Delusional

Since my talk with Gally yesterday, I've had a permanent smile on my face that I can't get rid off. I haven't spoken to him today, but I have found myself staring at him a lot, which makes me look like a total creep. Every time he met my gaze, I couldn't help but blush and look away quickly.

I'm constantly cursing at myself for being so obvious and to get a damn grip, but it's not working very well.

Mama Newt and the rest of my new found family have caught on and questioned my constant smile. As u can guess Minho and Ben were teasing me relentlessly when they accused me of liking a boy, and my stupid ass couldn't stop the blush forming on my cheeks, which they enjoyed too much.

I hate being the type of person to blush and go as red as a tomato so easily, it's embarrassing and fucking unfair.

After cleaning up dinner with Fry, I head back to my hut. My social battery is completely drained and I just feel like sitting in silence, lying in bed and staring at the ceiling.

As I get to my hut, I feel my pockets for my key and I instantly start to panic when I realise I've lost it. I swear I remember having it all day but I can't remember the last time I felt it in my pocket. For all I know, I could've dropped it this morning.

Wait, did I grab my key or did I just completely forget it? Shit. That means I might not have locked the fucking door. My anxiety is sky rocketing.

I grab the door handle and push down. Oh fuck. I left it unlocked all fucking day. Of course I forget my key and leave the door unlocked. Any creepy gladers could've been in here any point in the day to look through my stuff.

I walk in, shut the door, and begin searching for my key. I'm too focused to notice a certain boy, sitting on my storage chest since it's getting dark quickly.

I jump out of my skin when I hear his voice. My heart drops and I spin so fast towards the voice that I feel dizzy, mixing with panic.

"Hello beautiful", the voice I recognise as Jacob says flirtatiously.

"Jacob?, You scared the living shit out of me! How did you get in here?", I ask, breathless, and not in the good way. I actually forget for a moment that I might've left my door unlocked all day, but I feel too much unease to consider that part.

"I saw you in here with Gally yesterday. What was that about?", he asks, completely avoiding my question.

I don't need him to answer. I finally notice him fiddling with my key. I start to feel more panicked and also pissed off. I did have my key and this sneaky bitch stole it. I thought I was going insane.

"You stole my key?", I ask, feeling pretty pissed off.

"I needed to talk to you in private princess. I also think it's unfair that Newt get's a key to your hut. I think I should have that privilege too.", he says in pure jealousy.

He stands up and starts to slowly walk towards me, he looks ready to pounce. Like a lion for it's prey.

I'm trying so hard to stay pissed off, but with every step forward he takes and every step back I take, I start to breathe faster.

This is a very fucking scary situation to be in. I wish I wasn't such a crybaby but I'm starting to feel really frightened and tears start to form in my eyes. The only way I can stay brave is by not letting the tears fall. I will not cry in front of this creep.

"Look Jacob, you're making me uncomfortable. So please can you get the fuck out", I say, my confident tone wavering.

Jacob smirks but there's a crazy glint in his eye. Oh my god. I've said the wrong thing. I'm trapped. My pocket knife is tucked in the storage chest because I've always been safe with my boys near me and haven't needed it. He's gonna do something and there's no one around to stop him. I start to feel sick with worry.

"So, the shuckface Gally can be in the princesses room but I can't? There's no way I make you uncomfortable girly. You love me", he says, backing me into the wall and leaning into me. His disgusting breath in my face making me feel more sick.

"Please stop Jacob", I say a tremble evident in my voice. I'm trying not to shake. Call me a coward for it. I feel like a helpless coward right now and I'm mentally cursing that I'm too frozen to do anything.

"You don't want me to. You like it", he says, whispering in my ear. He pins my arms to my side and leans closer and closer.

I finally get the courage to shout "NO! GET OFF!". I push him back and he stumbles slightly.

Fucking finally. I actually did something.

I rush to the door, eager to get the fuck out of here but he's too quick. He grabs my arm harshly, his grip feels like steel. I have a feeling it's definitely going to bruise.

