Written for Maristela Freesia's 100 Theme Challenge.

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Theme One: Love


Annie glanced down at the bundle in her arms. She couldn't help but think of Finnick.

She missed him so much. She missed the little bits of him—the scent of his bronze hair just after he finished swimming, the salty taste of his lips, the sweet kisses he gave her even when she wasn't feeling sad. People always said that Finnick was considered the handsomest man in all of Panem—that was true. But Finnick was more than that.

Finnick was kind to her, even after the rest of the world turned their back on her; even after she failed to save his little brother during her Hunger Games. Whenever he talked to her, the seductive purr in his voice disappeared and the words he spoke sounded—no, were—genuine. She loved him for that.

Why did he have to leave her? It wasn't fair. Finnick didn't do anything to deserve death. Annie wanted to join him so badly, but she knew that wasn't what Finnick would have wanted.

"Mrs. Odair?" the nurse asked, calling her attention. Annie liked the sound of that. Mrs. Odair. "What is the name of your child?"

Annie paused.

Yes, Annie had lost the love of her life. Just thinking about it brings tears to Annie's sea-green eyes. She knew that no one could ever replace Finnick. Finnick was special; he held a place in her heart. She doubted she would love someone that much ever again.

But then, she realized that there was someone. Someone she would love as much as she loved Finnick.

And that someone didn't have a name… yet. That is, until Annie sucked in a deep breath and replied, "Finnick Odair."


For Themes 1-10, I'll be writing about Annie and her child.