Oh hello there ouo Just gonna make a quick update then poof again XD I should post two.

Chuck was busy folding his blanket that morning when he found their second in command, Newt, walking around the homestead. He kept on looking searchingly for something which he didn't seem to know where to actually look. After folding his blanket, Chuck placed it back on his hammock and looked at Newt's direction with a grin.

"Oh hey Newt, what's up?" Chuck asked with a smile.

Newt smiled at him for a moment and continued to look around. "Oh hey, Chuck. Good morning. I'm actually looking for Holly's bag. You know, the purple one"

"Ah, her backpack" the stubby boy walked towards Holly's hammock and lifted the white pillow, smiling as if he just discovered a treasure. "Here it is"

With a delighted grin, Newt took the backpack and wore it on one shoulder then patted Chuck's arm.

"Thank you for the help" he said and went on his way.

As he walked across the Glade to get to the infirmary, Chuck ran after him and was catching his breath. For a small chubby boy, running wasn't the kind of thing he liked. Newt glanced at the young boy beside him, curious as to why he was following him.

"I just wanted to know if Holly's doing better" Chuck said as he saw the questioning look on Newt's face. He hadn't seen Holly since the incident with Ben that he was just worried since she was one of his closest friends. He wanted to know if she was doing alright.

"As a matter of fact, she is" Newt smiled. "Well, she still can't get back to work. Her stitches haven't really healed yet but, she's doing better now"

"That's good to know. And by the way, I'm really glad you two ended up together. I've always thought the two of you match"

Newt chuckled and ruffled Chuck's curly hair. "Thank you, Chuck"

When the two gladers entered the infirmary, they heard a familiar voice that sounded like was complaining. They found Minho pacing around the room complaining to Holly how irritating it was to spend around thirty minutes just standing in the gardens watering the crops when he could be in the maze, mapping. Holly was sitting upright with her arms folded over her chest and her eyes followed the pace of the younger version of her best friend.

"Why are you complaining to me? You were the one who volunteered to help Zart" Holly argued but brightened up as soon as she saw Newt and Chuck walked in, waving her hand at them.

Minho grunted and faced her. "I know I did but, you have to admit that Zart and those other shanks are giving me stupid tasks just to make fun of me" he paused. "I can be planting but they'd rather let me get a pile of klunk from the blood house for it to be fertilizer" he gestured both hands towards Chuck and Newt, who were snickering, as if he was presenting them to her. "See what I mean?"

"I'm pretty sure they're just letting you do that because they think you're tough for the job" Holly bit her lower lip after to suppress from laughing.

"Yeah right" Minho rolled his eyes and sat down on a stool, grumbling.

Newt approached Holly's bed and placed the purple backpack down, smiling at her. He was eager to give her a kiss but at the moment, he couldn't because Chuck and Minho were still in the room. Holly thanked him for bringing her bag and slowly unzipped it with her right hand. She carefully rummaged through her stuff and pulled out a black shirt to change her blood stained top.

"Is your stab wound big?" Chuck suddenly asked out of curiosity as he stood by the foot of the bed and watched her try to close her bag again.

"Would you like to see it?" Holly asked with a chuckle.

Chuck shrugged. "I guess a peek wouldn't be harmless"

Holly chuckled again and replied, "If you say so".

Holding the hem of her shirt, she slowly pulled it up to her stomach revealing the stab wound she got. It was a slanted reddish cut that had around at least ten stitches on it. Looking at it made Chuck's stomach churn and face pale that Minho had to grab him by the back of his collar.

"I think he would need a place to throw up" he shared and dragged him all the way to the door before he could make a mess. "We'll see you guys later"

Once the door closed, Newt quickly leaned down to Holly's level and kissed her as lovingly as he could. Holly was taken aback but nevertheless kissed him back as lovingly.

"I thought they would never leave" Newt mumbled and grinned.

"That's so mean" Holly laughed, playfully hitting his arm.

"What? I wanted to kiss you so badly"

"And you did" she grinned, pecking his lips.

"I did" Newt grinned back and sat on the edge of the bed. "Well come on, let's get this bloody shirt off"

Holly raised both hands as Newt helped her pull off her shirt. He placed the blood stained garment to the side and picked up the clean one when his eyes landed on her wound. For a brief moment, flashbacks of the event came back to him and could see an unconscious and bloody Holly. It was the most horrific moment of his life. He gently reached his hand out, touching it, and felt the little stitches against his fingers.

"Does it hurt?" he asked concerned.

Holly shook her head and smiled, looking down at his hand. "It feels quite better now, don't worry"

"Well I'm glad it's healing" Newt said and slipped the shirt on her head. "Anyway, I have to get back to work since Alby isn't doing pretty well" then he carefully slipped her left arm with a broken wrist on the hole of the sleeve. "I need to take over his place for a while"

"I understand" Holly nodded and flipped her hair back, combing it with her fingers. "How come he isn't here in the infirmary though?"

