Hello everyone! According to the responses from last chapter, the majority of you want to see more romance, so I've included quite a bit in here (*blushes furiously*)

Also, Minho and Resa will definitely go back into the Maze, not in this chapter because I actually couldn't fit it all into less than 3000 words lol - but it shall happen soon :)

Finally, I read The Maze Runner again the other day, so if some of the characters seem a little different, its just cus I've tried to make them more like the book originals - let me know if this doesn't work though!

Now for the Reviews:

Lizzy (guest) - Hahaha thanks so much Lizzy, I really appreciate your kind words. Omg, I'm glad Minho's personality was believable - I was doubting it a bit lol. Okay dokey because personally, I really want to up the romance but I don't want to put people off :/ And oh don't worry about her dying - that is the LAST thing on my agenda! ;)

Continue to enjoy (and be so motivational haha) xx

PS: Wow you literally had this review up like 10 mins after I'd posted it!... Congrats for being the fastest possible reviewer lol :D

The Tezzerax - Yess they actually do need to run it again! But ugh, its proving pretty challenging to think of a new twist - however fear not, I shall surprise you! :) And haha don't worry it won't get too steamy.

Thank you for your review and I hope this one's good!

BookRain - Oh my goodness, I can imagine hahaha! Well I'm glad it made you laugh and Minho's sass was on point :D Hmm, I understand the romance thing and don't worry, its not gonna overwhelm :) I just really enjoy writing it haha!

Oh trust me, I plan to include Finn very soon (like next chapter) - hope you enjoy it and thank you for your amazing review. (Seriously, you have a talent for beautiful reviews lol!)

Mysterious AJ (guest) - Oohh, you have a fresh opinion! Well, what if they went back and Finn was a little less creepy? Honestly, I don't want them hurt either :)

Omg, I'm glad you think the awkwardness is a good idea - its really fun to imagine and write about lol!

Thank you so much for reviewing and I hope you enjoy this one :)

None (guest) - Well, if you insist... (cue chapter 21)

Haha, thanks for reading and enjoy!

Abby (guest) - Hey Abby! Haha I still feel so guilty that last one was so late but I'm glad you loved it!

Omg! I was literally hoping people would want more romance - cus so do I. Haha, thanks a lot though - here it is! x

Zoe (guest) - Hi again Zoe! Awww thank you - I actually spent so long trying to think like Minho himself would, it was pretty tough but I'm glad it worked! Yep its decided, there shall be more romance in this one haha -

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Scribe (guest) - Yess that sounds like a good plan - and I think this chapter will focus on the romance and character building. Honestly, I tried my best to get them in the Maze, but there were too many words!

Anyway, hope you enjoy this one and thank you for the review! :)

Guest - Ahhh the pressure! Haha here's the update - finally, I know lol. And hopefully the romance level is blush-worthy, cus I definitely thought so! :)

Thanks for reading and reviewing!

I may have agreed to re-enter the Maze with Minho, but I wasn't going in unprepared.

When the Med-Jacks finally deemed us fit to go outside, we traipsed off to the Map Rooms to plan out our rebellious journey. Of course we would be armed, but not to be too intimidating - the aim was to get help, not make enemies. Secondly, we had to try and reason with whoever was in there, so we would come back with our memories intact - provided 'whoever' didn't actually happen to be a Griever.

And lastly, Minho had convinced me to keep this venture a strict secret - even from Alby and Newt - until we came back, because apparently, "they can't do klunk about it when its done".

Now, the Runner was familiarising me with the route we'd taken yesterday - we planned to leave slightly earlier than the other Runners' to avoid any unnecessary encounters. I however, wasn't comfortable with all this sneaking around. It didn't seem fair on everyone - especially when the Maze was such a feared place and no-one was supposed to go in unauthorised. We shouldn't be doing this, but Minho could be very convincing.

"We've already been through this, greenie! This is a chance of us getting out of here for good" He paused to stare at me, slouched on the table beside a huge model of the Maze. It was similar to the miniature one in Newt's room, but it had been developed upon considerably more.

"Why can't we go in with the others though!? Is that too safe for you or something, huh?"

Minho growled and spun around to flap several sheets of paper at me. "That's not the problem! We are the one's who've been there before! Whoever it is will recognise us and maybe we can sort this shuck mess out"

"If they don't wanna be friends - then what?" Burying my head in my hands in frustration, I murmured, "Bad things could happen in there, Minho"

He quietly approached me and sat down on a chair. "Look, Resa - there is no-one here who knows the Maze better than me. I promise nothing bad will happen to us - I won't let it, okay?"

