A Way Out

The End

After a week of being in the safe haven, Thomas still hadn't woken up. Teresa didn't leave his side and I went in there as often as possible. But I was still going through recovery myself. It was still hard to sleep without nightmares but usually, when Minho was there, I was alright. 

Minho and I were sat on a log, drinking tea, when I saw Thomas walking through everyone. My mouth dropped and I quickly stood up and ran over to him. He looked at me and I hugged him. He held me tight and whispered, "Hey sis." 

I chuckled and said, "Hi little brother." 

He laughed and we were boht crying by now. When I pulled away, Thomas looked at Minho, who hugged him. Thomas looked at us two and I shook my head. He nodded. It was an understanding. Newt didn't make it. 

"There is someone else I think would like to see you." I told him.

He furrowed his brows and I pointed behind him where Teresa stood. He falted and looked at her and she just stood there sheepishly. Thomas then went over to her and hugged her. She hugged him and I looked to Minho and he grabbed my hand and said, "Let's give them space." 

I nodded and we walked over to the shore. We sat down, his arm around my shoulder, and my head rested on his shoulder. 

"We're gonna be okay, right?" I said, looking at him. 

He looked at me and softly smiled, "Yeah. I think we will be." 

I smiled and kissed him. His hands came to my face and he kissed me back. When I pulled away I studied his face and I said, "I love you, Minho." He looked at me and said "I love you too Kenny. I always have. From the moment you beat the shit out of Gally as a Greenie, I have loved you." 

I chuckled and we touched foreheads. 

-

Later that night, We all sat around the bonfire, Minhos arm around me, my head on his shoulder, as Vince spoke, "we have come a long way together. So many have sacraficed so much to make this place possible. Your friends... And your family..." He raised his cup, "So here's to the ones who couldn't be here." We all raised our cups, "Heres to the friends we lost, this place is for you. It's for all of us. But this," He motioned towards the piece of rock behind him, with a dagger in his hand, "This- this if for them. So in your own time," He said, waving the dagger, "And in your own way, come make your peace." He slammed the knife down on the table infront of the rock and turned back towards us, "And welcome to the safe haven!" He announced and we all cheered, raising our cups. 

I looked to Minho and he gave me a quick kiss and we cheered with everyone. We all had fun around the fire, drinking and what not. 

Once everyone settled down a little, Minho, Thomas, and I all sat down. "This was in your pocket Thomas, it's for you and Kendra." Minho said, handing Thomas a little clear container and inside was a note. 

I looked to Minho and he stood up. He kissed the top of my head and said, "Good luck Thomas, I'll see you later sweetheart." I nodded and he walked off. 

We opened the letter and I read it out loud, 

Dear Thomas and Kendra. This is the first letter I can remember writing. Obviously I don't know if I've written any letters before the Maze. But even if it's not my first, it's likely to be my last. I want you to know that I'm not afraid. About dying anyways or forgetting. It's losing myself to this virus, that's what scares me. So every night I've been saying their names out loud. Alby, Winston, Chuck. And I just repeat them over and over like a prayer. And it all comes flooding back. Just the little things. Like when the sun used to hit the glade at the perfect moment, right before it'd slip beneath the walls. And I remember the taste of Frypans stew. I'd never thought I'd miss that stuff so much. I remember you. Both of you. I remember you guys first coming up in the box, just a scared little greenie, who couldn't even remember his own name. But when I saw Kendra out Gally in his place from the moment you ran into the maze, I knew that I would follow you two anywhere. And I have. We all have. If I could do it all over again I would, and I wouldn't change a thing. My hope for you guys is when your looking back, years from now, Kendra will most likely be with Minho, is that you'll stay the same. The future is in your hands now Tommy and Kenny. and I know you'll find a way to do what's right, you always have. Take care of everyone for me. And take care of yourselves. You guys deserve to be happy, Thank you for being my friends. Goodbye Love. Take care mate. 

When I stopped reading, I realized tears were streaming down my face and I wiped them away. "He would be proud. They all would." I said.

Thomas nodded, "So proud." 

He hugged me and I held him tight. 

"We made it," I said. 

He pulled away and chuckled, "Yeah." 

I sniffled and said, "I knew I would find a way out." 

He looked at me and said, "And we did, together." 

"Together." I said, nodding. 

- 

I entered my tent that night and laid down next to Minho. He smiled and wrapped an arm around me. 

"You gonna be alright sweetheart?" He asked me. 

I nodded, "Yeah. Yeah I'm gonna be alright." I said. 

"Good, I love you." He mumbled. 

My eyes felt heavy and I said, "I love you too." 

And I fell asleep peacfully, safe, and quietly.