A/N: Are you sitting down? This is the final chapter of 'NOW'. I've been a bit uninspired for a while on this one and truthfully, I have two other stories up that I'm excited to work on. The voting was intense and came within only TWO votes between Garrett and Finn. Please send this fic out with a BANG and review your little hearts out. Hell, go back and review other chapters if you didn't.

*Be sure to read 'SPIN' and 'Breathe' too. Thanks for all your love and support.

Disclaimer: I do not own the Hunger Games.

Thanks to one my extremely loyal followers, lovelyladybug_5 for beta-ing this comclusion!

Epilogue

Five years later...

Katy POV

I woke up late again. I've got to learn to get to bed on time so I can get a good nights rest. My parents are coming in on the train today and it's going to be a brutal day for them, being here in the Capitol. I moved here after graduating from school and opened up a branch of Everdeen Apothecary. I've been taking nursing classes at the new university here and I've been interning at the hospital with Grandma Lily and Grandpa Don a few times a week. Aliese works at the shop with me and fills in extra hours when I need her to. She's been my rock the past several years and I don't know what we would have done without each other.

When Aliese and Gavin broke up after four years of dating, she was devastated. Gavin had already moved to District 4 to be with her but it wasn't too long after the move that his eyes unfortunately wandered. He at least had the decency to confess his new feelings to Aliese before acting on them. Most guys wouldn't have bothered, but he loved and respected her. She was practically family and he couldn't risk losing her friendship when their relationship had simply fizzled out.

Aliese couldn't take being so close to him so she packed her bags and headed my way. How I got here myself was a huge journey. After Finn left, the summer I was fifteen, I thought my future was pretty much set in stone. Other than the logistics of where we were going to live, I thought that it would all work out between us. It did for a while and then the distance got to be too much. When I visited him the following summer on my familie's annual two week voyage, he was distant and aloof.

It didn't take long for me to figure out that he had been seeing a couple of girls behind my back. As hurt as I was when I confronted him, I couldn't find it in my heart to fault him. We were three years apart. At the age I was at, that was a world of difference and maturity. We saw each other once a year. It just wasn't going to work.

Once Finn was out of my romantic picture, Garrett and I renewed our friendship. We went hunting together all the time in the woods. We gathered plenty of plants for my Mother's ointments and remedies in our Apothecary. Life returned to normal again. Until Garrett began dating Iris, Delly's daughter. Iris and I were friends from school and my Father is close with her Mother. At first it didn't bother me that they were dating. I was fine when they held hands, snuggled on the couch watching movies. I was even okay when they kissed.

Then one day I just wasn't okay with it anymore. I tried to pin point when my feelings changed but it's so hard to tell. It could have been that day in the rain, at the lake. We went swimming after a hot and humid day of gathering and we had gone out to the lake to pick berries from an elusive blueberry bush. We decided to take a dip and the sky opened up. We just kept laughing and swimming in the rain that day. Did I notice Garrett was beautiful? Sure I did. I had on many occasions before as well. Maybe it changed for me then, I have no idea. I just know that the next time I saw him in a lip lock with Iris, I wanted it to be me.

Garrett and Iris had been dating for a couple of years until Gavin came back from District 4 and made a move on her. It was a really tumultuous time for all of us. Garrett and Iris had been fighting about their future, about getting married and Iris leaned on Gavin's shoulder. Turns out, she was with the wrong brother. There were many punches thrown and even my Father and Uncle Gale had to get involved several times to keep the peace. I was happy when Gavin and Iris moved to District 7 to live. At least it wasn't in Garrett's face every five minutes.

I rush into the shower and scrubbed my body clean with a new bath soap I'm trying out. It's a pear blend that I'm mixing for the Apothecary. I was thinking of branching out a bit and incorporating hand made soaps and lotions into our product line. Many people love Capitol medicine but there are those that also don't trust it. If I think Capitol medicine will work better, I always send a customer to my grandparents. But to fill in the slow sales times, I think an organic bath soap line may do the trick. People tend to appreciate home made things, even here in the Capitol.

