Subject A6: The Hope

Chapter 6: Cast Away...

3rd Person POV:

Y/N ran towards the sound of the screams; the other Gladers following close behind. She felt as though her heart was about to burst from agony as she heard George screaming for help. Once they all got to the room, Nick opened the door to see both Jeff and Clint unconscious on the floor and George wriggling on the bed in agony. 

Both Alby and Newt helped the boys who were on the floor as Nick and the others tried to strap George back on the bed. George screamed and continued to toss around, punching and kicking any person within his personal space. He soon made eye contact with Y/N. His gaze turned soft, as tears poured from his black pupils. "Y/N! help me!" He cried out, reaching for the shocked girl. Y/N choked back a sob as she looked at one of her closest friends who was currently in agonising pain. 

Newt pulled the shaking girl into his embrace, rocking her back and forth as he comforted her, trying to shush her broken sobs. "It's okay my love, I'm here... You're safe..." He whispered into her hair, kissing the crown of her head as the others tried to calm down George. 

Once the cries died down, Nick and the others strapped him back onto the bed, panting from exhaustion. "W-Why is this happening to him..." Y/N asked softly, tears dripping from her chin as she sobbed, reaching out to hold his hand as he laid on the bed, motionless. The boys all sighed in defeat, feeling awful for their friend who was currently going out of his mind from the pain. 

After Jeff and Clint were checked out (Courtesy of Y/N and Alby), the boys all made their way to their hammocks, getting ready to turn in for the night. Newt was about to reach for Y/N's hand to lead her back to his room for the night when he saw her gaze on something else. He followed her eyes to see she was staring at Nick who was currently sitting in front of the walls by himself. He pushed his feeling of jealousy and anger when he saw the look of sadness on the sweet girls face.

 "What's wrong, my dove?" He asked softly, kissing the girl softly as she smiled lovingly at Newt. "I'll meet you in five minutes in your room, there's something I have to do first though. Okay?" She asked, wrapping her arms around his neck as he wrapped his arms around her waist. Newt smiled, kissing her once more in response. "I love you..." He trialled off, kissing her nose when she replied the same. 

Once Newt made his way to his room, Y/N walked over to Nick, a soft smile on her face as he stared at the wall that had all their names carved on it. It was sort of a tradition that they had for every newbie; the newbie would carve their name on the wall to show that they were now a part of their family. "Hey, mind if I sit with you?" She asked, sitting down next to the tall boy. Nick looked to his side, smiling at the girl who had come to comfort him. 

"What are you doing here? You should go and get some rest; you're still recovering." He ordered softly, intertwining their hands as they continued to stare at the wall. Y/N laid her head on his shoulder as she sighed. "How can I sleep when my best friend is out here sulking on his own.." She teased softly, causing the boy to laugh and shove her playfully. "I'm not sulking... it's just- that wall has all the names of our family and... I don't want to have to cross Georg's name off..." He admitted, his eyes stinging with unhushed tears. Y/N bit her lip, feeling her own throat clog up with emotion as she turned to face Nick. 

"None of us want that to happen. I love George like a brother. It would tear us all apart if he were to- The point is, we also have to think of the safety of everyone else. If George goes haywire, he could take one of us with him... I can't handle losing one of you guys, let alone two..." She advised, kissing his cheek softly as he sighed deeply, feeling a sense of guilt for thinking of putting George down. 'It's for the safety of everyone...' He reasoned, looking over to see Y/N smiling at him. "God I hate it when you're right..." He playfully groaned, eliciting a laugh from the petite girl. She playfully slapped his chest before wishing him goodnight, making her way to Newts room.