Starcrossed {Nalby}

Chapter 15

(Newt POV)

The box brings up a little kid. About two or three years younger than me. He's podgy with curly chestnut hair,he screams as Alby pulls him out the box. He doesn't let himself move,he just cries. Over and over. Some of the boys give up and slump down,until it's only me and Alby. Sitting in the box beside him. It's filled with supplies and a little Greenie kid.

"My name is Alby." Alby says through his calmest tone.
"And I'm Newt."
"I..I... I don't remember my name,I don't remember anything!"
"That happens to us all." Alby explains "You'll get your name back in a day of two,it just takes a while to settle in that's all."
"Can't I just go back?"
"No."

And with that he starts to cry again,pitching louder wails. I want to smash my head against the wall,and I know Alby feels the same,he just doesn't want to say anything.

"Look." I crouch a bit closer to the Greenie "I'll take you on a tour if you want."
"I don't want to."
"Come on Greenie,you can't stay in that box forever.

So he climbs out and I take him everywhere,obviously avoiding the Maze. He obviously won't be a runner,he's too young. Too young,too gentle to be in a place like this. I help him out with his hammock and supplies,trying to be as kind and gentle to him as possible.

"Are there any other boys here like me?"
"What. You mean the same age?"
"Yeah."
"No. Sorry,you're the youngest here by years. But maybe next month when the new one comes he'll be a good pal for you."
"What do you mean?"
"Every month a new boy comes up. This month that's you."
"How long have you been here?"
"Years,it'll grow on you."
"I want my parents. Please help me."
"I can't. All I can do is... I'll be your friend,how about that?"
"You want to be my friend?"
"Of course!"
"Okay. Thanks Newt."
"Come on,let's get some tea."

It's me and him. We sit there eating. He gobbles his food,but he's probably starving. I don't feel up for the last bit of my meal so I give it to him. I know he needs it more.

"So..." The boy finishes off his meal "What do you do here everyday?"
"We have jobs. You'll have one soon enough. But it'll be easy. I promise."
"Could I be with you?"
"Sure."

"Hey guys!" Alby sits beside Chuck then smiles at me warmly,I smile back "How's life Greenie?"
"Good sir Alby." The Greenie smiles,it's because of Alby's kindness as he shakes his hand.
"Good job Newt." Alby smiles "Can I see you for a sec,it's important?"
"Sure."