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newt // general // one last time

Phoenix held her breath. She touched her cheek gingerly as Newt stared at her, letting his hand fall to the side.

"You're frail, weak and useless, Phoenix," Newt spat before stalking off, smashing every last of Phoenix's hope.

She blinked back tears, hearing snickers coming from the crowd. Turning on her heel, she started to run.

Shouts thrown in her direction, her heart beating vigorously as she raced into the maze.

She turned around each corner, trying her best to get away. She stopped in her tracks. Her breaths uneven, the cold air hitting her face as the maze rumbled.

She waited for a few minutes, trying to compose herself as she heard the thud of the maze doors close that she awaited.

She heard a yell come from somewhere near her. Phoenix wiped her eyes on the sleeve of her shoulder.

She exhaled when a hand gripped her shoulder, causing her to stagger backwards.

"Shh, it's me, Newt," Phoenix shoved his hand off. Turning around, the moonlight was dim and it was dark but she could figure out it was him.

Newt tried to step closer but, "No, don't get any closer to me," Phoenix shook her head.

"Why did you come here?" Phoenix whispered. "I'm really sorry," Newt's voice cracked.

"That doesn't help, Newt!" Phoenix screamed. "It doesn't change anything," She mumbled, letting her back slide down the wall.

Newt fell next to her, taking her hands into his. "Phoenix, I....I didn't mean it," He said softly.

Phoenix remained silent, suppressing sobs from escaping her lips.

"You don't even know Phoenix, you're everything I need, you're the oxygen that I breathe, you're the only person that's keeping me alive. Everyday, I face a dread of living and suffering but I remember how strong you are and Phoenix, I need you to realize that I never meant any of that. I love you Phoenix and you're the reason I'm still sitting here today, talking to you," Newt exhaled.

"I'm tired of living too. But Newt, we receive the strength from people around us. I'm sorry Newt, for dragging you in here to save me. Now, we're both not going to make it," Phoenix drawled.

Newt couldn't stop himself as he placed his lips on hers. Their troubles vanished, it was only the both of them, with a single hope of living.

"Sometimes, we make sacrifices for the one we love," He muttered, holding Phoenix tight in an embrace.

And the rest is up to you.

- yes, im aware i have not updated for centuries and i apologize sincerely for not telling you beforehand. school is a pain in the ass and ive been having my exams which suck ass. but enjoy this sucky imagine and i love you bbys.