I pull on some dark blue jeans, black pumps and a black short sleeve top accented with glitter streaks. The Capitol has toned down a bit but it's still the Capitol. As I finish applying my make-up, my thoughts drift back to those boys. It's not like I'm not happy where I am. I know that I belong here, doing what I'm doing. I just didn't expect to be doing it alone. I had expected to be with Finn. When that didn't work out, I eventually developed feelings for Garrett. Feelings that I never confessed to him. I've been on a few dates while living here but it always seems to come back to those two boys, men.

I haven't spoken to either one of them since I graduated school. They were both in relationships at the time and I just severed ties and moved here. It was probably the smartest thing and the dumbest thing that I ever did, walking away completely. But I guess I thought that I would meet someone else here and be done with all the complicated feelings.

I check my watch and realize that I'm going to be late for their train if I don't hustle. I pet my cat, Frankenstein, behind his ears and head out the door. When I arrive at the train station, I'm elated that I didn't miss the train. That sucker is just rolling in. My parents would have been pissed if I was late. When it rolls to a stop, my Father helps my Mother off the train and leads her over to me. I hug her tightly first and then my arms encircle my Father's neck and he spins me in the air. It's been six months since I've seen them last and I miss them so much.

I motion to grab a bag and my Father shoos me away. "Katy baby we need to eat. It'll help our anxiety." I agree and lead them to a little cafe that I frequent since it's close to the shop. We all order sandwiches and iced teas and sit down to catch up.

"So, how's Payson and Jade doing with the baby?" I ask. My Mom beams and takes a picture out of her wallet to show me. It's a picture of Payson, Jade and their son Jace. Jace is so handsome and looks just like Payson. He's got the blonde hair and blue eyes locked down. They all look so happy and I immediately feel guilty that I haven't met my nephew yet.

"Ugh I have got to plan a trip home so I can meet this gorgeous nephew of mine!" I say and twirl my finger around a loose strand of my brown locks.

Mom and Dad smile. "We'd love that sweetie and I know Payson and Jade would too." Mom says.

Dad refills his tea and comes back to the table. "So, any boys I have to meet or beat up? I can kill two birds with one stone while I'm here." I put my hand up to dismiss the thought while I nearly choke on a sip of my iced tea.

"Dad, no boys for me here. Trust me." I reluctantly explain.

Dad shifts in his seat and folds his arms. "Really? What about Finn? Or Garrett?"

"I haven't spoken to either one of them since I left District 12. I have no idea what they're up to." I sigh.

Mom gets that wicked look on her face and smiles. "You know honey, if Aunt Johanna was here she would tell you to screw both of them and pick the one you like best."

My father turns beet red. "KATNISS!"

I bust out laughing and cover my ears. "Mom, my virgin ears please! Don't say those things!"

My Dad grabs his heart and I hear him mutter. "Thank god, she's still a virgin. Thank you, thank you."

My mother turns on my father. "Peeta, be realistic. She's torn between the two of them but was too young to make an educated decision back then. What do you suggest she do? She's obviously in a similar boat like I was."

"She should remain abstinent for the foreseeable future. Sounds good, right honey?" Dad shifts his attention to me. My Mother just rolls her eyes and gives up. I shake my head. "Come on, I have to get back to the shop. I'll drop you off at the hotel." We hold small conversation on our way and I promise to pick them up for dinner later.

When I walk through the glass door of the Apothecary, a pair of gray eyes meet mine. My heart leaps in my throat at the sight of him and I can't help but run towards him and leap into his arms. Garrett hugs me tightly and I wrap my legs around his waist. We just hold each other that way from what seems like forever. Our moment is only interrupted by Aliese as she clears her throat in annoyance.

"Katy, this is an Apothecary, not a sex shop. You might want to put yourselves in check." Aliese observes. I pull back from Garrett just in time to see him blush and then I feel the heat rush to my cheeks as well. He puts me down and we have an awkward moment.

Garrett puts his hand on my cheek. His touch soothes me. "I came in on the train with your parents. I'm sorry I didn't call and tell you that I was coming. I wanted to surprise you. I just missed you", he says.

