The Arrival Of Rosa // (Maze Runner Fanfiction)

Chapter Six

I left Clint alone with Ben, because I was completely unexperienced when it came to the changing. Plus, I really didn't think I would be able to stand seeing Ben in any worse pain.

I left the Homestead, to see all the Gladers doing their work. I decided I would go help Frypan with supper, because he could always use some extra help.

I entered the kitchen, and immediately smelt something burning. I went over to the carrots on the stovetop, to find them turning black.

"Frypan, your carrots are burning." I said, taking them off. I waited until they cooled, and then peeled off all of the black so they looked a bit more appetizing.

"Oh, thanks. It's been harder to keep up with everything after you left. I guess I was getting used to having you around." He said, working on some beef.

"Yup, no problem." I said. I grabbed some raw carrots and started to peel them. We worked in silence for a few minutes, and then Frypan spoke.

"Are you wearing Newt's clothes?" He asked, and I tried not to blush.

"Yeah, I am." I said casually. It was kind of awkward, but I tried to act cool.

"Why?"

"My clothes were pretty torn up from the fight, and they were gross from working as a Med-Jack. I woke up one morning and Newt had left them for me." I said, leaving out the part where I always woke up in a bed when I fell asleep in the chair. I suspected it was Newt that was moving me every night, but I didn't want to ask him about it.

"Oh, I see." He said, smirking. I looked at him, confused. "Don't play dumb! Nearly every guy in the Glade wants to hook up with you! Except for Gally's friends, of course."

I was shocked. Did they all really feel that way? Did Newt really feel that way? "Oh, so do you feel that way then?" I said, grinning at him. He rolled his eyes.

"Ha, funny. You're my friend Rosa, nothing more. But that doesn't apply to all the Gladers.." He said, shrugging. We both got back to work.

The whole time, I wondered if Newt really did feel that way. Or maybe Frypan was pulling my leg. I really couldn't imagine any of the Gladers being attracted to me at all.

Eventually we finished cooking, and Gladers were starting sit down at tables. Frypan and I set serving plates out, and let everyone dig in.

"Is it okay if I go sit with Minho and Newt?" I asked Frypan. He nodded.

"Go get 'em!" He said, winking. I rolled my eyes, and walked away.

"Hey Rosa." Newt smiled, and I smiled back. Minho scooted away from Newt so that I could sit between the two of them.

"Ooh, are those Newt's clothes I see someone wearing?" Minho asked. Newt glared at him, and I turned red.

"Shuckface." I growled.

"Slinthead."

"Shank."

"Greenie!" He sneered. I glared at him.

Newt sighed, taking a bite of his carrots. He made a face of disgust, and swallowed them. "Ugh, what did you and Frypan do to these carrots?!"

"Well, there was kind of an incident.." I said, not bothering to expand. They both knew what I meant. Frypan wasn't always the best at cooking.

We had small conversations while we ate, but I didn't talk too much. I was pretty hungry after barely eating for the past few days.

"So Rosa.. How's Ben been? No one has really seen him except you." Minho asked, not looking up from his food.