𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒, Minho

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏.𝟑|| "maybe not all of them are animal bones."

MITCH SAT OUTSIDE HIS HOMESTEAD, eyes following the movement of his blade as it slide across the form of his makeshift arrows. He was so lost in his head that he didn't realize the sound of chatter coming towards him. Even in thought, he could make out the voices of Jennifer and Clint.

It took a moment for him to actually acknowledge their presence, seeing as they were situated on logs in front of him. A loud clearing of the throat made his eyes finally look towards the two, who were soon joined by Jeff and Winston.

"He's doing it again." Jennifer looks towards Clint who looks more confused then ever. See, Clint is a Med-Jack, meaning he is closer too Jeff and Jennifer rather then the rest of them. He is very closed off and silent, that's why mitch likes his presence because clint doesn't talk his head like most of the gladers.

"Doing what?" Clint's voice was silent, it slightly cracked as if he hasn't talked in ages. Jennifer just moves her hand too point at mitch who continues to bore his eyes into hers.

"Completely ignoring us!"

"Hey guys!" Everyone turns as Chuck walks over, his usual smile on his face.

"Hey Chuck." Mitch finally speaks up, smiling at the younger boy who takes a seat beside him.

"What!" Jennifer screechs, mouth agape. "I would love to get a greeting as well, mitch."

"Hello Jennifer." Mitch gave a forced smile. The difference in enthusiasm he gave to chuck then Jennifer showing. Everyone knows he is Joking with the girl, He favors her over everyone. She is one of the few who have earned his trust and respect.

Truth be told, Mitch isn't a big fan of many. He has his friend group which consist of; Minho, Ben, Jennifer, Jeff, Winston and Frypan. Then, you have Clint, Chuck and Zart who aren't considered close friends more like people he would sacrifice his well- being for.

Next, you have Alby, Newt and Gally. Don't get him wrong, he respects them and enjoys their company but they are always on his back. A fight happens? Guess who they think started it. Only because one time a fight between gladers started and mitch was found trying to place bets on who would last longer.

He thought it was very funny.

They didn't.

They go by the rules, Mitch doesn't . That's where the disagreements happen. And, if your not friends with Mitch or someone he frequently talks too then you most likely are doing something severely wrong.

Finally, There's the Greenie, he sucks.

"I don't have time for this. Where's your better half? I need to complain." Jennifer looks around, shoving Jeff's head out her line of sight causing the boy to let out a noise of surprise from the movement,

"I haven't seen ben all morning." Chuck speaks up. Mitch immediately looks up at that, knowing it wasn't like ben to go off without telling someone, that someone being him.

"No one has seen him?" Mitch's vision cleared as he tried to recall last time he had seen the boy. His voice going suspiciously nonchalant as he attempted to quell the rising panic in his chest.

Everyone shook their heads in response. Mitch clenched his jaw as he rose his feet. It seems as if he had perfect timing because as soon as he stood up Newt beckoned him over.

Once he was in hearing distance that was when Newt spoke, "Listen. I know you don't like babysitting but for this one time can you assist Thomas, just to make sure he doesn't come to any harm."