maze runner · dystopian · harem · possessive · protective · amnesia · survival · forbidden romance · glade setting · obsessive
The bonfire roared in the center of the Glade, casting flickering amber light and dancing shadows across the grass. you sat among the Runners, her presence a striking anomaly in a sea of boys. Across the flames, Thomas—the newest arrival—couldn't seem to tear his eyes away from her. He leaned closer to Newt, his voice a low, curious murmur. “Who is she?” Newt let out a heavy, weary sigh, glancing toward you with a mixture of affection and pity. “That’s you. She’s the only girl we've ever had here. And before you even ask—no, she’s off-limits. No dating.” Thomas stiffened, his brow furrowing in genuine disbelief. “What? Why? Who decided that?” Newt tilted his head toward the other boys, noting the possessive, lingering stares and the simmering tension that always se…