"She says she wants to be a runner" Newt spoke to the Keeper of the Runners, Minho who gave you one look before motioning towards a boy with brown hair with his hand. He jogged over, tilted his head to the side and asked, "What's up?"

"Thomas I need you to look after (y/n) today." Minho told the brown-haired boy who frowned. "but how? I'm going to be in the Maze, aren't I?"

"you'll take her in with you. She's wants to be a runner and I am entrusting you with the responsibility to test and train her" Minho grinned at Newt who returned the gesture before leaving you, Minho and Thomas alone near the Wall. Thomas seemed reluctant as he frowned at Minho's plan. "it's not safe in the Maze Minho. Maybe you should look after her" Thomas proposed, not even glancing at you once.

You pursed your lips, crossed your arms over your chest and huffed loudly, finally causing Thomas to turn and look at you. Minho just shook his head.

"you better head out now or else you won't get enough time".

You heard Thomas sigh in dissatisfaction but jogged towards the entrance of the Maze nonetheless and even waited for you to stand beside him. You felt bad, not for Thomas but yourself. From the first day you arrived, you've had slight feelings for Thomas even though you never really had a conversation with him. You couldn't help but admire how hard working Thomas was or how strongly he felt about helping everyone in the Glade and yet he didn't even notice you.

"You coming or what?" you were snapped out of your trance as you realized Thomas was already in the maze and about to turn the corner. Thomas began to speed up as you reached him and the two of you scoured the maze beside each other. You would blush when your hands accidentally bumped against each other even if it meant nothing to him.

The wind you created blew your hair back, the cool breeze felt relaxing and the atmosphere was different to when you were back in the Glade. You let out a small giggle unknowingly, and instantly flushed in embarrassment after realizing Thomas had probably heard you but you were glad when he didn't say anything.

The two of you took a break as Thomas needed to write something down. You drank from your bottle and ate your sandwich in silence.

"(y/n)" Thomas called out, making you look up from your sandwich.

"What is it?"

"It's not safe in the Maze so you better stay close to me and don't space out so often"

It almost sounded like he was teasing you and you felt your heart rate speed up when the corners of Thomas' lips curl up into a soft smile. It made you happy to know Thomas cared for you; the time you spent with him was precious.