I had to raise the Rating to M for this chapter, so be warned. Also, it's about 3,000 words. Longest chapter I have ever written.
I wake up early the next day, the events from the previous night still fresh in my mind. The dream, the kiss, the plan. I don't want it to be real. I don't want to leave. I feel like I've torn from Reeds ropes a little bit by kissing Newt. Oh crap I kissed Newt. Why did I do that? It was a mistake. I was not supposed to do that, I was supposed to lay low, and not attract attention. Now, Newt is going to get hurt. Kissing him only strengthened my attraction towards him, and I can only guess the same thing happened with him. Maybe if I separate myself from him for the rest of the month, me leaving won't hurt as much. Me and my stupid impulses are going to get me in trouble one day.
I look over, and see Newt, asleep in the chair. Why didn't he just leave? Because he loves you my mind replies. No, he can't. I can't hurt him like that. I sit up, and slide my legs off of the bed. He looks so peaceful when he's asleep, like he is in another world. One where he isn't stuck in a giant maze, trying to find a way out and control a group of sixty teenage boys. I give Newt one last glance before grabbing a bag that was hanging on a chair and exit the med-jack hut.
The walls aren't even open, and the sun isn't up. That explains why no one is up. Who would get up this early? Besides a person who has done nothing but sleep for the past couple of days.
I go to the kitchen, and make my self a breakfast. I am not going to pass out again. It consists of scrambled eggs, and toast. Simple. The carbs should help me get my energy back up to where it should be. I finish eating, then pack a lunch, putting it in the bag I brought from the med-jack hut. I grab some water, and put the bag on my shoulders. I go to the maze walls, and wait for them to open. Since it is still dark, I put the bag down, and rest my back against the wall and my butt in the grass. I could use this time to think.
The lady in my dream said that I am important to the trials. How am I important? I am just a little girl who is scared to death, but doesn't want to admit it to anyone. The lady also said that she would kill my mother if I didn't do what she asked. She said I had to wait to solve the maze, but how would I? I'm not even a runner yet. She also said I had to kill Reed. If I kill Reed, there isn't a doubt in my mind that I would be banished. It won't matter how much Newt fights for me, or how much they want me to stay. I would be considered a danger to everyone. What makes me think they would even want me to stay? They would probably look at me like I am crazy, like I am a bloodthirsty monster. I don't want to know the looks on their faces when they find out. Especially Newts. If I were to stay after I killed Reed, I would be thrown into the maze, without a single chance of survival. If I run away after I kill Reed, with my bag loaded with supplies, there is a chance I could find my way out, and be safe. I'm going to need a big bag if I want to find the way out. If I work on it now, there is a chance it would be easier. But first, I have to become a runner.
The walls open, and it I jump up onto my feet. Now that I have my plan, I just have to execute it.
I can see Minho, running towards the walls, so I stand right in the opening, blocking his path. He stops in front of me, a bored look on his face.
" Move Lo, I don't need your crap today. " He says quite hatefully.
" No, I need you to make me a runner. " I say calmly.
" We would have to ask Alby, and the other keepers. You can't run the maze right now. " Minho says, eyeing the bag that is on my back.
" Either you run the maze with me, or I run it by myself. There's nothing you can do to stop me. " I turn and run into the maze, not giving him time to respond. I knew what he was going to do. He was going to drag me back to the homestead, and make somebody watch over me. I can hear his footsteps behind me, and smirk. Of course he was going to follow me. He catches up, and keeps pace beside me.
" You're a pain in the ass. You know that? " Minho says, and I just roll my eyes.
" Yea right, Just try to keep up. " I say, forcing myself to run even harder. He laughs, and I make a left, and another left, then a right. He follows without saying a word, and I study my surroundings the best I can while racing along with Minho.
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We slow to a stop about six hours later, and sit down to eat. I am very thankful for that, I could feel the dizziness coming back to me, even though I ate. I drink the water, and eat the sandwich I made. I'm eating the apple I packed when Minho asks a question.
" Why do you want to be a runner so badly? "
" To find a way out. Why else would I want to be a runner? " I answer, telling half of the truth.
" I don't know. Maybe you want out of the Glade. " He replies.
" The Glade is the safest place here. I want to run the maze to find a way out, and thats the only reason I leave. " I tell a lie. I had wanted to avoid that.
" No, it's not. " He replies, quite bluntly. I stop chewing my apple, and turn to look at him.
