"Okay, this must be confusing as hell to you, but I recommend you to not ask anyone here questions, alright? Ask and they will put you in the slammer without food believe me.", I started before he could open his mouth and ask anything. I hid my smirk since I knew I caught him of guard.
"Does that include you?", he asked while catching up with me. I looked up at him with a smile. I liked that greenie, he was something different.
"Depends.", I shrugged.
"On what?"
"Whether I like you or not.", I shot back. He scratched the back of his neck nervously, as if he wasn't sure that he could make anyone like him.
"Why is everyone calling me Greenbean?"
"Because you are the newest Newbie. You'll get used to the Glader slang, don't worry I didn't get a shucking word in the first few days here. It's not Alby's fault. You're the first greenie since-"
"Since Nick was killed.", he finished. I raised my eyebrows at him. Alby told him? That was not the first thing I would tell a greenie if he shows up here. I shook my head and finally began with the tour. I wasn't in the mood for this whole question thing.
I gave him the tour as short as possible, and simply ignored his questions which made him angrier and angrier, until he apparently had had enough. He grabbed my shoulders and forced me to look up in his eyes, these very beautiful, stunningly hot brown eyes. Oh shit, no wait I'm angry.
"What the hell?! Let me go!"
"Seriously. Where am I?"
"I don't know, okay! Do you think anyone of us knows? We're stuck here just like you are now and there's nothing we can do about it! Every month there's a new greenie and we're probably stuck here until we die of old-age! So get used to it!", I yelled. I could feel a sudden pain in my chest and I refused to look at him. I felt terrible.
He was a greenie, it was not his fault, it was nobody's fault that we had to go through this hell, except the creators's. He was confused and scared, probably on the verge of tears, and I yelled at him.
"I'm sorry.", I muttered softly.
"No, I'm sorry I shouldn't have done that. But I'll tell you something; I don't care how long any of you was here, we will find a way out, I promise.", he said and let me go. Several gladers were now watching us but to be honest I didn't care.
"Really?", I asked with a little smile.
"Really."
Then I did something, something very stupid and I didn't know why. I pulled him into a tight hug, seeking comfort in the boy who only arrived minutes ago. He was tense at first, very surprised of course, but then he put his arms around me and I could feel him resting his chin on the top of my head.
"Hey Lovebirds! Sorry to interrupt ya but if the tour ain't ready now you better finish tomorrow. Chuck will show you where to sleep and Alexis, Minho is looking for you.", Newt informed us. I knew I blushed as I pulled away, but comfort was nothing you could find in the glade.
"See you around?", the greenie asked and I could swear I saw a little smile on his face.
"Yeah.", I said, still embarrased. Newt and I walked silently towards the runner's hut until he decided to break the silence.
"So you and the new greenie?"
"Shut up, it's not what you think.", I said and nudged him a little.
"What was it then?", he asked smirking.
"I guess it was what I needed to hear after all this time.", I said frowning. Newt's playful grin was gone and I could see the concern on his face.
"Well see ya later sucker! Go look after the greenie and Chuck, I'm afraid Chuck will use him to prank Gally again.", I waved him while running towards Minho, so I wouldn't need to listen to Newt's dad manners.
"What's up?"
"How 'bout your boyfriend's little friend.", Minho smiled. I rolled my eyes but I was sure he could see my flushed face. I cleared my throat. I knew I was gonna hear that kind of things for a long time now. Greenies weren't really popular. As a greenie, you had to earn your friends. You needed to prove that you're not just another burden to deal with. Also Minho was just a slinthead.
"Seriously stop being a Mean hoe. Just be nice to him. I think you'll like him."
"Whatever. Have you seen Kyle's map from today?", he asked me while opening the door.
"No. What about it?"
"That shank can't draw. I can't see which section that's suppose to be and you planned it so just figure it out. See, that's what happens when I give you a little authority."
"Shut it shuckface. It's section 7. I wouldn't exactly give him an A in arts but you can read it if you watch properly. "
"Are you saying I have no sense for arts?", he exclaimed insulted with a hand over his heart.
"I'm saying you're a loser and someone should throw ya little ass over the cliff, Mini."
"You know you love my ass."
"What's wrong with you?"
"I don't know, you were a med-jack, tell me.", he said before he licked my ear.
"EW!", I shouted running out of the runner's hut, desperately trying to get rid of Miho. That shank was following me around the whole glade, until it was time for dinner. I completely missed the fact that Chuck and the greenie were watching us, I was busy licking Minho's upper arm.
I noticed more and more gladers standing in front of the homestead. I could make out the builders and Chuck, which meant... Oh shit. Gally would love to cause the new greenie some trouble, like sending him up to Ben, which was strictly forbidden.
"I smell trouble. See ya at dinner!", I told Minho before jogging over to the other builders. I quickly entered and saw Gally and the greenie arguing in front of the staircase.
