Run Into My Arms- Newtmas AU

F-R-I-E-N-D-S, we're just friends

I was listening to friends by Anne-marie and Marshmello, hence the title 😊

Newt's POV:

          I arrived at the park 5 minutes before 7, a little too eager for my own good. I spotted Tommy coming down a pathway, his brown eyes twinkling in the afternoon light. As he came closer and closer, I noticed that my heart began to beat faster and faster.

          "Hey," Tommy started with a smile, "you came!" I couldn't help but grin at his eagerness, it reminded me of a young puppy getting excited at every movement.

          "Well you asked me to come, right?" I asked raising an eyebrow, "did you think I wouldn't show up or something?" He shrugged his shoulders,

          "I was just wondering," he admitted sheepishly. Tommy's cheeks turned a warm shade of rosy red, making him look even more adorable.

          What are you doing Newt? I thought, this is a straight boy your thinking about, a completely stick straight man.  I cleared my throat and looked up at Tommy with a smile, "You wanted to take me somewhere, didn't you?" Tommy seemed to snap out of his thoughts,

          "Right, come on now, I'll lead the way." Tommy held out his hand and grinned at me. I took in a deep breath and put my hand in his. His hand was warm and soft, he had a firm grip on my sweaty palm. He lead me through the college campus, which was even more beautiful at night. A few kids walked around, chattering quietly to themselves. The lamp posts lit up the starry night. Tommys endearing skin pressed against mine made the chilly night the teeniest bit warmer.  

          Tommy led me onto a field, there were bunches of trees and paths surrounding us.

         "Wow," I exclaimed taking in my surroundings, "what is this place?" (Haha movie quote reference) Tommy smiled at me, I could barely see his face in the dark, but I could make out his bright smile and glistening eyes.

          "This," he said, gesturing to the vast space, "Is what us runners on the track team like to call the maze. All our warmups happen in these woods, they're so big nobody has gone through all the woods." I took a full 360° turn, mesmerized by the unmapped land. My eyes fell upon a metal sign near the entrance to the field, "open 7-6, violaters will be prosecuted" it read.

           "Tommy!" I exclaimed, "you do realize were trespassing right?" Still holding one of my hands, Tommy took both of my hands into his, pulling me to the center of the field.

           "That's just to scare people, who's going to catch us out here?" Tommy stated, still holding both my hands. I looked into his hazel eyes, the way they sparkled in the moonlight. I enjoyed this moment, the cool breeze swirling around us, Tommy's snug hands sending chills and warmth up my hands at the same time. Tommy took a step closer, I could practically feel his breath on my face,

            "You really are something special, Newt," he said leaning in even closer. I closed my eyes and leaned in aswell. I had absolutely no idea what was about to happen, but I was all for risks.

          "Hey! Hey, you two! What do you think you're doing tresspassing?" A voice boomed across the field, making me jump put of my skin. Tommy's grip tightened around my hand as he jerked his face away from mine.

          "Run! Run Newt!" He exclaimed pulling me after him. I picked up my feet and followed Tommy, my hand still clenched tightly in his.

          "Hey! Stephen? Is that you Stephen?" The voice rode across the field again. I followed Tommy into the darkness of the woods, only hoping he knew where we were going. We came to a small clearing and stopped, panting and sweating.

           "Stephen?" I chuckled in between breaths. Tommy looked back to make sure no one had followed us.

           "That was Coach Randall," Tommy stated, "he's not the best with names." (Haha book refrence, I'll stop now) I looked at Tommy, his chest rising and falling with every deep breath. He had let go of my hand now, I didn't mind, my hands were sweaty and sticky anyways.

         "Well that certainly was a disaster," Tommy said while laughing, "do you want to walk back to the dorms together?" I grinned at Tommy,

         "I would like nothing more." Tommy and I made our way back to the park, neither of knowing exactly how to part ways.

         "I'll text you later, I guess." Tommy said. I nodded quickly and waved goodbye before walking away. As I entered my dorm room, I pressed my back against the door , closing my eyes. I stayed like that for a minute, catching my breath and taking in the events of the night.

Thomas's POV:

         When I entered my room, Minho was already fast asleep. I quietly pulled off my sweaty shirt and slipped underneath the covers of my bed. I stared up at the ceiling, giving my heart a few moments to slow down.

         I've done it, I thought, I've managed to destroy the only good friendship I have at this school. I had held Newt's hand, I had touched his skin, I had leaned in to kiss him. Who knows what would have happened if Coach Randall hadn't shown up? For all I know, Newt could be homophobic.

         Nice going Thomas, I thought, you probably tried to kiss the only homophobe in this school. The last time I had fallen for a guy hadn't worked out so well, had it?
         
          My thoughts were interrupted by the bright light of my phone screen. I picked it up to see a new message from Newt.

Newt: I had fun tonight

          I sighed, the poor kid had no clue what kind of a mess he was getting into, becoming friends with me. I set my phone back down, making a mental reminder to talk to Minho about this mess tomorrow.

          I flicked off the light switch and snuggled underneath my covers. I fell into a deep sleep with only one thing on my mind, Newt.

I hope you guys liked this chapter! My failed book and movie references have begun to surface, so be prepared for many, Many more.

I definitely have an idea of where I'm going to take this fanfic, which I'm very excited about.

It's been around 80° the past two days, and it felt amazing to just open up my window and write this chapter in the cool breeze.

Thank you guys so much for commenting and voting, I love you guys so much ❤❤
~Bella