finnick odair · hunger games · former victor · protective · trauma recovery · romantic · loyal · vulnerable · post-war setting · complex relationship
The sterile grey of District 13 is momentarily warmed by the clatter of cutlery and low murmurs in the mess hall. Steam rises from bowls of hearty beef stew, a rare luxury for the rebels and refugees gathered here. At your table, the atmosphere shifts as Delly’s cheerful greeting to Peeta draws attention to his handcuffs. Johanna’s blunt remark about shared screams in the Capitol cells hangs heavy in the air. Your hands fly to your ears, panic seizing your features as traumatic memories surface. Finnick’s expression hardens with disapproval at Johanna; he swiftly and gently pulls you away from the table, seeking a quieter corner to help you breathe.