" What makes you think that? "I ask in a quiet voice. Does he know about Reed? No, he can't. What if Newt knows, and he told Minho? Then again, what are the odds that Newt knows?
" I've seen the way you act in the Glade. You're either hiding, sleeping, or doing both at the same time. Who are you trying to get away from? " Minho's eyes are pleading, he wants me to tell the truth. I can't do that, they would just throw Reed in the slammer, and I wouldn't be able to kill him.
" No one. "
Minho nods, but I can tell he doesn't believe me. Thankfully, he leaves the subject alone. We get up, and make our way back to the Glade. I lead the way, and realize that this is easier than I had thought it would be. I stay about ten feet ahead of Minho, easily. After the fourth turn, I begin to feel lightheaded. I slow my run a little bit, but it doesn't help. The world around me begins to spin, and my stomach lurches. I trip over a vine that we had cut down, and my head slams against pavement and I can feel blood running down my face. Surprisingly, I stay conscious even though black spots swim across my vision.
" Lo? Lo, are you ok?" I hear Minho and his approaching footsteps. I manage to get my head off of the ground, but not with out groan.
" Yea, the ground just hates me. " I say in an annoyed voice. Why am I lightheaded? I ate. I have decided. The world hates me.
Minho comes over, and looks at my head as I sit up. I stand up on wobbly legs, only to fall over, onto Minho. Next thing I know, he is picking me up, and putting me onto his back. He's giving me a piggy back ride. The idea is so ridiculous, I can't help but laugh.
" And what do you think your doing? " I say through my laughs.
" Saving our asses. " Minho says with a chuckle. I laugh and enjoy the ride. The world stops spinning, and the dizziness goes away. When we get closer to the glade, I make him stop.
" I can't go in there riding you. " I say, then realize what I said. Minho smirks, and puts me down.
" Sure you can, but I would prefer our first time to be in private. " Minho replies with a wink. I feel heat rush to my face for whatever reason.
" Yea, sure. " I say before running around the corner, and down the corridor that leads into the Glade. I'm so close to finishing my first day in the maze, even if I'm not a runner. It was so much fun, just taking my mind off of some stuff, focusing on the twists and turns. Minho then speeds past me, and looks over his shoulder, challenging me. There is about 180 feet until we get into the Glade. I speed up, and easily catch up. We are neck and neck, our feet pounding on the rough stone. Suddenly, I get a burst of energy as the competitive fire within me ignites. It makes me run faster, and I gain a lead. It's not much, but it's enough. I'm just about to run into the Glade, when Minho passes me, winning the race. He slows to a stop, laughing. I stop next to him, breathing heavily. I haven't pushed myself to run that hard before. But it still wasn't good enough, I lost!
" You owe me now. " He says while the walls close. I glare at him.
" Why would I owe you? "
" You lost. So you owe me. " Minho says with a smirk, and I shake my head at him.
" What would I owe you? " I ask, genuinely curious.
" You would have to do whatever I say on my day off, which is tomorrow. " Ok, not so bad. Maybe. Wait, Why am I even considering this?
" No. I just lost. There wasn't even a bet placed. "
" Well, now there is. Meet me at the kitchens tomorrow morning. " Minho says before jogging away, probably to the map room. I groan in frustration. He decides whether or not I become a runner, so I had better start kissing butt and bowing down. As much as it hurts my pride to say that.
I head to the kitchens, starving. Running the maze really took a lot out of me.
" Hey Frypan. " I say in a sweet voice. " Do you think you could get me anything extra today? " He sighs. But, when he makes my plate, I find an extra piece of chicken on there. " Thanks. " My mouth is watering at the sight of food. My appetite is obviously back. I pick a spot, and sit down. Seconds later, someone sits across from me.
" Hey babe. " Wow, Reed didn't sit next to me like the controlling person he is. That's a change.
" Hello Reed. " I say in a colder voice then I meant. He responds by glaring at me, and I shrink down. He smirks, thinking he still has power over me. Which, he does. But, not for long.
I sit there, eating my food. I make sure I eat all of it, so I don't starve. It is delicious. Honey chicken and white rice. I'm half way done when someone sits to my right.
" Hey Lo. " Newt says, kissing my cheek. I freeze, and look up at Reed. He is boiling with rage. I take in a deep breath, hoping he doesn't explode.
" Hi. " I reply, hoping he doesn't try to keep the conversation going. Sadly, one can only wish for so much.
