Nightmares
Finnick takes me to my room, hugs me before walking away to his own compartment and I suddenly feel so alone and helpless. Not bothering to take of the azure blue dress that I had wore for the reaping I collapsed on the bed after that stressful and upsetting day. Pretty soon from sheer exhaustion I fall asleep. At first I dream of Finnick. Finnick's eyes, Finnick's face, everything about Finnick. Then I jump to a seen in the games, one from a few years ago where a little girl is being painfully tortured by the Careers but worse I dream that that little girl is me. I wake up screaming.
In a matter of seconds in runs Finnick. He looks relieved when he sees me, but I can see his eyes seem red. He looks as if he's been crying. "Annie, what's up?" He says.
"Nothing, I had a nightmare, about the games. I don't want to die Finnick!" I say pathetically, though still not crying, I didn't want to cry in front of him.
"Annie, you're not dying there." He says.
"I am Finnick. But what's wrong with you, why have you been crying?" I ask.
"I always cry myself to sleep, it's the only way. And I'm even more scared now, I need to find a way to keep you alive!" he says.
"You don't Finnick. Accept it, Careers always win."
"Well this time you'll win; of course you will, I'm your mentor! Anyway I'd better go; I've got to think about everything." He says, about to leave.
"No – you can't! I mean, please stay, I don't mind. I guess we both need some comfort." I say and he nods, then gets into my bed and puts his arms around me. He hugs my tightly and I feel his warmth against my body. It feels good that I'm not alone on my own anymore especially with Finnick, hugging me. I feel his breathes and he puts his chin on my shoulder. I admit it to myself, I love him.