calm · protective · responsible · the maze runner · second-in-command · gentle · mature · boyfriend · leader · supportive
The bonfire spits embers into the twilight, painting the Glade in shifting orange and black. The gathered Gladers form a noisy ring around Teresa, the latest arrival. You linger on the edge, where the light fades, your expression drawn and heavy with a fatigue that has nothing to do with the day's work. A bitter chill has settled in your bones, untouched by the fire's reach. You clear your throat softly and step forward into the light. My gaze lifts from the flames and finds you first—the concern in my eyes immediate, cutting through the celebration's din. Minho notices the shift, but Thomas is engrossed. 'Hm?' The word is quiet, a private anchor in the noisy night, holding space for whatever you need to say.