Maze Runner Imagines ➪ maze runner series

newt || our little secret

(maze runner)

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I looked around me to see if anyone was watching me before I slipped into the deadheads.

I've been doing this for weeks now. Newt suggested we keep our relationship a secret, for now, for my own protection. I agreed. I didn't want anyone thinking I was dating Newt for his status. Even Newt was skeptical when we first started flirting.

Newt was really an amazing guy that I'd never take advantage of, but the other graders may not think so.

I snuck past the copious trees until I finally saw Newt. He was leaning against a tree looking off to who-knows-where.

"Newt," I whispered as I ran up to him. He snapped out of his thoughts and smiled when he saw me. He then engulfed me in a long hug.

We barely got time to see each other since he's always busy around the glade and in the gardens, but occasionally he'd visit me at homestead by faking an injury once in a while.

"Happy one month, y/n," he pulled away and smiled at me. One month? Already?! I mean, of course I didn't forget. He pulled a small flower from his pocket and tucked it behind my ear.

I reached up and planted a kiss on his cheek. "Happy one month, Newt," I giggled. "We should be heading back now," I whispered sadly. He nodded in agreement.

I saw the sad expression on his face as he left. I quickly grabbed his arm and turned him to face me. "Hey, I  hate this just as much as you do, but it's what's best for us right now," I whispered.

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"So, y/n," Jeff said as I walked into homestead. "How are you and Newt?" I suddenly dropped the bucket I was holding, then I looked straight at Jeff.

"H-how? What?" I was struggling to find the right words. Jeff only chuckled.

"When I can't find you, I can't find Newt either. Then when you come back, he miraculously returns as well. I sorta had a hunch. Don't worry, I won't tell," he laughed.

I blushed furiously and denied it. "I-I don't know what you're talking," I insisted.

For the next few days I made sure to be extra careful when meeting up with Newt. I told him about my encounter with Jeff, and he agreed we should be more careful.

Today, I was on my way to the deadheads to gather some herbs and branches, and noticed a lot of others watching me. When I reached the woods, I was stopped by Jackson, who was patrolling around the Glade.

"Looking for another make-out session with Newt, y/n?" I wouldn't be surprised if you'd become the new second-in-command too," He smirked. I blinked a couple times to make sure this conversation was actually happening.

On the way back to Homestead I was stopped yet again, this time by Gally. Gally and I have a rough history. I guess we sort of dated for a bit, but that was months ago. I ended it because he kept hitting on the other girls.

"What do you want, Gally," I groaned, continuing to Homestead.

"Well someone's the new hot topic in the Glade," he started and I stopped walking. "How are you and Newt, y/n?" He smirked.

"Where is everyone getting this idea?" I asked him, furrowing my eyebrows. Gally stepped infrony of me and crossed his arms.

"Well you see, I was on my way to get some supplies from Jeff and Clint when I overheard a certain conversation, and thought it cause a lot of talk around here, so everyone would forget about my 'pit incident'," my eyes widened. "So I guess you've moved on, huh? Guess you're into guys with more power, huh?" He laughed.

I quickly dropped the supplies in my arms and ran to Homestead. I couldn't handle being bombarded by so much. When I shut the door behind me, I turned to see Newt talking to Clint.

"Y/n? Is something wrong?" Newt asked, concern lacing his voice. I told him about what Gally had done, telling all the gladers about us. And I told him how people now think I'm using him for power.

Right when I finished, Newt kissed my forehead and grabbed my hand, dragging me outside.

He took a moment to look around, and when he spotted Gally, he trudged over to him, still holding my hand.

"So if it isn't Newt and his power-thirsty girlfriend," Gally yelled when he spotted me and Newt walking his way. This dragged some unwanted attention towards us.

"Listen here, Gally," Newt started. He pulled me closer to him and put a hand around my waist. "Unlike you, I'd do anything to make sure y/n knows how much I love her."

Newt's words made my heart melt. I wanted to tell him how much I loved him too, but I could tell he was in the zone.

"If you care about her that much why keep it a secret?" Gally raised an eyebrow at him. A blonde, pointed eyebrow.

"With bastards like you sending the wrong message around, we thought we might as well keep it a secret in the beginning." Newt explained.

Newt then turned to the small crowd that had gathered. "But now it's out and I just wanted to say that you can think whatever the bloody hell you want, but I truly you, y/n." He turned to me.

"I love you too, Newt. Always and forever."