One Of Us - A Gally, Maze Runner Fan Fiction

Chapter 14 - American Pie

Song - American Pie (Don Mclane)

And that is how I found myself squashed between Minho and Newt inside the middle row of seats in a 1985 Chevrolet Suburban (I wouldn't know that, but Jorge had pointed it out with much excitement). We sped through the desert on an abandoned bitumen road, watching the canyons and rock formations speed past.

"Brenda... check in the glove box," Jorge suggested driver's seat to Brenda in the passenger, 

After sending him a weirded-out look she did as she was told. 

"CD's?" She questioned. 

"Marcus loved his collection... especially Don McLean. Put one on," 

Brenda opened one of the cases, revealing a CD in almost perfect condition. She slipped it into the slot and pressed a few buttons.

And then a song started to play,

A long, long time ago, I can still remember,

How that music used to make me smile

A small smile crept on my face as I stared out the window.

And I knew if I had my chance,

That I could make those people dance

And maybe they'd be happy for a while,

The melody sent fireworks of memories in my brain.

My parents in the living room, twirling around in each other arms. Newt and I on the floor with laughter before our mother scooped Newt up in her arms and our father twirled me around like a ballerina.

But February made me shiver,

With every paper I'd deliver

Bad news on the doorstep,

I couldn't take one more step

My smile widened as I remembered the words and started to murmur the words along with the stereo,

I can't remember if I cried

When I read about his widowed bride

I glanced at Newt to my side and saw his foot tapping along with the rhythm. The boys looked at me as I continued to softly sing the words,

But something touched me deep inside

The day the music died

And then everyone in the car joined in quietly,

So, bye, bye, Miss American Pie

Drove my Chevy to The Levee, but The Levee was dry

Even Minho seemed to know all the words. I looked at Thomas and Newt, Tom's arm wrapped around Newt's waist, smiling and singing along with the music. They hadn't let go of each other since Thomas woke up. I leaned and whispered into Newt's ear,