the one where they're runners | minho x fem!reader ✔️

10 | the one where she heard a noise

''It's my day off today.''

Y/n's smile dropped as she stood in front of Minho's hammock. ''What?''

''Yeah. Newt wanted me here to greet the Greenie in case he decides to run to the Maze.'' Minho admitted as he sat in his hammock, looking up at Y/n. ''You know why he's worried, right?''

''Funny. You're hilarious.'' Y/n felt like it was going to be a long day. Minho had run without her plenty of times. They usually had their days off aligned so they wouldn't have to swap partners around. But the only time she'd had run with someone else was Ben, and as far as she knew, he had his day off as well. ''Who am I gonna run with, then?''

Minho sighed. ''Lucas volunteered.'' To be fair, Y/n didn't know much about Lucas, so she couldn't judge him as a running partner. ''Sorry, I tried to get Newt to give you a day off as well, but he said we couldn't have too many Runners out of the maze at once.''

''It's fine.''

''You look disappointed.'' Minho couldn't help but smirk. ''Are you going to miss me that much? Don't worry, shebean, I'll greet you at the walls if you want.''

''Uh, no thanks. I'm finally catching a break from your sarcasm and I'd like to enjoy it.''

''You know you wouldn't survive this place without my persona.''

''Yeah, sure.'' Of course, Minho was right and both of them knew it, but Y/n's pride didn't allow her to say it out-loud. ''Are you gonna eat with us?''

''I was thinking of catching some more sleep, but if you want me to come that bad.''

''Shut up.''

After eating breakfast and grabbing their waters and lunches, the Runners made their ways to their assigned exits. Minho, as promised, walked with her to the south door, where Lucas was already waiting.

''So I really am running with the girly today,'' Lucas commented, causing Y/n to rise an eyebrow. ''Almost didn't think you'd let her out of your clutches, Minho.''

Y/n missed the wide-eyed look Minho gave Lucas before speaking. ''Shut up, shuckface. Make sure she doesn't get lost.''

''I've never gotten lost before.'' Y/n turned to Minho in protest.

''There's always a first time.''

''Whatever.'' The doors opened and Y/n looked at Minho. ''See you later, shank. C'mon, Lucas.''

Minho stood at the door and watched them run in, waiting until they rounded the corner and disappeared from sight. He stood there for a moment longer before finally turning on his heel and making his way back to his hammock.

Y/n and Lucas ran at a steady pace, little to no conversation between them. Y/n didn't know what to talk to him about, and she honesty couldn't even bring herself to try to get to know him. The friends she had were enough in - Minho, Newt, Alby and occasionally Ben were a great company. Hell, Minho usually equaled to ten friends, so really, she didn't care about the rest.

''We should sit down and eat, I'm starving,'' Lucas said at a little past twelve and the two sat down against the wall, munching on their bland sandwiches. ''So, like, what's the deal with you and Minho?''

Furrowing her eyebrows, Y/n gulped down the bite she'd taken and looked at Lucas. ''What do you mean?''

Lucas gave her a look. ''C'mon, now. That shank never leaves your side - did you see his face when we left? He was about to run after us with no gear and provisions.''

Y/n scoffed. ''Yeah, right. We're, like, best friends. That's all.'' There was a weird feeling in her chest as she said that, but she ignored it.

Scoffing, Lucas turned back to his sandwich. ''Yeah, okay. Just don't say that in front of Minho or you'll break his fragile little heart.''