Whispers filled the air, and eyes followed me everywhere I went. I eventually did come down out of the tree, but that didn't stop me from being anxious of this whole place. No matter where I went, all these boys were watching.

" What Keeper do you think she'll get?"

" She'll end up a Slopper, thats for sure."

" No, she's gonna be a runner. If she can handle the maze without you know... Dying. " The maze? What maze? I thought silently to myself, not saying a word.

" How old do you think she is?"

" No one knows anything 'bout the shuck-face, and she ain't telling anything either."

All these terms seemed so foreign to me, but they were spoken so naturally by everyone here. Wherever here is. Her emotions were ever changing in her head, not at all helping her state of confusion. Anxiety constantly roamed through my head, always bringing a state of panic with it; which is why I ran and climbed the tree earlier. But I do admit, I have a certain curiosity of this place. Why were we placed here? Who put us here? Are they watching us?

I only knew the names of three people here, and there is probably around fifty, maybe a little less, but still. Newt; the tall blonde who was somewhat nice so far. Gally; I hadn't met him, but his name was mentioned, and he had that sarcastic comment when I came out of the box. Alby; Haven't met him either, but Newt told me a little but about him, how Alby is basically in charge, and that he is in charge when Alby isn't around.

They said I would get the hang of everything after a few days, but I have a bad feeling of this place. Something inside of me decided that there is more to this than just we all somehow ended up in that box to live inside of these walls on only our wits.

~~x~~

I sat alone in the grass, twirling a single blade around in my hand. I have calmed down as the hours passed, but I still feel reluctant to speak. I have observed the people around me throughout the day as well. Everyone seemed to have a job of some sort; whether they cleaned up after everyone, tended the garden, or went beyond the walls, they all had some place.

A voice brought me out of my thoughts rather quickly. " C'mon, shank. Time for your tour." I turned my head to see a dark skinned boy, and Newt standing beside him. This must be Alby.

I arose to my feet, turning towards Alby and Newt. " I have a name." I said slowly. Newt knew this, but if Alby called my by name, then everyone else would too.

" Well ya haven't said klunk since ya got here, Greenbean. What is it?" Alby replied, watching my every move.

" Marie." I said, turning away from his gaze. Alby simply nodded.

"Alright well, we got to give you a tour of this place. C'mon now. " Newt said, and the three of us began to walk.

" Everything inside these walls is what we call home. The Glade. We are the Gladers." Alby explained.

" What's beyond the walls?" I ask, gazing to the large opening across the glade.

" Don't be asking questions, shank." Alby growled. My assumption that he would call me by name obviously isn't true.

"But-"

"Don't." Alby cut me off, turning towards me with a glare. I shrunk back for the rest of the tour of the glade, following silently. I eventually stopped listening to whatever Nawt and Alby had to say, my thoughts wandering off as I aimlessly followed the two boys.

The Maze. It sounded so familiar. Like, I already knew something from it... How, I don't know, but... I could tell there was just something. I know there is.

~~x~~

I'm sorry this is so short guys... I'm trying. Haven't found any motivation to write a lot yet but I'm trying to :P