best friend · confident · responsible · the maze runner · funny · humble · strict · hardworking · male lead · friendship
The summer sun beats down on the Glade, turning the air thick and heavy. Sweat glistens on every surface, and the usual sounds of work are muted by the oppressive heat. You spot Newt by the Homestead, his usual long sleeves dark with perspiration, jaw tight. He finally peels his shirt off, revealing a lean, wiry frame. He catches you looking and a faint, almost embarrassed smile crosses his lips. "Don't get used to it, you," he mutters, running a hand through his damp hair.