𝓢𝓽𝓮𝓵𝓵𝓲𝓯𝔂 》✮ TMR, Newt

032 - Another bonfire

CHAPTER 32
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After a little chit-chatting with Chuck and Thomas, Zart called him to help.

He was on work hours, after all, so he had to return back to his job. Chuck and I still sat on the same log.

He didn't want to go to work, and I did not have anything else to do.

I couldn't work because of my hand. Because I did not have treated before that is why it's numb.

"I'm bored!" Chuck said sighing in frustration.

"Me too". I said sighing normally. We did not have anything interesting to do.

"Wait". He said slowly. I immediately turned to face him. He seemed skeptical. "I know something we can do!" He said and his face washed with excitement. His smile widened in a sweet way.

"Like what?" I asked raising my eyebrows.

"What if we make Alby have another bonfire?"

My eyes widened. "And you think Alby will let us have another bonfire?" I said giving him a 'this is never going to work' look. 

"Well," he paused "Maybe". He continued looking skeptical.

"What you're suggesting is impossible and you know it". I said sighing.

"We can take our chances".

"And how will we accomplish that?"

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Now, Chuck and I were in my hut.

We decided to set a plan on how we would make Alby have a bonfire.

I was sitting on the bed, and Chuck was sitting on the chair in front of the desk.

"Okay, listen how we will manage".

"I'm all ears". I said letting myself fall on the bed.

"Okay, first, we have to find some reasons. The way we will make him agree is easier".

"Despite the reasons that are definitely not going to be reasonable, how will we make him agree?" I said furrowing my eyebrows.

"Well, I am a child and both of us are young, so he can't say no that easily. Also, I'm so cute that he will not be able to resist". He said in a proud tone.

I scoffed. "Whatever you say".

"Now," he said clapping his hands. "let's find some good reasons".

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Chuck and I spent some minutes finding reasons for having a bonfire.

We had to find something reasonable which was impossible.

"Okay, remember as we practiced. We will catch him off guard". Chuck said placing a hand on my shoulder.

"We got this". I said taking a deep breath. It was time to use one of my best skills. Manipulation.

We walked around the Glade, looking for a sign of Alby. We searched everywhere for him. Soon enough, we found him walking out of the Council Hall.

"Hey Alby". Chuck and I said in unison.

"Hello to you too guys". He replied, chuckling.

Neither Chuck nor I spoke. An awkward silence fell for a few seconds until Alby spoke. "So..what did you two want?' He said slowly, raising his eyebrows.

Chuck shook me lightly on the shoulder. I took it as a sign and started talking. "We wanted to ask if we could have a bonfire tonight". I said biting my lip.

"Before you deny we have some good reasons". Chuck immediately added.

"And what are those reasons exactly?" He exhaled, crossing his arms.

"Well you know, with a lot going on in the Glade, it would be nice to take a break". I said looking at him straight in the eyes. It was my benefit. I could look at someone in the eyes, deep into their soul.

"Stella, we already had two bonfires this month. We cannot have another one". He said sighing.

"I understand but," I said lowering my voice and walking a little closer "After what happened to me all these days it would be nice to relax a little". I said and my facial expression changed.

I could see his face still had a blank expression, but his eyes had softened. "Alright. I'll arrange it. Tonight we are having a bonfire". He said throwing his hands in the air and sighing.

Chuck and I shared a glance. The boy's face washed in excitement. I still had to pretend to be a little emotional.

"Thanks, Alby!" Chuck said happily, walking off.

"Thank you for understanding". I said following Chuck.

After we got a little away from Alby Chuck bursted out laughing.

"Holy suck we did! We made Alby have another bonfire!" He said and his smile could only widen.

"Yeah. It was alright I suppose". I said chuckling.

"Only alright? That was sucking amazing! What you said. 'After what happened these days'- " he tried to say but bursted out laughing again.

"Really it was nothing. Come on, will you join us tonight? At the last two bonfires you went to sleep".

"Of course, I'll come. For a little though. We didn't do this for only you to enjoy!" He said pushing me lightly on the shoulder.

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Chuck and I wandered around the Glade waiting for the time to pass.

We walked close to the bonfire on purpose, to see if it was ready.

The Runners had returned from the Maze, which meant, Nolan would make me eat again. Hopefully Newt forgot to take me for lunch.

As Chuck was talking about his plans to prank Thomas, two people approached us.

"What in the devil did you manage to do?" Newt said sighing and crossing his arms. Thomas was next to him. The two boys had grown close now that they worked together.

"What?" I replied oblivious or at least trying to be. Even if we wanted not to take the credit for making Alby have a bonfire, Chuck's facial expression, betrayed us.

"Love, as the second-in-command, I know everything going on in the Glade". Newt said walking closer, taking my small hands in his large ones. "So instead of lying why don't you just admit it?" He looked at me in the eyes raising his eyebrows.

"Also Chuck's face says otherwise". Thomas said shrugging.

"Hey!" Chuck replied defended. He elbowed Thomas to the side and he let out a groan.

"Love?"

"Newt?"

"I know you did it".

"Okay, okay even if I did what's the problem?" I said sighing.

"Nothing". He said chuckling. "You could have just told me. Maybe I could have done something".

"Whatever. Come on let's get ready". I said dragging him with me. We left the others behind fighting.

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