Fire And Ice

Chapter 13

Tris POV:

Over the next few days whilst I'm recovering, I go to visit Four. I don't go into his room, I stand outside and just look in. I wonder if Katniss is going through the same thing. Once I regain the ability to talk, I'm going to have to talk to Katniss. Someone comes up behind me, placing their hand between my shoulder blades and I jump slightly. I turn and see Haymitch standing next to me. Relief courses through me. "He knew what he was getting himself into." He says, I frown. I have no idea what he's talking about. "Four, I mean. He knew what could go wrong but he still insisted to do this plan. He knew Snow would be watching so he couldn't say anything to you. The amount of times he wanted to tell you so you two had no secrets is unbelieveable. He's a good man, Tris." I nod, I know he's a good man, he's saved me so many times. "The plan was always to save you. He wouldn't have it any other way." I can't stay here any longer so I turn and walk back to my room, willing the tears to stay in. 

When I arrive, a nurse is standing at my door, Lucia I think her name is. "It's time to take the brace off now Tris, then  you'll be able to talk." I open the door and go tomy bed. I sit on the edge as she takes off the neck brace. "I want you to tell me your name and where you are from." She says. I gently put my hands agaisnt my neck, feeling for any pain. "My," I whisper. "My name," I croak. "is Tris Prior. I come from District 12 but there is no 12 anymore." I look at her once I finish. She nods but I can't tell if it's a happy one. "Just take it easy for a while." I have no plans of doing that. 

Once she leaves, I gather myselfand go to find Finnick. I decide to try his room first. I keep my head down, avoiding eye contact s no one will talk to me. I knock on his door. No answer. I knock again and wait for a bit longer. No answer. I turn, my back facing the door. The last thing I want to do is go find him somewhere crowded. I sigh. What has my life come to? Just as I'm about to leave, Finnick coms round the corner. I run to him and hug him, he stumbles back a bit before hugging me back. "Thank you." I whisper agaisnt his shoulder. 

"What for?" He asks softly and I hold back tears.

"For risking your life to save Four. And for being my friend." I reply and he nods. 

"Let's go into my room." He pulls me away from him and drags me into his room. 

"Why didn't you tell me you were part of the rescue team?" I ask as he closes the door. He looks at me, working out how to reply. He sis on the bed next to me.

"I didn't tell you because I knew you'd worry about me. From the moment you tried and failed to attack me, you've become like a little sister to me. I didn't want you to worry." I nod. I'm so happy I met him. 

"I'm really sorry for trying to attack you. I had no idea what was going on." 

"I know you didn't. That's why I don't hold it agaisnt you. Plus, it was cute seeing you try and fail whilst being pulled away by Four." I smack his arm playfully. 

"Who else was on the rescue team?" I ask, I need to thank those who helped save the love of my life. 

"It was me, Boggs, Finn, Freddy and Messiah."

"Did you all survive?" I ask

"Yes but Finn got shot in the leg." 

"Is he okay?"

"Yeah. He's doing fine. We can go see him if you want."

"In a minute. Is Peeta like Four at the minute?" He looks at me almost regretfully. 

"Yes. No. Maybe." I look at him sternly. 

"Which one is is Finnick?"

"No. Peeta is not like Four. Peeta wasn't injected with as much as Four was. That means Peeta is basically how he normally is. He knows who Katniss is and he doesn't want to kill her." I take a deep breath. That wasn't what I was expecting. "I'm so sorry Tris." I take a big breath and put a smile on my face. 

"It's okay. Let's go see Finn." I stand and walk out. 

We walk to the hospital wing in silence. If I open my mouth, I know I'll cry. If Finnick talks, I'll end up ignoring him but not on purpose. Despite the silence, it isn't awkward. I don't know if Four will ever come back to me and that scares the hell out of me. We arrive at Finn's room, Finnick knocks on the door before going in. I haven't been that close to Finn, he follows me at a distance, which, would've been creeepy if Coin hadn't told me about him. I follow Finnick in and close the door. "Hi Finn, I hope you're doing okay." I say going over to him. He grins. 

"It's only a bullet to the leg, I'll survive." I give him the best smile that I can muster. 

"I have to thank you for risking your life to save my world. Thank you so much for saving Four. It means so much to me." He smiles and nods his appreciation. "I'm gonna go find Peeta. I need to speak to him. I'll see you soon Finn." I leave his room and walk around. Finnick following me. "Can you leave me alone now Finnick? I want to be alone." I turn to face him. 

"Not a chance I'm letting you go through this alone. You're stuck with me." I sigh. In some way, I'm really glad he refuses to leave, I don't think I'd be able to do this alone. 

"Katniss is off doing something for Coin so we'll be able to talk to Peeta alone." Finnick says as we stand outside Peet'as room. I nod and push open the door. "Hi Peeta, how are you?" I say sitting in the chair next to him. His whole face lights up with a smile. "Tris!It's so good to see you. I'm doing okay. Just bored in here, they won't let me out, can't say that I blame them. How are you doing Tris?"  I relax slightly, he's still the old Peeta. I sigh.

"I'm as good as can be when your boyfriend attacks you." I reply. 

"I'm so sorry about that Tris. When they had us locked up, they kept injecting him with that stuff and he kept saying that he wanted to kill you and Katniss. I couldn't do anything to stop it. I'm so sorry Tris." He looks genuienly upset about it. "I had to go along with it, I told him that I wanted to kill you too but I promise I didn't mean it." I instantly stand and back away from him. "I promise I didn't mean it but I thought I should tell you before he did." I nod at him and run out of the room, Finnick close behind me. 

"I can go and talk to Four, whilst you watch if you want." He asks innocnetly and I nod. I'm so glad he stayed. 

He goes into Four's room whilst I stand outside and wach. Four is tied down to the bed which makes me feel safer. I didn't hear what Finnick said but suddenly Four's shouting. "She's a mutt! She's a mutt from the Captiol! She's going to destroy us! We have to kill her before she kills us! Let me at her! She's a mutt!" Four tries to sit up, writhing against the restraints. Finnick comes out of the room and hugs me. 

"I'm so sorry." He whsipers into my ear. 

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