"Nice to meet you Thomas," I say quietly as another scream erupts from Homestead, knowing that I'll have to explain the situation. "They got 'im."
The newbie looks at me confused. "They? Who are 'they'?"
"Better hope you never have to find out; I'm Chuck by the way," the pudgy boy grimaces as he walks up to Thomas and I.
I ask Chuck if he'll help Thomas so I can finish cleaning up in the Gardens. I receive a nod of approval and take off to the Doors to wait for the Runners to get back; I miss seeing Minho, given that the only times he's around are when he's back and exhausted from running all day, or before he leaves in the morning. Minho and another sweaty boy run in and I smile and wave at one of my best friends as they pass by. I tell him I will catch him up later; I walk to my shack where I have two bedrooms since Alby thought I needed a place of my own where the boys couldn't bother me. I toss my sweaty t-shirt and bra onto the ground next to my bed and throw on an oversized shirt. Within minutes of crawling into my bed, sleep overcomes me.
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The sun is shining in my eyes, my alarm is beeping next to me, and I can hear boys chatting outside as I wake up. I throw on some clothes and head over to get some breakfast from Frypan. Thanking him, once I get my breakfast, I notice Chuck and Thomas sitting silently in a corner, looking exhausted. A part of me feels bad for the kid and wants to go over there, my stomach feels queasy at the thought. Going with the majority of me, I head over and take my usual place with Newt, Alby and Zart since Minho has already left. I set down my plate, receiving a chorus of greetings.
"Morning Lizzie."
"Hey 'Liza."
"Hope you slept well."
I smile, giving them a hello as I dig into my breakfast. While eating, Alby mentions how Thomas and Chuck apparently scared Gally last night in the restrooms, pissing him off. I quickly cover my mouth so I don't laugh too loud and let Gally hear. Man, how I wish I was there last night to see that happen. I watch as Alby walks towards Thomas' table where the three of them talk for a bit, followed by Ally and Thomas leaving an upset Chuck at the table.
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Fog In the Memory • TMR Book 1
FanfictionHaving woken up with no idea who or where she is, Eliza enters the Glade into a world that is unlike any other. Throughout her desperate attempts to find a way out, will she find love? Will she survive? Will she discover the truth? Disclaimer: I own...
