Together At Last. | Newtmas AU

Two.

(Still flash back when they were kids)

Newts POV

"Mom," I whispered, she turned and looked at me, beer in hand. "Yes dear?" I took a deep breath. "Tommy held my hand today." Her eyes widened. She looked angry- rather disgusted. She got up, inching toward me, slapping me across the face as hard as she could. I yelp in pain, running out of my room. "HOW DARE YOU HOLD HANDS WITH ANOTHER BOY? ITS DISGUSTING!" She yelled- her drunk self has fallen to the floor as she laughs. I didn't want to hear from dad- so I ran outside the house to Tommys.

Thomas' POV

A knock came from the door and I quickly got up to grab it, but mother held me back. "You don't know who it could be, baby." She whispered and opened the door. "Newtie? What're you doing here? Why are you crying?" We gestured him inside and we all sat on the couch. "M-my mom h-hit m-me!" He explained, sobbing. My mother ran to the kitchen to get a box of tissues and I cradled him in my arms till she got back. She gave Newt the tissues, sitting back down. "Why'd she do that honey?" She asked, her hand on his cheek, rubbing her thumb on it. He took deep breathes trying to calm down, which soon he did. "I don't know, I just told her how me and Tommy held hands today and she freak, but she was also drunk.." Mothers eyes widened, looking at me then back at Newt, but pushed the holding hands aside. "You'll be safe here, love. You don't have to go back right now." She smiled and kissed Newt and me on the forehead, saying her goodnights and to make sure we go to bed soon.

"Tommy.." I held him tight, not letting go. "It's going to be okay, Newt. I promise." I said, intertwining our fingers, kissing him on the cheek. "You're my best friend, I won't let anything happen to you!" Newt smiled, whispering one last thing before he fell asleep.

"I love you."