strings // newtmas au

say you like me

     Thomas was washing the dishes when he got a phone call from Newt. He wiped off one of his hands and answered it before putting it on speaker phone.

     "Hey what's up?" Thomas said loudly as he put his hands back in the soapy water.

    "Tommy what are you doing right now?"

    "Uh washing the dishes why?"

    "Do you have a radio by you?"

    "No, why?"

    "Okay then just listen," Newt said. There was a pause before loud music started playing through the speaker.

    Thomas recognized it as one of Newt's songs.

    "Oh my god your songs on the radio?" Thomas asked as he felt himself smiling.

    "Yes!" He could hear the excitement in Newt's voice, it was adorable. "Isn't that like, so cool?!"

    "Yes, that's awesome Newt."

    "Minho and Teresa are like, freaking out. Do you wanna come over? We're having some sort of celebration I guess...all I know is that Minho made salsa and it's actually pretty decent for Minho."

    "Are you sure?" Thomas asked as he finished washing his last dish. He cleaned his hands off and dried them on a towel. "I don't wanna intrude, this is a big thing for you guys."

    "Yeah it is a big thing, that's why I want you there."

    "Okay." Thomas couldn't stop the smile from spreading across his face. "I'll be there in around fifteen."

    "Okay, I'll see you," Newt said before hanging up.

    His phone dinged with a text from his sister saying "NEWT'S SONG IS ON THE RADIO!!!!!!!!"

    Thomas laughed and sent back "I know, he's so excited."

    Thomas got his jacket and keys and got in his car to head to Newt's house. He drove there quickly, he hadn't seen Newt in a few days and he was ashamed to say he missed him. They weren't even officially dating, but Thomas was wrapped around the guitarist's finger. He couldn't even deny that he was head over heels for him. When he finally got there he parked in the street, being careful not to hit the curb.

    Thomas only had to knock once on the front door before it swung open.

    "Hi Thomas!" Teresa greeted him as she let him inside.

    "Hey Teresa." He smiled at the girl as she flipped her long hair behind her shoulder.

    "Newt's in the kitchen I think."

    "Is that Tommy?" Newt peaked his head around the corner, grinning when he did. He crossed the room quickly and pulled Thomas into a tight hug.

    It took Thomas by surprise, but he hugged him back. "I'm proud of you," he said softly as he hugged Newt tighter.

   Newt was smiling as he pulled away. "He's so cute isn't he?" Newt asked Teresa as he took Thomas hand and lightly squeezed his face with the other hand.

    Teresa huffed out a laugh. "Newt's like on cloud nine right now, I think his face is going to be permanently stuck in that smile."

    "Of course I'm happy!" Newt exclaimed. "I wrote that song and it's on the radio. Minho's drums are on the radio, your voice is on the radio!" He squeezed Thomas' hand.

    "It's pretty cool...cool enough that we totally ordered a pizza, I hope you like olives."

    "I like olives," Thomas replied which made Teresa nod her head in approvement.