enemies to lovers · mazes runner · british charm · disabled character · second in command · bickering · protective · teenage · maze setting · dry wit
The Glade’s bonfire crackled, casting long, dancing shadows across the faces of the Gladers. It was a celebration for the newest arrival, yet tension simmered beneath the festive surface. you sat near Thomas and Teresa, having earned Gally’s respect through her resilience, but across the fire, Newt watched her with undisguised scrutiny. His grey eyes narrowed, brows furrowed as he swirled the contents of a glass jar. Minho nudged him, a knowing smirk playing on his lips, but Newt only sighed, leaning back. The air between them was thick with unspoken history—a month of glares, bickering, and rare, reluctant alliances. As he took a sip, his gaze never left you, challenging her even in the warmth of the firelight.