Against All Odds ⭒ Finnick Odair

Prologue

Prologue | If Only It Shall Last

Kaia Riverstone rushes through the bustling streets of the district bag in hand, her strawberry blonde locks dancing behind her. the aroma of salt water lingering in the air along with the fear of the reaping closely approaching. Swerving through the stalls in the town square the girl rounds the corner bumping into a hard chest.

"Oh my god I'm so sorry, I'm in a rush and I wasn't watching where I was going again I'm so so sorr-".

"Kaia it's ok it's just me" Finnick breathes out holding Kaia's arms as she regains her balance. Recovering his breathe he asks "why are you running you look like you're about to explode".

"Oh thank god it's just you. My dad sent me to get pearls" she instinctively lifts her hand to show a small pearl filled bag. "He's got this new rich client who want a custom pearl bracelet and he ran out so he sent me to get pearls for the client who just loves pearls, I mean who doesn't love pearls I love pearls you love pearls too right? Oh I hope you love pearls." She looks at him with wide eyes making wild gestures throughout her hurried explanation. "And I don't look like I'm about to explode!" Kaia straightens up giving him a mock offended look, that soon formed into a smirk.

"Right" the victor let out a slight chuckle, an evident smirk growing on his face.

"So a pearl bracelet?" The victor chuckles

"Oh uhh yeah, look I really gotta" making a thumbs up and moving it the other way "go..." as she awkwardly turns walking swiftly but before she could get far Finnick grabbed her hand lightly tugging it so she would turn to face him "Wait is there uh anything special about today?"

"No I don't think so why?" she asks feigning curiosity

"Oh no reason" he lets go of her hand, faking a smile while digging his hands into his pockets "Are you still coming for dinner tonight Mags is making salmon rolls your favourite" Kaia's eyes shoot closed as her nose wrinkles up "Oh shoot thats tonight I'm so sorry Finnick I can't I promised dad i would help out with the boat" her hands run down her face as she lets out a sigh "I promise tomorrow that I'll spend the whole day with you no excuses" Finnicks eyes lighten up at this "I'll hold you to that" Kaia nods swiftly turning around failing to see how Finnicks smile drops before disappearing into the crowd of people.

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The Riverstone's were not poor by any means, Toris Riverstone owned a boat along with a local pearl factory where all of the capitols pearl jewellery and clothes were made. Ever since the death of Inci Riverstone, Tori's it has been much harder keeping up with both businesses which is why Kaia typically works in the factory managing and making the pearl jewelry while Toris works at the docs. The youngest Riverstone was not yet old enough to join in on the family business but the dark haired curly boy loved watching and learning from his sister and would often spend his free time at the factory.

Toris was friends with Cerci Little, the mayor of District 4 and so the Riverstone's would get hekp when they needed. They didn't take this for granted though. Whenever they were able they gave back to the community of District 4, even if it was as little as a small gesture or giving fish to those who couldn't afford it. District 4 knew that the Riverstones would always be there for assistance when needed.

Although they were a rich family they didn't like living in a big house and opted for a smaller one instead. Opening the door, Kaia immediately ventures to her room silently begging for solidarity. Walking through the hall she keeps her head down to avoid seeing the framed memories that line the walls haunted by her mother's face. Her solidarity however doesn't last long as her door barges open.