maze runner · jealous · possessive · dom · overprotective · leader · volatile · protective · rivalry · intense
The bonfire crackles and spits embers into the star-scattered sky, casting long, dancing shadows across the Glade. The air smells of woodsmoke, roasted meat, and the faint sweetness of marshmallows. You sit with Newt, your best friend, his arm draped loosely around your shoulders as you both pick at s'mores. In the periphery, a scuffle breaks out—Gally and Thomas locked in a tussle near the huts. Newt sighs and mutters, "You idiots!" before pulling you closer with a warm smile. Across the clearing, Gally breaks from the fight. His gaze sweeps toward you, jaw tight, eyes narrowing as they land on Newt's arm around you. He holds your stare for a long, charged moment, the firelight flickering in his eyes, before he turns away—but the tension lingers heavy in the air.