Her Anchor || Newt - Maze Runner

Part 4 - The Bonfire

After dinner, I followed Chuck to the centre of the Glade. Everyone else has already started crowding around. He told me that it was the monthly bonfire held to celebrate the new Greenie. I saw some guys including Alby and Newt surrounding a giant pit of wood. It suddenly burst in flames. I felt connected with the fire. I don't even know how or why but it was there. I looked around and saw small groups of guys all having fun and smiling. Some of them were dancing, others singing, really badly.

I followed Chuck to a laughing group of people consisting of Alby, Newt, Thomas and Minho who were sitting against a log. Once again I was met with whistles and catcalls. I was tempted to punch them all but I knew that it would just encourage them more so I let it go. I sat down next to Chuck with my back against the log. Once again I started overthinking again.

Why to I have to be careful how I trust? Who is going to betray me?

'Hey Y/n.' said Chuck bringing me out of my thoughts.

'Yeah?'

'Let me show you around' he said excitingly holding out his hand to help me up

I took his hand and pulled myself up

'Cya guys' I said to the older boys as I turned around and left

I walked with Chuck as he started explaining and pointing out people. He told me so far that everyone was good except Gally and his friends who were fighting in the circle. As we approached the circle, I felt someone's eyes on me. I looked around only to see the infamous Gally

'What do you say Greenie? Wanna try?' asked Gally

'You know what? Sure' I said making my way to the centre of the group

The centre started growing as the Gladers came to see the commotion. Obviously they were expecting a fight.

'You sure this is a good idea Y/n?' asked Chuck

I ignored his question and continued my way through the crowd. I was now in the centre of the group in front of Gally. All eyes were on me. However my eyes landed on Newt in the front who looked really nervous.

'The rules are simple Y/n. I try to push you out of the circle. You try to last more than five seconds.' started Gally

Why the fuck did I agree to this?

'Ready Greenie?' asked Gally

I nodded a simple yes. Gally suddenly lunged at me dragging me to the floor. My head hit the ground with a thump. The crowd 'oooed' as I landed. I jumped up from the floor as my hands formed a ball.

Gally faced me once again with a cocky expression. As Gally lunged at me for the second time, I manoeuvred to the side as I swept his leg. He fell to the floor as the crowd bursted into cheers.

Gally got up from the ground and made his way to me. I was worried he was going to punch he for beating him so I had my hands ready to defend by my side. Once he reached me he stood out his hand for me to shake with a smile on his face. I was taken aback, surprised, but I gladly took it

'Good job Greenie.' he said with a smile on his face

The crowd dispersed as I made my way to Chuck.

'Y/N THAT WAS AWESOME! NO ONE HAS EVER BEATEN GALLY BEFORE!' Chuck shouted with excitement filling his voice

'Thanks Chuckie' I replied beaming

We made our way back to the group. I was met with a bunch of proud faces

'Congrats Greenie' said Alby

I shot him an appreciative smile. We were all laughing for a while and having a good time. At one point Newt and Thomas started singing and dancing which brought the whole group into a fit of laughs.

'Hey Y/n!' someone yelled

I turned around to try and locate the source of the noise. My eyes set on someone from Gallys group. He had short brown hair and piercing blue eyes.

'You know, I would let you take me down the same way you took down Gally. Give me a shot babygirl. We may even break the bed in the process' he smirked

He turned around but I sat staring daggers at him.

What the fuck is he thinking? I'm going to kill him.

I was brought out of my thoughts when I felt Chuck's hand on my shoulders. I turned back around to see everyone's sympathic and angry fa
ces. This only made me more angry.

'I'm going to go to bed' I announced to the group as I stood up

'Let me take you.' said Newt standing up as well

I smiled at him as we made our way to his hut. Silence filled the air. Once again not an awkward one but a comforting one.

'You ok?' Newt asked me with a concerned expression

'I'm fine' I replied trying to hide my annoyance

We continued our way until we made it to his hut. It was once again made of wood with a wooden door. He opened the door with a creak and gestured me in first. As I entered he closed the door behind him.

I took in the room. It had a large bed in the centre with drawers and a desk to the side. There was a small window covered with a curtain. There was a second door which I assumed led to the bathroom. There was an opened door which was a wardrobe filled with bits and bobs.

He went to the wardrobe and got some blankets out and places them on the floor

'You can take the bed. I'll take the floor' he said

I was about to argue but the door opened. It was Frypan.

'Sorry to interrupt, but Newt, Alby called a keepers meeting' Frypan said as he left

'I will be back soon' said Newt then he left

I was now left alone in someone else hut. I decided to take the floor as I know Newt would like the bed. I laid out the blankets and got a pillow from the wardrobe. As I laid down sleep consumed me almost instantly as I fell into a void of darkness.

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