Before I can scream, he covers my mouth with his hand. I gain more courage and bite down on his hand.

"AH!", he shouts, then starts chuckling darkly, looking like a maniac. Then he says threateningly " I'm gonna make you pay for that, you bitch".

I back away again and he rushes towards me once more. Before he can get to me, I door bursts wide open and four boys rush into my room.

I could kiss them all for saving me. Minho roughly grabs Jacob. Newt runs straight over to me whilst Ben helps to restrain Jacob. Fry gets to me just before Newt and pulls me in for a comforting hug.

"You disgusting shank. What the fuck do you think you're doing in here?!", Minho shouts at him, a look of pure fury on his face.

"She invited me in! Let go!", Jacob replies, desperately trying to shake free from the runners.

"I think you're a lying piece of shit", Ben spits venomously.

"Ben's right Jacob. We heard her shout. Minho, Ben. Get him the fuck out of my bloody sight before I do something that's gonna earn me banishment", Newt orders threateningly.

Minho and Ben glance at me and I nod my head at them to leave. They roughly drag Jacob out and I can hear his protests. I assume he's being taken to Alby or the pit. Thank god.

"Are you alright Maddie?", Fry asks, still hugging me.

"Yeah. Thank you all for getting here when you did", I say, my tears falling freely.

"We'll always be here for you", he replies, releasing me and giving me a reassuring smile.

"He's right Maddie. Your family. We'll hold a meeting tomorrow and that shuckface will be punished. Until then, he'll be in the pit", Newt explains, grabbing my hand.

"We're not gonna make you talk about it now. Are you gonna be alright in here alone? Any one of us can stay if you want or need it", he asks softly.

I sniffle a little and wipe my eyes. "I'll be fine. Thank you for the offer, but I just need to be alone", I reply, squeezing his hand slightly in reassurance I'll be ok.

"Whatever you decide Maddie. Is there anything else you need before we leave?", he asks.

My eyes widen. "Shit! Yeah. I need you to get my key. Jacob stole it earlier to get in here and he's still got it. He must've put it back in his pocket", I explain. I can't help but panic again at how I could forget about that damn key again.

Newt senses my panic. "Don't worry. We'll get it now and bring it to you. Then you lock the door and keep it locked until one of us comes to get you for work in the morning", Newt says. I relax a little, thankful for him and the boys for being here for me.

"Thanks. To both of you, and please thank Minho and Ben for me and tell them that I'm ok", I say to them as they step out the door.

"You don't need to thank us Maddie, but we'll tell them. Your key will be with you shortly", Fry says and with that, they walk off to find my key.

I shut the door and hastily get my pocket knife out, just in case. I sit on my bed and keep my eyes trained on the door.

If anyone comes through that door that's not Newt, Minho, Ben or Fry. Oh and Alby because he's a dad, not a threat. Then I'm stabbing them. Fuck the no harming gladers rule, I'm fighting to survive. I'll welcome banishment with open arms after defending myself.

Gally's Pov:

I decided to talk to Alby to find out what needs building or fixing next before I head to bed. At least if I can't sleep, I can start planning so I can get straight to building tomorrow.

Alby and I are interrupted by someone pleading and protesting. We turn towards the voice and see Minho and Ben, roughly dragging a scared and clearly pissed off Jacob, towards us.

What the shuck is going on?

"Minho, Ben. What are you doing with Jacob?", Alby asks confusedly.

Minho and Ben are seething in anger. I have NEVER seen these two playful twits so angry before.

"This disgusting piece of shit stole Maddie's key, snuck into her hut and FORCED himself onto her. So we're man handling him just like he did to her", Minho says, full of anger.

"Luckily we heard her shout at him to stop. God knows what might've happened if us, Newt and Fry didn't hear her cry for help", Ben says, looking deadly at Jacob.

"You got this wrong! She loves me!", Jacob protests.

I feel my face going hot. My face contorting into fury. He did not shucking lay hands on her. Who the fuck does he think he is?

It's taking all my willpower not to beat him to death.