I stared at him, remembering what Newt had told me when I'd said much the same thing, 'You can't promise something like that love'.

I nodded and gave him a faint smile. " - Okay" Belatedly, I wondered what the second would think of what we were planning to do now...

Since I hadn't been given a job for the day, I decided to help Frypan and the Cooks' out in the Kitchens as they were preparing dinner for tonight. Apparently, the Gladers were planning another bonfire, so there would be lots of good food to go around.

Suddenly, a clear sound reverberated throughout the Glade - like a bell. However, I seemed to be the only one that jumped and stared at Frypan in shock.

Jamie - a boy about the same age as Knox - caught my eyes carefully. "Its just the Box, Resa. Don't worry. It brings up supplies every week" He smiled reassuringly at me as I remembered what I'd been told on my first day here. It felt like forever, when in reality, it had only been 7 days.

As the time passed, I got into the hang of things. The boys and I peeled and cut vegetables, while several others were sent to collect ingredients from the Gardens or the Farms - whatever was necessary. During this time, I caught a snippet of conversation from two boys by the sinks. I couldn't actually help it when I heard my name amongst their mutterings.

"I think Resa made him go. I mean, why else would he just drop everything and run into the Maze - especially when they don't have any proof of a clue?" One boy was saying in a hushed tone, keeping his face down.

His friend nodded earnestly. "They don't have any proof - Minho just said that to keep us happy" He paused, looking around warily. "The greenie seems to have some sort of hold on him though..."

"Who?"

"Newt! He's started acting so different since she arrived. And what about his leg, huh? Normally, he would have kicked ass at the mention of him going back in - but now..."

I frowned, straining my ears to hear over the babble. It was getting more difficult.

" - all the time - then they're not even ... And spending time too ... Its a bit annoying - "

After that I couldn't decipher any more - but I didn't have to. Their meaning was clear. And I had to talk to Newt. Had I made him go in? Unknowingly obviously, but I understood the boys' point - he had no reason to go in. He'd told me himself after all - "I hated it, Resa - I didn't wanna fight anymore" One of the Runners could easily have done the same job. Then was the matter of his leg. I wasn't entirely certain how much it pained him, but judging by the boys' worry, it must be pretty bad.

As my thoughts spun, guilt began to gnaw at my insides.

Glancing at the watch he'd given me, I saw that it was approaching evening and the skies began to gradually darken. The Gladers would soon stop working. Which meant - the Runners (and Newt) should be here any moment.

"Has something happened to them?" I was pacing nervously in the Med Hut with Jeff as he carefully arranged the fresh supply of bandages and medicine he had received.

"'Course not - don't worry Resa, they're fine" He assured me with a smile. "What about you? Has anything come back to you?"

I shook my head in frustration. "Nope, its so strange though - how can this even be possible?" I sighed, leaning against the wall. "Its so cruel"

The Med-Jack gave me a sympathetic glance before producing a small jar of pale green cream from the box of supplies.

"What's that for? It has a nice colour"

"Its for Newt"

I stared at him, curiously.

Jeff popped open the lid and gave the jar a cautious sniff. "We used to get it a couple of months ago, for the pain in his leg - then as he got better, it stopped coming up" He looked at me again, his expression unreadable. "They must know he'd gone back in today, so..."

...So they sent it back up for the pain he'll inevitably be in, I finished in my head, the guilt growing inside me once again.

Jeff placed the jar on one of the shelves and slowly approached me. "Resa, I think I know what you're thinking - but I also know that's not the case"

I refused to meet his eyes, not believing him. Newt had gone into the Maze because of me, and now he would be in pain because of me...

"He cares about you, greenie - a lot, and... well, we all thought the Newt we once knew had disappeared when he stopped being a Runner. But you, you've brought it back to him"

I listened to the sincerity in Jeff's voice. "What was he like before? Before it happened, I mean - "

"Kind" The boy said immediately. "And honest - bluntly honest - and optimistic. Not that he isn't any of that now, but after the 'incident', Newt... He retreated - into himself. He became depressed and began pushing everyone away - when we only wanted to help him..."

I leaned back into a chair, my head pounding. Poor Newt... No-one deserved to feel like that, after everything the Gladers had been through - and Newt had been one of the first one's here.

