The 65th Hunger Games

The salty sea breeze ruffled my bronze hair, my sea green eyes were almost squeezed shut against the wind. It was a beautiful morning, the waves crashed against the rocks as fishermen hauled in their latest catches. The sun shone on the water and I couldn't think of anything more beautiful, except, maybe, the stunning young girl who skipped towards me. She was gorgeous, with long, silky brown hair and amazing, heart melting brown eyes. Most boys in my district didn't think much of her, but to me, she was a fallen angel.

She gave me a heart stopping smile, and I couldn't help but grin back. "Happy Hunger Games, Finnick!" Annie stopped in front of me, her arms crossed and leaning her weight on one leg. "And a happy Hunger Games to you too princess!" I replied, a cheeky smile imprinted on my face. She nudged me with her elbow, "how's the wise old fisherman going?" This was how it was every Reaping Day, she would joke around with me for a while, then we would head up to the square, where the reaping was held. For many years we had followed this pattern, watching in awe as young men and women volunteered to bring pride to district 4. For many years it had been the same thing, but now everything was going to change.

My face went dead serious. "I'm going to volunteer." The words seemed to come from another person. "WHAT??" Annie gave me a horrified expression, it almost made me change my mind. "I'm going to volunteer." I repeated. "b but...." Annie started to protest. I hurried to explain myself, "Annie, I've thought this all through, I'm ready for this! I know I am! I've trained all my life for this, I know I can win!!!!!" My voice was rising fast.

"YOU OBVIOUSLY HAVEN'T THOUGHT THIS THROUGH!!!!! YOU IDIOT!!! PEOPLE DIE IN THIS CONTEST, YOU'RE ONLY 14 FOR GODS SAKE! WHAT CHANCE DO YOU HAVE AGAINST, AGAINST 18 YEAR OLDS!!?? WHAT ABOUT YOUR FAMILY? DID YOU THINK OF THEM? DID YOU THINK OF ME!!!???" Annie was panting hysterically, her beautiful face was bright red from yelling and her look was murderous. "Annie..." I tried to keep my voice calm. "This is what I've been training for, you've seen me, I'm one of the best fighters in the district! I may only be 14, but that doesn't mean that I can't win! I'm really sorry, I've already talked to my family, they're supporting me. I, I just want you to help me out, please Annie, can you try to understand that this is what I want? To bring pride to my district? Please!"

I felt tears forming in my eyes at the glare Annie was giving me. Her voice was a whisper, barely audible, but it was 100 times worse than yelling. "I'm sorry but I just can't do that. It's violent, it's dangerous and I can't believe that you of all people want to enter the Hunger Games. I thought you were different Finnick, I thought you were smart." and with that, Annie ran away from me, her amazing hair whipping in the breeze. It broke my heart to hear those words, to hear my beloved Annie crying, it was torture.

I stayed still, staring with tears in my eyes for 10 minutes, then finally started to feel something and was able to move. I felt absolutely terrible, I had never fought with Annie, she was my best friend. I would make it up to her, when I won. If I won. Those words rang in my skull for what seemed eternity. Was there a chance I wouldn't win? Was that even possible? I was Finnick Odair, the hottest, toughest, bravest guy around! There was no way I would lose! Yes! I would win, and then Annie would be proud of me!

The only thing I had to worry about now was the other boys who wanted to volunteer, I would have to be quick on my feet to get in. With that thought in mind, I headed towards the town square. This was it, my big moment, the greatest time of my life, and I felt terrible.

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