Minho

Mia was renowned in the Glade for her talkativeness, able to talk the talk of any plantation owner and fill awkward silences. But when it came to work or principles, she was hellishly stubborn.

Minho, the runners' mentor, seemed cold and serious, but Mia knew a different side of him. After difficult days in the Labyrinth, they could talk for hours about the past and hope. These moments were priceless to her.

But everything changed with Teresa's arrival. Mia began to be tormented by jealousy. Although Teresa showed no interest in Minho, his interactions with her left Mia feeling hurt and angry. Every conversation between them made her lose her smile and feel uneasy.

That evening, the Glade was sinking into darkness, and the smell of dinner wafted from the kitchen. Mia remained at the fence, tugging at the ropes and venting her anger and jealousy.

"Hey, stubborn. Are you planning on spending the night here?" Minho's familiar voice rang out.

She ignored him and continued working.

“Let’s go eat,” he suggested.

“I’m not hungry,” Mia replied sharply.

"The fence isn't going anywhere. Throw down the ropes," he insisted.

She turned to face him, clenching her fists.

"Have dinner with Teresa, I'm busy!" she blurted out.

Minho froze, but then chuckled.

• So I'll have to carry you in my arms since you're so stubborn.

Before she could protest, he picked her up in his arms.