" I didn't know you were running the maze today. Why didn't you tell me? " Newt asks, taking a bite of his chicken. I push my food around on my plate.
" I didn't know myself until I had my bag packed and was at the entrance. " I lie.
" I wish you could've warned me. I was looking for you everywhere. "
" Why? " I ask. Crap, bad idea. He's going to mention the kiss in front of Reed.
" I needed to talk to you about last night. " Newt says, dropping his fork and looking me in the eyes, completely ignoring Reed.
" What about it? " I feign ignorance. I drop my head and look at my plate. I end up pushing it away, no longer hungry.
" You know. Can we go somewhere more private? " Newt asks. I am about to say yes when Reed speaks up.
" No, you are not going any where private with my girlfriend. " Reed says, anger laced with in his voice. I look up at Newt, and surprise and hurt is all over his face. He then masks it, and looks at Reed.
" Who says she is your girlfriend? " Newt asks, an equal amount of anger in his voice, if not more. A fire is raging behind his eyes.
" She does, I do, everyone here knows that she is mine. "
" If she is yours, then why did she kiss me? " Newt asks. My heart stops, and I can't hear anything. I get up, and I storm away, not knowing if I can handle anymore of their argument. I break off into a sprint, running to the map room, thinking that I can get away there. I don't even know where it is, I just run in the direction Minho was earlier. I eventually find it, tucked away in the Deadheads. How could I not have seen this before?
I throw the door open, and slam it shut. Luckily, no one is here. I look around at the sheets of paper every where, and the giant model of the maze in the middle of the room. It walk around it for a second, fascinated, then find a corner and sit in it. I keep running from my problems, I need to learn how to face them. Maybe one day, but not today. I feel so weak when Reed is around. Will I even be able to kill him? I can feel my shoulders shaking, and I know that I am crying. Hot tears leave trails down my cheeks, and I bury my head in my knees. I wish I could just kill Reed and run tomorrow, but that would be suicide. At least I wouldn't have to deal with this. NO. I will not think that. Suicide is not an option here. It would be ridiculous. Either way, that's giving up. I will not give up. I fall asleep, with some new found determination.
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My eyes snap open when I feel a hand on my mouth. I am looking into blue eyes, and know who they belong to.
" You know, you are a really good liar. " Reed says, venom laced into his words. " The way you can lie to Newt, lead him on, make him think he has a chance. It must take some talent. " He removes his hand from my mouth, and I bite back the urge to scream. This is not the most pleasant way to wake up. His hand moves to caress my cheek, and I know better than to move away. Reed then moves the straddle me, holding me in place. Then he moves in, capturing my lips. I force myself to kiss back, and not puke. Reed's hands move to the bottom of my shirt, and he uses the other to raise my arms above my head. He breaks the kiss for a moment, then pulls my shirt over my head. I am left in a white bra and pants. He then proceeds to kiss my neck, and down to my collar bone. His hands are roaming my almost bare chest and I can't take it.
" Reed. Stop. " I say, but it probably comes out as a whimper. My request falls upon deaf ears. I am so scared, frozen in place. Every cell in my body is screaming run, but I can't move. He takes my bra off, and I shiver. Then he moves his hands and takes off his pants. I begin to panic; he's going to rape me. Reed pulls me out of the corner, and begins to unbutton my pants. My back slams against the dirt ground and I try to get back up. His hands slam down on my hips, and I know it's going to bruise. Next thing I know, my pants and underwear are off, leaving me completely vulnerable to Reed.
" Reed, Please, stop. " I say, trying to get him to stop. But he doesn't. Reed continues like I said nothing. I lay in the dirt, tears falling. This hurts, I want him to stop. When he finally does, he puts his clothes and leans over top of me.
" Payback's a bitch. " Reed says, then leaves the map room. I get up, putting my clothes back on, then try to walk. I take two steps, and collapse on the ground. I sit there for however long, crying. This can't happen again. I have to tell someone.
Ok, y'all were really quiet about the last chapter, do I have any readers?
I had no idea how to write that scene with Reed, but I tried...
I think Minho is flirting with Lo. Do you? I had no idea when that happened, but they flow more easier then Lo and Newt. DONT WORRY! It's still going to be Lo and Newt all the way. I just have to make them spend more time with each other.
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Next chapter, NEWTS P.O.V. WHO'S EXCITED? I am.
That's really it, have a good day, night, morning, or afternoon. I don't know where y'all live. I'm going to go eat lunch now. BYE!