I pull his hand from my cheek and hold it in my own. "I missed you too. It's so good to see you! How long are you here? As long as Mom and Dad?" Garrett nods. "Yes, we're leaving after a week. No point in making the trip to leave after a couple of days. I'm staying at the hotel too."

"Wow. I am so happy right now. It is so great to see you. God, I missed you. You've never been here, is there anywhere you'd like to go? Places you want to see?" I ask. He shakes his head. "Nah, I'm cool just hanging out with you and Aliese. Anywhere we go will just be a bonus." I am over the moon right now. My stomach is doing flip flops at the site of him. Garrett is even more stunning and muscular than he was when I left. I haven't been home in two years but my family has visited me or I saw them in District 4 for an abbreviated vacation. Garrett didn't go the last time for some unknown reason, so it's been a full two years since I've seen him and the time has treated him well.

He's no longer a boy. He's morphed into a handsome young man. Strong build and height, short dark hair and striking gray eyes. The kind that dig deep into your soul. Dimples in his cheeks and a cleft chin. I once referred to him as the Earth God. Let me tell you, I can't take my eyes away from him.

"Earth to Katy, come back to me?" Garrett snaps his fingers in front of my face and then chuckles. I snap out of my physical observation of him and smile. "So, you want to join my parents and I for dinner tonight? Then I'll take you out somewhere. We'll go to a Capitol dance club or something. You'll love it. It's such a freak show! We'll have a good laugh." I suggest as I tug on the end of my long braid.

"Ooh, let's go to Asylum Katy! I heard that place is supposed to be wild!" Aliese begs.

"Yeah, that sounds good. We'll all try something new tonight. You game Hawethorn?" I tease.

"I'm in Mellark. I'll see you at dinner." Garrett walks over to Aliese and gives her a hug and kiss on her cheek before giving me a hug as well. When he kisses me, he makes sure his lips catch the corner of my mouth and I blush a deep crimson red. The spark catches me off guard and I'm brought back to a time of a stolen kiss in District 4.

Garrett releases me and says, "See you ladies at dinner" and heads out the door. He can't be five feet down the sidewalk when Aliese hoots. "Holy shit! Did you see that? Garrett is totally still hot for you! Damn Katy. You need to pounce on that. Let's not forget I've been with his brother, you will NOT be disappointed!" She laughs and comes over to me.

"Look at your cheeks girl! You are on fire. Somebody get a hose!", she says and I shove her hands away. She's going to tease me relentlessly all week, I can tell.

When it's time to dress for the evening, Aliese puts herself in charge of full make-overs for the two of us. I'm not as into the fashion couture as she is so I just let her roll with it. I don't mind sticking out a bit in the Capitol, being original, but when going to a new place, I tend to feel more comfortable at least blending in a bit. Especially at a club. The guys can be overly aggressive sometimes and I've had my fair share of gropers.

Aliese dresses in a strapless yellow cocktail dress, cut off at mid-thigh. It's got crystal beading covering her left breast and scattered crystals throughout the body, and ends in a taffeta skirt. It's suggestive, but not slutty and it hugs her curves in all the right places and accentuates her features. The bright yellow makes her emerald eyes pop and she curled her hair and hung it in a messy up-do with some curled strands hanging down. She looks like a rock star with her big silver loop earring and matching bangles.

I chose a royal blue cocktail dress that gives me room to move while keeping in line with Capital couture. It's strapless, the bodice is form fitting with a deep v in between my breasts. The breast line is accentuated with crystals to give it that extra flare. Then the dress just billows to mid-thigh with a couple of layers of shimmer fabric. To be honest, it almost looks like a teddy. I pull my hair up in a high ponytail and Aliese curls the back for me, and pulls out long strands to curl around my face too. I put on some diamond earrings, a thin diamond choker necklace and I'm good to go after my make-up and stilettos. Truthfully, we both look like sisters and we look like we are ready to rock.

When we reach the hotel, everyone's eyes bug out at the site of us. Garrett can't take his eyes off of me.

