Chapter 012

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Protecting Chuck

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WARNING:
Death
Mentions of Self Harm
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Molina - Hey Kids 🎵
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"Hey."

You flinch, glancing over to see Gally approaching you. You stand under a tree, your face flat in a frown. Your mind lost in its own world.

In two minutes, you're all banishing Toronto to the Maze for attacking Chuck. He hadn't gotten hurt but that's beside the point.

It's approaching dark with a sunset, and the Maze doors will shut soon.

"You haven't been yourself since you got back." Gally says quietly, leaning on the tree beside you. "Are you okay?"

"You yelled at me." You murmur, your eyes shifting to the doors. A few Gladers chatting to themselves. You can't hear a word, as you're so far away.

"I always yell at you?"

"Yeah." You agree. "But it hurt this time."

He frowns, looking forward with a long face. Not quite able to understand. "Why?"

"Because I wasn't there to protect Chuck..."

"Hey, don't do that to yourself." He murmurs frustrated. He pushes away from the tree, standing in front of you. "Don't put pressure on yourself. You were being a Runner today. You didn't know this was gonna happen."

"Maybe not..." You mutter, lowering your head to the ground. You should've stopped Toronto from going. From splitting up and putting himself in danger. It shouldn't matter what time of day.

There's silence between you and Gally sighs, shifting in his position in front of you.

"Y/n. Look at me."

You keep your gaze lowered to the ground, tears stinging your eyes. It hurts more because you knew Chuck right from the get go.

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