A New Life: The Death Cure (Movie) Newtmas Story

Chapter 6: An Awkward Day

The next day was the most awkward day ever. When Thomas woke up, he instantly found Newts eyes peeking at Thomas from his bed. Once they had made eye contact, they both blushed heavily, looking away.

Then when Thomas went to climb out of his hammock, he fell on top Newt and became flustered, muttering some messy and stuttery apologies.

At breakfast they kept stealing glances at each other, occasionally getting caught by the other which would cause both to blush.

That was basically how the whole day had gone so far, and boy was it painful to watch.

Every time that Minho saw them get all flustered from each other, he mentally rolled his eyes. How did they not notice each others shucking reactions? He constantly asked himself. Why don't those shanks kiss and shucking seal the deal?? Was another he would constantly asking himself that morning, obviously oblivious to the moment he had ruined just the night before.

By the afternoon, Minho had had enough and pulled Thomas over to talk to him.

"Thomas, I need to talk to you." Minho said once he had gotten Thomas away from his job.

"What about?"

"Umm, well... Why the shuck won't you and Newt just shucking tell each other how you feel? It's so shucking clear and it's causing me physical pain to watch you shanks." Minho complained to Thomas.

Thomas then blushed, his eyes wandering to the blonde as he shrugged.

Minho sighed as he saw the look in Thomas' eyes as he watched Newt working in the garden, just like back in the Glade. "You really love him, don't you?" Minho asked, his voice had softened.

Thomas looked at his friend, nodding with a dreamy look in his eyes.

"Why don't you ask him out on a date?" Minho blurted out.

Thomas' eyes widened, "A date? First, how would we go on a date in this place? And second, I don't have enough courage to do that."

Minho rolled his eyes, "Okay then... wait. Wait for your precious Newtie to get snatched up by someone else." Minho scoffed, walking off.

That left Thomas thinking; what if someone else did take Newt away from him?

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That night, Thomas had been looking around for Newt. He soon spotted the blonde on the beach.

He jogged over to the boy, stopping by his side. Newt had been gazing at the water, but had now turned his head to Thomas and greeted him with a warm smile.

"Hey Tommy." The blonde greeted softly, turning his gaze back to the ocean.

"Hey" Thomas responded so quietly that Newt almost didn't hear him.

Thomas stepped closer, slowly taking Newt's hand into his as they both watched the ocean's nighttime waves crash into nearby rocks.

Newt looked down at their hands and smiled, then looking back at the water, trying not to blush.

"This is so beautiful." Newt said quietly, Thomas instantly looking at the blonde and smiling.

"Just like you." Thomas whispered.

Newt then looked at Thomas, his whole expression soft and surprised.

"Tommy- I... I... thank you." Newt said softly, stepping closer so that their chests were pressed together.

Thomas smiled, "Anytime." He whispered as they leaned closer to each other, then getting interrupted by Vince's curfew whistle. Both pulled away with irritated groans.

Thomas was pretty mad that they had gotten interrupted again. They were so close this time!

He looked at Newt again, 8 words slipping past his lips before they could leave: "Will you go on a date with me?"

Newt froze, staring at the boy in shock.

They heard the curfew whistle blow again, causing Newt's shock to disappear.

"Yes! Yes, of course." Newt said happily, pulling Thomas into a hug. Thomas smiled, holding Newt closely and inhaling his wonderful scent.

"How does tomorrow night sound?" Thomas asked softly into Newt's hair.

"It sounds beyond perfect." Newt responded, squeezing Thomas tighter.

They then heard Vince yell: "You two get your butts to bed!"

Both boys laughed, pulling away, but keeping their hands intertwined as they walked to the sleeping area.

I'm evil for making them get interrupted again, I know. BUT I promise they will kiss pretty soon and it shall be beautiful.