The maze runner: If I live (Newt x reader)

Chapter 36: Part 1

Teresa

I couldn't believe that Y/n had the same dreams as me. Whenever I got them, they were chaotic snippets of a lab, the monsters she was talking about, and bodies. Maybe dead, maybe alive, I didn't know. As I searched my brain for an answer, I heard someone approaching me from behind. I turned back quickly to see the greenie, Thomas. Thomas had arrived right after Y/n, a few days ago and was lately looking for a job. "Oh hey Thomas, how are you settling in?" I asked him, smiling. "I'm doing good, I've tried out for two jobs already and Gally is making it really hard. When I was building he kept giving me more work than the others." I nodded, trying to be understanding with him. "So are there any jobs that you're interested in?" I asked him, and he pondered, thinking. "I want to be a runner, but Gally says I can't be one". I was shocked by his answer. No one wanted to be a runner, It wasn't about choice. "A runner.. Well yeah, you don't choose to be a runner, it's not a prize, it's a punishment," I told him. He opened his mouth then closed it, thinking again. "Ok, I understand, I guess I'll look for another one." He said, turning away from me slowly, almost waiting for me to call him back to reconsider. He looked disappointed in my reaction, perhaps he thought I would somehow get him into Gally's good books, and get him to be a runner, but no, I had no authority in that... department. I started walking away, trying to end the awkward silence. A few seconds of me walking passed when I heard "Teresa, wait", you look good today" he said turning away again and walking off. "Thank you" I said quietly, keeping a blank face, my signature move. What the hell, Thomas had never paid attention to me before, what was different now? I thought, laughing slightly inside. I guess he thought he had a chance, I don't know when I gave him that idea.

Y/n

I've been working all day with Newt in the garden, the heat is getting too much to handle now. Just seeing Newt's toned abs covered in sweat, his forehead damp with it, just makes me want to rip the fuck out of every other piece of clothing he has on. I really don't know how I'm controlling myself. I walk over to him, hugging him from behind. "Hey love, need anything?" I hear him say."Not in particular" I said as he turned around. "Your abs look amazing today" I added as I traced my finger down the middle of his stomach. I looked up to see him smiling back down at me. He dropped the tool he had in his hands and placed them on both sides of my face, leaning down so that his lips were right next to mine. "Say that again love" He muttered, looking into my eyes.