Author's Note: Hey everyone! I'm a total Odesta fangirl, so I though I would try writing oneshots about the amazing Finnick Odair and Annie Cresta using prompts from my readers. This is my first time writing oneshots, so feedback is very welcome!

This first prompt was sent to me by Odestalovebaby. She asked me to write one where Annie tells Finnick that she loves him for the first time. This is in Annie's POV.

"Race you to the beach!" Finnick yells excitedly as he takes off running towards the ocean. I watch him run, admiring how his golden blonde curls blow in the breeze. He looks so free, completely different than he was in the Capitol. It's like he's a completely different person back here in District 4. I can't blame him.

I just arrived home from my games earlier this morning and I feel like I can breathe for the first time in forever. I haven't had one flashback since I arrived home, nor have I entered my other world. I forget the arena, I forget my district partner's death, and I forget the doctor's diagnosis of my madness as I chase after Finnick.

The warm sun on my bare shoulders feels amazing and I take in a deep breath. The familiar smell of the salty air tingles my nose. Oh, how amazing it is to finally be home!

"Hey, no fair!" I call after Finnick as we near the ocean. "You got a head start!" Finnick's only reply is his laughter and the sound is like music to my ears.

I run as fast as I can, almost as fast as I ran when I was being chased by the weird mutt in the arena. Quickly I shake my head, clearing the thought. I refuse to give in to a flashback now that I'm home. I just want to enjoy spending time with Finnick; I want to feel the cool water on my warm skin.

I soon catch up to him, for I have gotten a lot faster from all the time I had spent training for the games.

"Since when did you get so fast, Ann?" Finnick asks, gasping for breath.

"Since when did you get so slow?" I retort. We have reached the beach, the beautiful ocean looming before us. As we race towards the water, I kick off my flip flops, sighing in contentment at the feeling of the hot sand on my feet. People are pointing and staring, probably wondering what the mad girl is doing racing Finnick Odair, but for once I don't care.

We are soon met with the cool ocean and I squeal in glee as the salty water laps over my feet.

Finnick and I keep on running until the water reaches our knees, the bottom of my sundress dripping wet.

"I won!" I announce, tilting my face up towards the sunny blue sky.

"Did not!" Finnick argues. "I definitely won!" I turn my gaze away from the blinding sky, and find myself looking into something even more stunning: Finnick's beautiful sea green eyes. They sparkle in happiness and I feel as though everything will be okay, as long as I can stare into these striking eyes. Suddenly I know that green is my favorite color.

Finnick stares back at me, green meeting green, and he tucks a piece of my auburn hair behind my ear.

"You had a head start, but I still beat you," I whisper. Finnick glares at me, scooping me up and throwing me over his shoulder.

"Hey! Put me down!" I squeal, pounding my fists on his back. Every part of my body tingles where he is touching me and I haven't felt happier since before my parents died last year.

"Okay," Finnick says, his eyes dancing in amusement. The next thing I know he drops me and I hit the water with a splash.

"You are going to pay for that Finnick Odair!" I threaten, lunging at him. He grabs me before I can push him into the water and carries me up onto the sand. Here he lowers me to the ground gently and lifts a hand to my stomach. I stare at him, my eyes wide in shock, wondering what Finnick is about to do.

Suddenly I get my answer, for he starts tickling me right where he knows I am the most ticklish. I curl into a ball, my eyes watering from laughing so hard.

"Finn…st….stop," I manage to gasp out. He grins at me evilly.

"Not until you admit that I am the winner," He exclaims.

"I may love you, but that doesn't mean that I'm going to admit defeat!" I squeal, but Finnick freezes as soon as the words leave my mouth. His eyes widen in surprise and his jaw drops. I feel a blush creeping up my neck as I realize what I had just said.

I just told Finnick that I loved him! I knew that I must have feelings for him, but I just didn't realize how deep they were until now. Finnick was the only one who was able to keep me sane in my time in the capitol; he is the reason I am alive and I know that I wouldn't be able to continue living without him.

"What did you just say?" He asks in disbelief, still leaning over me.

"Um… that I wasn't going to admit defeat?" I say weakly, wishing more than anything that I could take back my words.

"No, right before that," Finnick says, his green eyes searching mine. I take a deep breath, knowing that it is impossible to undo what I have said. I might as well just tell the truth.

"That I love you?" I whisper, glancing up at him, trying to read his reaction.

"Say it again," he whispers back to me, brushing my hair out of my face.

"I love you Finnick Odair." As soon as the words leave my mouth a huge grin makes its way across Finnick's handsome face and the next thing I know his lips are against mine. My whole body fills with the sensation of energy and warmth and I lean into him, kissing him back. His bronze arms slide around my waist, pulling me into a sitting position. I lean into him, tangling my hands in his soft curls.

I don't know how long we stay like that, tangled in each other's arms, but all too soon Finnick pulls back, gasping for breath.

"Annie…" He whispers, stroking my cheek.

"Yes?" I ask, my voice shaky and high-pitched.

"I still won."

So, what did you guys think? Was it too long? Too short? Please review and let me know! You can send me your prompts by a review of by PMing me.

Also if you enjoyed this, please check out my Odesta fanfic titled Forever And On.

Thank you so much for reading! :) xo