The Box //The Maze Runner//Newt// Book 1

Part 5

Coras POV

its been a day since Newt helped out in the kitchen, it seems like he has been avoiding me...he hasnt come to check on my or Frypan at all during the last 24 hours when he usually checks on everyone, i guess he has just been working in the garden.

"you've got something on your mind" Frypan said from the other side of the kitchen with a bottle of water occasionally taking a sip. i shrugged and went on thinking, i mean i knew i could trust Frypan but he's a boy he'd make fun of me for worrying about Newt.

"its really, im just thinking what're we going to have for dinner tonight?" i lied and Frypan laughed before pushing off of a bench, walking over.

"come on girl, you think i would agree to let you in my kitchen if i didnt trust you..tell me whats on your slinthead of a mind." he leaned next to me on the bench i was sitting on, i sighed and rubbed my eyes.

"honestly, i think ive done something wrong...Newt hasnt checked on us like he does with the others! i when i see him around he goes the opposite way or talks to another glader" i was moving my hands pointing all directions and raising them at certain points during the confession before Frypan patted my leg.

"Cora, come on, you seriously dont know?" he shook his head before pushing me off the bench and out the kitchen door.

"i think chuck might need help in the bathrooms, come back in an hour and we'll get lunch started" i stumbled upon being pushed out the door before sticking my tongue out at him and jogging over to the homesteads bathroom. 

i knocked on the door just in case there were any boys in there, i didnt hear anything so i walked in and looked around for chuck.

"chuck? you in here" i spoke just loud enough that my voice could be heard throughout the room, i heard a shower in the corner so i walked over to see if chuck was cleaning over there.

"chuck?" i spoke loudly next to the door of the shower, i could look over but i think it'd be saver to keep my back to it. i knocked on the door before i heard the shower stop, i repeated "CHUCK! honestly ive called your name out like five times now!" i went to turn around only to be met by a face a little bit taller than me.

"Uh sorry, i thought chuck was in here...im So sorry Newt you should've said something and i wouldnt of come in" i caught a glimpse of his bare chest, before turning around turning bright red.

"i didnt hear you come in cora, uh wait can you pass me that towel over there" Newt asked with a stiffness in his voice i walked over and got it before walking backwards to the shower and lifted it over my shoulder.

Newts hand touched mine when he went to grab it but when he did i dropped it and spun around to grab it instead touching Newts shoulder, i backed up and mouthed sorry before running out of the bathroom.

as soon as i got out the door i slid down the wall right next to the door, im such a loser. couldnt play it cool i just had to go touch his perfect, smooth....wait what, god im such a pervert. i stood up and ran over to the kitchen punching Frypan in the shoulder.

"I hate you." i mumbled out as i stuck my head in the fridge to cool it down, before Frypan dragged me back and stood me up straight.

"well being a slopper isnt that bad...why'd you come back in a rush?" Frypan spoke with concern in his voice i pulled out of his grip before putting my hair up cause of the heat.

"NEWT WAS IN THERE! NAKED! NO CHUCK OR ANYONE!" i said combing my hands through my hair as Frypan was cracking himself laughing, Newt ran into the Dinning area looking flustered and that just made Frypan laugh ever more. 

i ducked and tried to crawl towards the back door as Newt ran up to the counter and saw Frypan laughing and me crawling, he pushed the door open before walking over to me. he opened the door for me and gestured for me to go out.

i complied and looked down he shut the door behind us, we stood behind the kitchen as he awkwardly stood there scratching the back of his neck. i decided i'd take matters into my hands and use this time to ask why he's been avoiding me.

"so Newt, why've you been avoiding me?" i asked as i scartched my wrist, noticing his head shoot up at my sudden question. He went to open his mouth but all that showed was a descrete blush on his face.

"uh cause....cause you kissed my cheek" he mumbled out before continuing "i dont know what i was going to do when i saw you next so i avoided you...cause i dont shucking understand what the kiss meant" i walked over to him and hugged him, i dont even understand myself but i felt like a hug understanding i wasnt hated.

"sorry it seemed like i hated you Cora" he whispered into my ear, moving his hands through my hair, i felt like putty in his hands. i shut my eyes taking in Newts smell of man...or boy something between the two.

Newt started rocking us back and forth, the mood around us was peacful...so peaceful. i pulled out of Newts grip like my body was moving on its own when i cupped his face and kissed him, suddenly snapping out of the daze.

"Newt...uh im sorry my body just kind of did that on its own" i laughed a bit while playing with my fingers awkwardly. i looked everywhere but Newt, newt was just about to speak before i covered his mouth.

"uh ba bua....no speaking, Oh i hear clint and jeff calling me...you better get back in the fields later newt." i quickly ran to the homestead climbing up the stairs and running to Clint.

"clint my chest is burning, its hard to breathe and i feel dizzy and and...i think im getting sick" i rambled on before clint put his hand on my forehead.

"yeah your a bit hot, just rest for now, im sure Frypan can make lunch by himself" i nodded and walked into the spare room and sat on the bed curling up and covering my face with my hands. im a complete idiot, why did i do that to Newt...i mean i like him, more than a friend but Newt doesnt remember the past.

' "Newt, stop it tickles!" i yelled and put my hands in Newts hair, he was kissing my neck and we were lying in a bed. he smiled before kissing me again and again, softly but the connection was there. he then layed behind me and mumbled something into my back.

" Cora Never forget me okay"

"ill never forget you Newt" '

I Sat up rubbing my eyes noticing the doors were shut and a shadow in the corner, i screamed before the shadow shot up and my door burst open. i saw Alby and Gally before i looked into the corner to see a suprised Newt.

"WHAT THE HELL CORA!" gally yelled and i was shocked, i looked between them and Newt.

"im sorry i didnt know it was Newt" i said before they sighed and shut the door, i looked at Newt as he moved his chair closer. i moved up the bed a bit before remembering my dream...or memory. Newt would never hurt me.

"Cora you spoke in your sleep, what do you mean you'll never forget me...do you remember before the maze" i brought the sleeping bag closer up to my face and shook my head, it wasnt a lie but it also wasnt the truth.

"i dont remember, the memories keep coming back to me" i spoke quietly feeling worse each time i remember something. i dropped the sleeping bag from my face i felt my emotions start to flow out...i was crying again like a shucking baby.

"Cora...i" Newt climbed on the bed next to me and hugged me, pulling my face into his chest before lying down next to me holding my body tight.

"Cora...whatever you remember please just tell me...i wont tell alby or throw you in the slammer...it'll be our secret" newt spoke into my hair before i slowly drifted off to sleep again, before feeling warmth on my forehead...

A good night kiss

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A/N! look at that photo damn, thats thomas sangster in accussed....damn, just...no other word explains it