The Inevitable

Chapter 32-Refreshing

I laugh as I sprint after him, he was much faster than I had anticipated, and, surprisingly, I was keeping up with him, suddenly, arms wrap around my stomach, my hands cover them as I am effortlessly lifted off the ground, Thomas running out of my sight, my legs swing in the air to their running coming to an abrupt stop, I struggle, wondering who would be touching me like this "care to dance, love?" a familiar voice asks, I immediately recognize the owner, it was none other than Newt, he sets me down, allowing me to whirl around to face him. I send him a look "hey, you were running fast and I was not going to just stand in front of you when you were rushing after Tommy at blazing speeds" he jokes, I couldn't hold back the smile that was threatening to erupt to his small joke, I smile softly towards him "so" he starts, holding out his left hand, my eyes land on it "will you give me the honor of joining me in a dance, Rose?" He asks so formally, acting much more than a gentleman would, I smile at him, instantly taking his hand "of course". I reply softly, he smiles shyly, his eyes peer down at our joined hands, but his eyes land on mine, my eyes swiftly meet his, becoming astraid, seeing their glow in the grey overcast of the storm and in the misty pouring of rain, his right hand slowly pulls me into his chest by hesitantly taking the small of my back, his eyes never disconnecting from mine, as if showing his consideration, my heart beats rapidly as his hand glides across my body, left hand still holding my right, his other, slips to the middle of my back, stealing my precious breath from me. I try to seem unfazed as fire explodes all around my body, my face inches from his "do you know how to do this?" He questions, arching his left eyebrow, I couldn't bring my lips to form the response, so, I shake my head no "it's like this, you just sway" he instructs me, I send him a bewildered expression, he starts to sway his body from side to side, taking me with him, I stare into his eyes, allowing him to lead the dance, the rain growing heavier, showing no mercy for us. But still, Gladers around us fight with water from the heavens, me and Newt left completely unharmed as we sway, lost in each other's eyes, I slide my left hand onto his shoulder, I felt something bubble in my chest, fluttering my insides, my eyes try to stay connected with his, but they compulsion to look away, he takes my right hand and twists it gently, I turn, following the movements of my hand, twirling myself in the process, I laugh as I collide back into the same position, he smiles warmly, eyes holding a unfamiliar hue, he smirks mischievously. Suddenly, he ducks his hands underneath my arms and picks me up, I gasp deplorably as I look down at him, completely unprepared for his actions, he spins me around while I am suspended in the air, I squeal, closing my eyes, not wanting to gain any dizziness, he stops, making me sigh in relief, but he doesn't lower me, rain hails down on me, my hair framing around my face, his hands hold me by my butt, trying to be considerate, thoughtful for my space, but, he had to hold me up, and that he did with no effort. I smile down at him, his expression holding something I couldn't recognize, he lowers me a bit, still holding me from my back, my face hovering a good inch higher than his, but so close I could feel the soft kiss of his breathing gently warm my lips, I try to keep my breathing calm, but he was making me feel crazy, I gently raise my left hand, softly grazing his cheek, caressing it gently, I could feel his chest rhythmic breathing stop for a moment, but as I glide my hand across his face, feeling the sharp edges of his frame. I feel his breathing pick up, but his eyes held nothing but that unfamiliar hue, my fingers slip across his sharp jaw, grazing just beneath his lower lip, fascinated by it, my eyes flicker to his lip, staring at the luscious strawberry red that coated it's surface, I felt such an yearning to allow my lips to touch his, but I blink out of my dream and burst harshly back into reality, he blinks too and sets me down immediately, I connect with his eyes, not knowing what I felt within, a clash breaks out throughout the sky. I flinch and cower, clinging to Newt for security, looking up at the gloomy sky in alarm, his arms are wrapped tightly around my body, warmth and assurance softly embracing me, he lets one hand let go of me as the skies rumble, shaking me to my core "take cover, lads! Back to Homestead!" Newt calls out, cupping his mouth with his free hand, I scan the sky with horror, finding a bolt of light flash with intensity, so brisk, yet unhurried enough to see, even though my eyes weren't watching him, I could see in the corner of my eye that he was facing me. I face him "come on, let's go inside" he speaks softly, I nod and wrap my arms tightly around myself, trying to keep a bit warm, for the cooling drops had turned to freezing, and it was forging bumps all over my skin, I feel Newt's arms cover me from the freezing rain, sweetly protecting me, we rush to be underneath the roof of Homestead, I look around, finding all of the Gladers already under Homestead, I smile, running my fingers through the long, damp strands of my brown hair "well that was refreshing".

Author's info- Hello reader! BOOM! Another good chapter and small cliffhanger! Man, I am a HUGE fan of this chapter! It holds a lot of fluff and innocence! I know The Maze Runner is a serious movie and all that, but I wanted to make sure there is some fluff and innocence somewhere in this story! I hope you guys are loving what I am doing for this book! I love this chapter so much, and, I can't wait for what will come next for it! Man, it seems like this book is in for a big break in what I have been thoughtful about! I just hope you guys stay supportive, loving and nice as I am trying something new! I really love this book, and, I would also love it if you guys did too! Share this story if you do, follow me, if you like what I am doing, leave me a comment or send me a personal message! I will appreciate either! I would love this book to blow up in my face, but, I will take what I can get for now! Anyway, did any one of my girls screech like the crazy fangirl they are?? Well, I did, lol! I loved this chapter so much, especially the little part with the dance and all that! Anyway, is anyone else wondering where Newt learned to dance like that? Also, what is this look that he keeps giving Rose? What will happen next? And will there be a book following this one? Well, I do not have any answers now, but I will soon! Just keep on reading! Later readers!