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Chapter 8

Johanna pov

For the first few days after he leaves for District Two I'm bored, and I mean like so bored I had more fun in the Capitol….okay that's a total exaggeration but you get my point. I had nothing to do all day so I stayed in the hospital and spent the first few days 'high as a kite' on my Morphling just for something to do. It's got to the point where I'm pretty expert at faking pain.

But of course Haymitch had to ruin it! I swear he stalks me or has spies stalk me because he clicked on to exactly what I was up to and tipped off the nurses….the bastard. I haven't seen him yet but I swear he will be getting a black eye when I do.

So basically I just get it at night to help with the nightmares and I'm trapped all day with nothing to amuse myself but my own thoughts….which are unpleasant, my daily appointment with Dr Dickhead….which are tedious and my Morphling withdrawal….which is killer! Especially without someone to complain to or vent my frustration to.

Then it suddenly hits me, I do have someone here, someone I used to complain to, vent all different kinds of frustration to and could cheer me up after nearly anything. My best friend, ok so now that Annie's here I haven't seen as much of Finnick as I would have liked….i mean we used to be inseparable in the Capitol, but we barley spoke during the rest of the year, bar the odd phone call, but we always knew that we were there for each other no matter what and could pick up where we left off like it was just a few days that had passed rather than months.

I go to the compartment that's assigned to him and knock….there no answer but the door is open when I try the handle. Nobody's in but I can help but laugh at the state of his room, he obviously shares with someone but their side is very clean whereas I can tell Finnick's side in an instant. What little belongings he has are strewn haphazardly around the place. It looks like his room in the Capitol. I take a deep breath and sigh…it smells so familiar and comforting…I miss him.

I wait until Lunchtime when I know he will be in the dining hall and make my way there. I sit with my tray of today's special 'mush in a bowl' that they like to pass off as food here. I can't help but smile when he walks in the door with Annie in tow…or more like struts…he's such a cocky jackass sometimes.

"Where were you this morning?" I ask when he finally sits down.

"Training." he replies.

"What do they need to train you in? You're a Victor…twice!" I'm genuinely curious.

"Tactics, history of war…that kind of thing" he says through a mouthful of stew.

"Useless crap I say. You won't catch me in a class with a book!" I laugh. "Don't you feel like a kid again?"

"A bit, but it's all worth it in the end" he shrugs.

"I wonder why they haven't got me in training?" I think aloud.

"You think they would let you near guns when you're off your face the time?" Finnick laughs.

"Good point" I grin at him.

Whatever happens I'm going to the Capitol with them, Snows mine…I will be the one to end that bastard.

"Well you think you could play hooky this afternoon and spend some time with your best friend? "I elbow him in the ribs and he groans.

"The same best friend that like to bruise me? He glowers at me.

"Sorry princess I forgot how delicate your pretty skin is." I joke. "So what do you say?" I raise my eyebrows.

"I can't, Jo" he sighs.

"Aw come on Finnick, you wouldn't leave me all alone would ya?" I give him a pout.

It works…the Johanna face never fails for getting what I want.

"Fine but just this once" he groans but his lips turn up hinting at a smile. I just full blown grin at him.

We spend our incredibly childish afternoon just hiding in random places waiting for people to pass and jump out at them giving them one hell of a fright! This earns countless disapproving shakes of heads and angry words directed at us.

Seriously the people of District 13 need to lighten up! Most people would find it even slightly funny….but not these mindless drones. It's like they are programmed not to be allowed to have the slightest bit fun.

We are sitting in the opening to an old air duct waiting for our next victim when Finnick suddenly blurts out "So is he as good as me?" I know he's talking about Gale and I have been waiting for him to bring it up but somehow I'm still caught off guard.

We almost never talk about what happened between us, it's still a slightly sensitive subject. So I just shrug and don't meet his eye. He doesn't push it further. Thankfully its then when we hear footsteps and prepare our assault, but just as I'm jumping from my hiding space Finnick tries to grab me back but it's too late. I realize why…I just scared the shit out of Coin. My bad!

"What are you doing!?" she demands.

Finnick sheepishly joins me. I'm actually laughing and this makes her even madder but Finnick looks like a little boy being told off by his mother.

"Miss Mason, you should be in your hospital room, I've had enough of you causing trouble. And Soldier Odair, get back to training now!" she demands.

Finnick nods his head staring at his feet. When she disappears round the corner I'm barley breathing from laughing at his expression. "Jeez Finnick…could you be any more of a lapdog" I choke out.

He glowers at me but I can tell he's trying not to laugh too. "You are a bad influence on me…I'm just an innocent boy lead astray" he says giving his best angelic expression.

"Oh don't pull that crap with me Odair" I say still laughing. "You better get back before she kicks your ass, I'm going to find someone else to annoy. Catch ya later….Soldier" I stand to attention and give him a mock salute and saunter off down the corridor.

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Gale pov

As we enter the hospital with Katniss on a stretcher we are immediately accosted by doctors and she's rushed off to surgery. I slink off to lean against the wall and bury my face in my hands, I'm pissed at her, she got shot because she was trying to be all self-riotous…again. I don't know where this 'high and mighty' Katniss came from all of a sudden because not that many weeks ago she was prepared to kill every single person in that arena to save her precious Peeta.

I turn round and kick the wall in frustration then lean forward bracing my hands on the wall to compose myself.

"Seriously dude, what did the wall ever do to you?" I know in an instant who the voice belongs to. I turn round and grab her wrist and pull her behind me not even turning to look at her. I open the door to the classroom we use for our Tactical Defense class and find it empty.

In the next instant we are practically tearing off each others clothes, hands frantically battling to come in contact with skin. I inhale sharply when her teeth graze my neck and turn her round and push her over the nearest desk. I have a slight pang of guilt at my rough treatment of her but she doesn't seem to mind so I nudge her legs apart with my knee and enter her.

It's rough and unrelenting and when it's over I'm practically collapsed on top of her trying to catch my breath.

After a few minutes I get the feeling that I should maybe say something but my mind is completely blank of thoughts. The only thought that comes to mind at that moment is that Johanna's hair is starting to grow back and now that it is she doesn't look quite as scary. i still wouldn't want to be on the wrong side of her but the closer you look at her there is a slight vulnerability that creeps through...or it could just be her current position under me. When I finally open my mouth all that comes out is "I'm back" to which she just chuckles and reply's "Thank you Captain obvious….i hadn't realized that for myself." Even though her back is to me I can practically see her roll her eyes.

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