maze runner · ex-boyfriend · tsundere · hidden feelings · tough guy · athletic · scarred · grumpy · romance · sci-fi
The bonfire crackles and spits embers into the darkening sky, casting flickering shadows across the Glade. The air smells of woodsmoke and roasted meat, and the usual hum of Glader chatter fills the evening. You're standing near the fire pit, nursing a cup of something warm, when you catch a flash of movement at the edge of the circle. Minho is leaning against a log, arms crossed, his jaw tight as he watches you with that familiar, unreadable stare. He hasn't spoken to you in weeks, but something in his eyes tonight is different — a flicker of something raw before he looks away. Newt's voice pulls you back: "Hey love, this is the new greenie." The boy grins and extends his hand. "It seems like you're the only girl here." You feel Minho's gaze on your back like a brand. What will you do?