A/N: Yay! I was faster than I thought so the new chapter is here already! I hope you guys will like it! Next chapter will probably be here on friday :) Thanks to my new followers and favorites :D Sorry for the lack of Newt in this chapter! =(

Alaina101x - Sorry for keeping you up all night! But I'm glad you like the story, hope you will like this chapter as well :)

Chapter 14

"I'm going to Frypan now before I drag you back into the shed." I said while laughing and Newt gave me a smile.

Frypan assigned me to make a cake as dessert but seeing as we were with a lot of people I had to make like four cakes. Frypan made dinner all by himself and I was just messing around with the cake. By the time dinner time came around I had my cakes done and was cutting them up into pieces. I took a plate with mashed potatoes and veggies from Frypan and walked over to my table. Chuck and Thomas were sitting on one side and Newt and Minho on the other. I went to sit in my chair at the head of the table. "It's a good thing I made this chair otherwise I had to sit on someone's lap." Minho laughed at what I said before I realized I had said it. "You're always welcome on my lap, princess." I stuck my tongue out at Minho and laughed. "Smartass." Newt chuckled and gave me a wink. Thomas was still being his serious self while picking at his food. His eyes widened when he heard the walls closing. "What the hell is happening?" He nearly got up from his seat but Chuck tugged him back down. "Just the walls closing, green bean." Minho said casually while taking another bite from his dinner. "Closing? How is that possible?" Newt sighed. "It just is, Tommy. Accept it and deal with it." I could sense that Newt was getting fed up with Thomas asking so much all the time. I couldn't blame Thomas really, there were still a lot of stuff they hadn't told me yet, but I learned to keep quiet and just observe for the most part. "I don't know how you guys just deal with it. What's it like out in the maze?" Thomas directed that question at Minho as he had seen Minho run out of the Maze. "Its walls and vines and more walls. Nothing special." That answer did nothing for his curiosity. "How do you become a Runner?" Minho laughed and shook his head. "Don't even think about becoming one, greenie. You don't become a Runner. You get picked to be a Runner." Thomas only wanted to know more and more but Minho grew tired of his questions. "Look you need to slim it on the questions, dude. You'll first get to try out for other jobs. You should just focus on that for now." Thomas let out a sigh and decided he had asked enough for now.

I had been bumping my leg against Newt's this whole time causing him to smirk at his food. I had a faint blush on my face but I tried to act casually. Thinking about what happened in the shed made me smile. Newt was so good to me and the way his hands feel on my body was amazing. I had to snap out of this before my face will turn as red as a tomato. "So Newt, do I still need a babysitter all the time?" I asked with puppy eyes. I didn't mind having someone with me all the time or being sent to someone but I wouldn't mind some alone time sometimes. "I'll have to ask Alby but I'm sure you can roam alone now. That is if you promise to not get in trouble." He said with a smile while bumping his leg into mine. "Or try to run into the maze." Minho added a bit more seriously. "Oh please Minho. I've learned from that mistake. I promise to stay out of the maze." Last time I ran for the maze I bumped into Minho and hurt my head. Besides after seeing the griever there is no way they are getting me inside the maze. Chuck and Thomas went on their way and Minho went to join the other runners. So Newt and I were left sitting at the table. "What do you think about Thomas?" Newt asked out of the blue. "I don't know. I haven't talked much with him. Why?" I didn't know why Newt would ask me. Thomas has only been here a few hours. "Gally told me something, as did Ben. I don't think you know this but Gally went through the changing too. He claims he has memories of Thomas." I was fiddling my hands together. I don't why but knowing this made me nervous. Do I need to tell Newt about my dreams? Or should I talk to Thomas first? "Are you ok, love?" Newt grabbed my hands to keep them still. "Yeah I'm fine really. Just tired. I think I'm going to go take a shower before bed ok?" Newt nodded his head and gave a small kiss on my hand. I got up from my chair and walked to the forest. Newt didn't follow me for which I was thankful. I didn't want to lie to him or be nervous about what I can and cannot say.

