Protected (Gally, The Maze Runner)

Eight

I'm waiting in front of the east door waiting for it to open.

Gally walked up quickly, he always comes before I go into the maze to kiss me and say bye. He said there was no need for this but I don't want to get stuck in the maze and him feel bad for not saying goodbye or anything so I made him do it.

"Like I've said everyday, this is pointless. I'll see you tonight. I look forward to the bonfire so I can kick your ass." Gally enveloped me in a hug.

"In your dreams, babe." I laughed.

"That's what you think. I've got you this time, promise." he looks determined.

"Okay, we'll see who wins. Its obviously gonna be me but I have to give you some confidence, right?" I kissed his cheek.

"Hey, don't be too rough on the greenie Gally. Just remember how you felt the first day you came. I don't want him to klunk himself in the box." I giggled.

"That's never happened before Hazel. But I'll try to be nice." he playfully rolled his eyes.

"Mhm."

Minho ran up and asked to talk to me so I kissed Gally, said goodbye and watched him walk to the builders.

"Hey Hazel, I can still come if you want? There's time for me to get a pack." Minho offered.

"No, there's no time anyway. I'll be fine. I promise, just keep an eye on Gally and don't let him know I'm alone." I hugged newt and that's when the doors started to open.

"Well, I guess it's go time?" I smiled. I tried to stay confident but Minho saw through it.

"You'll do great. If you get scared or something happens then come right back. I mean it." Minho hugged me again and I started running into the maze. Hopefully this isn't as bad as I think it's gonna be...