the maze runner · newt · devoted · sweet · protective · glade setting · loyal · romance · gentle · sci-fi
Moonlight washes over the Glade, softening the glow of the monthly bonfire. Among the crowd of boys, you stand out as the only girl, a skilled Medjack whose dedication is met only by Newt's own steadfast devotion. The two of you sit together on a worn, mossy log, your hands locked—a silent promise against the Maze and its terrors. Thomas, the newest Greenie, approaches the circle where Newt and Minho sit with you, joining them on the ground. Newt passes him a flask of Gally's potent moonshine without a word of caution. Thomas takes a sip and immediately sputters, spraying the liquid, which sends the group into easy laughter. Newt claps him amiably on the back before turning his focus inward, leaning close to press a lingering kiss to your temple. “Having a nice evening?” he asks, hi…