Wowww two chapters in one day. Im on a roll! Actually im sitting at home and Im really bored so I decided to jump back on the story train. So here we go, CHAPTER 12!
Chapter 12
Night has finally fallen and the Glade was filled with loud laughter and great smelling food. I had my second jar of Gallys moonshine in my hand and I was laughing along with a stupid joke one of the boys were telling. In the background there was music going and it was fun, gladers drumming on things making a hypnotic rhythm. I slipped away from that group of boys and plopped down on a tree stump, I swirled the amber colored liquid around in the jar. Looking up I watched the Gladers enjoy themselves, some of them were jumping around like idiots dancing to the music while Gally had his stupid little ring that any boys could try and push the slinthead out of, but like Minho said he easily overpowered them because he used his size and weight to toss them around. I shook my head and looked away from their shinanigans. I stood up and stepped closer to the warmth of the bonfire, the alcohol coursing through my veins making me feel warm and happy. I closed my eyes and let myself go with the music, I began to dance not caring if I looked ridiculous, I heard someone clear their throat pulling me out of my daze I opened my eyes and came face to face with a boy with cute shaggy brown hair, he smiled at me shyly
"Hi, Michael is it?" I asked unsure of myself but I felt relieved when he nodded
"Well Michael, what can I do for you?" I placed my glass down and turned my full attention on the boy. He ran his fingers through his hair before scratching the back of his neck, he seemed nervous, I placed my hands on my hips and raised an eyebrow
"I was wondering if you would like to dance with me." He finally spit out and my eyebrows shot up into my hair line
"Since youre the first to ask me that..sure ill dance with you." I smiled at him and he smiled back, I can tell that by me saying yes his confidence went up immensely, he takes my hand and starts to go with the rhythm. He spun me around and I let out a girlish laugh, we continued to dance and I had to admit, I was having fun! I picked up my glass and grabbed one of out another Gladers hands and handed it to Michael
"Cheers Michael, to.." I paused to think before my mouth formed an 'O' shape then turned into a grin "Cheers to a night of fun and possible stupid things." He laughed and we clanked our jars together before I threw back a shot. We finished our jars and I turned around to put it down but a body was thrown into me and I fell back onto Michael with a boy on top of me
"What the shuck?!" I helped the boy off me and checked to see if he was okay and I could see a bruise forming around his right eye, I looked past him and saw a group of boys cheering on Gally who sneered at the boy he roughly hucked out of the circle
"Watch where you toss people shuck face!" I stand up and glare at Gally
"Watch where youre dancing girl!" Gally retorted and I growled
"Im sure you saw me there, was that petty payback for earlier? If it was then I suggest you come up with better retaliation. Throwing boys at me isnt going to get you the satisfation that you desperatly crave." I spat back and a couple boys hollared at me come back while a few whistled and asked Gally if he would stand there and let a girl talk to him that way. The Builder looked at the boys who cheered at me with a harsh glare and they shut up quickly
"Do you have a death wish girl? The more you run that mouth of yours the more I want to shut it." I moved to approach him but Michaels hand on my wrist held me back. I looked back at his hand around my wrist then to his face
"I think its best if you let me go." I politely suggested and he shook his head
"Fighting Gally isnt the best idea shank. He's going to hurt you." I ripped my hand out of his grip and I frowned at him
"Well then if he does then it will be my fault for not listening but if he doesnt..i'll feel much better about kicking his ass." I turned away from the boy and walked up to Gally, I looked down at the outline of the circle before stepping across it and walking right up to Gally.
"Okay tough guy, here I am. This is what you want isnt it? To shut me up?" I could tell that with every word that came out of my mouth the more pissed Gally became, I could practially see the steam coming out of his ears.
"You know youre going to make yourself look real dumb. Stepping in here, with me. Youre going to regret it. Dont expect me to go easy on you, you asked for it and in my opinion you deserve to get your shuck ass beat. Show you where you belong." I scoffed and shook my head
"You are such a sexist pig Gally." I stepped back and stopped right at the edge of the circle.
"Come one tough guy, gimme your best shot." I egged him on, of course it probably wasnt the best idea seeing as my 'strength' is being fuled by liquor but since I got myself in this spot I have to see it through, even if I do lose.
Minho POV
I sat back with a couple other Runners and picked at the food on my plate while sipping on Gallys moonshine. My knee was killing me but I wasnt going to admit it. I looked around at the other Gladers and the air was filled with joy and happiness, it was relaxing, something we could use a little more of. I watched Peyton mingle with some boys, laughing with them, fitting in just fine. I watched her seperate herself from them for a second, I was thinking about gracing her with my presence once again but I was beatin to the punch by a Bagger by the name of Michael. I watched as he made a pathetic attempt to talk to her, I scoffed and rolled my eyes at him I mean she may be the only girl here but its really not that hard to talk to her, the boy just had to man up and speak in complete sentences. I was waiting for her to completely blow him off but to my surprise she laughed at him and agreed to whatever it was he asked her.
"Yo shank, what are you staring at?" I looked up when Ben slapped me on the shoulder, I rolled said shoulder and looked at him and an almost annoyed look
"Why do you want to know? Im just lookin around klunkhead, relax. Hand me another of Gallys shine." I handed Ben the empty jar and he took it without complaint and ran off to get me what I requested. I sighed when he left, honestly I didnt want another I just wanted to be left alone. I looked back at Peyton and saw her dancing with that stupid shuck. I felt my jaw tighten and felt a small spark in my gut that was hot and it made me angry. Shaking my head I looked away, I was acting stupid and It was pissng me off,
'What the shuck is wrong with you stupid? Slim it and stop acting like a love struck boy. Theres no time for love in this klunk hole. She could die any day and theres nothing you can do about it, shes just some stupid girl.'
