FF-The Maze Runner

Greenie Days Gone ~Ch. 4

I woke up to a alarm that echoed through the whole maze. Newt runs in and grabs me then we run to the box. Everyone was gathered but Alby and we stood there and waited.

“What is it?” I ask Newt in a whisper. I was new to the alarms and I wasn’t sure if people would judge me yet.

“A person. We got two greenies in the same week. This had never happened before.” I nod my head and wait more then finally Newt opens the doors and looks. There is a male laying on the box’s ground and he looks at all of our faces as Newt goes down to get him. I watch the boy and something clicked maybe when his eyes landed on me. They stayed on me and I looked at him.

“Cali?” He asks and then he blacks out. All the gladers look at me even Newt. Why were they looking at me. Was it strange for a glader to know another gladers name around here? But then again. Somehow he knew me and I didn’t have a clue bout him. I look around and then turn and walk off. I hear Newt shouting at people to get him out and to the health room and then running after me which makes me walk faster.

“CALI!” I hear him shout and I run tears in my eyes.

 

I wanted no part of this. No part in the maze, with Newt, and no part with myself. Why were we here and how did that boy know my name. It was all to weird and I couldn’t take it all in. Newt was currently pounding on the door so I’d let him in but I refused and sat on the floor hugging myself and crying as silent as I could manage. I don’t see why I am worrying but I am and I don’t know what to do next.

I remember the boy in the box that came today. His hair a short black and his eyes a light golden brown that sparkles. But then I remember the way Newt and many others looked to me after the boy said my name. Like I was a spy or like I was different. But even Newt did. His dark brown eyes just big and somewhat mad.

“CALI LET ME IN!” He yells from outside of the door and my air catches in my throat. “Please.” He says quietly and I get to my feet and walk to the door. I open it and let him in then lock it behind him and walk back to the floor in the back of the room in a dark corner.

“Cali. I know you don’t know anything and I know you're scared but I am here to help you.” I smile a bit at his voice. I love his accent as I am american and boring. But his voice is calming and I love it. but that doesn’t make me come out of my huddle or speak back to him. “But do you remember anything. About him maybe? Did something click?” He stands there mouth ajar and eyebrows brim. I sigh and look at him. He sits beside me and holds my hand in his rubbing my fingers. “I won’t tell anyone. I just want to know. I’m worried.”

“Maybe something clicked I mean once he stared at me. I felt something different. Then he said my name and I lost it and was in a new thought.” He nods and gets up pulling me up with him.

“Let’s go visit your friend and see if you can get anything.” I nod and we walk to him. There are two chairs and I take one and sit in it. I look around and then lay my eyes on him. I don’t know his name but he did seem rather familiar. Why can’t you just wake up and tell me everything I need to know? I need you! I say in my head but nothing happens.

“You can always ask!” I jump and look around. Who said that? Were are you and what do you want? “Haha, Cali my name is Thomas. Maybe you don’t remember but I know you will soon. I can tell you everything but I really don’t know much. Really just a name.”

How did you know my name? I ask and look at him. I try picturing what my face looks like as I talk to this boy through my head as it seems impossible and then turn to Newt. He is staring at the boy and just sitting calmly and confused. I grab his hand.

"Excuse me.” He says then gets up and walks off. I nod and look back at Thomas.

“I knew your name because I know you. Or I did. My memories are quite a blur.” This is really helpful, I complain and my head totally forgetting of what had happened. “You’re not the one in a coma.” Sorry, I answer back. “Cali I only remember one thing. That is being told that I was a trigger.” Before I could answer him Newt came running. He was shocked and excited he grabbed my arm and yanked me from my chair as we ran away from Thomas. But trigger for what?

“Were are we going?” I yell to Newt who is in front of me no longer pulling me behind.

“It’s Alby he wants to see you. He might speak of memories this is good news.” Memories? Why would he want to tell me then? Tell me what he saw once he went through the changing. What does Thomas mean by trigger? My mind was overflowing with confusion and I was going to blow but I guess Alby was more important and if he wanted me I should be there. He is leader after all.

“Cali one more thing,” I listen to Thomas’s voice ring in my head and then finally I hear him say a strong word that made my cheeks heat up. “You looked beautiful today. But I need to rest talking through my head hurts. Tomorrow.” I hear a faint chuckle and then Thomas’s voice disappears.

 

Once I am in the room Alby is in we sit beside the bed. Alby looking better but he is laying down, eyes closed. I look at him and was about to speak when he does.

“Cali I saw you. I know who you are and I am on to you and that new boy. You can’t get away with what you’re doing. Ya hear me?” I look at him confused. “I know you don’t know but I do. I won’t let you let us die.” I shiver and look at him with teary eyes.

“Alby you’re crazy just chill.”

“NEWT I ASKED FOR CALI NOT YOU NOW GET OUT!” I was taken a back and looked from Alby to Newt to Alby.

“Alby-” Newt tries but Alby yells once more.

“NEWT GET OUT!” I jump but Newt gets up.

“I will be right out that door.” He whispers to me and I nod.

“Cali I saw you and I know you’re part of this maze. You’re like a creator.” I look at him confused. If I was a creator wouldn’t I be outside of this box with no way out?

“Alby it makes no sense.”

“I know you’re memory was swiped as were ours. But I’m on to you. You know a way out and I am going to get one from you. I will talk to Minho as I can.” I look at him and he closes his eyes and lets out a sigh. “But I need to rest. Tell Minho I needa speak with him.” I nod and get up walk out the door and try to walk past Newt but he grabs my arms and I twirl into his hands. My breathing becomes heavy as our air is mixed in the air. I look at him and my mouth is open to breath.

“Cali you need to stop this.” He whispers.

“Stop what?” I whisper back and he kisses me. It was a warm and sweet kiss and it went on for what felt like forever.

“Get a room!” I hear Thomas shout in my head and I giggle back to him. I forgot he could read my thoughts. This is a bit personal and what not.

“Stop running away from you.” He grabs my small hands in his and places it atop of his heart. I feel it as it beats and become calm.

“What do I need to feel your heart for?” I ask back.

“It only beats for you.” He says smiling and I push him back playfully until he pulls me closer, wraps his arms around me, and kisses me.