A/N So sorry for the wait people! Firstly, I was going to update this earlier but yesterday there was something wrong with my internet and today I was out at a fair and something called the 'Blaydon Races'. Anywho, the majority of people said they'd like it to skip to morning so I apologise to those who wanted a dream but I may give you one another day...

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14. Confessions

[Finn's POV]

I wake up to the sound of footsteps upstairs. My eyes are glued together though because I'd rather just stay in bed for a little longer. Then, I realise I'm not in my bed at all. No, this isn't a bed; I think I'm on the sofa. That's when I remember coming to Carmen's house but I can't remember why I'm not in the guest house. I'm too tired to think about it so I try to roll over and bury my face in the pillow. However, I can't seem to move very easily because of the heavy blanket I must have chosen last night probably because the weather here is nothing like that of my home in district four. I crack one eye open to observe my surroundings but I'm met with a pair of thick blue eyes and a blinding smile.

"Good morning sleepyhead!"

"It is now." I mumble. It starts to come back to me after that, most of last night. Perhaps I'm dreaming because honestly this all seems slightly surreal. She stares at me for a moment more before going back to snuggling into my chest. Since her head is now propped on top of my chest I'm almost certain that she can hear my heart leap and skip. Her tiny toes tickle my legs as she shifts herself into more of a ball on top of me. I secure her in my grasp and run my hands through her hair as always. It's almost second-nature to me now, automatic. Staying in that exact position forever would be perfectly fine with me but unfortunately the opportunity does not arise. We are interrupted by someone so boisterous that I can only assume its Fern as she bursts through the front door. Carmen leaps away from me as if I'm on fire causing her to tumble on to the floor too quick for me to catch.

"Are you ok?" I ask.

She nods while tugging her dress down where it has ridden up. It completely slipped my mind that she was still in her dress and when she fell the flames erupted once more.

"What happened to you?" Fern questions suspiciously while eying the two of us together and I can feel Carmen cringing.

"Why don't I go make some breakfast?" I say lightening the mood slightly. I don't wait for a reply before making my way into the kitchen swiftly. "You want anything Fern? Carmen?"

"No I need to go find Willow." Yells Carmen.

I grab myself a bowl and some cereal before turning around and finding Fern having entered the kitchen too. She observes me thoughtfully for a moment then begins to talk whilst I continue with the meal.

"You like her, don't you?"

I stop abruptly then realise what I've done so carry on nonchalantly.

"What? Of course not. What makes you think that?" It's a good job I'm no actor; even I didn't believe that performance.

She sighs, "I saw the interview. I knew what you meant."

"So Finnick, how are you today?"

"I'm fine thanks. You?" I asked while winking briefly at the crowd. The girls all screamed my name in longing.

"Me? I'm fine too." He paused and leaned in a little for the effect. "I hear your modelling is going well. All the ladies" he paused and we both listened overdramatically to the screaming women of the audience "seem to adore you. You got a special lady out there?"

"Me? No not yet. Still looking though." I'd said all the signature lines that got those ladies out there drooling. My mind kept flicking back to her though, it always did.

"Oh well, maybe you'll find one soon." He saw he wouldn't find a story there so he moved on a bit. "And your birthday's coming up isn't it? What is it you want?"

That's when it happened. I answered without thinking. "Carmen."

Once I realised what I'd done I began to panic. Oh god! They all know! My whole cover is blown; what if she's watching this?! But they misunderstood me…

"A car? Well those are quite rare but I suppose with your money and friends anything is possible." He droned on but I tuned out. They thought I said 'a car man'. I couldn't help wonder whether anyone would notice. Knowing my luck they would. Would it be better out in the open or not? I couldn't decide.

And I still can't.

"You said her name." It wasn't a question but a statement because we both knew it was true. Suddenly as if to break the tension, Willow came running in and hugged me.

"Hey baby bird!"

"Finny!" She shrieked in that cute voice of hers. "Can you take me out Finny?"

"Of course baby bird but wouldn't you want your sister to take you?"

"But she going with Hunter out." She said matter-of-factly. I could feel myself getting a little angry with this guy. I mean, I'm not going to be able to stay long and yet all my time with her is cut short because of this guy. I'd like to see his face if he knew how close I'd been to his girlfriend last night! She didn't come to him when she had a nightmare! He wasn't the only thing that could stop them was he? He hadn't known her all his life! I had!

"Finn?"

"What? Eh, yeah sure I'll take you out. Where do you want to go?"

We spent almost all of breakfast arguing about where to take her and eventually agreed to going into the town for a wander. According to Fern, some sort of little fair thing was on today so maybe we'd have a good time. We left the house hand-in-hand and she was skipping and humming cute little tunes as she went.

"You're a good singer you know Willow."

She beams up at me the biggest smile anyone will ever see. After a bit, she seems to be fed up of being the only one singing so she encourages me to join in too. I comply because there's nothing I wouldn't do for this little kid even if I can't sing very well at all. The sky is almost as blue as Carmen's eyes which means it might just rain today so I wish I'd brought a coat for Willow. I suppose it's too late now. She only has a thin little sun dress on so I might have to buy her something at the fair/market going on.

