Reborn into the Hunger Games ( Finnick Odair x Male oc)

Chapter 3: Meeting Finnick

Chapter 3: Meeting Finnick

Learning how not to be an introvert anymore and into an extrovert is hard and uncomfortable. It will take time, practice, and patience. LIke the saying goes "Rome wasn't built in a day".

I started off small, and by small I mean spending my time playing games with fellow six year olds. By the time I was seven, I could hold a decent conversation, and treat others like acquaintances.

It was not until I was eight, when a wind storm came crashing in that was the one and only Finnick Odair.

The day was a clear one, and I was helping my father and brother down at the docks. That's where I saw Finnick, for the first time. I was so excited on the inside, but I had to keep my cool. Yeah! Right. I was a nervous wreck. I was overthinking things and giving myself a nervous breakdown. All this was going down in my head, While Finnick walked up to me without me noticing.

"Hi! What's your name? I'm Finnick, but you can call me Finn, Shorty."

All that could come out of my mouth was, " umm ... .I'..m rudy," in a shy, nervous way. Finn was a big ball of sunshine and energy. So, he just said," Rudy! Nice to meet You! Want to go play down at the beach!"

Then I just said," Y...ess?!" That's how our long lasting friendship started. By mean saying yes. After that day, we saw each other everyday to play or just to hang out. Throughout the years, we grow closer and closer. We knew everything about each other, and the obvious person that I was . I never noticed the signs that Finnick grew to have feelings for me. He became over protective of me at times, and worried whenever I would hurt myself by accident. However, I wouldn't realize this until the 65th hunger games. I know I am one clueless Idiot!

(Time skip- 12 years old)

Four years have passed since my meeting with Finnick. I could not ask for a better person to be my first friend, and my first best friend. We talk everyday, we play games together, we laugh together, and share secrets with one another. However, our first reaping is coming close in a few days time. I  was so nervous, it was driving me to insanity. While, Finn was his go happy old lucky self. I knew he will be fine for the next two years, but I just don't know about me though.

"Hey, Fin? I don;t know how to say this, but I'm scared," said Rudy even though he has been training most of his life, as well as building up his skills throughout the years. What person wouldn't be scared of practically being forced into combat and a game of life and death.

I just told Finn how I felt, while we were at the docks looking out at the vast deep blue ocean. The exact same place where we first met. "Rudy, it's okay to be scared, I know I am scared as well. Know this though, I will be by your side and you have nothing to be afraid of," said Finnick, while looking at me with adoring and love filled eyes. He moved his hands to hold mine. "So, don't be scared, everything will just be fine," said Finnick

"THanks!Finn! I needed to hear that from someone. It means a lot coming from you. I also will always stand by your side through thick and thin,"Rudy said.

The walk back home was quiet, but peaceful. We said our good-byes, until the next day.

The day of our first reaping was a chaotic one.The household of my small family's three bedroom, two story home, grew with a hunting silence, and full of tension that anyone could cut with a dull knife. My mother was a worry mess, while father stood firm and tall to support his wife and kids.

My brother was also facing the reaping, but it was his last. Lucky him, to be honest. All he has left is make it through today, and no more reapings for him. We gathered in the living room, when we were all dressed up in our best clothes.

My father spoke,"It's time that we start heading out. We don't want to be late or be forced out of our home. Whatever happens today, know that I love you both , my sons." He gave us kisses on our foreheads, while walking out of the house.

My mother walked up to my brother and I, kissing us on the cheeks, and telling us," I love you my, babies! You two are strong, and no matter what others may say I am proud to be your mother!"

It took all my strength not to break down crying, but I held back my tears, while saying," I love you, mommy and daddy, and big bro!" I hugged my parents and brother, while reassuring them that everything will be fine.

We headed out the door, and to the town's plaza. When we got to the plaza, we waited our turns to be called in to check in. During our wait, Finnick appeared with his family. Finnick came towards me to hold my hand. I thought nothing of it , but as a form of comfort and security. However, our parents, Finnick himself, and my brother knew differently. We finally got called up to check in through a drop of our blood. My first was a blare.

All I heard was," Welcome to the 63rd hunger games," from the announcer and that was all. I knew that my brother was safe and no longer had to suffer through reapings ever again. Also, Finnick and I were safe and sound for now. I don't feel a sense of relief until the next day. This world is a dark cruel one!