I still love you | Thomesa (After TDC Book)

CHAPTER 17

To say that Thomas was worried would be an understatement. Him and Gally had returned back to the warehouse long before Sonya and Harriet did. But it had been a while, Minho and Teresa were yet to return. So, yeah, naturally he was worried sick.

"They should be back by now.", Sonya said, walking back and forth, pacing.

Thomas was just as agitated himself but was trying not to show it on.

"I'm sure Minho and Teresa are just fine. They will return soon.", Frypan said, trying to comfort him. He looked at Sonya who looked terrified. "Something isn't right, Thomas.", She said. "I'm going to go look for them." She started walking away. Harriet pulled her back by her arm."Are you crazy, Sonya? It's sky black out there. You won't be able to find them." Sonya shook loose, frustrated. Thomas shivered from fear for Teresa. He put his head in his hands, closing his eyes, awaiting Minho and Teresa's return. The very thought of losing two more people who knew him well after Newt was very scary. Thomas wasn't sure if he could handle more loss.

Please be okay, he muttered in his head. And as if his thoughts conjured them, Minho walked in, more like rushed in, with Teresa in his arms, carrying her bridal style. The initial relief of spotting Teresa and Minho was replaced as he stared at Teresa lying limp and unconscious in his arms, blood decorating her T-shirt, right above her shoulder. He couldn't move, it felt like he had no control over his muscles, he felt paralyzed. Apparently, Sonya was aware of her motor functions because she was near them in an instant. Thomas made his legs move and reached them.

He heard Minho say, "We didn't notice...the crank....it just jumped on her...It happened quick...I couldn't do anything..I killed it but she...she was already bitten..."

"Did you get hurt, too?", Sonya asked, checking him over. "I'm fine.", Minho answered, "She needs help."

Sonya said, "Bring her over here." She motioned to a table, quickly walking towards it. Frypan cleared the table and Minho placed Teresa over it. Thomas followed to the table, wordlessly, his fingers shaking. Sonya shooed away all those around the table, claiming to be given some space. Minho pulled Thomas away, when he noticed that he was still in shock.

"Hey, she's fine....", Minho said, patting Thomas's shoulder, "She'll be okay."

Thomas gulped and found his voice, "Why is she..." He cleared his throat, "Why is she unconscious?"

"I'm guessing, the shock and the blood loss..", Minho answered.

"Are you okay?", Thomas asked, looking down.

"Yeah...There was only one crank. I shot it. I'm fine."

Thomas shook his head, taking in a deep breath, "I was so scared....for you and her."

"Thomas.... it's okay. We're both fine. Everything is okay."

"No, it's not..", Thomas whispered, "I have to....I have to tell you something."

Minho narrowed his eyes. Thomas took a deep breath again and said, "It's about...Newt."

He watched Minho's eyes widen beyond measure and Thomas continued, "I truly hope you will forgive me. I know I wouldn't. I would never forgive myself for what I did....Minho, I...I didn't know what to do..I-"

"Hey, Hey..Calm down. What is it, tell me?"

Thomas gasped, "I killed Newt." Minho stared at him and Thomas brought himself to say, "I kinda ran into him before reaching WICKED and he tried to attack me. He begged me to kill him and I couldn't just refuse...I'm so sorry, Minho." He reached for Minho who pushed his hands away.