Kristina's pov-
Kristina and Newt slowly but quietly manuvered away from the griever and closer to the lake in the middle of the forest.
It was hard helping Newt walk, but we were nearly there.
When we reached the hollow tree, I helped newt inside but there was hardly any space for one person, so we had to keep looking.
There were large brambles nearby, they were spacious and Newt could lay down.
I helped Newt sit down behind the bushes, he winced at the pain of moving his leg. I leant him against the towering wall, he scrunched up his face, expressing his pain with his face instead of screaming his lungs out.
I couldn't stop staring at his leg.
"How is it?" My voice was scratchy from not talking for a while.
"How's what?" He said looking up at me.
"Your leg. How bad does it feel?" I forced my eyes away from his leg and up to his chocolate brown eyes.
"It fucking hurts like I've bloody broken it again!" He snapped, refusing to look me in the eyes.
He sighed "I'm sorry-
"Don't be, it must feel like hell right now" I assured him. He looked back at me and pulled a small smile.
Morning should come in a couple of hours, I remember Minho saying that grievers hate the light.
It was when I felt Newts warm breathe one half of my face that snapped me out of my thoughts. I looked at him with an unreadable expression. He stared right back with the same expression. I kinda feel guilty... But not really. I kissed him. For all we knew, it Was the last night we had to live!The kiss was soft and warm, and lasted like 10 seconds. It was ok though, Newts worth 10 seconds.
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The sun was coming up and the sky was a dim blue with a blend of yellow as the sun rose.
My eyes fluttered open, my body was sore and cold from sleeping outside.
I shifted a little and sat up, with the memories of last night flowing into my head.
The grievers, the power going out, newts leg. Kissing newt.
The sound of movement snapped me out of my thoughts.
"What are ya doin love?"
I turned back and sat on my knees to be at eye level.
"We need help, I'm going to get Clint and Jeff" I said
He nodded slowly, staring at something in the distance.
"Okay, I'll see you soon" with that said I turned and jogged into the direction of the Glade.
When I got there it was NOT the same.
How could a fire start?!
Where were the Gladers?
Winston the animal killer crying?!
This wasn't strange, but Gally looked PISSED!
"KRISTINA"
I turned to the direction of the voice
"KENDALL" I screamed at the top of my lungs
She ran up to me and hugged me so tight that my air was cut off.
"Krisi where were you!?" She questioned pulling away
"I hid in the deadheads with Newt-
"Where is he now?" A loud voice interrupted. It was Alby.
I turned to face him and realised that most of the Gladers were there with him
"He's still there" I answered
"Why didn't you bring him back!" His voice echoed through the Glade and spit flew out of his mouth.
"Because I- Alby cut me off by putting his hand up
"If he's dead- I cut him off, that was a ridiculous accusation! Plus he's just wasting time!
"Alby I left Newt in the deadheads so more damage wouldn't be caused! He needs help!" I yelled at the leader, who was more surprised than anyone about how I'd just spoken to him.
"Where is he?" Clint said walking up to me with Jeff following behind.
"The south wall" I said facing the two med jacks
"Fine. Kristina take them to Newt, everyone else get back to work!" He ordered
"Okay, let's go" Jeff said
We started making our way Into the deadheads when someone grabbed my arm, swinging me around to face them.
To my relief it was just Minho.
"What do you want?" I questioned
"What happened" He said
"Do you mean Newt?" I asked
"No I mean Gally's pet Guinea pig- OF COURSE I MEAN NEWT SHUCK FACE!"
"Jeez someone's on edge!" I continued walking through the trees "he's fine, he just hurt his leg" I continued
To my surprise, Minho was satisfied with the answer he got but worry still clouded his eyes.
Jeff and Clint followed me with a wooden gurney to carry Newt back.
