𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐁𝐘 𝐌𝐄, newt vs. teresa

pre-tmr → eight

pre-the maze runner
chapter eight

❛❛ you seem like a guy who must be good at something around here ❜❜

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Cooks didn't go so well for the dark blonde boy. Poe, Frypan and Anton left the kitchen all covered in flour when the older boy accidentally broke a shelf that held a bag of flour and spilled on the three boys. It resulted to ruin today's supper as well, the boys were cooking dinner but the flour poured on into a large pot.

"Nothing you can do around here anymore, Greenie" Frypan frowned, he puffed out a breath then wiped off the flour off of his face.

Poe left the kitchens almost miserably while Frypan and Anton clean the kitchen. Frypan had meant that Poe is done with the kitchens and it is certain that he's not fit to be a Cook. It is obvious that Frypan wasn't impressed with Poe but rather angry or annoyed.

It wasn't the only mistake he made but he also left the meat cooked on the fire too long and he also almost started a fire within the kitchens. Poe always thought cooking was easy as it looked but just found out it was actually difficult.

When Poe went to the pond where he could wash off the flour. He found Newt squatting by the pond, cleaning and washing a watering can. Newt looked twice at Poe to recognize him as he sat down beside on the wet grass and began washing his flour-covered arms. Newt snorted, "Kitchens didn't work out for you?"

"No, I was just playing ghost with Anton and Frypan" Poe replied sarcastically. "Why do you even care anyway?"

Newt raised a single brow as he looked at him. He merely scoffed peevishly, filled up the watering can, got onto his feet then walked away.

Poe was scrubbing off the white powder off his skin with water. He washed his face, then his hair. He pat off the flour off his shirt. His has been an on and off for him; the morning goes well, he didn't have to face more consequences for what he did to Nico, his third job try-out went fine but awkward because he had to treat Newt, the guy who hates him. The fourth try-out goes well at first but then later, it all falls apart.

When he finished cleaning himself up, he decided to go to the tower, and when he got there, he began to climb up until he was at the top. It was still noon, but late and evening was getting close. The Gladers began leaving their jobs and rest until tomorrow.

The Runners caught Poe's attention, Minho and Ben jogged into the Glade, they kept jogging across the large field until they reached the picnic area. Poe sat on the edge of the tower, his leg dangled under the edge and arms rested on the railing. He leaned forward until his chin was on his arms and observed the Runners. They ate and drank for couple minutes until they left the picnic area then went into the forest. Poe did saw them going into the forest shortly after their run in the Maze. It now got him curious.