Blank Spaces (A Maze Runner fanfic)

Chapter 11 (Lizzy's P.O.V)

I wake up but don't open my eyes. I take a deep breath, Minho's smell invading my nose. I don't want this to end. I don't want to leave the feeling of security Minho brings, but I know I have to get up and start the day. I blink my eyes open and look up at Minho, he's awake and looking back at me. I smile and snuggle closer to him, closing my eyes.

"We have to get up," I whisper, letting out a deep breath.

"I know," Minho replies, also whispering. He shifts and I look up. Our eyes lock for a few seconds. I pat his chest and stand up.

"Let's go," I say and swing the door open. I look back before going through. I smile at Minho still laying in bed. I laugh slightly and walk out the door. I head for Frypan's kitchen and when I'm almost there I stop in my tracks. I see Gally eating breakfast. He looks over at me when he notices me staring. I get some of Frypan's food and sit down far away from Gally. I instantly wonder where Alice is. Then, I see Alice walking over to me. She notices Gally and her reaction is quite like mine but instead of just standing there, she hurries over to me.

"I can't believe he's here," Alice says, disgust covering her face. I look over at him. He's just sitting there, he looks like a normal person, almost. I just shake my head. We eat in silence until Chuck and Thomas join us. They sit in front of Alice and I. Thomas teases me about Minho some but he eventually stops and Minho joins us also. This time he sits next to me and I feel like I'm about to laugh for awhile after he sits next to me, but I don't. It's a strange feeling in my throat. Soon after Minho arrives Newt comes to.

"So, where was everyone last night?" Thomas asks and I want to punch him in the face. I hear Minho chuckle next to me.

"Seriously?" I ask Thomas. He smirks.

"Seriously," he replies. I groan.

"What is with you?" I mumble to myself and laugh. Newt and Alice exchange glances. Of coarse they were together. I look over at Minho, he's staring at me. He doesn't look away because I am looking at him. I look back at Thomas. I feel like giggling again. I can tell Minho is still staring at me and I don't think he cares that probably everyone knows.

"Sooo," Alice says. "What were you two up to." I look down, blushing.

"Nothing to serious," Minho chuckles.

"Did you guys kiss?" Chuck blurts out. I break out laughing and so does some of the others. Minho and Thomas head out to run the Maze and Alice and I are sent to do jobs again. This time I help out Frypan in the kitchen and Alice will work with the Med-Jacks. After a lot of cooking and washing dishes I'm released to do what I want. The Runners aren't back yet but it's later in the afternoon. I'm walking around when Gally comes up to me.

"Lizzy..." he starts.

"You are not talking to me," I cut him off before he can say anything else and walk past him. I pick up my pace and he almost jogs to keep up with me.

"Wait," he says frustration and anger filling his voice.

"Stay away from me," I say, continuing. He grabs my wrist and pulls me around so I'm facing him.

"I'm trying to talk to you," he says angrily. I scowl at him. I look him strait in the eye.

"If you come near me or my sister ever again, ever, I will ensure your death," I say somehow calmly.

"Is that a threat, shank?" He says, laughing slightly. I try to yank my arm away but he pulls me into an ally between two wood structures. He presses me against the wall and holds my hands above my head, against the wall.

"Your adorable when you threaten me," he whispers. I scowl and try to free my arms but fail horribly. He leans in and is about to kiss me when I suddenly bring my knee up and knee him in the stomach. This catches him off guard and I run out of the ally toward, hopefully, help. I can hear Gally's fast foot steps behind me and it encourages me to run faster. I see Alby up ahead. He's turned around and doesn't see me.

"Alby!" I shout desperately. When he turns around I'm a few yards away from him and I run past him. He stops Gally and is obviously pissed. I stand behind him, tears threatening to run down my face. Alice runs up to me, seeing the scene.

"Are you okay?" She asks, worried.

"I'm fine," I quickly respond and walk away. Newt joined Ably as I walked away. I head toward the Deadheads, walking at first. Then I start to run. I run into the forest and disappear in the trees. I sit down next to the tree Minho and I slept in that one night and lean against it. How is he ganna take this? I ask myself. I bury my head in my knees and eventually tears come. I know it seems like I'm overreacting, and I probably am, but that really scared me. Who knows what he would have done. I sit there for who knows how long until I hear fast foot steps. I look up and see Minho walking towards me. I stand up and he hugs me.

"What did he do to you?" Minho asks frantically, a wisp of anger in his voice. His knuckles are red and slightly bloody. I ignore the question and hold his hand in mine, looking at his red knuckles. I look up at him with a questioning and worried look.

"I'm sorry I wasn't there," he says and pulls me into another hug. I don't know why but I start to cry. Great. I look like an emotional mess. I think to myself. I don't want Minho to see me like this. I want to seem strong, like I can take care of myself. I pull away and wipe the tears off my face. I nod my head.

"I'm okay," I take a deep breath and look away. I'm embarrassed about being like this. This isn't me. I don't want to be like this. I sigh. "Oh gosh, I look like an emotional mess. I'm sorry, this isn't me. I don't know what's wrong with me," I whisper the last part, hoping he didn't hear.

"There's nothing wrong with you," Minho says and puts his hand on my shoulders, comforting me. I smile and pull him into a hug. This time it lasting longer. We pull away eventually.

"Come on, shuck-face, we should be heading back now," he says. I nod and he starts to walk back. I start to wonder what happened. His knuckles were all red and bloody. Did he beat him up? The thought crosses my mind and is confirmed when we get back. Gally is exiting the infirmary, excorted by two Gladers, his face beaten and bruised.