When I was done with my shower I walked out of the bathroom only to see Thomas sitting alone against a tree. He looked tired and his hair was hanging in a messy way. Now would be the time for me to talk to him and find out what he knows. If he knows anything at all. "Hey Thomas." I said while sitting down next to him. "How are you doing? I know it's a lot to take in on a first day." He had his arms resting on his knees. "Yeah I'm fine I guess. Considering we are in a prison." he said while his gaze landed on me. He hazel brown eyes didn't seem scared, but rather determined. "That's your theory about this place?" I chuckled but Thomas didn't find it funny. "Just think about it. Why else would they trap us in here with no way out?" I did believe we are trapped but not that it was a prison. "Come on, we are just a bunch of teenagers. It's not like we look like some hardened criminals." Thomas thought about what I said and sighed. "I guess you're right but there has got to be a reason why we are send up here." I was happy I wasn't like Thomas. It's not that I had accepted being stuck in here but more like I am making the best of it. Thomas however seemed determined to get out of here and solve the mystery. "Can you remember anything? Maybe a few flashes or something?" I knew my question was a long shot but I had to ask. "I remember my name. I remember that I know you, but I don't know how or when I knew you." So he did feel that familiar feeling with me as I had with him. "I think I knew you too. Before all this happened I mean." I gave him a small smile and gave a small squeeze in his upper arm before getting to my feet. "I'll talk to you tomorrow; I'm really tired so I'm going to go to sleep." Thomas nodded before wishing me good night.

When I got to the room I shared with Newt I noticed he wasn't there yet. So I pulled my jeans off and went looking for a shirt from Newt to sleep in. It didn't took me long to find a clean shirt I could use as my pajama. I lied down on the mattress and felt a bit alone without Newt next to me. I tossed and turned a few times and was distracted by the moans filled with pain from Ben a few rooms down the hall. I wished Ben would feel better soon. I closed my eyes and tried to block out the memories of Ben looking awful. I fell asleep not long after that.

"You wanted to see me?" I said when I walked into her office. She was wearing her favorite white dress and her blonde hair was in and tight knot. "Yes dear, please sit down." She said with a sweet voice and pointed to a chair in front of her desk. I sat down as she was scrambling through some pages on her desk. "I wanted to be the one to tell you first, dear. This decision has not been easy for me but you have to understand how important it is." I didn't understand where she was going with this so I just kept quiet and listened. She let out a sigh and seemed to be looking for the right words. "What's wrong?" I nervously asked. She was starting to worry me a little. "We are going to have to send you inside of the maze." My heart felt like it had stopped and my brain had a malfunction. "The-The Maze?" I stuttered when I felt my brain working again. "But why? I was never a candidate for the trials." Tears were whelming up in my eyes and I saw the concerned look on her face. "Recent study showed us we could gain more kill zone information if we change the world of those boys drastically. You don't need to know the full details. I just wanted to tell you in time so you would have a chance to say goodbye to your friends. And to Thomas." Tears were running down my cheeks now. I couldn't believe she just signed me up for my death. There is no way I am going to survive that maze. "Thomas?" I said with a small voice. This would break his heart. "I know you two have been getting a lot closer lately. So I know this must be hard to take in, but think about the good work you'll be doing. Helping us finding a cure." She had walked around the desk and had put a hand on my shoulder for comfort. I knew she was right. If there was a chance for a cure then I had to do whatever was necessary. "I don't want them to know. At least not yet." I told her as I wiped my tears away. "I understand. You're doing the right thing Elisabeth." She gave my shoulder a small squeeze and then returned to her seat. "Just remember, dear. Wicked is good."

