The loud blaring alarm went off making me jump and slap my hands over my ears. The Shuck? I looked over at Vinny, Tim and Frypan.

"Greenie Alarm." Vinny yelled over the noise.

I nodded my head in understanding and followed the boys out. I wasn't sure how I felt. I had heard the guys beating if another girl was coming. I hoped so. It would be nice to not be the lone girl. But I didn't want to subject another girl to this hell.

I followed at the back of the crowd, trailing behind. They all surrounded the box hole. A few minutes later there was a loud grinding sound, meaning the box brought its next victim closer. With a loud clang, and another loud siren the box arrived. It made me flinch and shudder. The loud yells and last minute bets died into a tense excited silence. Only the muffled sounds of the kid in the box yelling for help were heard.

There was a collective groan. From the deep voice yelling and banging around everyone knew it was a guy. I watched as Alby ran a hand down his face, he looked around and found me standing in the very back. He gave me an apologetic look, like it was his fault. I gave him a shrug and a half sad smile. He looked back at the box.

"Newt? Gally? Would you do the shuck honour?" He indicated to the box.

The boys slid open the metal grate and then pulled the heavy metal doors wide open. As soon as the doors were open, the cursing and yelling could be heard clearly. This was one angry kid. Great I thought crossing my arms and grinding my teeth. Another hot head, like this place needed another one.

"Gally, I think this kid needs your welcoming. Minho? Be ready if we need." Alby instructed.

It happened to be Minho's running day off, he usually tried to schedule his days to avoid being around on Greenie day. He hated being in the glade when they arrived, and now I understand why. Watching from the other side, it was awful.

All the trauma of that day came flooding back. I closed my eyes and let myself take two deep breaths and then I shoved all the feelings back inside and locked them away for now. I turned my attention back to the box.

Gally had jumped down onto the box, and I could hear yelling and scuffling. With a dramatic sigh, Minho jumped into the box. A few more scuffling and thumping noises. The new kid was thrown up onto the grass. He scrambled to his feet, spinning in a circle a few times while the Gladers laughed and made fun of the poor kid. Even from the back of the crowd I could see this guy was tall, he had long greasy shaggy black hair.

I guess he found an opening in the Gladers and went for it, trying to make a run for it. Which unfortunately was straight at me.

I could see him double take and he slid to a stop. His eyes wide, and his mouth dropped open. All of a sudden his fear was replaced by a smirk.

"Why, hello gorgeous." He said.

His voice was horse from yelling. He smelled strongly of body odor and ammonia. I wrinkled my nose. Another shucked sleeze bag.

"Will you help me out? Those other guys are a lil' aggressive. I'm sure you have a gentler touch!"

"Doubt it." I snapped

"Aww come on gorgeous!" He reached out a hand.

"I'd stop while you're ahead." I snarled and smacked his hand away.

"Or what?" He asked me, with a cocky smirk.

"Or this."

With a drawn out sigh and shake of my head I slammed my fist into his jaw, sending him to the ground. The Gladers gathered around forming a tight circle. I shook my fist out.

"I warned you." I spat at the guy.

"Nice Tiger, that's round two for you today." Minho chuckled, holding out a hand.

I slapped his hand still glaring at the guy on the ground. The guy sat up holding his jaw, his eye wide.

"Don't mess with her and you'll keep a straight nose." Gally snarled at the guy on the ground.

Then looked up at me, his eyes grew softer, but still maintained the cold tone of his voice, "Come on Charlie, we have those boxes to go through. I'm sure Newt and Alby can handle this slint head, and give him the tour."

I nodded, and stepped around him.

"Tour? How come she can't. And what are you to her?" the guy on the ground said.

"I wouldn't be so cock Greenie," I sneered, "Especially for a kid who smells like ammonia. Someone obviously peed themselves in the box."

That shut him up fast. Gally stepped closer to me and placed a rather possessive hand on my back. Making me shiver, despite the warmth from him. I instantly felt my anxiety melting. He stered me through the Gladers and over to the Box. As soon as we were free from the crowd I sighed and my body slouched.

"They ain't always like that." Gally said quietly.

I shrugged, feeling exhausted.

"Sorry you always gotta be doing that." He growled.

"Guys are thick skulled."

He hummed. I ran a hand through my hair and sat down on the grass and opened my notes.

Gally and a few other guys started hulling the boxes and crates up. I went through each one, making notes and tallying. I organized it in groups, and once it was all done I sent for the Keepers. Jeff and Clint came to collect the MedJack boxes, Zart and Fred came for the Track hoe's boxes, Winston came for his and Fry and Vinny grabbed the kitchen supplies.

