If There Is A Light

Chapter 19

Newt's heart was pounding against his chest furiously. He felt like at any moment it was likely to pop  right out. He had been talking to Minho approximately twenty feet away from the source of the commotion when a blood-curdling scream erupted from her lungs. Well he assumed it was her; it was a rather feminine shriek. As soon as the sound entered into ears his mind began to race as well as his legs.

Newt had been preparing himself for the worst possible scenario. He was ready to risk friendships and punishment to defend her honor. When he found her Newt was a mixture of confusion and concern. She was huddled up in a corner in the homestead. "Bloody hell! Are you alright? What's goin' on?"

She lifted a shaky finger to point toward the other end of dark room. Newt's eyes followed her directions. He squinted trying to be absolutely sure he was not skipping over what had frightened her. He easer closer, but still was unable to find the source of distress. He turned back to her, but she was no longer cowering in the corner. Instead she had decided to take cover behind him and grab ahold of his arm (given the fact she was obviously upset Newt would not point out the fact that it was still rather sore).

She pointed her finger directly in front of him and straight at the ground.

Newt's reaction made him rather embarrassed. She was cuddled up to him seeking protection and comfort and he... he jumped.

He was a runner. He dealt with the possibility of grievers and being stuck in the maze for a night almost every day, but he jumped when he saw the spider in front of him.

She nudged him slightly, insistent that he take care of the problem.

Newt really did not want to though. Spiders were disgusting and potentially dangerous little monsters. He would not say that he was particularly scared of them. He would just prefer that they walked away and pretend that they never saw it. That way no contact would be necessary.

"What are you two girls fussin' about?" Newt silently prayed that Minho had just gotten there. With the realization that his manhood could possibly be in question Newt hesitantly brought his foot down on the insect.

"Just a spider. It's been taken care of." Newt answered quickly.

She smiled and gave Newt a quick hug of appreciation (although she had been on him practically since he came to her rescue and it was possible he could not tell any difference between the two embraces). She did not care even one bit if Newt jumped or hesitated. She had been balled up in a corner. She as just thankful that the creature was dead.

Minho smirked at Newt, "Yeah sure."