Survive: A Maze Runner Fanfic

Chapter 19

Gally walks away, laughing up a storm so the whole Glade could hear. Newt and Thomas stay by me.
"Why do they hate me so much? I barely know them." I say and wince as the ropes dig into my limbs.
"I honestly don't have the slightest idea." Thomas responds.
Newt stands silently next to me. I look over at him.
"Newt? Are you okay?" I ask.
He sighs. "No."
"Newt, I'm going to be fine. I'm not giving up yet." I smile at him. It's obviously fake. I know I'm going to die tied this pole tonight.
"No you're not. You can't defend yourself like this."
"I have an idea." Thomas says.
We both look at him and wait for him to respond.
"Before the doors close, we run in here with weapons. We can protect her all night." Thomas says excitedly.
"But I don't need your protection. I've shown you that I can take care of myself."
"Not when your tied to a pole." Newt jokes. I glare at him.
"This is serious. I don't want you to risk your lives to protect me."
Newt sighs.
"I'm going to anyway. I love you, Macie. I will do anything for you." He presses his lips gently against mine.
"I won't let anyone hurt you either, Macie." Thomas says. I pull away from Newt and smile.
"I'll go get some food. Lunch has probably been served already." Newt says. Thomas follows him out of the maze and into the Glade.
I gaze into the depths of the maze. Vines covering the walls. I shiver as memories of last night pop into my mind. I close my eyes. I hear footsteps behind me.
"Newt?" I ask. I try to turn my head, but my arms cover my face.
The boy walks in from of me. It's Chuck.
I don't say anything, just stare.
"I wanted to apologize. I didn't mean to treat you so bad. It's just, all the other boys were doing it and I thought that if I disagreed with them, they'd hate me too."
"You don't have to lie to them. Thomas and Newt disagree with the rest of them. You're free to believe whatever you want."
"I know, but it's still not right the way I treated you." He says awkwardly, looking down at his feet.
I sigh. "It's fine."
Chuck stands there. We don't say anything. After a few minutes he leaves.
I glare at the ground, hoping to make myself feel better.
I hear more footsteps behind me. They are soft, the only loud and clunky.
"I brought you something to eat." Thomas says as he arrives.
"Thanks." I smile a little.
Newt walks over to me. "I'll feed you first." Newt says. He winks and smiles at me. I roll my eyes in response.
"I'm not a baby."
"Fine. Eat yourself." Newt teases. He places the plate full of food down at me feet. My stomach grumbles loudly.
"Newt?" I ask quietly. He looks up at my as he continues to shovel food into his mouth.
"What?" He asks.
"When you're done, could you, uh, help me?" I ask akwardly.
He smiles. "Of course."
I stare at Newt at he eats. Something about him make me want to grab him and kiss him, which is impossible since I have no use of my arms or legs. I day dream a little.
Newt snaps his fingers in front of my face. I snap out of my trance.
"You ok?" He asks me, picking up the plate on the ground.
"Yeah. Just thinking."
"What are you thinking about?" He asks. I open my mouth. He places a forkful of beans into my mouth. I swallow before I answer.
"Nothing." My face goes hot.
"You're blushing." He says offering me more beans.
"About you."
"What about me?" He asks.
"How much I like you. And how much I love your kisses."
He smiles and kisses my lips softly.
"Better?" He asks.
I nod and open my mouth again. After a few minutes I've finished me meal.
Newt presses his body against mine.
I want to wrap my arms around his waist, but the Pole prevents me. I settle for just snuggling into his warm chest. He kisses my forehead. His strong arms wrap around me. He rubs my back softly. I look up at him and gently kiss his lips.
"Okay, lovebirds. Let's keep this PG shall we." Thomas smiles.
I blush wildly. "Sorry, I forgot you were here."
Thomas shakes his head. "Come on Newt. We need to get ready." Thomas says. The sun started to set, leaving a ghostly shadow over the maze in front of me. Newt pulls away from my body. I shiver as a wave of cold air hits me.
"I'll be right back." He says as he walks away.
I take slow deep breaths. I might die tonight. Just like last night. But this time, I dragged Newt into it with me.