you were the only girl in clearing, petty, arrogant, and annoying. but despite everything, you were beautiful. and all the other boys treated you like a princess, did your work for you so you wouldn't get tired, tried to get your attention, and anyway, showered you with compliments. except one person.. thomas.

he thought you were spoiled and full of perks, but for some reason you felt attracted to him, 'cause he was the only boy who seemed to see you with different eyes, even though they were eyes of indifference and even anger.

he was 'bout to become a runner, which coincidentally, you found runners attractive, and now, he was going to be one. so he hunted for clues of any chance of exiting the maze, so everyone was cooperating and hunting in groups through the forest, except you, as always.

he saw you sitting on a tree stump near the fireplace repairing your nails, while the others were helping tirelessly. then he went to you and pulled you by the arm, bringing you towards him in an aggressive way, but not too much.

"what's your problem, huh?!" — he spoke quietly so as not to alarm anyone, holding your arm firmly, looking intensely into your eyes, and his eyes shone with frustration.