The story of Newt - The Maze Runner

Haven't you always wondered how Newt behaved when he arrived at the clearing? How did he feel when he got there? How did he feel all the time leading up to his fall?

Read this story if you want to discover Newt's first memories.

All characters are by James Dashner, this story is mine

A little scene:

"Hey Newt."

I jumped, startled. I was leaning against the wall of the hut, completely lost in thought, my hands in my pockets and staring out at the clearing. We took a day off today after spending the last 2 days finishing the cabin, starting the fence for the cattle and putting the first bed together. But now Alby was standing in front of me in - underwear? I blinked in irritation. Alby had to laugh.

"You're looking at me like a scared puppy. I really just wanted to wash the dust out of my clothes and wanted to know if I should wash yours at the same time."

Inwardly, I rolled my eyes at myself. We worked like crazy for three days, sweated and were covered in dust. I myself had already had three sneezing fits today. So it was only logical that Alby wanted to get rid of the dirt. I nodded.

"Yes, that would be great, thanks Alby."

"Then you have to get out of your clothes or should I wash you at the same time?" the other asked me amused.

Just the idea made me blush, which of course didn't go unnoticed by Alby. He burst out laughing and slapped his knees. Now I had to laugh too. It was so easy to like Alby. With his relaxed manner, he always managed to lighten the mood.