Maze Runner Death Cure-To Save Newt...

Chapter 8-Together❤

Thomas starred at Newt. The pain in his eyes broke Thomas' heart. This was the last thing he wanted. How long had Newt been awake? How much had he heard?

"Newt," Minho was the first one to speak. "What did you hear-"

"Enough to know that it's all my fault."

"Newt-"

"Don't Tommy." Newt stood up. Silent tears speeding down his face. "I did this. I nearly killed you."

"It's not your-"

"I NEARLY KILLED YOU!" It was so out of character for Newt to yell that Thomas actually was at a loss for words. Sure, the more the flare took hold the more temperamental he'd become but he was cured now. In the corner Gali stirred at the commotion and jumped to his feet. "Why'd you save me Thomas. Why'd you do all that when I was already gone."

"Woah, what's going on here?" Gali asked, trying to catch up to the situation before him.

"Janson didn't shoot Tommy for the hell of it. He took the bullet for me!" Newt continued to blame himself through the tears and breaks in his voice. "He didn't get grabbed either, he made a deal with Janson to save my life. He willingingly went with the Klunk to save me." Gali looked around at his friends.

"Newt, it's Thomas, what'd you expect?" He'd meant it to be comforting, but instead Newt only sobbed.

"It's my fault. It's my fault he almost died."

"Stop," Thomas begged. Newt just kept crying, pushing away Minho's hand and refusing any comfort. "Stop, stop, STOP." Thomas snapped. Newt met his eyes and Thomas shook his head. "Even if I had died, I'd do it over again to save you, but none of that matters. I didn't risk my life so we could toss blame around like it was a damn ball. This isn't what we get for all we've been through, you understand me?" Thomas said. "Newt, this isn't what I deserve for saving you. If you won't forgive yourself for the plain reason of none of it even being your fault in the first place, forgive yourself for me." Newt had let go of Thomas' hand in his anguish, but now Thomas strained himself and reached for Newt's hand until he held it in his.

"I'm sorry Tommy," Newt sighed.

"There, all's been forgiven." Thomas replied. Then Thomas looked at Minho and with some help he sat up and Gali shoved Newt into Thomas' arms. "I don't know what I'd do without you Newt. If I'd lost you, I don't think I'd ever be able to find much joy here." Newt gently wrapped his arms around Thomas and his tears dried on Thomas's shoulder. He stopped crying and just felt his friend's warmth. They were both there and they were both alive.

"I don't know what I'd do without you either, Tommy." Newt's reply was muffled by Thomas' shoulder, but everyone there still heard it loud and clear.

"I love you Newt." Thomas said, closing his eyes and savoring the moment. Then he looked over Newt's shoulder at Gali and Minho. "I love you two as well. Best brothers a shank like me could ask for." Gali rolled his eyes and nudged Minho. Then they too joined, going on either side of their friends and adding two extra people to the hug, careful not to squeeze Thomas too tight. They stayed like that till the sun rose. They were finally safe and finally together.

Finally😊                                                                                                                                                                                  

I don't have much left to say except, thanks for reading.