"Oh really? How come she was shouting no and on the verge of tears?!", Ben exclaims.

"Yeah you shuckface. We didn't hear her give you consent. In case you don't already know, you dumb fuck, let me explain it to you. If a woman is shouting no, fighting against you and almost sobbing, you fucking LEAVE her alone", Minho explains, looking more pissed off by the second.

Before I can stop myself, I move forward and grab the front of Jacob's shirt roughly. "No means fucking no", I say, pure venom in my tone.

Before Jacob could reply and ultimately cause us all to swing for him, Newt and Fry shows up.

"Is she alright?", Alby asks, full of concern.

"She's fine. Wants to be left alone, but this shank still has her key", Newt says, casting a deadly look at Jacob.

I hold my hand out to Jacob aka a shucking dead man, and say "Give me the shucking key", my voice low and threatening.

Ben releases an arm so he can grab the key, which he does very quickly, and drops in my hand.

"Take him to the pit. We're gonna have a meeting about this tomorrow. I will not have Madison feeling unsafe in this glade", he pauses and looks straight at Jacob and threatens "If you try anything else, you're gonna have me to deal with. You will leave Maddie alone. Do you understand?" Alby says to him.

Jacob nods in pure fear and is dragged away to the pit by the pair of runners, who look to be threatening him also.

I've never seen cranky Alby care about a glader so much. This girl really has affected a good handle of us.

"We need to take her key back to her so she can lock her door and sleep peacefully", Fry says, holding his hand out so I can give him the key.

Fuck no. The only one going to see her is me. I'll make the her shucking door is locked, since everyone seems to be incompetent.

"I'll take it", I say and begin to walk away.

"But she's expecting us-", Fry starts but I cut him off with a glare.

"I'll shucking take it", I say firmly and walk to her hut.

I get there quickly and slowly open the door. My life practically flashes before my eyes as I'm caught off guard by a knife held firmly to my neck.

"Shuck Mads", I let out a breath.

Maddie's pov:

My door slowly opens and I'm on my feet. I rush to the door and place my pocket knife firmly against the boys neck.

"Shuck Mads", a familiar voice says.

I look up slightly and see Gally standing there, raising his hands slowly.

Oops.

"Oh shit! Sorry Gally", I say and hastily lower my weapon.

"Probably should've announced myself first. Lesson learned. I got your key", he explains and hands me my key.

I sigh in relief. "Thanks. I can finally lock my door".

"I heard what happened. How are you?", he asks, concern evident on his face.

"I'm alright. Just a little shaken, no big deal", I say smiling slightly.

"It is a big deal. That shuck has a lot in store for him, I can promise you that", he says, his fists clenched tightly.

I don't think properly before I do it. I grab his fist and uncurl it, holding his hand to try to calm him.

"It's ok Gally, thank you for your concern. He's in the pit tonight so there's nothing to worry about", I say, looking up at him.

He's so damn tall.

He looks at me and we stare into each other's eyes for a very long moment. I start to feel major butterflies in my stomach, getting lost in his eyes.

He stares intensely, and I feel myself heating up. He looks down and I realise I'm still holding his hand, which is no longer in a tight fist.

I quickly let go, feeling embarrassed and send a small smile his way, which he returns.

"Lock your door when I leave, and keep it locked. I'll make sure Fry gets you for work tomorrow morning", he says sternly. I try to hide my smile at his concern. It makes me feel giddy that he cares.

"I will, thank you", i reply.

He shut the door as he leaves and I stand and stare at it, slightly sad that he's gone. I'm startled by a voice on the other side of the door.

"Lock the door Mads", Gally orders me.

I lock the door, smiling that he cared enough to stay and check.

I see him move the handle to check it's locked. "Night Madeline", he says and I hear him walk off, probably to bed since it's late.

I put my key by my bedside with my pocket knife and fall asleep quickly, with I smile on my face, thinking about a certain short haired, tall boy.

Author's Note:

Hope you all had a great New Year. I just stayed indoors and ate my weight in Chinese takeaway :)

Hope you enjoy the chapter xxxx