My Mother smiles as she catches the connection between the two of us and my Father is stuttering.

Finally, Dad stops muttering and speaks. " Katniss, please go get us a table at the restaurant. I need to get Katy some clothes. You too Aliese. Your father would have a stroke right now."

I laugh. "Daddy, we're not naked. We're taking Garrett to a club later. This is how you dress to go to a dance club here in the Capitol."

"Katy, if you bend over,there will be nothing left to the imagination. You're skirt needs to be longer." He explains. Garrett chuckles. "Why don't you bend over Katy? Prove your father wrong."

My Dad slaps him in the back of his head and we all laugh. "You're such a pig Gare. You're gonna kill my Father saying things like that." I tease. "Let's all go eat and enjoy dinner. I'm famished."

My Mother pulls my Father with her and she just shakes her head and smiles. I can hear them softly talking while they walk behind us. "Peeta, she's twenty. You need to get a grip. She looks tasteful. Be on your best behavior during dinner. Or else..."

I laugh to myself because I know what the 'or else' means.

My Father can't go a day without touching my Mother.

By the time the main course has come out, I've already had nearly two glasses of wine. Conversation has been really entertaining between all of us reminiscing and the evening is flowing smoothly. I'm sitting next to Garrett and it's impossible not to look at him and take him all in. His cologne smells amazing, he keeps smiling and casually making small contact with my skin. Rubbing my arm, touching my hands. It's obvious there's sexual tension. Aliese keeps making eyes with me and I can tell my parents have caught on.

When it's time to order dessert, that's when things escalate a notch.

"I can't decide between the strawberry cheesecake and the white chocolate mousse. I know I won't finish them both." I admit out loud, to no one in particular.

"Well, how about if I get one and you get the other, then we'll both share? They all look so good. I can't decide either." Garrett asks.

I nod and we all order. When dessert arrives, we each take a bite of what's in front of us and we both smile. I've ordered the cheesecake, he's ordered the mousse. I probably let my tongue linger a little too long on my fork but it was just that good.

Not thinking, I cut a small bite with my fork and feed it to Garrett. "Wow, this is really good", he says. I smile at him. "Now it's your turn. I want to try that." I explain and part my mouth ever so slightly. Garrett gathers a small scoop of the mousse on his spoon and feeds it to me, subconsciously licking his bottom lip when he did it. I want to kiss him right then and there.

I don't have time to react to that new revelation because I feel his hand on my thigh.

Did I mention that my skirt was mid thigh when I was standing up? It's very short while sitting down, even with a cloth napkin over my lap. I look at Garrett and he slides his hand closer to the middle of my closed legs. The feeling is electrifying. I feel warmth pooling in my panties and I do something I would never do under ordinary circumstances but tonight, I am all about taking a chance.

I open my legs.

The breath in Garrett's throat hitches and he continues to gently run his fingers over my thighs until they collect and meet at my panty line. I close my eyes and blush, hoping that my oversexed parents are oblivious to whats going on. I somehow manage to gather my wits and excuse myself to the ladies room, Aliese hot on my heels.

"What the hell just happened?" Aliese begs when we've closed the door.

I run the cold water and soak a paper towel underneath it, wring it, and begin to dab my face. I exhale. "Garrett ran his hand up my thighs to my panties. I don't know what came over me." I state.

Aliese smiles and does a little dance. "Somebody is gonna get lucky tonight! Well, the two of us are gonna get lucky tonight, because I'm going home with somebody tonight. You'll have the apartment all to yourself."

"Aliese, I can't sleep with Garrett. He's my oldest friend." I counter.

She puts her hand up. "Listen Katy, listen to me good. You've grown up with Garrett, you have some kind of sexual/romantic feelings for him. You trust him. He's always been in love with you and even if he wasn't he would rather die than hurt you. You seriously could not find a better guy to lose your virginity to. Trust me on this. No matter what happened between Gavin and I, I'm still glad he was my first. You should always care for and appreciate your first. Just go with it. If it happens, just live in the here and now. You hear me?"

