Clear as the 'Sky'

Th First Bonfire

Just a little blip into life in the Glade and my take on how they came up with bonfires.

Disclaimer: I still don't own anything

Chapter 7 - The First Bonfire

Months passed and I grew closer to the guys.

Minho and I were always bickering but in a sibling way. George and I were still tight, but I felt like a mother to him rather than a friend.

Newt and I grew even closer. We told each other practically everything.

I had also developed this weird feeling in my chest whenever I saw him.

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There had been only one incident with a boy so far. His punishment had halted any other advances.

David, in his infinite wisdom, had apparently thought it would be a great idea to pinch my bum when I walked past him. His punishment had been to be publicly beaten by a girl while spending a week in the pit.

I had only been confined to the kitchen for the day for breaking the no harming another Glader rule. I felt that it was worth it.

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I was still the only girl, but I had learned to adjust. The creators sent up a box for me every week. When it had first arrived Minho had raided it looking for hair products, not that I would know (hehe) and he had been shocked to discover some bras, underwear, and...feminine products. The boys totally avoided my box now. Only Newt, Alby, and Gally had the courage to touch it.

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Nothing important had happened. We had tried to escape by climbing the walls but the vines didn't lead anywhere. We also tried to build a ladder, again, but wood stopped coming as soon as we started. Apparently, the creators didn't like that way of escape.

Boys were beginning to lose hope.

Nearing the two year anniversary I suggested a large bonfire. Something that would let us relax. Alby loved the idea and I was put in charge of preparations, even if I ran the maze every day. I enlisted George and Newt's help during the day. I looked things over when I got back.

Gally was supplying extra wood while also preparing a special drink. Frypan was making a large feast while I secretly made cupcakes. Took two tries but I finally had vanilla cupcakes with a layer of chocolate icing.

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That week I had put in a request for a dress.

Today was delivery day, the bonfire was later tonight.

Along with my box was a gift bag. It had my name on it and I knew it was my dress. I may prefer jeans to skirts but I wanted to be a little formal. I took it, along with the weekly box and went to my... Newt's...our room.

Making sure the door was locked, I opened the bag and pulled out a cute mint green skater dress. The top was snug and didn't reveal too much while the skirt went to my knees and flared out at the waist. It was very pretty; formal but still casual. They had even sent up some nice flats that matched. It was perfect for the bonfire.

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I got ready as soon as Gally lit the bonfire. Newt had left already so I was alone in our room. I slipped on the dress and was amazed at the perfect fit. The shoes were also the right size. Putting my hair in a French braid, I left to enjoy the bonfire.

The bonfire was a hit and everyone was laughing and relaxing. Even Alby. Gally's drink left some people drunk; Gally wouldn't reveal what he had put in it. I tasted it and tried not to spit it back out. I refused a second glass.

When I had arrived many of the boys' heads turned in my direction. I was uncomfortable with the attention but they soon got over it. Both George and Newt complimented me while Minho tried a cheesy pickup line. Didn't work.

I had a good time though, and everyone loved my cupcakes.

After a while, Gally set up a fighting ring and I got to see him beat the newest greenie, Clark. It lasted much longer than I thought.

Apparently, Clark was stronger than he looked. It took Gally a good five minutes to toss him out of the circle. Even then Gally had a busted lip and black eye. Clark was a little worse with a broken nose, dorm bruised ribs, and a black eye.

The bonfire had been a great idea. It brought life back to the Glade.

Virtual cookies to all my readers :)

The bonfire will come up again in a later chapter.