"We don't think it'll be safe" he shared. "When Ben got stung, he was too violent that he could have ripped the ropes binding his hands and could have harmed you and the other med-jacks that time. So, Gally and his team decided to build a new place that would cater to the needs of Gladers who are stung by a griever. Hopefully, that place wouldn't be used as often"

"Oh I see. Don't stress yourself too much, okay? It's quite hot today"

"Don't worry, I won't" he kissed her cheek and walked towards the door. "I'll see you later, Tink"

After he had gone, Holly puffed and tapped her fingers on her lap. She was bored and wanted to go help Zart at the Gardens. But due to her injuries, she wasn't allowed yet to do any strenuous activities and was recommended by Clint to stay in bed until she fully recovered. She puffed again and pulled her bag close. She unzipped the silver metal down and grabbed the notebook the present Minho had given her. There were a few blank pages left by the end and found a pen seated on top of the table with a clipboard. She tapped the pen on her chin and decided she would write random stuff about the Gladers she had met. With her left hand, she carefully began writing and tried getting her injured wrist used to it.

Gally

Gally is a pretty big guy. Despite his scary physique, he is actually a really nice person. He reminds me of Jake actually—strict but has a humorous side. He can be a bit cranky though. As what Newt told me, he doesn't like Thomas. Hmm, I'm not sure why though. Maybe he feels that he's quite different than the rest. But oh well, I still think he's a good person all in all.

Zart

Zart is too funny. At first he was like, as what he said, an "awkward potato". He likes saying pick-up lines and the like which made him think that I would look at him as a weirdo. I find it clever and cute of him though. He's like one of my newest best friends. Working at the gardens with him is never dull. We'd play games or make up songs while we plant and not to mention, catch worms and creep Fry Pan with it until he starts screaming like a girl.

Winston

Winston is as funny as Zart. He's such a goofball especially when he tries talking with the same accent as I am. There were times I've seen him run around the Glade being attacked by chickens, it was hilarious. Some nights, we'd form a circle by the homestead and he'll start telling us ghost stories. It's really fun.

Jeff

I remember the time he told me he was scared of me. After the incident I pointed a knife at him and Newt, and the time I had beaten up two of the perverted builders he thought I wasn't the kind of girl anyone should mess around with. But after a while we eventually got close. He, too, is really nice. Not to mention, he helps me out the most when I injure myself.

Alby

I'm not really close to him. Since he is the leader, I somehow feel shy around him. He is very nice though and a responsible leader. He always checks up on all of us if we are doing alright. It's a shame though that he got stung. Hopefully, that girl Teresa comes soon so we can give him an antidote.

Fry Pan

He never changed. He's completely the same loud person I know. He is a very sweet guy and he loves giving me hugs. And also, he's given me free access to his kitchen! No one is allowed to go there other than him and the other cooks. I feel quite honored. If I'm being nice he would give me treats secretly like an apple or a banana. He's very protective too. He makes sure the two builders don't get close to me or he threatens on slapping them with a real fry pan which I think is funny.

Chuck

He is completely a cute little boy. Since we were the newbies back then, we got close easily. He is like a younger brother to me. The older ones like messing with him and then he'll come moping to me (usually about Gally and his arrogance) and threaten that he would beat them up during one of the wrestling matches. Although, he's never really tried joining the wrestling match. Also when I'm out of the loop, he informs me things. He likes to gossip around.

Thomas

Mr. Thomas is the same as usual—timid. It's quite hard starting a conversation with him because he gets all awkward. But once we start talking, it just runs smoothly. He is nice and very innocent. He feels both curious and clueless but also, he has confidence that they are close to finding the exit of the maze. He is very open to me and tells me whatever is in his mind. I remember he once told me he had strange dreams about random people and some kind of place. Oh how I wish I can tell him that those people should not be trusted. But, I'm pretty sure he'll find that out on his own.

Minho

From a cold unfriendly guy, he turned into an arse. Ever since he and Fry Pan knew what Newt and I did, he wouldn't stop pestering me about it. Whenever he's got the chance, he'd tease me about it. He's so mean. But yes, well, he's still nice to me. I owe him a lot now. He's filled in for my task several times now and he's asking me to sneak him snacks as a reward which, I think, is a fair bargain. I like both the past and present Minho—different vibes but, same personalities. I'm pretty happy that he's my best friend in both times.

Newt

He changed me. Not once did I think that something such as falling in love would occur during this mission. Everything is completely unexpected. He always gives me this weird fluttering feeling inside my stomach and he manages to make me blush often. He is very sweet and funny too. He's been sweet to me since the day I arrived. I find it nice when he made me rest my head on his shoulder when I told him I couldn't sleep well in the open. But I must say the feeling he gives me is very pleasing. I like it a lot whenever we get to cuddle or kiss. I think I love it the most when he tells me he loves me. I've seen different sides of him that he doesn't show other people which I think is great because it means he trusts me. He doesn't have problems with me talking to the other gladers but, he does seem to get jealous with Thomas. I'm not sure why though but I find it cute.

Holly then covered her mouth as she yawned. The weather was hot and somehow made her uncomfortable and lazy. She closed the notebook, shoved it back inside her bag, and lay down pushing the blanket away from her and decided to sleep while Newt wasn't around.