"You know what? You're right, Tommy—I shouldn't be so mean to Newbies. Go on upstairs and I'm sure Alby and Newt'll fill you in. Seriously, go on. I'm sorry.", I heard Gally say before he patted the greenie's shoulder. Or what was it? 'Tommy'? Curious of the greenbean 's reaction, I remained silent, but ready to stop them from anything stupid.
"What's your name?", 'Tommy' asked with a slightly aggravated voice.
"Gally. And don't let anyone fool you. I'm the real leader here, not the two geezer shanks upstairs or whatever Alexis calls herself to make people listen to her. Me. You can call me Captain Gally if you want.",Gally smiled smugly, showing all of his ugly and partly non-existing teeth.
"Okay. Captain Gally it is then.", he replied exxageratedly before saluting him. I was one of many others who had to laugh. That made Gally even angrier and I knew it as now time for them to stop.
"Just go upstairs! And stay away from me, you little slinthead!", Gally growled.
"That will not be a problem.", I announced and everyone was looking at me now. "Gally, shut your ugly hole and go somewhere where I don't have to see your ugly self. Greenie, you're not going up there unless you want your ass beaten by Alby.", I finished. It was totaly silent until Gally scoffed and left the homestead along with most of the builders.
"I want to talk to that Newt guy.", the dark-haired boy said, making me roll my eyes.
"I'd suggest you wait until he comes down.", I said crossing my arms. He looked at me for a while before making his decision. He walked up the stairs, gaining more confidence per step.
"I'm telling ya this will not end well for you!", I shouted at him. He ignored me but hesitated before opening the door. I could see the look of horror on his face and regretted that I didn't make him stay.
"What're you doing up here greenie?", I heard Alby yell. The greenie muttered his answer but I didn't quite understand him. it didn't matter after all, Alby was furious. Thomas. His name is Thomas.
I frowned, where did that come from? You can trust him. The voice in my head continued, and I had trouble to think straight. The next thing I saw was Thomas stumbling down the stairs. He looked terrified and so confused, it broke my heart. I shrieked when he pulled me and Chuck with him.
"Get me away from these guys.", he pleaded me, his eyes full of terror. "Okay.", I replied calmly before taking his hand to pull him to my favourite tree. It was a calm place.
"Shouldn't we get food?" , Chuck asked us.
"Yeah, um could you get it please? You know Frypan doesn't let me take food today because I already ate his cake."
"Okay, I'll be there in ten minutes!", the chubby boy promised before making his way towards the kitchen in a mood that was a little to good for what just happened.
"Are you alright?", I asked as I urged him to sit since he seemed to be in a kind of trance. He slowly looked up at me and this time he had tears in his eyes. I sighed and sat down next to him. I knew how hard it was. Everyone did. That's why I couldn't understand why everyone was so thrilled to pick on the newbies. They knew what it was like, so why doing it? Payback? They knew it was useless and that he had seen Ben going through the changing was his own fault if I'm being honest.
Sure he wanted answers, but it has a reason that nobody's allowed up there.
"I hate it here. I arrived today and I already want it to end. I wished I could remember something, my family, my friends, my old life.", he shared his thoughts with me.
"I know. I feel the same. But, you'll get used to it.", I replied softly.
"I don't want to get used to it. I want my memories back, I want everyone here to be free. I... Have you seen him? What if that- the changing happens to Chuck one day? Or to you? You can't tell me you're happy here."
"It's better than the shucking maze! You won't get stung unless you're either a slinthead like Gally, or an unlucky runner like Ben. Also... I don't remember what it's like to be happy. I don't know what it's like to have a family and friends...", I argued deep in thought. I often had this argument with myself, it was no surprise.
"I do. And...", he stopped and looked at me briefly before he shook his head.
"What?", I asked him putting my hand over his in order to calm him. "Nothing.", he mumbled but it was obvious that he lied.
"Thomas, you can talk to me. Believe me it's good to have someone around here you can really talk to. What is it?", I asked when his gaze fixed on me.
"I... I just like the way you say my name. It sounds right...", he confessed before he realised what he said and blushed.
"Frypan wasn't too happy about me invading his kitchen before suppertime.", Chuck's voice interrupted us. I hadn't realised how close we were until I backed away.
"He said I should tell you that your new cake burnt Alex.", Chuck continued while sitting down next to Thomas.
"Oh shit! He knew he was suppose to take it out, that shuckface. Later!", I called already on my way to the kitchen. I ignored the feeling of my heart tightening when I left Thomas in such a state alone. Gosh, I barely knew that boy. Except... I had the feeling of knowing him. Like he was someone I knew all my life but I couldn't tell who he was. That never happened to me before.
I knew one thing; shit was gonna go down with this brown-eyed boy in the glade.
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