnick was the type of person who would do that…or would he…Katniss composed her face, holding his bemused gaze evenly.
"I'm not cheating on Peeta. It was all an act. We were never actually a couple."
"Bullshit." Finnick answered, voice just as steady.
"Peeta won't care- he's not in love with me."
"Yeah, and pigs fly."
"I'm in love with Gale, Finnick."
"Oh yeah?" Finnick challenged.
"Yes!" Katniss hissed back as quietly as possible, not wanting to wake Gale up.
Finnick leaned in closer, his voice one of someone who knows he's right, and knows that the other person knows he's right.
"Then why are we running straight into the Lion's den?" His eyes held hers captive. "You Love Gale, you've known him your whole life- it was bound to happen. But you're in love with Peeta, Katniss. And the sooner you realize that, the sooner you stop hurting them and yourself.
Katniss felt tears prick her eyes, she squeezed them shut-she would not cry in front of him. "And why do you care so much? I thought you only cared about yourself."
"Because when we get there and Gale sees the way you look at Peeta, he'll know that it was all some ridiculous plan you made. And when Peeta realizes what you did-because he will, he's very observant- he won't be happy either. Like you said before, we all have to work together or we'll never make it out alive-what makes you think they would still agree to work together, let alone with you, once they figure it out?"
"They won't. I won't let them." Katniss could feel her voice shake even as she spoke.
Finnicks voice was a prodding type of gentle. "You have to tell them, Katniss."
"Not right away-I can wait. They'll understand-."
"No they won't." Gale said firmly, without hesitation. "Trust me, I've used people before. And I've hurt them. And I refuse to let you do that to yourself."
Katniss gulped, realization hitting home. "Johanna?"
Finnick bit his lip, nodding slightly after a moment.
"What happened?"
"She was my Gale. Enough said. Now sit back in your seat and stare out the window-we never had this conversation." He sat back, taking the hovercraft off auto pilot.
"What?"
At just that moment, Gale entered, rubbing sleep out of his eyes. Had it really been that long? He smiled, coming to stand beside her and rubbing her shoulder tenderly. "Hey."
It took her a moment to reply, she was still stuck in everything that had just been said. "Hey…have a good sleep?"
"Best power nap of my life." His eyes were innocent, selflessly suspecting nothing. "You should get some sleep though, I can handle watch by myself."
"No…. I…" Katniss looked at Finnick with pleading eyes. If she went to sleep, Finnick could tell Gale anything. Her secret would be out and she would be screwed-this plan was the only thing keeping her sane at the moment.
"It's okay," Finnick said, watching her carefully. "Gale and I can handle it. The secret is safe, catch some sleep."
She nodded numbly, exhaustion catching up with her as she turned around. She believed him. She didn't know why, but she did.
As she walked away she could hear there ever quieting voices behind her.
"What secret?"
"You don't want to know, Gale."
"Yes, I do, Finnick."
"No."
"Yes!"
"Fine! The secret is that we have come to the unanimous decision that you have no sense of direction. Happy?"
"No."
"Good!"
Katniss couldn't help but smile a little as she drifted off to sleep….
And there it is! I hope it was exciteing enough-next chapter to come ASAITOWIGTH! ( As Soon As I Think Of What Is Going To Happen) Please reveiw and let me know what you think, I truly apreciate every one I get 3