Radioactive || The Maze Runner, Newt

Chapter Eight

"I don't think that's the best choice for you." Newt says as he cross his arms over his chest. "Nobody- wait," He glances at Minho. "No offense, but no one wants to be a runner after the incident." His referring to Alby of course.

Okay, is he just concerned or just concerned and wanted to live here forever?

"Don't worry, I can do it. And I'm capable of running." I ask, frustration present in my tone. "Besides, If I don't have the guts to be a Runner, I'll back out." Silence fills the room and exchange of glances happens.

"Okay now, The test will start first thing tomorrow Greenie." Minho says breaking the tension. "Be late and you'll be a slicer, Med-Jack or a . . Builder." He says as I nod.

"And you don't want Gally to lead you." Thomas whispers to me carefully.

First thing in the morning it is.

"But still, You're still gonna be punished." Gally says as he glances at Newt for approval.

"I'm sorry, One night at the Slammer with no food." Newt speaks up.

"What? One night?!" Gally protests.

"It's enough. She saved Alby and she should be credited, but look, here we are punishing her." Newt says which makes Gally upset and walk away.

"Thank You." I whisper at him.

Wait, what's a slammer?

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I groan as my back is aching thanks to the very comfortable dirt. Note sarcasm.

Footsteps went close to the Slammer and started to untie it, Minho.

"Big Day Greenie." He greets. "Are you sure about this?" I gave him a nod and started to climb my way out.

Minho handed me a pack. Food, water and some other things were inside it. And we walked together Infront of the walls. It wasn't still opening, Its better to have a few extra minutes to escape before the Walls close.

I walk to the walls and stop a few good meters away. I remember the last time I went near, I was so close to being a squashed pumpkin.

"Too excited?" I glance and see Newt walking close to me with a smile.

"No, Just nervous." I return the smile.

"Just remember, Stick with Minho, he knows the maze better than all of us." He says as he walks near to me.

"I will." I say. "I hope you won't miss me to much." I tease.

"More than you think Greenie." He says as he gives me a genuine smile.

The walls Infront of us started to rumble open. "Enough for that lovey-dovey Love Birds." Minho calls out. "Don't worry Newt, I'll take care of your girlfriend." He smirks at us which made my blood run all over my face. "And I hope you'll stop worrying about me when I'm in the maze. Be useful." He jokes as he waits for me at the middle of the walls.

"Be careful Tori." Newt says, Worry present in it.

"Don't worry Newt, I don't plan on getting eaten by a Griever." I say as I wink.

He chuckles. "Seriously though, Be safe."