Finnick disentangled himself from Hunter's clutches and ran after Vivian. "I have something to tell you, Vivian. Can I send you home?"
"We shall talk some other time. I'll grab a cab." In a red rage, Vivian swept past him and stomped ahead.
"Vivian!" Finnick stood in her way once again and repeated, "I'll take you home."
"Can you stop?" Vivian kept her fury in check. "I'm not a child. I can find my way home."
Sensing Vivian's anger, Finnick swept her up in his arms without hesitation and dashed to his car.
"Finnick! Let me down!" Vivian struggled and demanded. They were in public, so she dared not yell to avoid unwanted attraction.
Finnick ignored her pleas and strode ahead confidently. As passers-by were already staring, Vivian slowly quietened down.
"Put me down. I'll go with you and you can give me a ride home."
A grin flitted across Finnick's face upon hearing her words. He came to a stop and put her down.
Vivian shot him a furious glare and stomped her way to his car. She plonked her butt into the passenger's seat and slammed the door shut.
Finnick was amused by her reluctance but he kept the smile and got into the car soon.
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