Lover Boy (Newt x Reader)

Welcome to the Glade, Greenie

As Y/n took in her surroundings, in her peripherals she noticed movement and turned to see a crowd of boys, ages 13-18, staring at her like she had 8 heads. She took a step back cautiously.

Newt and Minho shared a glance before chuckling.

"It's okay," Newt said, crossing his arms over his chest, "They just...haven't seen a girl before, this is..new." Y/n rubbed her arm self-consciously, face burning under the stares of the others. 

She turned to Newt and ducked her head, avoiding his gaze, "Are there..any other girls here?" She asked softly, already dreading the answer.

He rubbed the back of his neck nervously and swallowed the lump in his throat. "Unfortunately, we have never had the uh- presence of a girl in our erm- Maze."  Chatters of agreement came from the boys around them.

"Maze?" Y/n questioned.

Newt opened his mouth to answer when Minho put a stop to that. "Right, enough questions. It's gettin' dark, and the Runners will be getting their klunk back soon." Y/n opened her mouth, but Minho sent her a glare and she averted her gaze. 

The group started to drift off, the trio following behind, as Minho discussed the Glade Rules. Someone called his name and his head whipped around, including Newt and Y/n's. 

"Sorry, gotta shoot." Minho shot them a crooked smile before jogging off. Y/n watched him go, shaking her head.

"Is he always so.." She searched for word, "direct?" Newt suggested. "Yeah." Y/n chuckled.

She peered at him, studying his features and opened her mouth to say something when a voice interrupted them from behind. "Got the newbie huh, Newtie?"

Y/n turned to see a taller, dark-skinned boy- well more of a man, stocky but still toned. "You alright there Alby?" Newt greeted him with a shake of hands. 

She noticed Newt was slightly taller and a fluttering feeling (which she immediately pushed away) grew in her stomach. She watched the interaction, but her gaze wandered away to the stone walls around them.

When she came to, she realised that both Alby and Newt were looking at her and her face flushed in embarrassment. 

"Sorry" she mumbled. Newt let out a small chuckle.

"It's all right Greenie." Alby said, "Now, why don't we show ya where you'll be stayin'?" He lead her over to a tall, stocky, wooden building.

The structure looked like it had been built and deconstructed multiple times. Planks stuck out and the wood was mismatched, but it looked...cozy.

Alby opened the door and ushered her in. He pointed to a room a few doors down and she walked over curiously, opening the door with a creak.

Y/n peered into the room and blinked in surprise. It was small but homey. A small cot and shelves adorned the room. Alby had left a while ago, and Newt had taken his place.

He was leaning against the doorframe arms crossed, his eyes following her movements. 

She turned to see him and jumped, holding a hand over her heart. "You gave me a fright." She smiled awkwardly.

He gave her a crooked grin and pushed off from the frame, "So, how ya first day going, love?" his voice was soft, unlike Alby's hard scratchy tone.

"It was..definitely interesting." She said, running a hand down her face. Newt chuckled and took a step forward.

"Well, how would you, like to accompany me to the annual Greenie welcomin' ceremony tonight?" He said with a bow, and his British accent stuck out drastically.

Y/n laughed, and mocked him, "I would love too."

Author's Note:

Just realised my chapters aren't that long...its alright!

What do you think of the dynamics so far?

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