Masked Enemies

Chapter Three

Finnick

Finnick stared after Katniss in dismay. He let go of Annie's hand. "I'll be back." he promised and ran after Katniss.

"Katniss! Wait!" Finnick called after her. Katniss spun around. She stared at Finnick, her eyes slightly furrowed.

"Finnick. What do you want?" she asked.

Finnick crossed his arms and smiled. Usually Katniss fell hook, line, and sinker for the seductive look. "I was just wondering why you were leaving so early." He smiled, making sure to let his teeth show a little.

Katniss frowned. "Prim's tired."

"No I'm not!" Prim protested.

"You should stay, since Prim said she's not tired." Finnick pleaded. He hoped it wasn't obvious he was begging.

"Finnick. We really should go." Katniss said, her voice becoming steely.

"Okay Katniss. Bye. See you tomorrow then." Finnick said, defeated. He hung his head a little and walked back to Annie. He glanced behind him and saw Katniss looking at him, her eyes full of regret. She noticed Finnick and turned around defiantly.

"Look, Annie, I know this isn't very traditional, but it's been a long day, and I'm tired. Good night." Finnick said when he reached her. He kissed her on the cheek and left.

Finnick sat in his room, wondering what he had said wrong. He walked into his closet and changed out of the stupid wedding attire. He sat back on his bed, leaning against the headboard.

The door opened. Finnick jumped, and grabbed his trident.

"Whoa, district 4. Cool it." Katniss said as she walked in. "Can I sit?"

Finnick moved over, but still held his trident cautiously.

"I'm sorry about earlier. I know I shouldn't have walked away. It's just, you and Annie doesn't agree with me. I love you two together, but, see the thing is..." Katniss stopped talking.

Finnick seized the opportunity. They were alone, in a room, together. What could go wrong. "I've been keeping something in for a while. I-i at the wedding, I should've made you stay. I'm sorry if I hurt you."

Finnick smiled. Katniss gave his shoulders a tight squeeze. She kissed him on the cheek and left.

When the door closed behind her, Finnick rubbed his cheek. He could still feel Katniss's lips.

Finnick settled into bed and let sleep wash over him.