"Slowly, after a couple of months, he began to sit with us again, laugh with us and then, instead of sitting feeling sorry for himself, he decided he'd help in other ways. He had a way of keeping the rest of us in check and we respected him in turn, so Alby made him his second." Jeff smiled at me. "Then you arrived and well - the change in him was, almost disturbing" The Med-Jack laughed and I managed to crack a smile too. "So don't ever think you're hurting him - because you're not"

He finished with a grin just as there was a commotion outside and we both leapt up. I ran to the shelf and grabbed the jar of green medicine before dashing after Jeff.

The Runners who had returned first had already entered the Map Rooms to record their findings. Me and Jeff approached - there was a deep rumble coming from within. I fervently hoped Newt and Alby were among them.

As we cautiously swung open the wooden door, several pairs of eyes turned to gaze at us - well, mainly me. Hhmm, obviously I didn't look my best - I'd been in bed for most of the day, I silently reassured myself as I scanned the room. Most of the boys nodded or acknowledged our entrance, but a few just continued with the Maps.

Newt was there, I realised with a happy jolt. He was sprawled across the model of the Maze and propped himself on his elbow to scan me up and down, with a grin.

"Hey Jeff, Resa - you look like you had a fun day" He supplied with a mocking smile, as it was clear my day had been anything but.

I just smiled sweetly, too glad to see him to be annoyed. "You don't look too bad yourself - for a day in the Maze, that is"

He huffed tiredly as he slumped onto a chair, motioning at me to join him. The other Runners had began to disperse until only the four of us were left.

Alby laid his pencil down with a sigh and stretched, sitting on the table. "Yeah, luckily it didn't go too badly but we still didn't find anything interesting enough to explain what happened yesterday - "

"You guys were in the same place as Minho and the greenie?" Jeff asked as I leaned on the back of the chair Newt was sitting in. He guided my hands around his neck and I smiled, resting my chin on top of his head.

"More or less" The Leader answered. "We couldn't be sure because all the shuck walls look exactly the same though"

"That shank still managed to run more than me" Newt sounded disgruntled and disappointed. "We agreed we'd split the run, didn't we?"

"Yeah, but we also agreed we'd come back in one piece, slinthead" Alby retorted, gesturing at Newt's leg. It sounded like they'd had this conversation a few times already.

"Still, how's it bloody fair? I could have done it, its no big deal - "

"Slim it , Newt" Jeff interrupted their bickering in exasperation. "Look what came up in the Box today - you obviously have an admirer up there somewhere"

Alby and I grinned as Newt spotted the jar of ointment lying on the table where I'd left it. "Oh, for the love of shuck..." He leaned his head back against my chest and rolled his eyes. "I don't need that buggin' stuff Jeff, I'm telling ya"

I decided to jump in. "Come on Newt - I don't care what you say, but it must be hurting?"

The second stubbornly shook his head. "Nothing I can't handle"

I sighed, giving Alby and Jeff a 'leave it to me' look, which they seemed to understand.

"Alright, let's leave 'em to it" Alby grunted to Jeff, heading out of the door. "If anyone can convince this shank, its our Greenbean"

The Med Jack followed him, with a small smile in my direction as he closed the door.

"Right, they're gone" I stated, walking around the chair to stare at Newt pointedly. "So you can tell me where it hurts - no-one's gonna think any less of their big bad second in command"

He just smirked at me, a twinkle in his eye. "And what if its you I'm tryna impress, huh?"

"That's silly" I blushed slightly. "I want to help you... Remember that fuss you made when I cut my hands? Well now its MY turn"

I turned to fetch the jar when he swiftly grabbed my arm, yanking until I was practically on his lap. "D'you realise this is the second day I've barely seen you?" He gazed at me through the small gap between us. "I've missed you, love"

My heart melted as I smiled at him. "I've missed you too, 'love'" It was just above a whisper - there was no need for anything louder. I brought my hands to rest on his shoulders as his eyes widened.

"That word sounds even better when you say it" His voice had dropped an octave too, his fingers grazing over my curves. Subconsciously, we inched towards each other, eyes refusing to break contact. I noticed the detail between his eyelashes as he glanced down at my mouth. I bit my lip in anticipation and his eyes flickered back up to meet mine. I gasped minutely when I realised they'd darkened in desire.

Without further warning, he closed the gap and attacked my lips with his own, letting out a not-so-subtle groan as he did so. I gladly succumbed to his actions, carefully pulling one leg over him until I straddled him on the chair. We both sighed as this brought us even closer, his tongue slid into my mouth and boldly claimed dominance.

