Annie's Story

Chapter thirty one

When I wrote this story I didn't have that much time, so I skipped a lot of time. This is the last chapter. If I have a little more time later, I'll add more chapters before this one. Thank you so much if you are reading this, because that means you made it all the way through the story. I couldn't be more grateful <3

"Please, I don't want you to go. I don't want you to leave me.", I cry while I wrap my arms around Finnick's neck. He looks pale and bites his lip.

"Annie we both know I can't stay. I need to go to help." He strokes my hair slowly. His eyes look sad.

"I just... What about our child?", my voice trembles when I say the last word. Child. We're going to have a baby. I don't want the child to grow up without a father. Not like I had to. And what about me? I'm nothing without Finnick, my sanity. My heart feels like it's crambling.

"Our child will be raised by us. Both of us. I'll be back Annie. Don't worry Angel.", he says with his soothing voice. I can't control myself anymore and tears start to stream down my face. I bury my head on his chest and wet his soft white shirt.

"Please Finnick, promise me you'll come back." A shiver goes through my whole body. I hold him tighter, to make sure he won't leave. He must stay with me.

"I promise.", he whispers softly while he wraps his arms around my waist and holds me close. His heart beats fast. My hands rub over his back.

"I wish I could come to help as well.", I sigh.

"Annie you know I would never let you do that. It's too dangerous."

"You just admitted it's dangerous! Why?! Why?!", I start to scream while I can't help it but cry more than I've ever done before. Losing Finnick would be my worst nightmare.

"Ssssh, it's fine. It's fine. I'll come back for you, I promise." He grabs me by my shoulders and stares into my eyes. "Trust me."

Those two words show so much emotion that is tearing me apart inside. His eyes... He asks me to believe him. To trust him. He's right, he'll come back. He's never broken a promise.

"Okay. I love you Finnick. More than anything." I bite my lip and stare into his eyes.

"I love you too Annie."

Someone knocks on the door. I turn my head to see who it is. Johanna opens the door and swallows. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean too... Sorry. I'll just go. Finnick, I just had to tell you you need to come right now."

"It's okay Johanna.", Finnick says while he sadly smiles in her direction. Johanna nods and quietly closes the door.

"Angel, I must go now. I'll love you Forever and Always.", he says while touches my cheek with his hand.

"Forever and Always.", I whisper.

Then he presses his lips on mine. This isn't just a kiss, but a kiss in which emotion explodes. Love, sadness, happiness, all combined in this one kiss. This one touch.

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I sit next to Johanna in the cantine, feeling numb. I stare at my food, leaving it untouched.

"Annie are you okay?", she finally asks. I shake my head slowly.

"I'm worried about him."

"I know, me too. Finnick has always been... Very important to me." She puts her hand on my shoulder. Finnick has been away for two days now, and I'm incredibly worried. I know he promised, but you never know what happens.