My Boy - Gally x Reader

Chapter 18

5 months in the glade

After two weeks of rest and recovery, Y/N had finally healed from her injuries, much to the relief of everyone in the glade. As she returned to her own hut, she couldn't help but feel a twinge of sadness knowing that her time with Gally had come to an end. Despite his gruff demeanour, she had grown accustomed to his presence and appreciated his care during her recovery.

Gally, on the other hand, put on a facade of indifference as he bid farewell to Y/N. He was relieved that she was leaving his hut, yet a part of him felt a pang of sadness at the thought of not having her around anymore. He buried these conflicting emotions deep within himself, determined to maintain his stoic exterior.

Upon her return to work, Y/N was greeted warmly by the other builders, who were delighted to have her back among them. "Hey, Y/N! Heard you had a little tumble from a tree, huh?" one of the builders called out with a chuckle, eliciting laughter from the others.

"I could use a break, maybe I'll fall off a ladder later." another joked, causing more laughter to rise from the builders.

Y/N joined in the laughter, though she knew the real reason for her absence from work was far from a simple fall. Still, she played along, not wanting to draw attention to the truth behind her injuries.

However, the teasing came to an abrupt halt as Gally arrived, his presence commanding attention. He silenced the other builders with a stern look before proceeding to give them their instructions for the day. As the group dispersed to start their work, Gally caught Y/N by the wrist, his concern evident in his eyes.

"Are you alright?" he asked softly, his voice barely above a whisper to avoid drawing attention.

Y/N nodded, offering him a reassuring smile. "I'm fine, Gally. Just glad to be back," she replied, appreciating his concern.

With a nod of acknowledgment, Gally released her wrist, allowing her to join the others in their work.

Y/N threw herself into the task at hand, assisting the builders in constructing a new shelter for the animals. Despite her determination to carry on as usual, she couldn't shake the realisation of how much her powers had strengthened since her time in the Medhut. It wasn't just physical strength—her powers seemed to have evolved and intensified. With each piece of wood she lifted, she could feel the energy pulsing through her veins, urging her to push herself further.

However, Y/N knew she had to be cautious. She didn't want to reveal the extent of her abilities to the other gladers, fearing their reactions and the potential consequences of her newfound strength. So, she purposefully carried less wood than usual, masking her enhanced capabilities behind a facade of normalcy.

Despite her efforts to conceal her enhanced strength, she couldn't help but notice the watchful eye of Gally upon her.

Gally, the once gruff and distant glader, seemed to keep a close eye on Y/N, his gaze lingering on her for longer than necessary. On several occasions, she caught him staring at her, his expression unreadable before quickly scowling and looking away as if caught in the act.

Under the scorching sun of the Glade, Y/N was hard at work, diligently binding two poles together with a piece of string. As she tried to focus on her task, her attention inadvertently shifted towards Gally, who was sawing wood for the roof of one of the structures nearby. The heat of the day had prompted him to remove his shirt, revealing his muscular frame glistening with sweat as he worked.

Y/N couldn't help but admire the way his muscles flexed with each movement, the beads of sweat accentuating the contours of his skin. Lost in her thoughts, she absentmindedly moved to cut the string, her gaze fixed on Gally's form.