THE AFTERMATH (after the death cure)

An Explanation

Thomas POV

Teresa and I walk in silence on the way back to town. There's a small smile playing on my lips as I shyly reach for her hand. She clasps it with her own and a sheepish smile grows on her own face. I don't bother to think about what this could mean. Or what's going to happen next. The now is good enough for me.

But Teresa has other plans.

"Okay" She breaths, bringing me to a halt.

"You're probably wondering how I got here," She says.

"Well, yeah. But I'm fine with not worrying about it-"

"Thomas you have to listen to me now." She says firmly.

"Why Teresa? Can't I just enjoy this while it lasts?" I ask, frustrated that she won't allow me a second to be okay.

"No, Thomas. I can't. I need to tell you-" She begins.

"Can't this wait until later?" I huff.

"Thomas-"

"Please just-" I cut her off. 

"You need to-"

"Come on," 

"You think seeing me was a surprise! There are..." She stops herself at the end of her sentence.

"Tom," She begins toning down her frustration.

"There are others,"

"Others?"

"I know this is a shock Thomas and I understand. But I promise you're not going insane. There are three of us. Rachel, Newt and I." Newt.

"b-but I killed Newt"

"Obviously not very well," She mutters. I give her a look. 

"Sorry, not helpful," She says.

"Minho," I say.

"Does he know?"

"Well, we were kind of hoping you would break it to him."

"Me? So I'm stable enough to do that now?"

"Come on, Tom,"

I'm dumbstruck. I can't believe that this is happening. The guilt that has been festering me like a disease has been fabricated, from the delusion that I killed my best friend. And now she's telling me that I didn't actually kill him? It's unbelievable. And I don't believe her.

"I don't believe you," I say.

"Are you serious? Do you realise who you're talking to?"

"I killed him, Teresa! Cut me a little slack." I snap. Teresa freezes caught off guard by my sudden outburst. I turn away from her not wanting to see her hurt face. 

"Hey," Teresa says softly. She put a consoling hand on my back and rests her head on my shoulder.

"I know this is a lot for you. I don't blame you. We'll make sure you know that this is reality,"

"Please don't let it get to you. This is the end of the horror. We can live now." She whispers.

"And It took me a while to get used to the idea as well. But Tom.." She steps in front of me and takes my hands.

"You've got me. You've got us."

"Teresa I-" I start not really sure where I'm going.

"Shhh, it's okay." She smiles encouragingly at me.

"Now let's go see everyone shall we?"

I nod and we begin to walk.

"I know Newt will be excited to see you, as much as he hates to admit it. You know, with his whole 'cool guy' act,"

I shake my head but chuckle in spite of myself. This girl really has a way with words. 

A/N

And I had to go ahead with Thomesa. I decided that Teresa was the best person to break the news to Thomas as I think he has a really strong connection even after everything they've been through. 

The teen wolf trailer came out and I am freaking out. "remember... that I love you," ASDFGHJFDFGHJ OMG OMG THE STYDIA FEELS!!!!!!!- Sorry I had to rant to someone. 

Next chapter is Newt and Minho and it's kinda cute. ;) 

Love you guys- Hxx