Don't Stop Running {Maze Runner Fanfic}

Chapter 15

I wake up to Newt kissing my forehead.

"Morning, beautiful." He whispers while smiling at me. I smile back at him and lean up to kiss his cheek. He smiles down at me again and kisses my nose. Next, he tries to kiss my lips, but I dodge it.

"Ew, morning breath." I laugh while sticking my tongue out.

"Kissing you is worth it." He says before diving in and catching my lips. "I want to wake up to you every single day of my life like this. I love you, Elizabeth. I love you more than anything else in the world." He whispers before kissing my neck.

"I love you too, Newt." I say before kissing his lips again. He pulls away then quickly sits up, pulling me with him.

"I have to go do something quick. I'll be back later, okay?" He asks. He hugs me and then we pull away.

"Promise?" I ask. He nods while taking my hand and kissing it.

"I promise." He says before standing up and walking out of the room. I don't know what time it is, but I can tell that it's early so I soon fall back asleep.

Later on when I wake up, Newt is not in my room. I reach up to the necklace that I keep forgetting is around my neck. As soon as I touch it, I have another flashback. This one, before the Flare and WICKED.

Newt and I are laying on a blanket looking at a lake while the sun is setting. Even just remembering it gives me butterflies. I'm taking in the surroundings, then turn to Newt to find him staring at me.

"What?" I ask with a smile. He pauses for a second.

"You're so beautiful and amazing." He says with a smile. I blush and lean in to kiss his cheek. He quickly sits up and I look at him with a confused expression.

"I know we already got each other gifts, but I just have one more thing for you." He says while pulling something out from his pocket. "Happy anniversary, babe." He hands me a small box. I open it to see a beautiful silver necklace with a small locket on it, and I hug Newt.

"It's beautiful, I love you so much." I say and he opens his mouth. He is shocked, and so am I. This is the first time I had ever said those words to anyone. We have been together for a while, but we both knew we wouldn't say anything unless we meant it.

"I... I love you too." He says with a grin and I also smile and jump up to hug him. We kiss and then he pulls away. He grabs the necklace and puts it on me. "I want you to keep this with you and remember that I am always with you. No matter where you and I are, even if we're not together, I am always on your side. I am always supporting you with any decision you make. You are the strongest and most amazing person that I know. This necklace is a promise- my promise to you that I'll always be here for you. I love you and only you." He says and I try my hardest not to cry. I pull him close and kiss him, not wanting things to ever change. It's not long after that night that everything changes. He is my one constant.

I snap back to reality and decide to write a letter for him, just in case. Some time after I finish, Alby comes into the room.

"Elizabeth, come quick!" He says before bursting back out of the room. I jump out of the bed and run after him. As soon as I'm in the hall, I see the rest of the Gladers in a circle surrounding me. Newt is standing in front of me and smiling.

"Elizabeth, you are the most beautiful person that I have ever met, inside and out. You are so strong and have such a huge heart. You change everyone that you meet in a great way, and I know for a fact that my life has changed for the better since I met you. I know I have made countless promises to you before we ended up in that maze, some that I can't remember. I just want to make a promise that is something I have wanted to do since we first met, and even when we met for the first time again in the Glades.. El, I want to love you for the rest of our lives, and even after that. I know we're young, but I want to spend the rest of my life with you for good. Will you marry me?" He asks while kneeling on the ground with a ring in his hand. I can't help but cry. I am not able to speak, because what he says is so beautiful. I nod and pull him up to his feet and kiss him. We hug, and the Gladers clap and cheer. Finally, things are good, and everyone is happy. The boys are still cheering, and I rest my head against Newt's shoulder as he puts his arm around me.

"Are you okay?" He whispers into my ear as we smile and embrace the cheering.

"I'm perfect.. this is perfect. You're perfect." I reply as I smile and a tear runs down my cheek. Maybe I was wrong, and life can go on after all.