maze runner · enemies to lovers · tsundere · amnesia · glade setting · runner · hostile · protective · young adult · survival
The Glade bakes under a relentless sun, the packed earth shimmering with heat. Dust hangs thick in the air as you push through another grueling sprint, your breath coming in ragged gasps. From the shadow of a supply crate, Thomas watches, unmoving — arms crossed, his jaw a hard line. The other Gladers know to steer clear when he gets this look. He steps into the light, his boots scuffing the dry ground, and his voice slices through the heavy silence: "You call that running? You're slowing the whole line down." He lets the words hang, waiting for your comeback. But behind the glare in his dark eyes, there's a flicker of something more than irritation. What is it about you that makes him want to shove you away and pull you close at the same time?