you immediately got back to your hut and packed all the supplies in your bag for the next day. you were so excited to be a runner!
dinner consisted of fried peas, carrots, and corn with chicken. not bad for a place like this. frypans cooking was the est youve tasted in a while.
minho plopped his tray down next to yours.
"hey boss." you joked.
he shook his head and laughed as he ate a forkful of corn.
"excited for tomorrow, yn?" thomas asked.
"oh, you bet." you said assuringly.
newt and minho exchanged a look. one of worry and concern.
you placed a hand on minho's arm. after all the people he had lost, you understood if he felt worried to let another out into this maze. he gave a warm smile and continued to eat.
as all the boys were cleaning up their trays, you found minho in the deadheads sitting on a tree stump. you walked up to him quietly.
"hey minho." you said as you sat on the ground beside him.
"hey." he said quietly. he seemed zoned out.
"whats on your mind?" you ask.
he sighs and looks at you. his eyes are full of sadness.
"nothing important. how are you adjusting to all of this?" he says, quickly changing the subject.
"it's alright. everybody seems nice here, and im glad i have some friends." you reply.
"theyre probably only being nice because youre a girl." he says as he laughs.
you turn to him. "are you worried about me becoming a runner?" you boldly ask.
he hesitates. "honestly, i was. but after seeing your stamina and the way you easily learn, i dont think i have anything to worry about. and i'll be running with you, so that eases my mind. i'm sorry if i come off as worrisome, it just stresses me out whenever i get a new runner. it's like another person on my watch, and i need to make sure theyre safe."
"i completely understand." you say.
"thanks. well, it's getting pretty late, you should get some rest. tomorrows a big day." he says as he helps you up.
he walks you back to your hut.
"goodnight minho."
"goodnight, yn"
