Chapter Twenty-Five

"You want me to be-" I start but Finnick interrupts me.

"Since the day I met you, I always knew you were special. But I never thought you would be the one who captivated my heart. I didn't think you would be the one I wanted to spend forever with. But you are Annie. I want to spend forever with you. I know this past year has been a little crazy but if we can get past all that I'm sure we can keep moving forward." He pulls out a small box. "Annie Cresta, will you marry me?" He asks and I smile.

"Didn't we just like break up? Should you be asking to marry me?" I ask.

"I want to. I want to be married to you." He says with a smile.

"Finnick I want that too-" I start.

"Is that a yes then?" He asks excited.

"Well, look at this summer Finnick we won't be spending it together because of the jobs we want to accomplish. Finnick, that could be the rest of our lives. I know I said I was being stupid when I broke up with you but it's still there." I say. He opens his mouth but I stop him. "Besides are you sure we're ready to take this step?" I ask.

Finnick smiles.

"I'm sure we're ready." He says and kisses me. "And don't try to talk me out of this Annie Cresta." He smiles. "I've thought about this a lot. Besides, as I already said no job is worth as much as you." Finnick says and kisses my forehead. "I want to spend the rest of my days with you. I love you." Finnick says.

"I love you too." I whisper. I know Finnick is right. Besides, I don't think Finnick will ever resent me. He loves me too much. I felt terrible the whole time we were broken up. I don't want to lose him again and I do want to spend forever with him.

"Does that mean yes?" He asks with a smile painted on his face.

"Yes." I whisper. He picks me up and twirls me around. He kisses me and I break the kiss. "To be clear you didn't mean like… elope or anything, because I want my Mom there." I say.

"I didn't mean tonight when I said wife I was just being overdramatic. Wife just sounds better than fiancé."

I smile.

"It does doesn't it?" I say.

"Yes it does." He says and kisses me.

"I do kinda want to finish school so I hope a long engagement is okay with you." I say and he smiles.

"I wouldn't dream of anything else. Besides, doesn't planning a wedding take some time?" He says and kisses me.

"True." I say and smile. "Let me see the ring." I say.

"Right." He says and opens the box.

It's pretty. It has a silver band and a single diamond in the middle. It's pretty but, looks expensive.

"It's beautiful." I say as he slides it on my finger.

"This was my grandmothers." He says.

"How did you get it?" I ask knowing he gave it back to his Mom.

"I have my ways." He smiles and kisses me. It's not like I care, but I am curious.

"Holy crap we're engaged." I say when he backs away.

"Yes we are." Finnick says and kisses me again.

"I love you." I whisper and run my fingers through his hair.

"I love you too." He whispers.

Finnick is rubbing his hands up and down my bare back while I'm leaning on his chest.

"I wish you didn't have to go." I whisper.

"I know but I do." He says and kisses my cheek.

I listen to him breathing.

"I love you." I say and look up at him.

He kisses me and moves hair from my face.

"I love you too. So much." He whispers.

"It's going to be fun telling everyone." I say and look at the ring on my finger.

"It will be." He says and has me look up at him. "I can't wait to marry you." He says.

"And I you." I say and kiss him.

By the time Finnick has gone back to Australia everyone we care about has been told of our engagement.

Well… almost everyone. I didn't bother calling my Dad. I'm still angry at him. I'm sure Ella or even my Mom has told him by now. I wonder if he'll come and find me. As of right now I don't have any plans of even inviting him to the wedding. I have plenty of time to think about it though. It's not like Finnick and I are getting married tomorrow.

My internship is almost over which means school will be starting for me soon. It also means Finnick will be back in two months.

Finnick. I think to myself.

I can't stop smiling when I think of his name or when I look down at my finger. It's like when you first start a relationship when everything seems nice and perfect. I know it won't last forever but right now I just want to ride the wave. I just want to get lost in it.

End of Part One.

A/N: There's going to be a 'sequel' to this story. I want to go a bit deeper into this universe and who doesn't love a wedding? Keep a look out for it. The first chapter will probably be up in a few weeks.

Thanks for reading.

-Susan