Poison||Newt, The Maze Runner

Chapter 10~The Run

Newt.

His name flooded my mind as I followed him out of the forested area. His blonde hair moving slightly every time his limp leg took a step. I didn't ask why his walk had a limp but my gaze fell on it.

"I fell." He answered plainly.

"Some fall." I reply.

"You have no idea." He walks me back to the slammer and says he'll get me soon. He didn't want me getting in trouble.

I watch him as he walks away and can't help but admire his attitude.
He acted strong and mighty but I felt like it was all an act.

~hour passes~

Newt, Gally and Alby walk up to the slammer and I crouch down.

"Audrey." Newt spoke. "It is clear that you have caused some problems in the Glade but that has nothing to do with the way you have acted but the way you came off."

"So we have decided to let Newt keep an eye on you as you work beside him in the fields." Alby told me.

Gally scoffed. "I still say we banish her."

"Thanks Gally. Love me some killer animals." I smile wickedly at him.

Gally retorts and walks away while Alby chases after him.

"So you work with plants? Classy." I smirk at Newt.

"Come on shuck-face, Frypan made breakfast." He shakes his had giddily at me.

I follow him to the homestead and layer up on what looks like oatmeal. I sit beside Newt who chooses a spot beside Minho and some other gladers.

"So you are stuck with the shank?" One boy asks.

"It can't be much worse then working with you!" Newt laughs.

Laughing.

"In my defense, a girl can run, work and act just as well as a guy can."

"Greenie has some confidence!" Minho punches me playfully.

"Come now slinthead-" I say.

'Oohs' fill the room, even Frypan has stepped out of his kitchen.

"-I could beat you at a race any day."

"Is that a bet greenie?" Minho stands up.

"I think it is." I stand up beside him. "And my name is Audrey."

The entire glade is cheering and laughing. I challenged a runner to a competition but I feel confident. I follow Minho outside and he points to the wall. "First one there wins."

I nod.

Newt starts counting down. "3-2-1!"

I take off with a leap and feel my speed pick up. Minho is ahead but only by a little.

"Holy shuck!" Minho yells at me.

I breathe in as much air as I can get and I take giant steps as my feet touch the ground.

I'm beside him now.

We reach the wall at the exact same time, he might of touched it first though.

"Damn greenie." He pats my back. "I just might have to make you a runner."