My Hero Limps [Newt love story]

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Newt POV:

Jeez, I thought, as Jade walked off, her long hair swaying behind her. 

Jade was one amazing girl. She hasn't even been here a full week, yet somehow I feel like I know her - like how I knew that it was her habit to bite her lip and run her hand through her red and black hair when she was thinking. When I saw her in the box the first time, I wasn't even fazed that she had tattoos and dyed hair. Others were. It was... part of her, I guess, like 'Oh she got a tattoo again'. I couldn't get her off my mind. She gave me those... weird feelings in my stomach. I think humans would call it butterflies. 

She would make my day better just by waving across the Glade or saying a simple 'Hi'. I could also tell that the Glade had taken  liking to her. Everything just seemed more... brighter. Like the boys were happier and they forgot that they were kind of imprisoned in the middle of nowhere. Even Gally and Alby started smiling more! (Minho thought they were on drugs sShHHh) She was growing quite close with everyone and we all enjoyed being in her presence. I found myself getting easily jealous when she laughed while having conversations with various gladers. 

I should be the one making her laugh, I would think.

Even Alby and the whole Glade noticed that I would smile more, which was a nice change as I guess I was always stressed about what was happening in the Glade. But Jade.

Jade.

Brought me happiness. I would sometimes not be able to wipe a smile off my face after a simple conversation with her. She made me feel... great, which was a feeling I missed.

Jade, what are you doing to me?

Jade POV:

I grew tired of waiting for Minho, so I walked over to Frypan where dinner was almost ready. I got myself a plate and found Jack sitting by himself at a table. I smiled and walked over to him.

"Hey Jack," I said, as I set my plate of food down. Roast lamb and mash potatoes, yum.

"Oh, hey Jade," he smiled. Both of us started to dig into our food, talking about our day and was soon joined by Minho. I turned to look for Newt and saw that he was sitting with Alby and Zart. We locked eyes for a moment before the tips of his ears turned pink and he looked down, before talking to Alby. I held back a chuckle. Aw, he's so cute.

"Oh! By the way, Jade," Minho said, his mouth full of mash potatoes. I made a disgusted face and he just rolled his eyes. I looked to Jack and he just shrugged.

Must be an usual habit.

"Alby called for a gathering after dinner to pick your job," Minho said, swallowing a huge chunk of lamb. I raised my eyebrows.

"Its like a meeting. You don't get to choose your job though. Alby and the Keepers do. To maintain order and to make sure non of the shanks slack," Jack explained. I nodded and we finished our meal, handing our plates back to Frypan. 

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"Alright, we're here to discuss a job for Jade. So if you don't have anything important to say, then shut your holes," Alby commanded. All chattering  seized as we all listened to Alby. I sat in a chair in the middle of the room, With the other Keepers sat in theirs in front of me, with Alby and Newt in the middle. The rest of the glade sat behind me. 

"She should be a cook! Isn't that what all women are meant to do?" Someone behind me snickered.  A few gladers laughed at that and soon, most of the Glade were chattering. I clenched my teeth and my fist. Oh, how I would love to sucker punch his face. 

Newt just looked at him, anger on his face as his jawline tensed. 

Oh jeesus his jawline.

"Shut it!" Newt shouted. Everyone stopped talking.

"If you aren't going to respect Jade then you can leave the room right now," Newt seethed. I was touched that he would defend me. There was no doubt that my feelings for him were starting to develop. He was such a sweet character and made sure I was safe at all costs. I remembered the time when he stood up to a Builder for me when the Builder grabbed my butt while I was pulling carrots. I saw that it was Jay, one of the Builders who would constantly cat-call and insult me. Newt almost punched him, but I stopped him in time. He argued for me with Alby that Jay should be punished. That earned Jay a day or two in a Slammer.

He occupied my thoughts 24/7 and I found myself smiling most of the times.

I was falling for him.

Hard.

I was snapped out of my thoughts when Alby snapped his fingers in front of my face. 

"Earth to Jade?" he asked.

I just shook my head and looked at him, telling him to carry on. I looked over and saw Minho and Zart at the corner of my eye, talking to Winston and occasionally sneaking glances and me, then Newt. Winston looked at me in the eye and made hearts with his hands and put it over his right eye. He pointed it to me then Newt, who thankfully didn't notice. I widened my eyes before realising what he was implying. I imagined a middle finger in front of Winston's face and it made the blush on my face disappear.

"May the Keeper of Jade's job stand," Alby declared. I eyed all of them curiously, before Clint stood up, a wide smile on his face. I gave him a toothy grin before Alby called for all of us to leave the room. 

"Thank Newt later," Clint smirked. I looked at him in confusion until realisation struck me. I jogged after Newt, who just exited the shack.

"Hey Newt!" I called. He turned around and grinned.

"Hey Jade! Like your new job?" He smirked. I just laughed and pulled him into a hug. He knew how much I liked helping people and the Med-Jack was just perfect. Newt seemed surprised when I held onto him.

"Thank you," I smiled, before bopping his nose. I held onto him longer and would've continued, if it wasn't for Minho whistling and clapping slowly. I walked up to him slowly and punched him in the arm when I got close enough. Newt just looked at me amused while Minho clutched his arm. But he never wiped that smirk off his face. He just made kissy faces and left. I walked to Newt and the both of us started our journey back to the Homestead. 

Our arms brushed against each other and it took me everything to not hold his hand and swing it back and forth. 

Yup.

Ive fallen for him.