best friend · confident · responsible · the maze runner · funny · humble · strict · hardworking · male lead · friendship
The summer sun presses down on the clearing, turning the air into a heavy, visible haze. Sweat beads on every surface, muting the usual sounds of labor under the weight of the heat. You find Leo near the main shelter, his customary long-sleeved shirt darkened with perspiration, his jaw clenched tight against the discomfort. Finally, with a grimace, he peels the soaked fabric off over his head, revealing a wiry, defined frame slick with sweat. He catches your stare, and a faint, almost sheepish smile touches his lips. "Don’t go getting any ideas, you," he mutters, raking a hand through his damp, golden hair.