the maze runner gif series; 'running'

[23] Thomas

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In the desert the leader of the group rebels had been telling them all about WCKD and the other people they had saved. The Gladers thought he was exaggerating, no way there were this many teens that WICKD had captured. 

They entered the building and were immediately met with cold air something they hadn't felt in, well -- according to their memories -- entire life.  "You guys are just in time for diner," one of the rebels said as he showed them the diner room. Everything there was made of the same metal, the walls, the tables and even the plates. 

The Gladers spread themselves into a couple of groups and sat down. Thomas sat down and was followed by his friends. "I don't believe them." 

"Like you should," Minho mentioned with a grin on his face, "We'll stay here until we know more. There's food, so we cannot really complain." 

The doubt was still visible on Thomas' face. He thought, this is too good to be true, WCKD is going to show up somewhere and fuck is all up again, he however knew what that would mean. They would have to escape and be in the desert again without food or water, in other words a hopeless mission. 

"Hey," Newt said grabbing Thomas' attention, "Let's relax for now, we'll ask around later. That dude said there were plenty of other people." 

As if time a group girls walked in wearing similar clothes as the Gladers had been wearing, but a lot thicker. They were followed by a smaller group of guys who were quieter. 

"Let's grab some food and split up," Minho said strategising taking over the role as leader. "We-" he motioned at himself and Frypan "- will go to those dudes, and since Thomas seems to have such an interest in one of those girls he and Newt will go to them." 

"Shuck, she is beautiful."

"Try not to draw any attention to ourselves, all right?" Newt added giving an extra look at Thomas who was particularly known for his stupid actions. "If they don't wanna talk we'll just leave them alone." 

They all nodded took their plates and moved towards one of the tables occupied by the people they had to speak to. 

Newt and Thomas approached the table with girls closest from them, unfortunately for Thomas you weren't sitting there. Newt greeted them, "Can we sit here?" He received blank looks from the girls. "To talk about whatever happened before we got here." 

The girls shared a look, "You're at the wrong table then, Stick. Our leader is there." She pointed at the table you were sitting with three other girls. 

Newt thanked them before approaching the table four girls were sitting speaking in quietly with each other when Thomas came closer he noticed they were sizing out the other people here. "Can we sit here?" 

"Depends," a brunette said, her hair was braided with colourful strings in-between, "What do you guys want?" 

"We wanna talk about WCKD," Thomas said as he sat down. "We wanna know what you guys know." 

The three girls turned towards you waiting for your responds, they had their hands on their weapons, hidden underneath their clothes, ready to attack if you said so. "Let's talk." They relaxed which didn't go unnoticed by Thomas and Newt. 

"You're the leader?" Thomas asked, voice full of admiration. He was already adoring you for your looks, but now he knew that you were the leader, boy, that did something to him. 

You simply nodded. "Put your plates down and start eating. You're catching the attention of the guards," you ordered. 

"How many days have you been here?" 

"We escaped four days ago, have been here for three," Ximena answered. "You?" 

"Just today," Thomas responded. 

Newt noticed the reluctant faces of the girls and simply started telling their story and how they escaped, knowing that you were going to tell him nothing if he didn't build up trust at first. 

"You mean to tell me you sticks had warm weather?" You asked. He nodded making you turn to Anya, "The creators couldn't even do us one favour," you said as you rolled your eyes. 

"Otherwise you wouldn't get to cuddle with me." Ximena winked at you making you laugh. Anya smiled softly it was the first time she had heard you laugh since the death of Rachel which hit you the hardest. 

The bell rang signalling everyone diner was over. You stood up before turning around, "If you want to hear our side of the story come to room 15 on the second floor tonight." 

You didn't have to tell Thomas that twice.

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i got a bit carried away, hope y'all don't mind. nothing really happens and i could've continued writing, but online classes are starting in four minutes :o. 

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