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Gally and Minho's relationship has always been weird....Even though the two were keepers in the glade.
Sure, they had respect for each other and acted as dick heads to each other from time to time, but nothing more.
Gally has liked Minho since the very beginning. The way his eyes resemble dark chocolate, or how his skin remains so smooth, and his hair so silky...
He just stared at Minho, as if he were some painting, like the one they had in the homestead of that woman.
But better, more beautiful...
It's like Minho put a spell on him, the day he came out of the box.
He felt more than just mutual respect or petty rivalry towards Minho
He liked him..
No.
He loved him..
But, Gally knew Minho would never feel the same. They didn't exactly talk outside of work, or engage in petty arguments; their relationship was mutual and nothing more...
That's how the cookie crumbles, I guess...
Gally's not the attractive type; he has black, messy hair that looks like a goddamn bird's nest. He's the only glader with green eyes, which he hates...
And his nose...
Gally never liked his nose, he hated it. According to Zart it looked like a baby potato. His nose wasn't huge; some boys have massive noses, but it was still an insecurity nonetheless.
Why, why, did he have to be so different, so...So weird looking....
Gally was sitting in the deadheads sketching out new building ideas in his journal.
He'd gotten it from a supply drop, though; he might have to ask for another one since he was almost filled up with this one.
By now the runners have returned from the maze, and everyone is getting ready to hit the deck.
Gally always liked this time of day within the glade, where everyone is just playing around, messing with each other.
It's nice.
It makes you forget you're stuck in a maze with no way out.
Gally was sketching out new building designs but none of them stuck, he kept aggressively scribbling out sketch after sketch.
He couldn't think of anything!!
What did the glade need? New showers? Barns? Fences? Anything!?
"Didn't expect to catch anyone here-"
"GAHH! WHAT THE FUCK!!"
"Whoa, whoa hold your horses!"
"Mi-minho?"
"Gally."
Minho smirked acting like he didn't just scare the life out of him.
Guess Gally was really hyperfixated on figuring out a new building idea that he didn't hear Minho; or Minho was just really quiet.
"What the hell man!? Scared the shit out of me.."
Gally let out a deep breath.
"Sorry, geez, it's not my fault you get scared so easily shuck face."
"Whatever. Anyway, what are you even doing out here? Do you have somewhere to be? Or did you just come out here to scare me with a cheap jump scare? "
"No, can't a man take a break after a long day of work~"
Minho placed his palm on his chest. Gally just sighed.
"Though, I could be asking you the same thing."
Minho slumped down next to Gally and leaned over to see what he was doing.
"When did you get this?"
Minho pointed at the book, his face had a mix of confusion and curiosity.
"Oh, I got this from a supply drop a while ago though I need to ask for another one."
"Can I see it?"
Gally at that moment realized how close their faces were. He looked down at Minho's lips...They looked so soft.
"Uhm, maybe another time...When I actually think of design I'll show you."
"Designs? Like for new buildings and stuff?"
"Pretty much what I use it for."
"Heh, I thought you just winged it when it came to building given how some of your builds turn out."
"Hey!"
Gally wacked Minho across his head with his book.
"What kind of builder do you take me for, shank? I'd like for you to try."
"It was just my opinion~"
Gally rolled his eyes, whilst Minho chuckled. God. He is so down bad. Gally heard someone shout in the distance, "Everyone, head your butts to sleep you have work tomorrow!!".
"Must be boss man talkin."
"Welp, we better get going then."
Midway through standing up Minho grabbed Gally's wrist.
"Promise me, you'll show me one of your designs."
Gally felt his heart skip a beat, Minho swiftly let go of Gally's wrist and stood up.
"Sorry..I didn't mean to do that."
Gally stood up straight. Minho never really apologized for anything; he usually brushed it off as if it were nothing.
"No, no it's fine, I'll show you one day don't worry."
"Thanks."
Before Gally could say anything Minho moved closer and kissed him on the cheek.
Gally felt his face go hot, he didn't even have to react! He stood there like a statue; frozen in place. Minho was already gone he hurried his way out of the deadheads to the homestead.
When Gally regained his self-consciousness, he couldn't believe it Minho actually kissed him, like actually kissed him!? Gally was left stunned, he couldn't believe it...
"I must be dreaming..."
He pinched himself to check if he was dreaming.
"Ow-."
Nope, he's definitely awake.