There were times in canon that he kind of annoyed me (too perfect, too devoted) and I didn't want to see him end up with Katniss. (I didn't ship her with Gale either though.)

Preach. I'd take Finnick any day over those two.

I see what you mean but I always wondered if we're really supposed to see Peeta as perfect or if that's just Katniss' perception of him.