His thumbs traced circles ever so softly along my lower back and hips and I shivered in pleasure, releasing my own moans into his mouth as I tangled my fingers in the material of his top.

He chuckled as I managed to gasp a little too loudly when his fingers moved even lower, so he turned his attention to my neck instead. My whines of complaint became contented sighs. His breath was hot against the sensitive skin of my neck and every so often, I felt his tongue slid along the delicate marks his mouth had made, causing me to fall apart on his lap, grabbing at locks of blond hair.

"... Newt"

"Hmm?"

"... Newt - I..."

"You alright, honey?" His voice was muffled against my collarbone and my skin was flushed all over from his touch.

"I think we... We had to - forgot something - " I took a few deep breaths, but gosh, it was difficult to focus! "It was important, Newt..."

Eventually, he pulled away to mock glare at me. "More important that this, huh?" To my surprise, he seemed just as flustered as I felt; breathing hard, eyes wild, hair sticking out at odd angles. But, of course, he still looked absolutely gorgeous...

"Just a tad" I replied, extracting myself unwillingly from on top of him. As I fetched the jar, I smoothed my clothes down and tried to slow my racing heart rate. I was sure the entire Glade could hear it. Not to mention hear US, I thought sheepishly.

"Ughh Resa, I don't need it, honest! The bloody leg's fine, trust me"

I ignored him, pulling his right boot off and rolling up the leg slightly. "...Resa, you don't have to do this"

Gingerly, I wiped two fingers' worth of the cream on his ankle (which was pretty red and swollen, despite his objections) and gently smoothed it in. "D'you call this 'fine', hmm? You need to try and keep your weight off it for a while, okay?" He just stared at me. " - Newt!"

"Yeah okay love, keep your hair on" He finally sighed, grabbing my arms and discarding the jar back on the table. "Just sayin', bossy you sounds really hot..."

I sniggered as he dragged me to him again. "Hey, what about the bonfire?!"

"The bonfire can wait... You comfy?" His voice was husky against my ear as I nodded faintly, my hands curling around his biceps. "Good that - so where were we?..."

FINN POV

The recorder slipped from my fingers onto the floor. Why did they want me to do this? I slumped into a chair and stared at the ceiling, in frustration. Of course, I would have gone mad long ago if not for them. At least I remembered what another human voice sounded like. It kept me sane.

Unbidden, my thoughts returned to her. Her genuine smile, those eyes, her hand in mine... Shaking my head, I forced them out - not for the first time, or the last.

According to this new information, she would return. I couldn't help but be glad about that. However, I had to do as I was told or they would all be punished - and I would never get out of here.

Running a hand warily through my hair, I grabbed the mini recording device and stuffed it into the drawer under the table.

Then I turned to the latest photo on the wall - it was her, with another boy, in the forest. They both looked far too happy for being stuck in that place, with no memories. According to the little number in the corner, it was only a few days old. The blond guy I recognised - he's the injured one, the one who lost the will to live. From what I'd gathered, they were the happy couple in that place. They were the reason everyone was a lot happier than they should be.

'Course, that was never planned - why on earth should they be happy? I thought sarcastically, repeating what had been told to me in the recording.

My orders were clear - I had to sabotage. In any way possible; lies, truths, sympathy, anger, betrayal... Anything.

Glancing at her laughing expression, I couldn't help a small smile of my own. I'm so sorry, Resa - whatever happens tomorrow, I don't mean it...

SWITCH POV

Oh dear God, I'm blushing so much right now... Haha, I hope that met the expectations of all you romance lovers out there - I gave it my best shot! (FYI, no they haven't done it yet, don't worry ;))

And that ending was a bit lame, but I thought I'd set the scene for the subject of the next chapter.

If anyone has any bright ideas you'd like to read about, let me know and maybe I can make it work!

*Just a little note - cus I'm in a v good mood lol:*

OMG so I finally watched The Scorch Trials (wayyy overdue, I know) and then I stumbled across that deleted scene with Thomas and Newt at the bonfire. Ahhhh I was fangirling sooo hard - I can't even put it into words :D For any of you who haven't seen that one scene yet, I couldn't recommend it enough - it is so shucking adorable! Go YouTube it plz, for me :)

Finally, thank you so much for all your support (hugs) until next time!

Love, LadyFantasy13 xox