𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐃 ➤ Maze Runner AU

𝟢𝟫𝟪，𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

For the first time in weeks, we're not gathered in a room to discuss what might be happening to Lelia and Thomas.

No. This time, we just want to watch a movie. Minho insisted doing it as his house, since he has the biggest TV, but Daphne was not going to let Thomas leave.

I've seen her wipe away tears so many times the past weeks. At every chance she gets, she's hugging Thomas.

I can't blame her. I want to hug Lelia a lot too, but she hasn't shown herself that much.

I don't want to talk about it, is all she said after the police interview. She had seen us overhearing them.

I was pretty shocked about what I heard at first. About what they did to them, and how all of this started. One year ago. I should've known. She had been acting strange. Rude to everyone. Locking herself up. All the things I've mentioned and thought about a million times before.

Anyway, we also invited Eli for the movie. He seems alright. He didn't know his father and sister anyway. They left when he was just a kid. He's got his mother, and he's fine with that. That's what he said, at least.

Jennifer and Hiram were fine Minho staying at Thomas's for one more night, but after this, they want him to return. He has been gone almost a full two weeks. Same thing with Newt's parents.

To be honest, I have no idea what I'm even doing here, watching a stupid movie. What will it do? Heal everything in the world? Lelia's not even here. She wanted to go home. I'm worried about her.

I glance over at Thomas. He's been jumpy and has been fidgeting a lot. Clung to Teresa and his parents—not Austin, Asher—for a while. Is tired but seems to be holding up.

Lelia won't talk. My mind's coming up with stupid theories again. Like, was she treated worse than Thomas? I can't remember them mentioning things like that. Is it just something about the way she copes with things that make her recovery so different? I've always known she tends to lock herself away, but after she met Jennifer... has she even talked to Jennifer? I think Minho did bring it up.

Yes, that was it. Minho suggested that Lelia could consider talking to his mom sometime soon. But she turned him down, even though deep inside, I think it's exactly what she needs— to talk to someone she trusts, but also a good advice giver.

I feel inadequate in this situation, knowing I can't provide the advice she needs.

Yet we're already halfway through the movie. Can't leave now. I'll call Dad to ask if he can maybe pick me up after it. For now, a text can't do any wrong.

Lili

You okay?
I think I'm gonna go home.
Can I bring you something?

Time seems endless. I'm gonna fall asleep against Newt soon. Just like that night, on the same day I came out to him. At the fire, on his shoulder.

"You want to go home after this? Stay at mine? Thomas's?" Newt asks quietly, just for my ears to hear.

Vague guilt hits my stomach for not wanting to spend time with him. "Eh, I'm going home. To Lelia."

"Okay." He kisses the side of my head. "I think I'll go home, too. Check up on Sonya, Mum, and Dad."

I nod.

Dad

Can you please come pick me up?
Also, how's Lelia?

👍

How's Lelia??

She's alright, sort of

What does that mean?

I'd say this is a strange occasion
You'll see

A few hours later, it's already late at night. I'm tired as hell once we get home, but too curious on this strange occasion.

Oh, wow— indeed, something I've never seen before.

Lelia's asleep on the couch, on Mom's lap. Tears have stained her cheeks. Mom's softly stroking her hair out of her face. It's peaceful but devastating.

"Hi," Mom whispers, careful not to wake her up. "I wasn't sure whether to stay here or bring her upstairs. Was afraid I'd wake her up."

I want to cry. Blinking, I watch Dad take my sister in his arms. He starts carrying her upstairs. I stay frozen in my place for a while, until Mom hugs me.

"I went to check up on her and gave her some food on her bed. Asked if she needed something, and she said she'd like a bath. I made it for her. Then, downstairs, with a cup of tea, I brushed her hair, Lyndon," she whispers, proud and happy. "She fell asleep like that."

With closed eyes, I smile, resting my chin on her shoulder. "That's really nice, Mom."

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A/n: short but strong, I guess

I don't really know what to dooo

It would be really nice to make it to exactly 100 chapters, and then have an epilogue

Idk, do we want kids in there? I can't imagine Lelia with kids and I'm not sure abt the rest either... feel free to give ideas

So I guess two more, hopefully longer, chapters with recovery, and then an epilogue?