[Minho loved Thomas, most of the time, but he changed the dynamic between himself and Newt. With a third friend who was just as stubborn as them and twice as vocal about it, it was easy to get swept up in one of the many mysteries that Thomas needed to solve. But when it was just Newt, Minho felt he could be a little more real, more himself than just the brave face he'd put on ever since Thomas had arrived and everything had started changing. Now that they're alone, he feels more comfortable calling Newt out on his strange behavior.]

I know we've known each other our whole memorable lives, but you can manage without me for a day. WICKED won't let us stay apart too long, and like shuck I'm dying.

[Newt's being strange, clingier than he'd ever been while they were in the Maze and Runners were going out into the Maze every day. Minho had been locked in that Maze for a night, even, and Newt hadn't seemed so... sad. If anything, he'd been pissed and worried. This is totally different.]

You're not making any goddamned sense. I thought maybe we'd lose time between Trials, but you're acting like I've been gone longer than that.