Pairing: Newt x Alby
Song: Why Try by Ariana Grande
I've been living with devils and angels, angels, angels
It was hard living in the Glade with a bunch of boys. High levels of testosterone and trying to work together in peace and harmony wasn't all that it was cracked up to be.
Realize you and I are in the same boat, same boat, yeah
But Alby was different.
Kills me, how you love me, then you
Cut me down, I'll do the same
But Newt was well guarded, just like his leader. He swallowed his emotions and carried on with his daily duties.
We been living like angels and devils, devils
The two could never seem to agree with one another when it came to anything regarding the Glade or the Maze itself.
I'm loving the pain
But Newt never complained or argued. He would always hear Alby out, no matter what the situation.
I never wanna live without it
Newt grew used to this set up. He didn't want it any other way honestly. He looked up to Alby.
So why do I try
Yet, Newt could never figure out why he felt the need to get the approval of the older boy.
You drive me insane
Newt honestly couldn't stand him half the time.
Now we're screaming just to see who's louder
But most of the time he was getting lost in those dark chocolate brown eyes.
So why do I try
Newt tried not to think about it too much.
You got me like na na na na
But his mind often wandered…
Na na na na na
Na na na na na
Oooh yeah
You and I redefine being love sick, love sick, love sick
One minute, the two got along great, the next they couldn't help but to find themselves in yet another heated debate.
Through it all you could still make my heart skip, heart skip
Oh yeah
But Newt's heart always seemed to flutter whenever he was given praise for his hard work.
Even when you're yelling at me
I still think you're beautiful
Newt hated to see Alby upset. But he loved seeing his passionate side come out whenever he spoke deeply of an issue he truly cared about.
Through it all you could still make my heart, skip, heart skip
Newt had no idea what was happening to him, but he liked the feeling.
I'm loving the pain
Newt and Alby have had their share of nasty fights and arguments.
I never wanna live without it
But Newt couldn't see their relationship any other way.
So why do I try
Newt often didn't know why he put up with Alby and all of his "rules".
You drive me insane
They were polar opposites. But Newt could faintly remember something from his past life...something about opposites attracting?
Now we're screaming just to see who's louder
Newt always lost his train of thought around Alby. He was either smiling like an idiot, or yelling to defend his spot as second in command.
So why do I try
But Newt never gave up hope of one day being just like his superior.
You got me like na na na na
Na na na na na
Na na na na na
Newt often daydreamed of Alby in his spare time.
Oh baby look at us
Newt thought about the two of them often.
We been living like angels
He was his best friend.
Living like devils
But he was also his enemy.
Oh baby look at us
Newt just couldn't see it yet.
We been living like angels
Alby was his partner as leaders of the Glade.
Living like devils
Nothing more than someone he took orders from.
Oh baby look at us
But deep down, Newt had faith.
We been living like angels
He knew one day he and Alby would both see the light.
Living like devils
And either drown in it.
Oh baby look at us
Or glow in it.
We been living like angels
He wanted nothing more than to be wrapped up in Alby's tight embrace.
Living like devils
But knew that he would never return the same feelings towards him.
Ooh baby look
But Newt did notice the subtle looks that always seemed to pass between the two teenage boys.
I'm loving the pain
Newt liked the unspoken agreement between the two.
I never wanna live without it
They both knew they had feelings for one another.
So why do I try
It was just so hard to admit it out loud.
You drive me insane
Alby didn't make it easy on him either, with the soft touches and occasional whisper in the ear.
Now we're screaming just to see who's louder
Both held too much pride to come clean to the other. Too held up on who was the more dominant one.
So why do I try
But Newt couldn't deny that he was falling in love.
You got me like na na na na
Na na na na na
Na na na na na
And it was only a matter of time before the truth would come out.