Imagines | The Maze Runner

running out of time| newt

Ever since the day I found out Newt was infected I realised something happened. Something inside of me, I don't know what but it felt strange. Like something broke or cracked. I couldn't believe it at first. It just felt so unreal. Everything was fine. Everything was according to our plan. And then this.

He knew. He knew and didn't tell anyone. He carried all those heavy feelings and thoughts and still didn't say anything. He knew he was going to die.

But I couln't let that happen.

"Newt, why didn't you say anything?" I asked, tears brimming in my eyes threatening to fall. "I didn't tell you because- because I was scared. I didn't want you guys to worry about me. But now I realised how stupid that was. And I don't know how much time there is left for me." He explained with a quiet but soft voice, tears now welling up aswell, slowly starting to make their way down his cheeks. "I'm sorry, Y/N. I'm so sorry!" He said his voice becoming louder and frustrated. He was crying and made his way towards me, locking eyes. I gave him a sad smile and he put his arms around me, grabbing my shirt to tighten his grip on me. He cried and I could feel his tears on my skin, soaking my shirt. He just hugged me while I tried my best to comfort him. "We'll find a way to cure you, Newt. I'm not letting you go, I promise."

That was about three weeks ago. I don't know what to do. Since then it has gotten way worse. I can't deny it anymore. He has the flare and it's showing. He sometimes yells at me or the others when he's frustrated and sometimes I hear him cry at night. I feel like his emotions are changing the whole time. He's not himself anymore.

We're going to rescue Minho and the others who have been kidnapped by WICKED tomorrow. I just hope everything goes well and that Newt will be fine.

We've been preparing for this the past few weeks and now we just need to do it.

-the next day-

We entered the WICKED building. And Newt insisted on going with Thomas to find Minho instead of waiting for the serum that would've given him more time. And obviously I went with them.

We successfully rescued everyone and now we just had to get out of this city. Thomas went back to kill Ava, Brenda was hopefully on her way with the serum and I was left alone with Newt who had gotten even worse over the past few hours. He was sitting down, leaning against a wall while I tried to get him to move. He was weak and exhausted. His eyes looked tired and hid a hint of red.

"Newt?" "Hm?" He hummed in response, showing me that he was still awake. "Come on. You got to get moving. We don't have much time." I said. He just looked at me nodding as he slowly tried to get up. I put his arm around my shoulders to support him and make sure he doesn't fall. We walked for a while, wandering around the city that had been destroyed until we had to stop. Newt started coughing again, falling to the ground. Black blood leaving his mouth.

His condition had gotten worse. His hair was wet and messy, his eyes looked so numb and lifeless and the black veins that were making their way up his neck grew more visible.

I panicked.

The city was burning. I didn't know how long it was going to take Brenda to get here with the serum. And I certainly didn't know how much longer it was needed for Newt to go completly insane.

I let my hand run through my hair, turning back to Newt who was sitting on the floor his head in his hands. His eyes were shut close as he was trying to fight the demons who were haunting his mind. He took a deep breath and shook his head. Now opening his eyes and searching for mine.

"Y/N, I don't- I think it'd be better if you go without me." He said quietly but still loud enough for me to hear. My heart dropped. "What?" "I think-" He started but I Interrupted him. "No, no Newt! I'm not leaving without you. Remember what I said? We'll find a way to cure you.
And we will. Brenda is on her way. Please, just hold on." I pleaded.

There was a short silence before he started talking again.

"You don't get it, do you?" He said quietly, turning his head in my direction. He was looking at me with those eyes. Those eyes that held so many emotions. He was mad. I realised that now. "There is no cure!" He yelled, his fist hitting the ground.

He got up and started walking towards me. I took a few steps back unaware of what he was about to do or say.

"Newt, please. Listen to me. This isn't you." I said desperatly. He stopped walking and stood in front of me, looking down at my face, straight into my eyes. "You're right. I'm not myself anymore. And that's why I need you to go. Can't you understand that?" He asked.

Tears started to form in my eyes. I tried to blink them away.

"Please don't make this harder than it already is, Y/N. I'm miserable. I've been feeling like this since the damn glade. I just want it to stop. So please, please just go and leave me alone!"

"Newt." I said. "Don't you understand that I can't do that? I don't want to leave! You're the most important thing left in my life. I can't lose you. I want you to live. I want to get out of here WITH you!"

He stared at me intently, stunned at my sudden confession. His eyes cleared. They went down to my lips for a moment before they met mine again.

Right now, he was looking at me. And I was looking at him. The world was ending. And I just couldn't help but wonder if this would be the last time the two of us would be together.

"Y/N. I know this is really bad timing and I know I probably should've said this sooner but- I love you."

Silence.

"But we're running out of time."

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AN:
Oh jeez. I really screwed up the ending didn't i? Well anyways. English is not my first language so in case there are some grammatical mistakes or anything please tell me. And also it's been a while since i watched the movies so there might be some errors in the story aswell. I just can't get myself to watch the death cure for obvious reasons...✋️😞

And also tell me if you enjoyed reading this. It would mean a lot. Though I can't promise any chapters soon. I'm lazy and got a lot of school work to do.

But thank you to everyone who read this. Have a great day!💃