A Not so Wicked Paradise

CHP 6: Teresa

I sighed in relief when Thomas finally left.

"You think he suspected anything?"

"No," I shook my head. "I don't think so."

"Well we better get to the clearing then." Frypan said, getting up to stretch.

"Yeah, let's go."

The truth was that Minho, Newt, Sonya, Harriet, Elizabeth, Frypan and I were planning something for Thomas. Since I had the Swipe removed, I remembered everyone's birthday. So does Frypan.

It turns out that tomorrow is Thomas' 17 birthday. I told Frypan and Minho about it this morning, and they let Newt know. I also told Harriet, Sonya and Elizabeth about it. We all got together to make a plan on how to celebrate it. We had just finished our plans and right after everyone left, Tom had walked into the Mess Hall.

The plan was that Newt and I were to distract Tom the whole day so everyone could prepare. It was pretty simple. Newt would hang out with Thomas until 3pm (it was currently noon). Then I would switch out with him and be with Thomas until 6pm. At 6pm, I would lead him to a clearing in the woods, where the celebration was going to be held.

Frypan and I made our way to the clearing. Minho, Harriet, Sonya and Elizabeth were already there. When we arrived we both got to work. Harriet and Sonya were putting up some decorations, made from vines and flowers nearby. Elizabeth and Frypan were setting up the chairs and table. Minho and I were left with the task of either getting or making Thomas a present. We both sat down on a log and watched the others work.

"What do you think we should do?" Minho said.

"Well, it has to be something meaningful and something he would love."

"Hmm..."

"Wait, do you know Sam?" I asked.

"Yeah, he's that guy who can carve anything out of wo-" Realization dawned on Minho's face, and he grinned.

"Are you thinking what I'm thinking?"

"Yup!"

With that, we bid goodbye to our friends and searched for Sam. After asking around, we found out he was in his cabin. Minho and I walked up to the cabin and knocked three times. We heard a gruff "Come in" and opened the door.

Sam was sitting down on a chair, carving something out of a piece of bark. He looked up at us and smiled.

"What can I do for you guys?"

"We were wondering if you could make a figurine of our friend Thomas running," Minho said.

"Thomas? Oh I know him! He helped build this very cabin!"

"So can you do it?" I asked.

"Sure! How big do you want it?"

"Around 5 or 6 inches tall," I replied.

"Great!" He nodded. "It'll be done in roughly 2 hours!"

With that, Minho and I bid goodbye to Sam and made our way back to the clearing. We helped everyone prepare and before we knew it, two hours had passed. It was now 3pm. I approached Minho and asked,

"Can you pick up the figurine? I need to take over for Newt."

"Yeah, sure."

After saying goodbye, I made my way down to the beach, where Newt said he'd be with Thomas. When I arrived, I saw Newt and Tom horsing around in the water. Rolling my eyes, I shouted,

"Newt! Minho needs you!"

Newt and Thomas turned towards me, surprised. I met Newt's eyes and he understood it was time to go. He said bye to Thomas and started to jog towards the clearing. He paused as he passed by me.

"Have fun.." Newt whispered in my ear, winking suggestively. He took off, leaving me red faced.

I turned back to Thomas. He waved me over and said,

"Care to join me?"

"It would be my pleasure," I replied, a hint of sarcasm in my voice.

I made my way down to the beach and joined him in the water. As I waded over to him, I noticed that his shirt was off. I couldn't help but stare at his toned abs. I snapped back to reality when he snidely commented,

"My eyes are up here."

Blushing, I splashed water at him and a fight ensued. We played around in the water for an hour or so until we grew bored and tired. We both got out of the water and raced to the cliff, we called it a tie and sat down.

After staring off into the sunset for a while, not saying anything, I turned to look at Thomas. He looked absolutely adorable. He was slouching back, his legs spread out and his eyes deep in thought. I continued to stare at him until he turned to me, meeting my eyes. We looked at each other for a while until we started to lean towards each other. Our lips were just about to meet-

"Woah! What's going on here?"

Thomas and I turned towards the sound of the voice. It's Minho. Great.

"What are you doing here?" Thomas said, obviously annoyed.

"We came to get you. We have something to show you." Newt said. He stepped out behind Minho.

I rolled my eyes.

"C'mon Tom. Might as well go with them."

He sighed.

"Alright."

We made our way over to Newt and Minho. Newt placed a hand on Thomas' shoulder and gave him an apologetic look.

"We have to blindfold you and Teresa."

"Wha-? Why?" Thomas asked.

"You'll see," Minho said with a wink.

"C'mon Tom, let's just do it."

"Yeah Tommy, c'mon." Newt said.

After scoffing, Thomas finally complied. Newt blindfolded him and Minho blindfolded me. As Newt started to guide Thomas towards the clearing, I whispered to Minho,

"Why did you blindfold me?"

"So Thomas wouldn't get suspicious."

Nodding my head in understanding, I let Minho guide me towards the clearing. Where everyone was waiting. 

🔼🔼 That's the end of chapter 6! Sorry I couldn't update earlier, Wattpad was malfunctioning. Reviews and comments are always welcome! Thanks for reading!🔼🔼