Pulling The Heartstrings (Thomesa)

Nightmare

Set in the Scorch Trials au
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They found The Right Arm and Aris was now reunited with these two girls, Harriet and Sonya. It was now night at the camp, crickets echoed as the group stayed close together and most were out like a light.

Yet, this night was not filled with any ambush from WICKED. It was filled with their torture and negotiations. She was there again, cornered in the white room and chosen to be the betrayer. His eyes promised her pain and fear. No. She didn't want to betray Thomas.

Teresa felt his punch and the feeling of coming in contact with the floor as she painfully curled into a ball. Unlike last time, she didn't hear them report back to someone she knew was watching behind the glass but instead grew closer.

A rough hand tugged her raven hair, forcing her to stare into his black cold eyes as he grinned a ruthless, chilling smile. Teresa woke up screaming so much, her throat began to feel raw. Tears stained her pale skin as they vigorously streamed down her face shakily.

Her heart pounded hard against her chest as she gasped for the breath that she couldn't seem to acquire. She was so focused on trying to breath, she didn't feel herself being scooped up into strong muscular arms. A weight protecting her from the cold, Teresa clung to the person's chest as she whimpered in fear and burrowed in their warmth.

Once her breathing grew calmer and her tears stopped, she heard a familiar voice whisper in her ear. "Shhhh. It's ok. Your safe. It's ok."

The feeling of safety once again flooded her veins and she recognised his soothing touch as he stroked her hair. Thomas. Teresa looked up at him quietly as worried brown eyes stared down at hers.

"You ok, Teresa?" he whispered in a barely audible voice but it was laced with a gentle and caring tone. She nodded, wiping away any leaked tears and still pressed against him.

He wore his tattered brown jacket and cargo trousers, looking just as he did the day before in the Scorch. He was so adorable, dark brown messy hair and honey brown eyes. Concern overcame the boy's face as he caressed her cheek and saw what she had been hiding all along.

A fading bruise ran along her cheekbone, as well as a tiny cut embedded inside it. Thomas knew what caused it before he even asked her as every hit from WICKED leaves a mark whether it is noticeable or not. Fury conquered his worry.

"What happened to you?" He spoke slowly, piercing her with his darkened eyes. He watched angrily as she turned away from his intense eyes that unmasked her pain. Teresa didn't want to look weak in front of Thomas and was conflicted on telling him.

"It doesn't matter." She responded, avoiding his gaze and tried to stop her hands from trembling instead. Teresa felt him lightly trace her bruise with his fingers until softly turning her head to look at him. His brown eyes held swirls of many emotions yet she somehow knew that none were directed towards her.

"Was it when they took you to be tested?" He muttered, slowly pressing her more closer. Some part of her wanted to spill everything to him as she drowned in his calming waves. While the other part of her held the wall in place, blocking him and everyone else from her inner conflicts.

Teresa saw his frown plastered on his face and meekly nodded in agreement. His eyes darkened coldly but continued to gently stroke her hair, trying to calm himself as well as her. She reached up and cupped his face, watching as a unknown emotion flashed through his brown eyes.

"I'm ok now. Thank you." Teresa whispered with a small smile, cradling his face. She stroked his cheeks as she felt him melt against her and lean into her touch.
"Always." Thomas murmured softly as he breathed in deeply and slowly released her.

She settled back into her makeshift bed and fell back asleep, dreaming of a certain brown eyed boy. He watched her for few minutes, a soft glimmer in his brown eyes until deciding he also needed some rest for the day ahead and soon fell asleep, facing her direction.

Author's Note: Please do comment what you think so far of the story. It really helps motivate me by hearing your thoughts. I'm hoping to update soon :)