Minho

From her first day in the Glade, Mia made it clear that the boys' quiet life was over. While others panicked, she climbed out of the Lift, cast an icy glare at everyone, and declared that she would not obey the local rules. Stubborn, feisty, and completely devoid of fear, she quarreled with almost everyone. While the Gladers flinched at the sounds beyond the walls, Mia calmly declared she wasn't afraid of the Grievers and defiantly climbed trees and walls, defying the rules.

Minho, the runners' supervisor, watched the rebel with particular interest. He didn't lecture her or throw her in the slammer, but he always stayed close. Just in case.

Miya herself didn't notice it for a long time. But when her barbs drove the boys crazy and someone was ready to start a fight, Minho would silently appear behind her. Crossing his arms over his chest, he simply looked at the offender with a hard, cold gaze, silently saying, "Just try to touch her." And the boys wisely backed off.

One sultry day, Mia got into a fight with Gally at a construction site. The argument quickly escalated into personal insults. "You're simply unbearable, lace!" Gally barked, crimson with rage, clenching his massive fists. "You think you can get away with this just because it's one girl?! I'll beat this nonsense out of you in no time!"

He stepped forward threateningly. Miya merely stubbornly raised her chin, ready to take the blow. But a moment later, Minho appeared in front of her. He smoothly blocked her with his broad back, forcing Gally to stop abruptly.

Minho looked the builder straight in the eye, silent and calm. The air literally rang with tension. Assessing the situation and realizing he couldn't get past the runner curator, Gally cursed and headed off toward the plantations.

When they were alone, Mia walked around Minho and stood in front of him, arms crossed. She was tired of the silence. "Why are you doing this?" she asked bluntly. Minho smirked slightly, though his eyes remained serious. — What exactly, Mia? Stopping those idiots from hitting you?

• I'm strong. I can handle it.
• I have no doubt. But as long as I'm here, you're behind me.