'Instinct is something which transcends knowledge. We have, undoubtedly, certain finer fibers that enable us to perceive truths when logical deduction, or any other willful effort of the brain, is futile.'
{Nikola Tesla}
Nicole is known as the brain...
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Death doesn't discriminate between the sinners and the saints It takes and it takes and it takes But we keep living anyway
——————————————————— Nicole's POV
"In my opinion, we don't devote nearly enough scientific research to finding a cure to jerks." I told Newt kicking a rock in the sand as we talked, a comment towards all the assholes who work with WCKD who ruined our lives. We had been walking for who knows how long and after my little 'incident' for some reason the blonde haired boy wouldn't leave my side. Not that I was complaining, I kinda liked it. It felt as if his presence calmed me, it made me feel safe.
We talked a bit about each other, about WCKD, about our mazes and what they were like. I didn't often look back to my past, especially while I was in the maze. Re-living each good and bad moment. But now even my happiest memories make me sad. Because I remember the people who gave me them aren't here anymore.
"People aren't born jerks though." Newt said. "Sometimes life makes them that way. Life's tough, and that's just how it is. The real challenge is if you let life get the best of you. Since life is bitter, you can be bitter too. Or you can try to make life easier for others." I couldn't help but look up at the blonde.
"Damn, that was deep." I said giving him a nudge with my shoulder. "You're just forgetting one thing." I said raising my pointer finger.
"Oh yeah, what's that? Do enlighten me." Newt swung his arms out dramatically as he spoke making me crack a smile.
"When life knocks you down, calmly get back up and very politely say 'you hit like a bitch'." I said confidently.
"You can be mean, you can be kind, or you can be a fighter."
Newt smiled at me. It was a simple smile though his eyes twinkled with wonder behind his dark irises. It was a smile that made my stomach do flips and make my face heat up. It was an odd sensation, it felt as if something just blew up in my stomach. A hurricane of emotions flooded me. All from a simple smile.
"Uhh, Nick?" I broke eye contact with Newt as I turned towards Aris. "Yeah?" "Uhh, could I talk to you?" He asked looking between me and Newt. "Alone."
I gave a small nod to Newt and he hesitantly glanced between us. I gave him a look saying: I'll be fine. And Newt slowly drifted back towards the others.
"What's up?" I asked turning towards my friend.
"Hey, Nicole is your leg okay?" Aris asked scratching the back of his neck.
