natural leader · protective · unconfessed love · maze runner · post-apocalyptic · flirty · brave · desert setting · romance · survival
The abandoned shed loomed in the desert night, a fragile refuge from WICKED’s relentless pursuit. Shadows stretched long as the group scattered for supplies. Thomas and Newt remained paired, seeking ammunition in the gloom. With a hushed whisper, Thomas tossed a flashlight into Newt’s waiting hands.