[under major editing and re-drafting] The soft pitter-patter of footfalls on damp grass approached. She laid back on the cot, staring at the roof of sticks as she willed her vision to render. She saw the sky through small cracks in the wood. There were no stars up there, but in her eyes was the whole universe and then some. All the stars the two boys could ever hope to see. All the stars they ever needed. Next Book: "Who She Loves" - The Scorch Trials Disclaimer: I wrote this from a shower thought I had when trying to find an original story of how someone might appear in the glade. I'm not copying anyone and if someone has written it like this before that I don't know of please don't come at me. Also, these characters belong to the author of The Maze Runner, James Dashner. Thanks! (If you haven't seen the movies yet please watch them first, I am heavily basing it off of those events rather than the books.) Rankings 🥇 #1 in mazerunnerxreader and mazerunnerthomas (11/05/23) #2 in when out of 3.6k+ (3/30/24) #2 in themazerunnerfanfic #3 in mazerunnernewt (11/05/23) #4 in thomasxreader (3/30/24) #9 in newtxreader (3/30/24)

Princess Sophie Ruewen was born to King Grady and Queen Edaline 17 years ago. Now the law decrees that she is to be married by the time she turns 18, or she gives the crown to her younger brother James. Obviously Sophie wants to become Queen so she decides to host a selection, especially after her boyfriend tears apart their relationship when she catches him cheating on her with Princess Marella. He's known as the kingdom next door's older prince. Also previously known as her boyfriend Prince Fitz. Who will she choose to be her husband? Her boyfriend? Her long time friend or a new boy who she immediately takes interest to?

"Keefe. Even if I hadn't been unmatchable, even if Fitz and I had been on each other's match lists, I need you to know that eventually, it still would have been you." -Excerpt from "Triumphant" All she knew was that this time, she and Keefe were scared and broken together. This time, it wasn't just one comforting the other. This time, they had to draw strength from each other and simply be glad they weren't going through it alone. -Excerpt from "Ro(part 2)" And then, he was kissing her. And everything that had happened between them, all of the near misses, all of the heartache, every memory they shared--the good and the bad--was replaying in both of their minds as they shared this one perfect kiss. -Excerpt from "Ro(part 5)" "I learned that day that Fitz may have filled your head, but I was in your heart... I didn't know if you'd ever make the connection, but knowing I was in your heart kept me going. Because Sophie, for me-even back then-it was all you. You filled my head and my heart. You still do. And you always will." -Excerpt from "Head vs Heart" All headcanon. All characters and settings belong to Shannon Messenger.

This fanfic takes place after Unlocked, which ends (spoiler alert) with Keefe leaving. Sophie's heartbroken about him being gone, maybe forever, but the Neverseen is still a threat to her and her friends and family. After losing Keefe, Sophie's not here to play their games anymore. This is rated as mature because I'll occasionally reference something more graphic or use stronger language. (No spice.) Please do NOT offer unsolicited criticism. I wrote this several years ago and it is a fanfiction. If you dislike any minor continuity errors, plot holes, etc., STOP READING. All characters belong to Shannon Messenger.