Escape The Maze (A Maze Runner Story)

18. Needing Answers

My night had been restless. The whole time staring at the ceiling praying that I could break through the barrier keeping me from remembering anything and everything. It was beyond aggravating and it almost felt hopeless. Looking out the small window I could see the sky was getting lighter out meaning morning was already coming upon us.

" Mind as get out of bed." I grumbled as I opened my door and exited the the Homestead. Stretching my back I take in the Glade. The fresh scent of the grass, the mouthwatering aroma of Frypan beginning to make breakfast for the Runners and the boys, sounds of snoring boys littering the earth's floor, and the eerie feeling of the Maze. This was the Glade and for now our temporary home...maybe.

Having nothing to really do I make my way to the Kitchen area where Frypan was cooking up a storm. " Good morning Fry." I said upon entering.

Momentarily looking up from his stove he gave a nod. "Morning Makena. Why you up so early?"

" Didn't get much sleep..." I reply grabbing a small apple and taking a bite out of it.

" Ah." He said as he cracked another egg and placed it on a frying pan. " If it wouldn't be too much trouble would you mind helping me? Running a little bit behind."

" Sure." I walked over and began cooking some sausages and preparing drinks for all the Runners. While cooking me and Frypan talked and joked around, filling the Glade with some laughter. Soon after boys began waking up and entering the kitchen ready to get some food into their stomachs before having to go into that dreadful Maze.

As the sun slowly began to peek out from above the Maze walls as the Runners began to eat. As I began handing the boy's food, Thomas and Minho had come last. Smiling at the two of them I hand them their plate of eggs and sausages.

" Thank you Makena," Minho smiled and playfully winked. Shaking my head, I look over at Thomas. " Hey Tommy."

" Hey..." He whispered as he grabbed the plate from my hand and too his seat at the usual table we all sat at. Frowning I look back to Minho. "I'll join you in a sec."

Nodding, Minho just simply followed Thomas. Turning to Fry I ask, " Hey Fry is it fine if I grab some of your delicious eggs and go sit with the rest?"

Looking out at the others, he chuckled and handed me a plate filled with the yummy goodness. " Go ahead Mak." I smile gratefully and make my way toward my two friends and sit.

" So..." I begin, trying to come up with a conversation, "um Minho I was wanting to ask if I could possibly..."

"Possibly what?" He raised an eyebrow.

" Join you guy on your run."

Instantly Thomas shook his head before Minho could even suck in a breath. "No."

" No? What do you mean no?"

" You're not going." By this time a few of the boys were looking at out table as Thomas rose his voice.

" And why not!?" I argue back, confused. " And what's your problem?"

" Because I don't approve and you know Alby and Newt won't approve either and what's the problem with me? There is no problem."

" Liar I can see it right through you Tommy. You've been acting strange towards me so I know something's bothering you so spit it out! What have I done!"

" Let settle it down Shanks." Minho ordered as glared at me and Thomas. Scoffing I just turn around and ignoring all of the people's curious and confused looks as I jog into the small forest in the Glade.

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" What was that about Shank," Minho finally said.

" Nothing..."

" It didn't seem like nothing Thomas. What's going on between you two? Are ya into her?"

"NO!" Thomas quickly interjected. "No it's not like that. It's just... the last time she was in there she got hurt and kept passing out and besides you know Alby and Newt would be backing me up. They wouldn't let her back in there for the life of her."

Minho considered this and just simply shrugged, " You're right I guess."

" I am right." Thomas shook his head and looked down at his plate, not really feeling hungry anymore. He didn't know how he was going to break it to her. It was so strange. The feelings he'd have towards her. Always wanting to protect her as if he was some older brother but in reality he was.

" But she's right though," Minho commented as he took the last bite of his eggs.
" In what?"

" You have been acting weird toward her since she woke up the other day. You're usually so....brotherly towards her."

Thomas nearly choked. Looking over at Minho, he stared at him. Was he figuring it out that I knew something that he and no one else did? Had he been too obvious? Sure he lied about having the feeling of knowing the Coma girl and Makena but he only said so to Newt. Had Newt said something to him?

" Well let's be going. C'mon we need to get going." Minho ordered to all the Runners. They all gathered at the East door and together they all ran straight into the Maze, disappearing as they rounded the corridors.

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I slowly strolled through the dark forest, sorting through my thoughts. Something was definitely up. Thomas never acted like that once towards me since the very beginning. We supported each other in a nice...friendly way I guess. Taking a sit on a fallen log I just trying to make sense of everything.

C'mon Makena remember! I yelled at myself. Nothing was making sense not like it had at the beginning anyways. I don't know how long I had sat there and pondered all my questions but I needed answers and now. Thomas was indeed hiding something and I was ready to find out what that was even if I had to force it out of him.

Quickly I run out of the forest and head to the door of the Maze. Hesitantly I step onto the concrete platform of the Maze and disappear into, ready to find Thomas and confront him.