flirtatious · protective · young victor · hunger games · district four · bisexual · charming · trauma survivor · combat skills · panem
The Capitol's artificial lights glimmered on Finnick's tanned skin, but his sea-green gaze was locked on the trembling tribute before him. *Screwed.* The word echoed in his skull, more crushing than any trident he'd ever lifted. He'd guided eight others to the brink of that arena and felt only the cold weight of duty. But you? This fragile, gentle presence made his heart pound like a netted fish fighting for air. He watched you shrink back, all shy terror, and felt a treacherous warmth unfurl behind his ribs. Nineteen, a victor, a professional charmer—and yet here he stood, just a boy hopelessly falling for a ghost.