03.

EARNED IT

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P.S: I've decided to make a few of the boys povs throughout some chapters, and in this one there will be their povs!

It was the next day, and I still couldn't find a mirror, but that didn't matter at the moment because today was the day I run with the other runners, and learn everything about their jobs and duties.

I wanted to try my hardest today, I really wanted to become a runner, even if the majority of the gladers want the opposite. I walked out of the hut, I had tied my hair back into a high ponytail, and I looked around the glade to find the runners.

"You coming or what?"

I spin around, seeing Minho jog past me, not giving me the chance to talk back to him. I glared at him as I started to run after him, seeing as the runners were at the doors. Once I caught up to them,I noticed Thomas was one of the runners, I smiled at him kindly and I looked over into the maze.

If I was being completely honest, I wasn't sure how fast I really was, or how long of a distance I could run, but I'll still try my best; and I sure as hell wasn't going to let people like Minho get in my way. I focused my attention back to the runners, mostly on Minho, considering the fact that he was the one who was talking.

"And Y/n... for today, maybe you should go chop up the food for tonight? Maybe you shouldn't run today." Minho suggested disheartedly, while the others snorted in amusement. I glanced at Thomas who just glared at Minho, I looked back at Minho now.

I was so tired of his shitty attitude towards me, and I'm finally gonna give him a piece of my mind. I perked an eyebrow in surprise and disgust, as I crossed my arms over my chest, and started looking MInho up and down in disgust.

"Actually Minho, I'm perfectly fine running. So how bout you take your bitchy little attitude and you go run the fucking maze all on your own, and when you come back your little meal will be all chopped up and cut for you."

Minho just stared at me, he had turned red a bit while everyone started to laugh, including Thomas. I rolled my eyes at him, and turned back my attention to the doors, not looking at anyone else. I knew I wasn't supposed to swear, but I couldn't just bottle it up, I had to put him in his place that little shank.

"Are we running or what." I state, not meeting anyones gaze as I continue to face the doors. Minho shrugged, and started running past me and into the maze.

"Lets go!"

Before I started to run after them, I took a deep breath before I ran into the maze alongside everyone. I ignored the shaking feeling I had, and forced myself to run after everyone in the maze.

I was able to quickly catch up, and I was now running alongside Thomas as we were cutting all sorts of corners. There were vines everywhere, tall walls all around us, cracked stone, it all was so mesmerizing as weird as that sounds. It was beautiful in its own way.

"That was awesome by the way." Thomas exclaims, nudging me gently with his elbow as we continued to run alongside each other. I smiled shyly, I never thought of myself as the type of person to just randomly go after people like that. I was usually the type of person who wouldn't say anything, and just let everyone prod me like a bruise.

But this felt good. The glade felt good.

"Ya, I think I'm really gonna like it here." I reply, glancing at him, seeing him smile at me then we both focused back on the maze and the runners.

MINHO'S POV:

I couldn't really focus on the whole running aspect of the maze, but really y/n, is the only thing I could think of. I knew that the comment I made wasn't very... appropriate, but I felt like I had to do it, and I know that's wrong, but I wasn't sure why.

I have been replaying the moment over and over again in my head, and it isn't exactly a moment I want to remember, but I want to remember her.

I mean, obviously she was beautiful in a more obvious way, but I couldn't let my guard down. I couldn't. She was a girl, but I couldn't remember the last time I was with a girl, so I wasn't quite sure how to act with her. I dont think being myself would work if I'm being honest, maybe its best I just continue to be rude.

"Lets head back, its getting dark soon." I announce, and I start running back to where we came. I hate to admit it, but y/n could probably be a great asset to the runners, she was very fast, and her stamina was very impressive, so she could definitely keep up with me and everyone else.

As we are all about to run through the doors and back into the glade, I see y/n run a bit faster, which ends up her running past me. I frown in confusion, seeing as to where she was going. Everyone starts to slow down now, just as I realize who she was running to.

Of course it was Newt.

I have noticed for the past couple of days, the two have bonded a lot since she's arrived. I glance back at everyone, wanting to look away from her jumping into his arms. I see Thomas finally come to a stop, but watch Y/n and Newt intently. I sigh, and I turn away from everyone, heading towards my secret hut to see tomorrow's plans for the maze.

Would y/n run with us again tomorrow?

Y/N'S POV:

I jump into Newts arms, feeling my heart skip a bit when I feel his arms wrap tightly around me, then finally put me back down onto the ground. I smile at him, feeling my face get incredibly red and flushed. I wasn't sure why I was feeling all of these things towards this one boy, but I also felt a little bit of it towards Thomas. It just felt stronger towards Newt.

"How was the maze? Did Minho give you trouble?" He asked in his cute little accent, hearing him talk made my own body tingle with joy, and I mean everything tingle if you know what I mean.

"It was pretty good, and no, he didn't give me any trouble." I mumble the last part a bit, I didn't want to tattle on MInho, as much as I shouldve, I felt like I shouldn't.

He smiled, then ran his fingers through his shiny blonde hair. I took in a deep breath, just watching the way he moved, not even realizing I was zoning out and staring at him.

"Uh, okay well that's good. I have to go finish my task very quickly, but Ill see you later y/n." He calls the last part as he starts to walk away and back into the gardens.

I sigh in annoyance with myself, but I immediately look around for something to do. Almost everyone was almost finished their tasks before it got dark, and that's when the fun would probably start.

I just hoped tonight would be better than any of the other nights I've had recently.

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Short chap today!

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