Chapter 27

Lottie's POV

Two days later...

I blanch away from the train windows and Finn wraps his arms around my waist, burying his head against my neck.

"What you thinking?" He whispers into my neck.

"How weird this all is." I whisper back, turning my head so I could see his face.

His bright green eyes stare at me intently as he kisses me.

I pull back as the train doors open.

Finn and I step away from each other, our faces turning bright red.

Mrs. Lighthill stares between the two of us, trying to piece together what's going on.

Then she shrugs, "We're here."

I nod thanks and she leaves.

Immediately Finn's arms are around my waist against, pulling me close to him.

I feel how much he wants me as he places kisses against my neck again and something hits my butt.

I look up at him with questions in my eyes and he turns scarlet, "Sorry." he mumbles.

I shake my head, a grin teasing my lips.

I turn back towards the window, his head lying on my shoulder.

I gasp at the sight of the Capitol, then stare in confusion at the clothes they are wearing.

"Welcome to the Capitol." Finn mutters under his breath to me, a weird accent touching his words.

"Katniss!" I hear the crowds screaming.

Katniss?

I gasp, pulling away from the window.

Finn stares at me in confusion.

"What's wrong?"

I shake my head, plastering a dazzling smile on my face.

Finn sends me another look then looks out at the crowds again.

The train doors open and the screaming suddenly become much louder.

"Katniss!"

"The Mockingjay is here!"

"Where's Peeta?"

"Finnick!" I hear someone scream.

Finn blanches away from the crowds, his face pale.

"Finnick..." he whispers.

He looks like he's about to throw up.

I grab his hand, my smile still on my face and I drag him through the crowds.

"Katniss!"

"Katniss touched me!"

"Can I get an autograph?"

Posters of my Mom as the Mockingjay fly towards me.

Anger starts to boil in my chest as I push through the crowds, fury burning my eyes.

Finn never lets go of my hand the entire time.