Freezing Fire - The Maze Runner

Chapter Thirteen - Forgive Me

Chapter Song: Gym Class Heroes-Stereo Hearts
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At dinner, Eric asked me to sit with the Bricknicks, but I had a pain in my chest in the form of guilt. I felt incredibly bad about what I had said to Newt, so I decided to forgive him - if he would forgive me, that is. I took my tray from Frypan and sat down beside Minho and Chuck. Issy was across from me, and I had spotted Newt getting dinner a few places down the line from me.

Chuck had started on with his stories when Newt sat down. "And then he - " I cut Chuck off. "Newt, can we talk outside?" He looked doubtful. "Please?" I pleaded. "Go on, shank." Minho encouraged him. Newt stood up with me, and we walked out of the Homestead. When we had stepped out of the door, Newt pulled me into a hug. "I am so sorry if it seemed like I was embarrassed around you, I'm really not, I like you a lot Amy, I am so sorry, will you please forgive me, I - " "Newt!" I cried, cutting him off. "I was going to ask you to forgive me! I was so worried that you hated me!" I pulled away enough to look into Newt's brown eyes.

"We good then?" Newt asked. When I nodded, he said, "Thank bloody shucking God that's over with." and lead me back into the Homestead by my hand. He stayed holding my hand when we walked over to my table, and only let go when we had to sit down. Chuck was still talking, and didn't stop when we sat down. I blocked out the stream of words, and instead ate my dinner before it went cold.

"Anyone up for dessert?" I heard Frypan yell, and the Gladers broke out in cheers, including me. "Come on!" I grabbed Newt's hand and lead him over to Frypan and the bowls of cake he had set out. "Only one per person please!" He was yelling over the converstion of thirty happy boys. "Yes, thank you Frypan! I am a total sugar addict!" I admitted. Frypan laughed and slid me a bowl. "Guess we'll have to have dessert more often!"

I sat my bowl down in front of me, relishing the look of the whole slice of chocolate cake in front of me. "Neat, thanks!" Minho said before reaching for my bowl. "No way!" I slapped his hand away. "Whoa, whoa, calm down there!" Minho laughed as I took a huge mouthful of cake. "I'll get my own then." He fake huffed before standing up. Chuck sat down beside me, eyes lit up. "Wow Chuck - you look happier than Amy!" Thomas exclaimed as he sat down. I pretended to be offended before taking another bite of cake. "This is so good - I'm gonna help Frypan clean up." I announced. "Suck up." Minho muttered. I stood up, but not before giving Minho a light kick.

"You really don't have to help." Frypan tried to shoo me away from the dishes. "No, it's fine." I persisted. "Look how many dishes there are!" I gestured to the huge mountain of plates and bowls and cutlery Frypan had to clean. "I have got other Cooks to help me - don't do they're job for them!" He told me. I sighed. "Fine, Frypan - your funeral." I shook my head as I said goodnight and stepped out the door, closing it gently behind me.

I breathed in the night air, and looked over at my room. It was a shadow beside Issy's, but still looked lonely in the moonlight. Taking long strides, eager to escape the cold, I approached my room. My hand rested on the doorknob. The light in Issy's room was turned off, so I knew she was asleep. Careful not to make a sound, I gently opened the creaky door. It was much warmer in my room than outside, but it was still cold. I tugged off my clothes and changed into pyjamas, clambering under the bed sheets and pulling them up to my chin. I curled up on my side and let my mind and thoughts drift.

There's going to be a Gathering tomorrow. Again. I think it's about putting together the information the Gladers already knew and what I have told them. I don't think I'll tell them about Jason and Amara. They don't need to know. Newt popped into my head and I felt my heart swell. I snuggled down further into my sheets, feeling sleep catch me in it's threads. I let it claim me, falling into a deep and dreamless sleep.
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A/N:
Sorry, just a short filler. I promise there will be more action later on in the book! Also, sorry for any spelling or grammar mistakes!
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