I nod and finish putting myself back together. We head back to the table, finish our dessert and bid my parents good night. The club awaits us.

When we get to 'Asylum' its jam packed and there's a line out the door. Aliese knows the bouncer at the door so we're able to scoot right in. It doesn't take Aliese long to disappear and connect with some blonde haired stud. Always going for the opposite of Gavin now, but hey, whatever works.

Garrett wastes no time and pulls me out onto the dance floor. He doesn't bother to keep much distance between us during the evening and I never discourage him either. After an hour of dancing, another slow song comes on and Garrett closes the gap between us. Our lips are a mere inch apart. We haven't kissed in five years, since our first, albeit accidental kiss. It was very passionate then and we were both stupid inexperienced teenagers. I wonder what the time has done for us now.

The suspense is killing me and I entwine my fingers into the hair at the base of his neck and pull him into a kiss. It's all consuming. I feel like every pore on my body is exploding and I'm on fire. His tongue rubs across my lips and I willingly part them to allow entry. Once our tongues meet, it's a battle for dominance and I succumb to letting him run the show. I can't breathe. Hell, I don't want to breathe. Breathing means stopping this kiss.

I can feel Garrett's heart beating as fast as mine underneath his white shirt and I know right then that I want to take it off. We have to get out of here. "Wanna go back to the my apartment?" I ask him. Garrett puts his forehead to mine and whispers, "yes". I take his hand and lead him out of the club. Once on the street and en route to the apartment, he puts his arms around me and sporadically kisses me. Sometimes stopping right on the street.

When we finally make it to my apartment and the door clicks behind us, all the inhibitions are out the window. We leave a trail of clothes between the door and my bedroom until we fall onto the bed. Once we're in our underwear, Garrett pulls back from a kiss. "Are you sure Katy?" he asks, hope and love and lust in his gray eyes.

I smile at him and move my fingertip over his brown hair resting on his forehead. "I've never been more certain about anything as I am right now." I wrap my legs around his middle and pull him closer to me. If that's even humanly possible.

Garrett and I spend the remainder of his trip together. Obviously my parents are included but they also have some Capitol business to attend to as well. We spend our days in the park, and visiting museums, The Hunger Games Memorial.

All the while I'm taking pictures with my camera. Photography is a small hobby that I've taken up since moving to the Capitol. I'm actually pretty good at it and have considered being more creative with it. The Apothecary keeps me pretty busy as of late so I've resigned myself to taking candid shots and pictures for our products.

The day that Garrett is leaving, I wake up beside him with a feeling of dread. I don't know when I'm going to see him again. The proverbial elephant also hangs in the room. What do we do now? Where does this week leave us?

I'm wrapped up in Garrett's strong embrace, resting my head on his shoulders when he brings it to the forefront.

" Come home with me?" He requests.

I look up at him and rub his cheek. "I can't Garrett. My life is here. I can't just leave. Not even after this amazing week." I admit. Garret looks rejected.

"I thought that you would say something like that. God I hate this. Everything is different now and I don't want it to go back to what it was." Garrett says and rubs his eyes and pinches the bridge of his nose. I can tell he's trying to keep his emotions in check.

"Me neither. I guess we just have to wait and see what happens. At the very least, we'll always have this time together. Nobody can ever take it away from us." I lean up onto his chest and kiss him, tears running down my face.

We make love for the last time and we both shower and get dressed. My parents are meeting us at the station, having said our official goodbyes last night. Garrett and I walk to the train, hand in hand, in silence. We pass the Apothecary on the way and he bids goodbye to Aliese. When we get there, I feel like there are a ton of bricks on my chest. I don't want him to go.

I give my parents a hug and kiss goodbye and then turn to face Garrett again. He crashes his lips to mine and I pull him closer to me while his hands encircle my waist. This is much harder than I thought it would be. When he pulls away, he rests his forehead against mine, our lips and inch apart.

