Forever And Always | Finnick And Annie Love Story

Parade

We were in the Capitol now. I was talking to Alistair a lot more now. I hadn't talked to Finnick since the whole yelling thing in the train. Every time I looked at him though, I would find him already staring at me. I wonder why he keeps doing that. I thought he'd be mad and avoid me, but I guess not. Diamond took us to our apartment and we met our stylists. My stylist's name was Jared. He had red hair and was super pale. He explained the theme for the parade. District 4, under the sea. He'd dress me as a mermaid and Alistair's stylist would dress him as a merman. I thought the idea was stupid, like the Capitol, but I went along with it. He dressed me in an extremely tight mermaid like dress with a seashell crown. My makeup was all out, scales and everything. I must admit, I looked great, but stupid. I got to the parade and saw Alistair and laughed so hard, I almost fell on my ass. He was dressed in a long, tight, greenish skirt with scales on it. There were jewels going up his skirt to his face. He had scales on his face, like me, and a seashell crown, also like me. He punched me in the arm playfully and we walked a little. Finnick came up to us both holding Mag's hand. I must admit, it is nice of him to care so much for her. She is a really sweet lady.
F: Alistair, Annie. You both look amazing. *staring at Annie*
M: *grabs Annie's hand and puts her other hand on Alistair's shoulder and smiles*
Al: Thank you. *smiles*
A: *smiles at Mags*
F: Well I must say, it's a lot better then my outfit for the parade 2 years ago. I was dressed as a fisherman and-
There he goes, talking about himself again. Honestly how much more self centered can he get? I just rolled my eyes at him and looked in a different direction. He noticed me getting annoyed and stopped mid sentence. He started talking about how good we looked again. Why did he stop because I got annoyed? Did he not want me to hate him? Did he care about my feelings? I was so confused. Soon enough it was time to go and we got on our carriage. Jared told us to smile and wave at the crowd. The carriages started to go out one by one. Then it was our turn. The bright light almost blinded me, but I soon got used to it. The crowd was almost deafening. They were chanting our names and yelling like crazy people. I just put on a fake smile and waved, Alistair repeated me. I soon felt Alistair's hand lock with mine. I looked at him with a confused face.
A: What are you doing?
Al: You want sponsors right? Well this is how we get them.
He then hoisted our hands up to show that we are united. The crowd shouted even louder and I swear my ears were ringing. We made it to the center and I saw President Snow. I immediately felt anger and fear rise in me. He gave a stupid speech that I didn't even bother listening to, then the parade was over.

After the parade, we all went upstairs to the apartment. Alistair went with his stylist, Jared, and Mags while I decided to go alone. I got onto the elevator and hit level 4. Just as the doors were closing, someone shouted "hold that elevator." I smashed my hands in between the doors so they'd stop closing. I wish I had let them close because Finnick walked in. He looked surprised that I was there, but continued to come in the elevator. We stood there in an awkward silence for a few seconds, until Finnick decided to make conversation.
F: Uh...hi.
A: Hi.
F: Look I'm sorry about my behavior on the train. I just hate talking about my games. I did a lot of bad things that I'm not proud of and they still haunt me to this day.
A: It's fine. It was my fault anyway. I shouldn't have brought it up.
F: But you were completely right. I'm a self centered little bitch who gets whatever he wants. You on the other hand, *turns to Annie* you're selfless, caring, and kind.
A: *blushes, but quickly hides it* Thank you Finnick, but I don't believe that this is the real you. I think that this is just an act and that's there's really a good guy under it.
F: Well thank you for believing that, but I'm not sure it's true.
A: It is. I know it is.
Finnick laughed revealing his perfect dimples and beautiful smile. Holy shit, did I like Finnick? I can't believe it. I like the Finnick Odair.