When I woke up the words of the blonde lady were still in my head. Wicked is good. I have no idea what it means. I couldn't remember the dream only a few words or flashes. The blonde haired woman seemed familiar but I couldn't remember how I knew her. I was lying on my side and I felt Newt spooning me from behind. I hadn't noticed him coming to bed in the night. I figured Newt would need his rest so I slowly crawled out of the bed, doing my best not to wake him up. I pulled on my jeans and shoes and decided to keep Newt's shirt on. I slowly and quietly made my way out of the homestead and made my way to bathrooms. I went to the toilet and when I was done I stood by the sink, looking into the mirror. My strawberry blonde hair was messy. I brought my blue backpack with me and looked for the hairbrush that was inside. When I was combing my hair I heard the door open. I hadn't locked it because I only went to use the toilet and not the showers. In the mirror I saw that Thomas was the one who came inside. "Oh sorry, I didn't know someone was inside." He said while he gave a small smile. "It's ok, I'm almost done anyways." I said while still combing my hair. Thomas settled for leaning against the wall while he was waiting for me to finish. His blue shirt was hugging his body in the right way and his brown hair was still messy from sleeping. "So they gave you a hair comb? Lucky you." He said while crossing his arms trying to make a conversation. "I'll let you borrow it if you need to style your hair." I said with a small laugh and a mocking voice. The only other boy that cared about his hair in here was Minho and I still have no idea how he manages to get his hair that perfect. "No, I'll be fine," He chuckled. "My hair is the least of my problems." When he said that his eyes went to the ground and his smile disappeared, his mind obviously occupied with our gloom situation. I put the comb back into my backpack and turned around to face Thomas. I took a step to him and put my hand on his upper arm. "Are you still having a hard time accepting all this?" He let out a sigh before turning his hazel brown eyes back on me. He was at least a head taller than me so I had to look up at him with a concerned look, he just seemed so lost. "It's the not knowing that's driving me crazy. I need to know why this is happening. I had this weird dream last night, which felt like a memory." I took in a sharp breath when he mentioned dreaming which made Thomas lift up one eyebrow. "You're having them too, aren't you? Dreams that feel like memories?" I shook my head and tried to act casually. "No, I don't know what you mean." He took me by the shoulders and looked me straight in the eyes with his hazel brown ones. "You don't have to lie to me, Lizzy. You can trust me." When he touched me I felt that familiar spark go through my body. He let go of me and looked at me surprised. "You felt that too, didn't you?" He said looking confused and searching my face for confirmation. "I don't want to lie anymore, Thomas. I just can't talk about what I think I know. It's too confusing and I don't know what's real and what's not." Especially since I haven't even told Newt about anything yet. Thomas his face went soft and his voice was a lot softer too, like he was feeling sorry for me. "Maybe if you talk about it, it will clear things up." Thomas said before putting his hand on my shoulder again. "I won't push you but we do need to start talking about this connection we are feeling." I sighed and knew that he was right. It won't do us any good if we just ignore it. I walked to the bathroom door and locked it causing me to receive a confused look from Thomas. "I don't want anyone else to see this." I told him when I grabbed my backpack and started looking for the note. When I found the note I stuck it out to Thomas so he could read it.

Lizzy,

I'm sorry I wasn't there when they took you.

We will do everything we can to keep you safe.

Don't go inside the Maze.

I love you,

Never forget that.

Thomas

I saw his eyes darting over the note again and again. "So this is from me? I can't remember writing that." He gave me the note back and put his hand through his messy hair. "I don't see any other Thomas here, so my guess is on you, yeah." I shoved the note back into my backpack before looking back at Thomas. He seemed even more confused than before. "So now what do we do? I haven't shown this to any other boy other than Chuck." Thomas leaned his tall body back against the wall letting out a breath he had been holding. "Well it does explain why you feel so familiar. Obviously we were more than friends once." He said with a small blush. I had only met the guy yesterday but I already felt so comfortable with him, which actually made me feel a bit guilty because I am kind of secretly with Newt. Maybe Gally was right and I should stay away from him, but somehow I know that the attraction to him would only keep drawing me to him. It was confusing being near him. I hardly know him and yet every fiber of my body wants to get over to him, kiss him and tell him it will all be alright. I wonder if he feels that same tension. "I'm going to tell Newt later today about my dreams, I think. I've been holding this information for too long already." Thomas nodded his head and took a deep breath. "If we ever want to get out of this place then we have to start by being honest." I nodded my head in agreement and walked over to the door to unlock it. "So where does that leave us?" He asked with his hand behind his head. "I don't know, I guess we start over as friends and figure it out along the way." He gave a small smile that was adorable. "I'm okay with that." I gave him a smile before walking out the door into the morning sun.