"I love you Katy. I've always loved you." He takes a deep breath and kisses me again. When he pulls away, I feel a knot in my stomach. "I'll always be with you. Always." He gives my lips one more kiss and then drops his hands, picks up his bag and gets on the train without looking back. I watch it pull away and I can't stand it. I feel like screaming, pulling the hair out of my head. How can anyone be so happy like I was this past week? I can't even fathom it. I break into a run and never slow down until I reach the Apothecary. When I burst through the door, my dam of tears break and I collapse into Aliese's waiting arms.

Six Months Later...

Our train pulls into District 4 right on time. Annie and Finnick are waiting for us and shower Aliese and I with love. It's been too long since we've seen them. Annie refuses to visit the Capitol and begs Aliese to return daily. Aliese is in a relationship now, with Ian, the hot blonde stud she met that night at the club. It's been six months and she's finally brought him home to meet her folks, the famous Odair Victors.

Of course, traveling with her for a weekend holiday means seeing Finn. I haven't seen him in a few years, what with how things went down and the fact that he was out of school and traveling. We didn't speak much after he broke my heart and Aliese hardly mentions him for fear of upsetting me. Not like I've given Finn and our impending visit much thought, my thoughts are mostly on Garrett since his visit six months ago.

When we get back to the house, Aliese and I head up to her bedroom, done our bikinis, make a pact to paint our nails later on and head out to the beach. When we set up our spot, I look over at the pier and I have a flashback. I turn to Aliese, "I'm gonna pier jump. You wanna come?" I ask her. Aliese smiles, "Nah, you go ahead. I'm gonna take a normal dip."

We both walk towards the water and I head toward the pier. I'm walking, feet in the shallow water when I hear him. "I got it! I got it!" and then I'm tossed to the ground. When I look up, the sun is in my eyes and then I see him, in all his fucking sun god glory, Finn.

He's breathless from running but he looks straight into my eyes right away and then begins to act like a school boy. "Katy. Oh my god, Katy. It's you." Finn says in a whisper. I can't help but feel all warm inside even though I know I should be at least somewhat resentful after the way we parted. Truth be told, I put it behind me a long time ago but seeing him now how stirred up feelings and they're not all bad. I feel conflicted. And not just because of our history but because of my feelings for Garrett.

"Oh, wow, um, let me help you up. Sorry about that. Are you okay? Did the ball hit you?" Finn asks and then retrieves the volleyball he was initially diving for before colliding with me in his pursuit. "No, I'm good. Just heading to the pier to jump. I'll catch up with you later. I just want to get this sand off of me now." I explain and walk away. When I reach the pier, I ready myself for the run and then jump with all my might. I did a really good job. So good, that my bikini top, did in fact, leave my body.

It's deja vu all over again, only this time, I'm a woman will full breasts. When I hit the surface I swear.

"Shit. Fuck. Shit!" I dive and try to reach it but I'm not used to water this depth. I can barely see the orange bikini top now. Fuck. I break the surface again, but when I reach it, I'm not alone.

"Did we lose our top again Katy?" Finn asks and smirks.

"Yes! I can't even see it now! Fuck me! Damn!" I bitch.

Finn laughs, "that can be arranged love, but first let me see if I can reach your top. This isn't a nude beach ya know."

He splashes a small handful of water at me and dives below the surface. I can't see him, he's pretty far down. I don't even try to cover my breasts, he's technically seen the younger version of them before. At this point I just need to stay afloat, find my top and keep everyone else on the beach from seeing my breasts. Finn breaks the water a moment later and flips his head to remove his wet bronze hair from his forehead.

"Sorry Katy. It's gone. I couldn't even see it." He says and looks genuinely sorry. I put my face in my hands. I am so screwed.

Finn clears his throat, "I couldn't help but notice when I swam up Katy, you're looking beautiful as always."

It's my turn to splash him. "You would look Finn. Such a typical guy!" I remark.

"Can't blame me for noticing you Katy. I've always noticed you. Wasn't that my problem from the start? I've always wanted you, always. Age and distance just always got in the way." I blush and look down.

