After a long day in the maze it was finally time to make it back into the Glade. I follow a few twists and turns until I eventually end up at the entrance of the maze.

I immediately run into Minho, who was standing just outside of the doors.

"How was it?" He pants, meaning he must have returned recently.

"It was great!" I smile. It wasn't too bad, just a little tiring. But I loved the buzz you get when you enter, knowing that there is a way out and you've just got to find it.

"Remember: no turning back now, I don't want you bailing out on me." Minho says in a serious tone.

"Nothing's stopping me now." I grin. It's true though, this is what I want to do. I have found my place in the Glade and want to do the best I can at doing my job right.

Our conversation was interrupted by the sound of Minho's stomach churning loudly. His face turns into a rosy blush, "Uhh, I think I'm just gonna head to the kitchens. Want to join?"

I hastily nod my head, placing my hand on my stomach. "I need to go there, I'm starving!"

Minho chuckles and we both head towards the kitchens. We find some sandwiches at the front already made, waiting to be taken.

We automatically grab a large handful and put them all on a plate, before heading back to take a seat.

Luckily, there were two seats free next to Chuck and Newt. I decide to take a seat next to Newt. I don't think I could handle Chuck's constant excitement about everything on an empty stomach.

"Been working hard today y/n?" Newt questions, a wide smirk appearing on his face. Instead, my face turns to one of over-exaggerated shock.

"I always work hard Newt!" He simply laughs at response. "I think that it won't be long until we find a way out of here."

"The paths are easy enough to follow, I just believe that we need to scour every single area for any small details that we have been missing before."

Newt nods his head, agreeing with what I'm saying. "So what are you proposing we should do?"

Huh? "Wait, I actually get an input in this?" I furrow my eyebrows in confusion. So does Newt's.

"Of course you do. If you have an idea you are always welcome to share it with us."

I pause for a second, thinking of what we could actually do. I know. "How about we assign more runners? Then we can search the maze quicker. The more people we have, the less time it will take to work out a way out of here."

Newt takes it all in, having a moment to think about my proposition. "I guess we could ask some Gladers if they want to be runners, but they would have to undergo training so we can know if they are physically fit enough to enter the maze."

I nod my head rapidly, "thank you so much Newt!" He smiles, and briefly says "no problem."

I stuff my face with the sandwiches, not being able to contain myself for any longer. After we have all finished eating Newt speaks up, "I'm going to head to Alby and tell him about your plan."

"Thank you Newt, I'm going to go find Gally. See you in a bit." We both walk opposite ways, giving each other a small wave.

I walk towards one of the huts that the builders are fixing, seeing as this is probably my best bet for finding Gally.

I look around, unable to spot him anywhere. I decide to go round the back of the hut to check whether he is there. Nothing.

I do a full circle around the hut, checking that he is definitely not there. Just as I am about to leave to look somewhere else someone grabs onto my shoulders.

Before I can let out a scream the person presses their hand to my mouth, and trapping my body in their free arm. "Don't make a sound." Straight away I can recognise the voice, leaving shivers down my spine. My body tenses.

It's Thomas.