"Annie!" I hear the crowd scream.
I look up in shock and Finnick gently grabs my hand to bring me over to the window.
"FINNICK!" The crowd screams, pressing up against the window.
I gasp, backing away from the window.
Finnick laughs gently and smiles warmly at the ongoing crowd.
The colors they wear now…
Everyone is mimicking the Girl on Fire and her lover boy by wearing different shades of red, orange, and yellow, making them all look like they have internal issues.
I sigh and go back to my breakfast that consists of eggs and bacon. Agnes is sitting across from me, glaring at me constantly.
That will never stop will it?
Finnick pouts as the audience leave as we pass into the tunnels that will lead us to our rooms.
I laugh gently, taking his hand and pulling him back into his chair, "Don't worry Finn, you'll have your audience back soon enough."
Finnick sighs, shaking his head sadly, "But how can I compete with Fire girl and Bread boy?"
I laugh at his names and hand him a piece of bread, "Made with love…" I whisper into his ear. His eyes light up as he takes a huge bite from the bread, "By Peeta Mellark." I finish.
He spews the bread pieces everywhere, effectively all over Agnes, gagging loudly.
Agnes glares at me as she silently gets up to change her clothes.
I pat his back, laughing silently as Mags slides into Agnes spot, grinning wildly.
I slap her hand as Finnick wipes his mouth with a napkin, glaring playfully at Mags and I.
I scoot away from his hands right as the announcer says, "We have reached to the TrainingCenter. Please exit out the front doors."
"Come on Ann." Finnick pulls me out of my seat, wrapping an arm around my waist, "Let's go get 'beautified'"
I had just barely made it into my room when my prep team attacks me.
"Hi Annie!"
"We had just seen you!"
"What's with Agnes?"
I just shake my head, sitting down in the plush white chair in my bathroom, and closing my eyes, ready for the procedure.
"Shaving time!" Sophie squeals.
I sit up quickly, "Whoa wait, I was just shaved two days ago!"
Sophie rips off my dress and kneels next to my legs.
"Aha!" Sophie screams, making me jump, "There's one hair that's on your leg!"
I roll my eyes, "What? Someone might see that hair because I'm wearing practically?"
Roman, Hymra, and Sophie all share a look.
I laugh uncertainly, "Right?"
"No no no no no no no no…" I groan, eyeing my costume up with wide eyes.
"Yes yes yes!" Sancha squeals, playing with my hair.
My hair has 'seaweed' tangled into it, messed up to the max, and my eye shadow is bright blue, making me look like someone colored my eye lids with marker.
But my costume is the worst part. Strategically tied knots make up my entire costume, the rope running down my stomach down to my pelvic. I know see why Sophie wanted to get the hair off my leg.
So all in all, it looked like Finnick had spent a few hours with me. Grr…
"Shall we go see the other Victors?" Sandra inquires, smiling wickedly at my reflection.
My eyes go wider than they had been, shaking my head frantically, "No!"
"Looks like we have to." Sandra sighs, looking at the clock in the bathroom.
"Fine, but I get a robe." I jut out my chin defiantly.
Sandra laughs, "Don't worry."
"Have fun Annie!" Sandra shouts, ripping off my robe.
I shriek, crossing my arms over my chest.
"Nice costume Annie." Johanna says behind my shoulder.
I roll my eyes, turning to face her. "Have you seen Finnick?"
Johanna's eyes go wide, "Why, did you-"
"NO!" I shout, my face turning beet red.
"Shut up! Just tell me where he is!"
Johanna nods, an evil grin crossing her face. "Over there." She points towards District 12.
I turn, frowning, and then my jaw drops.
Finnick is wearing what I'm wearing; a net strategically tied around his pelvic area, and his hair is lazily messed up, and just like mine it has 'seaweed' wrapped in it.
I sigh, starting to walk up to him, but he walks away from them, walking the other way, and I figure I should meet the Victors from 12.
I feel sorry for them, as they are looking around in confusion.
I steel myself for what's to come as I walk up to them.
"Hey Katniss and Peeta, I'm Annie." I smile warmly, and they turn around, Katniss eyeing me up, Peeta turning beet red.
"Are you here to offer me a sugar cube?" Katniss asks skeptically.
I laugh, "Did you just meet Finnick? Sorry about that, he tries to freak out the new Victors with his 'charming' side."
Katniss nods, her eyes thoughtful.
Peeta clears his throat, "Nice costume."
I roll my eyes, "Yeah, Sandra is crazy."
I look closely at their costumes, "What's yours?"
Katniss presses a button on her suit, Peeta following suit, and they start to glow deep red, looking like the monsters from your dreams.
"Oh…" I say in a small voice.
"Annie, where's Finnick?" Johanna asks, coming up next to me, her eyes wide.
I roll my eyes, "Didn't I just ask you this question myself?"
"Well yeah but-" I look behind my shoulder, Katniss and Peeta are looking uncomfortable.
I smile, "Nice to meet you two."
They nod, and Johanna pulls me off to the side, "We're going to play the new coming Victor trick."
I nod. "What is it?"
"Okay, get on the same elevator as Katniss and Peeta, and Finnick will corner you in the elevator, kissing you openly, to get on Katniss's nerves. I'll be in there with you."
I nod, an evil smile lighting my face.
"Hey beautiful." Finnick slips a hand around my bare waist and I shimmy out of his grip.
"No." I growl.
I nod subtly at Johanna and storm up to our chariot, jumping up and shivering at the slight breeze.
A moment later the chariot dips from Finnick's weight and he whispers in my ear, "Are we a go for the prank." I nod, a smile lighting my face.
"This will be fun."
Finnick laughs and he dips his around my waist, pulling me close. "I thought we'd stand like this for the opening ceremonies."
I gulp, "Sure."
Our chariot lurches forward and I realize that this is it…
The moment of truth…
"And District 4!" Caesar Flickerman's booming voice says.
Cheers raise up from the crowds and I smile and wav with my free hand.
Suddenly I'm dipped and Finnick kisses right in the chariot.
"Finn!" I hiss into his mouth and he chuckles.
He breaks our kiss and he smiles charmingly at the audience.
We stop in front of President Snow's place and District 12 becomes the highlight of the show.
With their unearthly costume and make up, they're terrifying.
I tune out President Snow and suddenly we're being pulled back into the stables.
Finnick helps me get down and he drags me towards the elevator, smiling wickedly.
"We're on this one!" Finnick shouts.
The door opens back up again and Finnick drags me inside with a naked Johanna, and an uncomfortable looking Katniss with a grinning Peeta.
I shriek as Finnick shoves me inside. I look at Johanna, "Nice costume Jo."
She grins wickedly, "Yep, skin tight."
I roll my eyes, and yelp as I'm shoved back against the wall of elevator.
Finnick's sea green eyes glow brightly in the darkness as growls at me, "You've been a VERY naughty girl Annie."
I stuck out my tongue, and Finnick slams his lips against mine.
Katniss makes a sound of gagging, and I kiss Finnick back harder.
"District 4." Johanna says. I break apart from Finnick and drag him out of elevator.
Once the doors close, we start to laugh horribly.
"Great job Annie." Finnick laughs before walking away to his bedroom.