𝐈𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞- Minho, The Maze Runner

16.

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M

aking her way around the room after taking another shower today she walked around the room on with a book in her hand that Frypan handed her, she leaned against the wall interested by the chapter, the book was titled 'pride and prejudice by Jane Austen' a book that Frypan found boring but Asterin was really interested.

She paints a ray of sunshine all over her face at the scene she's currently reading, the black words warmed her heart and she wondered, what would happen if someone has told her that? “In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.“ those wonderful words that are written in the book, will she ever have someone tell her that in real life, holding her like an expensive emerald tightly in their arms.

No.

Probably not.

'What are you thinking, Asterin.' She thought shaking her head, she couldn't help but wonder, when they get out of the maze, what would happen? Will she find a lover like in the books? Minho made his way out of the bathroom wearing grey sweatpants and a black t-shirt holding a towel and ruffling his wet hair to get rid of the water.

Minho with hair down and wet was a rare thing, his hair was always nicely styled at the morning, staring at the girl weirdly who was smiling by herself he slowly creeped behind reading what she was smiling at, a pencil was twirling between her fingers as she noted 'I'm in love' beside the iconic quote.

He raised his eyebrow, Asterin suddenly felt a warm breath fan her exposed neck and she slammed the book shut turning around, Asterin stared at Minho's eyes, he had a smirk on his lips and his hair was wet it fell in front of his forehead blissfully, "oh so you like these type of books huh?" He teased stepping towards her, Asterin gulped as she backed away.

"What?! No. Fry handed it to me." She replied feeling the door press against her back and he was standing inches away from her with his hand pressing beside her hand closing the door as she tried opening it, "oh yeah?" She nodded watching as he leaned in, looking at her eyes before back down to her lips.

Licking his own he smiled at her, his dimples, one of the best things about him, they were adorable and Asterin couldn't help but place her finger on them, he was thrown off guard and now it was his turn to blush and panic, "your dimples are adorable." She said with a slight grin.

Asterin noticed the boy nervous and the sudden urge to flirt with him kicked in, putting her hand on his chest she pushed him slightly off her before pushing him towards the wall where she was leaning, her face was dangerously close to his and the scent of lavender once again washed over him, "now who's glitching?" She chuckled softly with a smile on the corner of her soft kissable lips.

Her finger trailed from his chest to his jaw as she stood on her tiptoes, her nose bumping his accidentally and Minho couldn't help but flutter his eyes shut and let her take control, her lips brushed against his cheek pressing softly and Minho melted against her hold, his heart races, Her soft lips make contact with his skin was—ineffable.

too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.

That was what he was currently feeling, opening his eyes to look at the girl be looked around the room and Asterin disappeared and was making her way towards Newt who was calling her to go with Thomas from the night in the slammer.

He was speechless.

How dare she leave him like that. Minho swore he could see her laughing slightly.

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The night soon came and Asterin found herself sitting beside Thomas in the slammer the boy's stomach growling in hunger and Asterin found herself snorting quietly, she couldn't help but laugh at how the only thing that could be heard was his stomach.

"Yeah, I'm also hungry." She replied sighing heavily, "hey what is going on with you and Minho, you better tell me the truth." Asked Thomas turning to look at the girl with interest in his eyes, "what is going on between me and Minho?" She replied trying to act dumb, "oh please, I caught you holding hands in the maze, and there's a huge tension between you two!"

Blinking she shook her head at the boy's question, "we only care for each other, what is going on between YOU and Newt? You think I haven't noticed he way y'all stare at each other?" Now it was her turn to tease the boy who immediately reddened at the mention of Newt staring at him, "what? I don't know what you're talking about..." his voice lowered as he looked away from the girl who had a wide grin on her lips.

"See? We're both equal." She said leaning against the stone wall that was painful against her back, the sound of footsteps approaching snapped both the teenagers from their conversations and the sight of Chuck holding some plates caught and lit their eyes.

"Chuck! You're a life saver!" She exclaimed smiling brightly at the boy who handed them the plate full of food, Thomas digged in without a second thought, Asterin turned to look at the younger boy who was fiddling with what seemed to be a little doll, she never heard him quiet, he was always a fun and friendly kid who was always excited and it worried her to see the boy quiet and staring at the little figurine.

"Hey what do you got there?" She asked watching as Chuck handed it to her, it was a perfect wooden figurine that was made by him, "that's so cool, what's it for?" She asked, "it's for my parents.." he replied, Asterin eyes lit up in happiness at the thought of him remembering them, "you remember them?" Thimas asked munching.

"Nah, and I had them I'm sure they miss me but- I can't miss them cause I don't remember them..." a sigh left the boy's lips as he turned to look at the now closed walls, "what do you think you'll find out there tomorrow?" He asked the duo who couldn't find a response to his question, "I don't know, hey me, Tommy and Minho will find a way out Chuck..." she replied trying to light up the mood and bring him some hope.

Chuck nodded reassuringly before wrapping her fingers around the toy that was placed on her palm, "why would you give this to me?" "Can't remember them anyway but maybe if you find a way out you give it to them for me..." she shook her head before sighing heavily, it was sickening how a 13 year old kid lost hope just because he was sent in this hell hole, "no. We will find a way out and you'll give it to them yourself buddy, besides me and Thomas will protect you from everything and you know that, just don't lose hope and believe in us, I promise, right Thomas?.." her voice was slightly quivering as she placed the doll back on his hand planting a slight kiss on his palm.

He smiled back at her with tears blurring his owns eyes and if only he could hug her, Asterin didn't want him to lose hope like they are slowly doing, he was still a young boy who has a future ahead of him. Thomas nodded back at the boy ruffling his hair, "we're both here for you Chuck. Now go get some sleep." He said earning a chuckle from the boy who slightly slapped his hand causing he teenagers to smile back at the curly brown haired boy.

"Night guys."

"Night buddy.."

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Minho couldn't sleep, not when he didn't know if she was safe and warm and he couldn't help but make his way towards the slammer, his heart warming instantly at the sight of Thomas and Asterin sleeping peacefully with her head on top of Thomas who was snoring slightly.

Shaking his head slightly at the duo he walked away towards the map room giving them one last look, he couldn't even hand them a blanket since the slammer was closed and if he tried to open it, he'll wake up someone and also them.