"You're a good singer you know Finny." She says mimicking my tone which makes us both laugh pretty hard. We know we've reached the square when we see lots of little stalls all over the place. I also catch sight of Carmen and Hunter but I choose to ignore them. She'd headed of before us and Fern had tagged along as she said Hunter had a 'hot brother' or something like that.

The first stall we find has some interesting stationary with intricate patterns and things on. One catches my attention as it has a mockingjay imprinted on it and I can't help but notice it'd be perfect for Carmen. Obviously my intentions for today were not to buy things for her but I can't help it so I pay the kind woman and we move on to the next one. After about five stalls I have a collection of things for Carmen which I can give her along with her original present that I've not yet given her due to many interruptions.

"Ooh look at this!"

"What is it Willow?"

She shrugs but keeps staring at the little metal piece in her hands. When she presses a button on it, it expands to make a thin silvery encrusted bangle.

"Can I have it? Please! Please!" She pleads.

"Ok calm down, yes you can have it."

I check my watch and realise how late it's getting so I take her hand and start to lead her back to the house. It's not the shortest walk ever and after a bit I can tell that she's getting a little tired as she starts slowing down and yawning.

"You okay there baby bird?"

"I'm tired." She yawns sleepily.

I sigh and swing her gently up onto my shoulders telling her to hold on nice and tight. She does so and we walk back in silence until I feel her start to nod off. I must have worn her out a lot today. When we arrive back I make my way up the porch steps and inside. Everyone (besides Carmen) is situated in the kitchen so I head in there and start to remove Willow from my shoulders being careful not to wake her up.

"Someone must have been tired." Katniss says while taking her daughter from me, "Thanks for taking her out today. She was very keen to see you again." This makes me smile just a little. It's nice to be wanted and not judged for once. Maybe I'll have to visit more often.

"Where were you exactly?" Rye asks me as I sit down next to him.

"The fair thing." I answer while taking a bit of cheese bun.

"No. I mean for the past year or so."

"Oh right. Err…I was modelling."

"So much that you couldn't visit?"

"Yep."

As if on cue, Carmen arrives home and slams the door with a thud making me wince. Jeez what's upset her so much? Hunter. I'm straight up from my seat with my cheese bun and over to her. She looks awfully pissed off.

"You okay?"

"Come with me."

She doesn't even wait for me to reply before she storms out of the house and down the road. I run to keep up with her but she just keeps speeding along with her eyes set straight ahead. We remain silent despite my attempts at conversation but I stop those when we make it to the fence surrounding the forest here. She slips under the no-longer electric wires and I follow automatically. We hike upwards towards the lake and I have to dodge some overgrown branches on the pathway. It's a bit different to what I remember of it but at the same time so familiar. It almost feels like home itself. Eventually, we reach the lake and it's quite dark when we do so the moonlight is shining down on it making the water glisten. It's so beautiful that I can feel it calling to me. I ignore the sensation and sit down beside Carmen under that very familiar oak tree that holds such fond memories like the time I was going to kiss her when I was fourteen. Obviously that didn't happen; we've only kissed once but it was my favourite moment in the world.

"You okay?"

"No." She replies bluntly.

"How come?" I ask whilst leaning back a touch.

"Hunter was a complete jerk to me today."

"Oh. Well forget about it for now. Let's just enjoy being here."

"I want to. That's why I came here. But…." She trails off and sighs.

She's lying on my chest now and we're just staring up at the stars. It's so romantic and I just wish she weren't so sad. Being the friend I am, I decide to cheer her up a little. I get up and pull her up too. I hold her hand and tug her forwards with me. She smirks and follows but I can tell she has no idea what I'm doing. If she did, I doubt that she'd have followed me. I keep walking backwards until I can't anymore.

"What are you doing Finn?" She smiles.

"Cheering you up."

I grab her round the waist and take that final step backwards.

We fall into the water with a splash. It's absolutely freezing so I can't help but shiver. I pop my head above the water to find her there laughing at me. She swims over dripping wet but still smiling. I know mine must be twice as big as hers. Her cold fingers wrap around my neck and I freeze wondering what it is that she's doing. Her eyes bore into mine and I can feel myself being drawn to them. She pulls herself closer to me and my breath stops all together. She smiles at me then leans in and I do too.

Her lips meet mine and the sparks fly again. I'm no longer frozen; I'm melting. My arms snake around her back and pull her closer and closer to me. I never want this moment to end. I'm kissing her and she's kissing me back so fiercely. She bites my lip and of course I open my mouth. Her scent fills my nose and her taste fills my mouth. My thoughts are as cloudy as the sky but my senses are as awake as anything. Her hands tangle in my hair for once and I can feel the clinging.

I don't think I'll ever be this happy.

Ever.

A/N OMG! They kissed! :D

Anyway, if your interested I have a Finnick (Senior) story called 'Puff Puff' which is a one-shot if you're interested.

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