I focused my attention on Gally and is little fight circle, I watched as one after another he tossed their asses out of the circle. If I wanted to I could easily throw his shuck ass out of his stupid circle but Im not going to waste my energy on that shank.
"Here you go. Dude whats up? You seem distracted." Ben sits on the log next to me and I took the glass from him. Without answering I threw it back and took a huge gulp. I relished the burn and the horrible taste as it made my head clear out all the stupid emotional klunk.
"Just pissed I havent been able to run is all." I wiped my mouth with the back of my hand and looked to my fellow Runner
"Dont worry, Im fine. Just stir crazy and bored as klunk. Tomorrow after your run come find me and tell me what you found good that?" I attempted to discuss this with him and he nodded at me, I watched as his eyes got big like saucers
"Holy klunk check it out dude!" I followed his eyes to see Peyton squaring up with Gally inside the circle. Before I could stop myself I bolted out of seat and sauntered over to them. I didnt actually want her to fight that stupid shank, Gallys going to wipe the floor with her scrawny ass. I watched her back up until she was at the edge of the circle, she smirked at the Builder
"Come on tough guy, gimme your best shot." I groaned inwardly but I stood back with my arms crossed. This is going to end badly.
Peyton POV
I watched as he rolled his neck and shoulders, I rolled my eyes at him but kept quiet. Once I saw he was ready I dropped my hands to my sides and prepared myself. He came at me, and he was quick. I pivoted on my heel and moved out of his way hoping hed throw himself out of the ring but he caught himself, I took a couple steps backwards to get away from him, he turned around and faced me with a smirk
"Nice try but if you want to get me out youre going to have to do a lot more than just dodge." He ran at me again and I dodged to the opposite direction and I managed to use his momentum to push him so he stumbled and fell to his hands and knees. The boys gathered around ooh at my bold move and Gally picked himself off. Newt was right about what he said earlier, if looks could kill I would be dead and in the ground.
"Thats it, ive had enough of your games. Youre in my ring and youre not going to make me look stupid." I spaced my feet apart in a stance that seemed so familiar, it was just like the stance I saw in my dream. It felt so..natural. He came at me once more only this time its like it happened so slowly, I took a deep breath and planted my feet I watched as the closer he got the higher he raised his fist, I was not about to let him lay a hand on me and my body moved on its own, almost like muscle memory and I ducked under his arm and came up with my shoulder in his arm pit, I grabbed his arm with my hands and moved my right foot so it was outside his right foot and with a quick turn of my hips and let out a small cry as I flipped him onto his back. I kept a firm grip on his right arm with my left hand. It took my a second to realize what I just did and in that second Gally regained his compsure and he kicked my legs out from under me and I landed hard on my back and he landed a blow to the side of my face. I gasped as I saw stars. I heard a lot of commotion around me as Alby and the rest of the Gladers stepped in to stop our little fight. I felt a pair of hands pulling me to my feet and walking me away from everyone, I sat down on a bench and let the throbbing pain in my cheek fade before I opened my eyes to meet a pair of almond shaped brown ones that were frowning at me so deeply.
"What the shuck were you thinking?! I wasnt serious when I told you you could take Gally! Youre such a stupid slinthead Peyton!" Minho yelled at me as his calloused hands softly held my face as he turned my face to the side to examine the good mark Gally left.
"And hes just as shucking stupid for actually hitting you. Thats going to be one nasty bruise tomorrow." He let go of my face and I looked at him
"I figured as much. I thought I had him for a second." I mutter and look down, slightly embarassed, instead of hearing another negative noise come from the Runner I got a chuckle instead
"I dont know how you flipped him like that since youre so shucking tiny but It was somethin. Gally is going to hearing about that for a long time. Im impressed, who knew you had moves." He sits down next to me and hands me a jar of shine. I take a big gulp before handing it back to him
"I dont know where It came from. I had a dream about fighting actually, I did something just like that. I think it was a memory, It felt more like one than a dream." I looked at Minho a bit alarmed,
"If that was a memory then who the hell was I before being sent here?" I had all these questions running through my mind and I felt like my head was going to explode.
"Whoever you were doesnt matter now, that person doesnt exist. Slim it and dont think about it. Its just going to jack you up. Youll lose your buggin mind if you keep thinking about it." He nudges me and I give him a small smile.
"Thanks Min." I sigh and he gives me a slight nod, I stand up and run my fingers through my hair
"Im going to hit to sack. Im exhausted. Thanks for helping me and next time Ill be sure not to pick anymore fights." He chuckles lightly and I give him a wave before heading towards the Homestead and throwing myself onto my hammock. Tonight was interesting and painful, I wasnt very excited about the pain my face will be in in the morning but for now, I wont think about that, just sleep.
With that last thought, I closed my eyes and drifted off.
OMG this chapter was so frikken long! I just had this reoccuring day dream of Peyton showing off her unknown set of skills against a little duel with Gally. I really hope she isnt coming off as a MarySue, that would destroy me I just want her to have a unique back story. Anyways, thanks for reading and please please pleaseee review(: Thanks my lovelies.