Sorry about the cliff hanger in the last chapter, but my mum came into the room and told me if I didn't start studying I couldn't go out next weekend! So yeah, it had to be done! Annie's gonna cause a few problems in this chapter I think, so happy reading!

Enjoy x

Chapter 13 - October Part III

Katniss POV

Katniss heard Finnick give a strangled cry, and looked over at him. His face was crumpled and stricken, yet Annie looked completely calm. Katiss stormed over, seeing red.

"What are you doing here?" Katniss spat at her.

"Effie invited me." That was all she said before she began to make her way over to Finnick. Everyone else in the room was unaware of what was happening, as everyone was still dancing and talking happily.

Annie approached Finnick smoothly, and Katniss followed.

"Hey, Finnick." Annie smiled at him, but Finnick was frozen. He looked confused, and a little sad.

"What.. What are you doing here?" Finnick choked out, clearly still dazed.

Annie seemed to consider his question. She looked calm and cool, but her eyes were slightly panic stricken. She then closed her eyes, gave her head a slight shake, opened them again and grabbed Finnick's hand. She pulled him quickly out of the room, and Katniss began to follow before Peeta grabbed her hand and pulled her back.

"Leave them to talk, you know Finnick will tell you everything after." Katniss sighed and returned to her table. Peeta sat down beside her and looked at her sadly.

"What did she do to Finnick?" Peeta asked gently.

"They were together for a year, and Finnick loved her more than anything. He was completely head over heels. I thought she loved him aswell. At first, she was one of the sweetest people you could ever meet. Always polite, and she was never jealous of mine and Finnick's friendship. We would all go out together, and she never made you feel like a third wheel, she made it feel like three best friends all the time."

"So why don't you like her?" Peeta asked.

"I loved her at first, but then, after about seven months, she started to become a little distant. Every time Finnick wanted to hang out with her, she always seemed to be busy. So he would just hang out with me. Annie didn't like it at all. She didn't say anything for about a month, but then she would start making these comments about how Finnick and I were a little close to be just friends. Both of us denied it, because it wasn't true."

"Even I know that would be totally weird for you and Finnick." Peeta replied, looking perplexed.

"Yeah, believe me, it was. After that, she would just cling to Finnick like glue. I didn't get to see him alone for more than ten minutes every week. I gave them some space, hoping that Annie would let up, but she didn't. About a week before she announced that she had gotten a job in England, I saw her with another guy in town. I thought he was just a friend, so I went to leave. Then, they kissed. It was way more than a friendly peck."

"Woah." Peeta looked genuinely surprised, and Katniss didn't blame him.

"I was going to tell Finnick, but then a week later Annie announced that she was leaving. I didn't have the heart to tell him, he was already so broken." Katniss finished, feeling drained. She had never, ever, told that to anyone, but she trusted that Peeta wouldn't tell Finnick.

"She sounds like kind of a bitch." Peeta laughed, but it was humourless.

Finnick re-entered the room then, and it was obvious that he had been crying. Annie came in a few minutes later, still looking content and calm. She made her way over to Katniss and Peeta, giving them a smile. Annie took a seat across from them.

"Hi Katniss, good to see you again. How are you?" Annie gave them a sickly sweet smile

"Good." Katniss' voice was clipped.

"Well I just couldn't wait to see Finnick." This made Katniss snap. She got up, walked over to Annie's side of the table and took the seat directly next to her. Annie turned to face her, and Katniss gave a venomous smile.

Katniss lowered her voice to a harsh whisper so everyone couldn't hear them. "Listen up. Finnick was fine before you came here. He doesn't need you, and he never did. He doesn't need you clinging to him like glue twenty four seven. He doesn't need you being a sneaky little slut and cheating on him again. So, if you know what's good for you, I would leave him alone and do notcome back here. Because, I swear to whatever God you think is holy, it will not end well for you if you stay. I didn't tell Finnick how much of a two-timing whore you are, but, believe me, I will if you lay a finger on him. Got it?"

Annie's face fell. Her face turned pale. "H-how do you know about that?"

"It's a small town, Annie. You couldn't seriously believe that you could cheat on him and someone wouldn't see you. I thought teachers were smart?" Katniss was giving her a challenging smile, and Annie backed down. She got up and left the table, heading in the direction of Finnick, who was being consoled by Prim.

What Annie did shocked Katniss to her very core. Katniss thought Annie was giving Finnick one last goodbye, but instead she tiped Finnick's chin up and gave him a lingering kiss on the lips. When she pulled away, she flashed Katniss a sly smile and stalked out of the room.

Then Katniss understood why she did it; it was a challenge. Annie knew how much Katniss cared for Finnick. That also meant that Annie presumed Katniss wouldn't tell Finnick what she had done.

Katniss stood up and went in the same direction that Annie had gone, and Peeta followed. When they reached the lobby, Annie was already gone. Katniss crumbled. She began to cry, and Peeta took her in his arms and Peeta held her until she stopped.

"I can't tell Finnick, Peeta, I just can't. It'll destroy him." Peeta nodded.

"Katniss, you have to tell him. Annie's clearly no good for him. I can tell him if you want to." Katniss shook her head at this.

"No, I have to tell him, but thank you." Katniss smiled up at him, and leaned in to kiss him. This time, though, they didn't get interrupted. Katniss threw her arms around Peeta's neck and Peeta wrapped his arms around her waist. Peeta opened his mouth to deepen the kiss, sliding his tongue over hers. Katniss groaned, and pulled away.

"Let's go home."

A/N.

Awwwww! So there you have it, Peeta and Katniss are so cute, but Annie's a bitch. I'm kind of in the same situation with a really good friend of mine, he has a girlfriend who is a total bitch to me because she thinks there's something going on between me and him . I don't have the heart to tell him though, so this chapter was kind of me venting a little bit hehe! I hope you guys enjoyed it though!

Oh by the way, this has been three chapters in three days, and it's to make up for the coming week when I have more exams, and a piano exam to top it all off :( Keep reviewing please!