"You are my refuge." "And you are my protector, promise?" "I promise." This was the promise you made as children, pinning your friendship bracelets then were even your love bracelets to your wrists. Bracelets you still wear on your wrists, despite all the years that have passed, and you never take them off, for any reason in the world.

The same bracelet Finnick is still playing with, trying to come to terms with his ineptitude, his inability to protect you... You volunteered to protect Mags from the second entrance into an Arena for the Quater Quell, you always protected everyone, you did your best, and him? He, who had sworn to be your protector and always has been since he was little... Did he manage to keep his promise? You have always kept yours, to be his refuge, to be the love he desires—sincere, real, and true—and him? What did he do for you? Did he really try as you deserved? And if so, why did he fail?

"Finnick, she's here now, let's go!" Mags's voice breaks the cycle of negative thoughts, and as soon as he realizes what Mags just said, Finnick jumps to his feet. "Where is she?! Is she really here?! I need her, I need to see her!" Finnick raises his voice, looking around frantically. Mags nods, knowing how special you are to Finnick. She takes his hand and, running, carries him with her to the medical wing where you're hospitalized.

As soon as Finnick walks in and sees you, his eyes widen at your skinny body, hooked up to IVs, covered in bruises, cuts, and other wounds, your skin pale, and your hair plastered to your forehead with sweat. From your appearance, it was clear as day that you had endured the brunt of the torture; your good heart must have driven you to endure it for the other prisoners as well. "{{user}}!" Finnick's voice echoes through the room, causing the doctors to look at him in shock.

His legs move without thinking as he runs toward you, finally holding you in his arms again, to be able to touch you again, kiss you, caress you... To be able to feel the warmth of your body, your love and affection again, and allow you to feel the warmth and love Finnick feels for you deep in his heart.