I woke up to the annoying noise of beeping, and I groaned, lifting my hand to my face. My joints and muscles felt so stiff, and I opened my eyes when someone took my hand. Finnick was sat in a chair, in an unfamiliar room, and he looked concerned, but relieved that I was awake.

He put my hand to his lips. "Don't you dare pull that on us again. You scared us to death. You could've been killed last night. If not from the cold, from those on the streets."

"I'm fine. I can handle myself."

He rolled his eyes, scoffing. "Yeah, which is why we had to pick you up because you were lost and dying on the street. the doctors said that if you had spent another hour or so you could have froze to death. Hypothermia, Katniss, do you want that?"

I sighed, then shook my head.

Finnick choked out. "I was terrified."

I looked at him. "I'm fine." I cupped his cheek. Finnick shook his head.

"No you're not. I cancelled my classes today but I will murder Peeta next time I see him. I'll bring the boys. I'll see he gets what he deserves."

I sighed. I wasn't in the mood for this. I just wanted sleep. "Where's Glimmer?"

"Back at school." He mumbled. "She stayed here all night with me. Doctors want you here until you have recovered.

"I'm fine." I muttered, crossing my arms.

"No you're not, Katniss." He interupted, and I threw me hands in the air.

"I said I'm fucking fine!" I yelled, causing him to jump. He sat there for a few seconds then abruptly jumped from his chair and walked off. I felt bad for a second, but...for some reason, some part of me wished that he hadn't found me. I've had a tough life. Maybe it would have been for the best if I had died last night. Put me out of my misery. Put everyone out of their misery. I took the tubes that were on me, none properly connected to my body. A clip thing on my finger, something around my nose. I then hopped off my bed and fell on the floor.

"Ouch." I muttered, as a nurse came over hurriedly.

"Oh dear, no, you have to go back to your bed, Miss Everdeen." She helped me up and I reluctantly allowed her to put the clip onto my finger again. "You are still stiff from last night. I'll go fetch a doctor."

I sighed as she shuffled off. I knew I couldn't escape when I couldn't walk. When the doctor came I saw Finnick trailing behind him, looking slightly hurt still. Emotionally and physically, as he was now covered in bruises. I bit my lip. He took that for me. My eyes started watering, and I sniffed. Immediately he was at my side, and I sobbed into his chest.

"I'm sorry, I'm just so...so..." I couldn't finish my sentence as I cried out some more. The doctor sighed.

"Well, I hear that you tried to get out of bed. I would suggest trying to get used to moving on the bed, before you venture any further." I nodded, sniffing again, and I reached for the tissues on the bedside table to blow my nose. "And your vitals look fine, so there shouldn't be any after effects. Just get a good night's sleep tonight."

I sniffled and Finnick rubbed my back reassuringly. Once the doctor left I hugged Finnick around his waist. He sighed.

"What are we going to do with you, Katniss..." He mumbled, hugging me back.

"People say that to me a lot these days."

He chuckled. "Come on, scooch over." He nudged me and I made room for him in the bed to sit down. He cuddled me and I shut my eyes.

"He said my parent's would be ashamed of me." He stiffened. "Said I was whiny, self centred. That I was worthless- that nobody cared about me."

He tucked his head into my neck. "I'll kill him."

I sighed. "I don't think people would like that. And I'm sure he'll rat you out if you get people on him."

"Well I'm sure the headmaster would like to know what happened. You've missed 2 days already now, and you've barely started school."

I sighed. "I have two classes with him."

"I'll get the headmaster to make him move. You don't need to be harassed by him."

I sighed. "He's a dick."

"I did tell you."

"I try appeal to people's better nature." I smirked, and he kissed my cheek. "Was I that bad last night?"

He shrugged. "Yeah. We were supposed to meet, and after what you saw when I was late... I got worried. And I couldn't find you like you found me. I searched the entire school, called you, called Glimmer...I was going mad..." He ran a hand through his hair and I smiled weakly.

"I'm sorry. When he brought up my family, I just kept on thinking about them. My dad especially. He died, and..." I trailed off.

"Again.." He laughed. "I am so kicking Peeta's ass. I can't believe he did that."

After a few hours I was finally let out of hospital and Finnick took a cab with me back to the school.

"I'll leave you with Glimmer, and I'm going to have a chat with my boys and possibly the headmistress as well. This isn't on." He walked me to my room and as soon as I saw Glimmer she pulled me into a hug.

"Oh gosh! I was so worried." She pushed me away. "Never do that to us again. You have no idea what we went through. District 4 isn't safe, especially at night." She paused. "Where are you going, Finnick? I don't want you causing any trouble."

He shrugged. "He deserved to be kicked in the face."

"I've already kicked him, Finnick. Twice."

"Where?"

"In the balls and the chest."

"Serious? You're like some warrior type girl. Fighting crime." Glimmer grinned, then frowned at Finnick. "You don't want to risk getting fired here, Finnick. They can always find a replacement you." She looked at him pointedly.

"Woah, what?" I peered round my friend. "You got a TV?"

Glimmer grinned. "Present off mom and dad. Got it this morning installed and everything."

"Wow..." I mumbled giving it a good look. I turned back to them, and suddenly realised that Finnick had gone. I gasped "Where's Finnick? I'm not letting him get kicked out of this school!"

Glimmer sighed and shut the door. "He'll be fine. Let's watch a movie, you need a good rest for tomorrow."

Hey everyone! Thank you so freaking much for the reviews! I hear that some of you are a bit miffed as to why Peeta's such a douchebag, and I know :'D he really is isnt he? :P but behind that hard exterior is a softie, and you'll eventually get to see it, or maybe you won't ;D please review! ^_^