"Don't be shy Katy. It's not your fault. I should have waited, been more patient. I was the fool. I made a mistake because I was young and stupid and it cost me our relationship, our friendship. I know this. That's why I haven't visited. I thought seeing you would make me want you all over again and I was right. It does. I feel like I'm fifteen again." He explains.

I look down at my hands underneath the water and contemplate what he's saying. It's so hard for me. I've always been conflicted in some way. Either over my feelings for both Garrett and Finn or simply because of my age and what I was ready for sexually. Then I remember what my mother said at dinner that day six months ago.

"You know honey, if Aunt Johanna was here she would tell you to screw both of them

and pick the one you like best."

It's so wrong on so many levels and yet so right at the same time. I can't play games. It's either love or it's sex, attraction. The only way to know is to give into it. I'm not a virgin anymore. I've given myself to Garrett, my best friend and a man that I care deeply for. Finn is like dynamite. Whenever we're together it's all sparks and ignition. We get along fabulously. We have fun together. But could it be something that would last? I don't know.

Aliese would tell me to cut the sexual tension and then decide. Sexual compatibility or rather attraction, has never been an issue. I have always wanted Finn. I decide to just go for it.

I swim closer to Finn, putting our mouths an inch apart. "I need help getting out of this water."

Finn nods lightly, "I'll carry you, just like I did last time. Hold on." He picks me up in the water and heads for shore, my arms and legs wrapped around him, shielding myself.

Before he reaches the sand, he stumbles and our lips meet. There it is. That spark between us. Only this time, we're adults and nobody is going to stop us. He takes us out of the water and keeps kissing me, never breaking it. Walking us straight to the house. We must pass Aliese because I suddenly hear her voice. "Holy shit! Wear a condom!"

Finn guides us straight to his room and what's left of our bathing suits are discarded almost immediately. When Finn wrests his member in between my legs he looks me in the eyes. "I've always loved you Katy," I close my eyes and welcome him with open arms.

The stars are bearing down on me as I wait for the train to come to a stop. I fold and unfold the picture over and over and keep looking at it. Allowing him to take my breath away. Thank goodness I have another copy. I've really butchered this one.

My holiday in District 4 was everything I wasn't planning for but sometimes, that's the way it works. No matter, it gave me the clarity that I needed to figure out what I want. And what I want is plain as day now. When I descend the train, I take in my surroundings and walk.

I have an inner dialogue with myself. Are you certain Katy? He's the one? You're never gonna want the other again, right? This is it? Life change, a move and everything? NO going back once he sees you. You're gonna melt. Just get on the train if you can't handle it. Are you certain? Absolutely certain? He's the one you can't live without?

I smile at my inner battle because I know now what I want. It's taken me nearly nine years to figure it all out once and for all but now, I'm ready to commit.

I'm in love with him and I'm ready to spend the rest of my life with him.

I walk through, past the buildings and head to the market place. Certain that he will be there somewhere. I get a few stares because of my determined walk, and the fact that I'm the daughter of two of the most famous Victors, but otherwise, people disregard me. When I reach the door that I know he's behind, I turn the knob and walk in. This is it. It's now or never.

When I step through the thresh hold, I'm met with the most amazing pair of eyes I have ever stared into. My blue orbs cannot get enough of his.

Such a beautiful shade of gray, with little hidden specks of green. Gale and Johanna at their best.

Garrett's breath hitches when he sees me and I immediately lose it and start crying. I walk over to him and he approaches me, bringing his trembling hands to my face.

"Am I seeing things?" he asks. I shake my head and smile through my tears.

"Are you sure? No doubts, no unfinished business with Finn?", he begs.

I shake my head. "No, Garrett. I'm at peace with my decision. I think I've known it all along, I just needed time to get there myself. To grow up. Finn's the ocean that put out my flame. Made me some things that I'm not. But you, you Garrett, you're the wood that stoked that fire. Let it burn for a long, long time. I think I always knew that you were my forever."

I crash my lips to his and we get lost in our embrace for a few moments. When we finally come up for air, Garrett places his forehead next to mine, lips nearly touching.

"When does forever begin Katy?" Garrett asks.

"Now." I whisper.

FIN.

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