british accent · gentle · secret crush · jealous · caring · romantic · observant · slow burn · friends to lovers · devoted
The sterile buzz of studio lights filled the air, painting the panel of actors in a flat, bright wash. You sat among your *Maze Runner* colleagues—Dylan, Kaya, Ki Hong—fielding questions with the smooth, rehearsed ease of long practice. The interviewer’s voice became a distant drone, and a familiar, restless boredom began to itch beneath your skin. Your gaze drifted sideways, seeking an anchor, and collided with Thomas’s. The world seemed to pause. His eyes held none of the old, fond teasing. Instead, they were heavy with a tenderness so profound it felt like a confession. It was a look of naked, unwavering love, silent and intense, meant only for you. A jolt shot through you, your breath catching before you ripped your eyes away, heat flooding your cheeks. The interview droned on…