You felt like it as worse than usual. Everyone was walking around like zombies, doing the same things everyday. All you wanted was some action. You've wanted to be a Runner since you came but Minho said no because it was 'too dangerous.'
It was nearly time for the doors to close and you felt worried. Just then a crazy thought came too you. 'What if I go look for them? It'll prove I'm worthy of being a Runner.' You knew you shouldn't but your curiosity overpowered you.
You waited until no one was looking and went in. As you entered, a gust of cold air hit you. The walls towered over you small frame. But you couldn't think about that now. The number one priority was to find Minho and possibly Thomas if they were still together.
Suddenly you hear a whizzing sound like a machine. You figured you should start looking for Minho since you were feeling a bit nervous about being alone in a ginormous maze for the first time.
You ran left, right, left, right, and before you knew it, you were lost. You were really scared and felt like you couldn't breathe. You were having a panic attack.
"HEY!" You heard a distant holler. The figure came closer and you saw the silhouette of Minho's body.
"What are you doing here Y/N? You could've gotten yourself hurt! Why are you breathing like that? What's wrong?! Talk to me Y/N!" You were trying to reply but couldn't form words. Your chest was on fire and couldn't seem to get oxygen into your lungs.
"OK, listen to me Y/N. I'm here and I'm going to protect you. Just breathe Y/N, breathe." You stared intently into his eyes. There was a particular warmness in his face. Like he was the answer to everything. You had soon calmed your heart beat but kept his gaze. He soon leaned in and so did you. With him coming 90% and you came the other 10% and your lips lightly brushed each other. You then collided again, but more forceful. Caught up the moment, you and Minho didn't notice Thomas running to you.
"Guys we need to go. Griever are coming out and oh my god." Thomas stood shocked at the scene displayed in front of him. You and Minho pulled away feverishly.
"OK,, even though that was the cutest thing ever, we need to move." Minho chuckled and you blushed harder than before.
"Alright, let's go." Minho took you hand in his and started running toward the maze doors. When they were in sight, it seemed like a miracle you would make it. As if he could read your mind, Minho said, "Don't worry, I got this."
You didn't understand what he meant but before you could comprehend what was happening, Minho had you in his arms. You shut your eyes afraid of what he was going to do. A sudden feeling of weightlessness took over you body and you landed on a soft patch of grass with Minho's body sprawled out next to you.
"YOU!" Someone shouted. You were yanked off the ground and held by your neck with you back to a tree. You were met with Gally's vicious brown eyes .
"It's your fault one of our best Runners got killed. Maybe instead of banishing you, I should kill you myself." By now you were choking and turning purple. After 3 agonizing minutes, you felt his hand pulled off you. Thomas rushed over to support you. You looked up to see your savior, Minho, punching Gally nonstop.
"IF YOU VERE TOUCH HER AGAIN I WILL KILL YOU MYSELF!" And with that, Minho dropped him and rushed over to you.
"Hey baby, are you OK?" He asked as he hugged your torso and caressed your hair.
"I'm OK." You managed to wheeze out. The fact that you could barely speak made Minho even angrier.
"I promise he will never hurt you again. If anyone hurts you or even looks at you the wrong way, they'll wish they never did," Minho says shaking with rage.
"Hey, c'mon. It's OK," you say in an attempt to calm him down. "I'm fine now and that's what's important."
"You're right. It just hurts to see you in pain."
"I love you." You didn't think. you just blurted it out. He must think you're a total loser.
"I love you too," he said as he pulled you into a loving kiss. You heard the other gladers fake gagging but you couldn't care less. You found your Cloud 9.