I threw my book onto the ground beside me and I flopped down on the grass with a groan and closed my eyes.

"Long day?" Gally asked.

I peeked an eye open, he had sat on one of the empty boxes, leaning his elbows on his knees.

"Shuck ya it has been. I need one of your shuck drinks!"

He snorted. And I opened my other eye glaring at him. He had an expression on his face like I was joking.

"You don't believe me?" I scoffed and propped myself up onto my elbows, and crossed my ankles.

"Most guys can hardly stand it! How could you?" He scoffed.

"Oh it's absolutely disgusting, don't get me wrong! But...It took the edge off."  As I flopped back down. I just wanted to lay in the sun.

He scoffed again.

"Fine I'll prove it! Tonight at the bonfire!" I folded my arms over my chest even though I was still laying on my back.

"You're on Pipsqueak!"

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Back in my room I had taken the crate labelled for me and sat down on my bed to dig through it. I opened the box and just about cried in joy. Inside the crate were a stack of clean t shirts, tank tops, shorts, leggings and a few other pants. Along with some bras, underwear, socks. There was a basket of bathroom supplies; deodorant, Shampoo and conditioner, soap, razor, a proper brush and hair ties, and a silicon cup (for that time of the mouth, just in time too. Shuck it, that would start sometime in the next day or two, I hadn't had it yet- that's going to be miserable inside a Glad full of guys ) There were also running shoes, note books, a backpack, and a reusable water bottle.

At the very bottom of the box, like it was hiding under everything was a small white envelope. With my face scrunched and curiosity getting the better of me I pulled it out and sat on the bed. There was nothing on the outside. I flicked the envelope open there was a small piece of paper with something scribbled on it.

"You told me once to hold onto this, keep it safe. I'm giving it back to you now. You need it now more than ever.
P.S.  Trust me, Charlie."

With a weird feeling in my stomach I flipped the envelope upside down and a silver ring slid out, and fell into my hand. I picked it up and looked at it. It had a blue polished stone set, like a strip in the middle of the silver. It was simple and really pretty.

(Something similar to what I imagined)

I read the note again. It made no sense to me. Who did I give this to? The disembodied voice told me to trust them...but..i thought that was just a voice. Because how could I be hearing someone else's voice? I just thought I was crazy! Because a physical person somewhere could not possibly be able to talk to me. Also, why would I give it to someone to keep safe? Why would I need it now? Was it a clue to the maze? Doubt it. I spun it in my fingers. It didn't jog any memories, that creepy voice in my head didn't show up. I shrugged, and slipped it onto my finger anyways.

I picked up the basket of bathroom goodies, some clean clothes and a towel. I headed to the shower to get cleaned up before the bonfire.

Gally told me on our way back to HomeStead that my shower was done and I may have jumped in excitement and possibly hugged him quickly. I was so relieved and thankful! I could have privacy and not have to rely on others.

I opened the door, it was quite heavy, no worries about anyone breaking it down. I turned to lock it and chuckled. There were four different locks, at different heights. I smiled to myself. He may not say it, or show it often, if ever... but he did care, he out did it with the locks. There were no windows, he had said he didn't want to take the chance of creepers peeping inside; there was just a vent at the top, it was strategically placed, so even if someone really tried to creep they couldn't see anything beside right above the door. There were a few lights, making it nice and bright. A sink a shower and a toilet. There was a small shelf. I could leave most of my stuff in here. I just about cried.

Man ... I must be PMSing. In crying over a bathroom. Shuck sakes woman, pull yourself together I scolded myself.

I took my time in the shower. Washing my hair properly with shampoo and conditioner and using soap that smelt delicious. I even shaved! I felt like a whole new woman! Drying off I put on new clothes, that were fresh and clean. I did like wearing the bagger shirts from the guys, but there was also something nice about putting on clothes meant for me in my size.

I wiped the steam off and took a look at myself in the small cracked mirror. My hair had grown, it had lightened in the sun, and my face had a tan and natural pinkness to it. I smiled slightly at the full reflection. I felt like me, even though I had no idea who that was.

I sighed and turned away and left the bathroom.

I was ready to prove Gally wrong, and show him I really could stomach his nasty secret glade trade recipe.

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**Short Chapter. But I think it's important. Don't worry things will speed up real quick!**

**We'll have some time skips and such...so BUCKLE UP!**