A Not so Wicked Paradise

CHP 9: Newt

It was dinner time, and I was sitting at a table with Tommy and Minho. We were all sorting out the last minute details of Minho's plan to ask Harriet out.

"... Okay Newt, that leaves you to distract Sonya... Although I don't think she'll mind.." Tommy smirked.

"Yeah! After this, let's set up Newt and Sonya!" Minho clapped his hands together.

Rolling my eyes, I noticed Sonya walk into the Mess Hall. She was... Perfect. Her curly blonde hair cascaded down to the middle of her back. She had grey, stormy eyes that I always lost myself in. Her skin was tanned, a result of being in Paradise for 3 months, working in the Ranch. I really did like her. I don't know how it started. One day, she was just my friend. An acquaintance even. The next, I found myself always stealing glances at her. I fell more and more for her the more I got to know her... I hope she feels the same way.

Minho whistled at me to get my attention.

"Hey, Newt! Stop starting Sonya and pay attention. You can chase after her later," Minho said.

Turning red, I tuned in back into the conversation. We finished making plans and dinner ended.

"Operation: Hinho is a go!" Tommy said enthusiastically.

Minho gave him a weird look.

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"It's your ship name!" Tommy said defensively.

I laughed. With a sigh, Minho took off, leaving me and Tommy to distract Teresa and Sonya. Nervous, I walked over to their table, with Tommy right next to me. They all looked up at us as we approached them. Teresa was the first to greet us,

"Hey Tom. Hi Newt."

"Hey guys," Harriet said.

"Hi Thomas... Hello Newt.." Sonya said, fidgeting in her seat. Curious... And a little hopeful, I asked,

"Are you feeling alright?"

"Yeah.. I feel great," She forced a smile.

Frowning, I said,

"C'mon. Let me take you to the Medjack shack."

Hesitant, Sonya complied. We said bye to the others and took off together to the Medjack a shack. I was content. I had killed two birds with one stone. I was distracting Sonya by taking her away from Harriet. Plus, I got to be with Sonya... Hopefully, she wasn't sick.

As we walked, I stole a few glances at her. Her face was flushed red. She was either sick... Or blushing? My face heated up at the thought. As I continued to look at her, she turned and caught me staring at her. With a smile she asked,

"Watcha doing Newt?"

I struggled to form an answer.

"Uhh.."

She continued to smile at me. I couldn't take it anymore.

"You feeling alright Ne-"

I cut her off with a gentle kiss on the lips. She momentarily froze, but accepted it and kissed me back. It was, by far, the best minute of my life. We broke away, catching our breath. My face felt as if it was on fire. I couldn't stop smiling. We gazed at each other. Breaking the silence, I said,

"So.."

"Are we..?" She asked.

"Together now?" I finished.

We looked at each other again. And I knew the answer... I was finally going to be with her. With Sonya.

🔼🔼That's the end of chapter 9! Sorry for not updating in so long and for the short chapter! I'm really busy. 😩 Anyway, thoughts? Reviews and comments are always welcome! Thanks for reading!🔼🔼