Chapter 4-First Night Sleepover

New York Musical Hall, three hours later…

"Nice work everyone, I am absolutely happy that we played the song very nice and well. Great job, guys!" Praised Thomas, clapping his hands as for his gratitude to all of his students. The students also clapping their hands, feeling proud of their performance for tonight.

While Newt just smiled happily with the performance from them including himself. He just couldn't express whether he should clap or just doing nothing. It's because he thought he still not good enough to become a good orchestra musician. However, he also proud of himself that he could play the song very well. That was what the people want, excel and perfect.

Thomas said, "Well, as for tonight. I will let you go home early because tonight will be our big day here. Don't forget to wear nice tomorrow night and be here at the exact time, okay?"

They just nodded happily as they began packing up their music instruments inside the case. Then, they began leaving the hall with such a joyful chats along the way out. Except Newt, he still not moving until it left only Thomas and himself.

"So, Newt…you're playing very perfect. I am so happy that you can adapt with the song even though you still being first time here and…instead of the modernisation of the song. Good job." Praised Thomas again but this time it was for Newt.

The blond just smiled and acted happily. He said, "I am so happy that you accepted me to become your apprentice. An apprentice toward a famous musician in the whole time."

Thomas added more, "But, you know what else? Actually, you're my first apprentice in my entire carrier and my life." He blushed faintly but luckily he doesn't realise that.

He shocked a bit, got his eyes widened, "Y-Your bloody first…apprentice? B-But…w-what about them? Aren't them also your apprentice too, are you?"

The brunette chuckled cheerfully, feeling hilarious with his confusing reaction. He began to make into a point, "They are just my student, Newt. They come here and return home at the same time. But you is different. Totally different from them. You are the only apprentice in my whole life. I can teach you whenever I want to and you can come to me whenever you want to."

"So, I'm bloody special to you, isn't it?"

Thomas blushed again. He nodded and retorted, "As an apprentice? Of course my answer is yes!"

'You're really special to me, Newt. I am totally mean it.'

They have been chatting inside the hall for about an hour. They were talking about many things but mostly it were all about music. It seemed like they have got really closer. Newt felt so close to him as between mentor and apprentice. But, Thomas felt on another side, he wanted to be very close to him as more than just a normal tutor relationship.

Thomas loved Newt very much…

…

RINGGGG!

It was Newt's smartphone that ringing repeatedly. Newt quickly grabbed his phone from his pocket and instantly looking at his phone screen. It's from his mother. He quickly swipe the green button and started answering the call,

Newt (N)-Hello, mum…

Mum (M)-Good night, Newt. Where have you been this night, love?

N-I just finished the music lesson, mum. You know, it was bloody perfect. I'm glad that I had the most special person who can teach me.

Thomas stunned a bit, trying to catch of what Newt has said just now. He seemed couldn't believe it. 'Most….special?!' He blushed again but he quickly snapped out of it because he thought maybe it was just his terms to indicate a teacher.

But Newt's mother had a different thought,

M-Woooow, a boyfriend? Newt!I couldn't believe that you got your boyfriend very quickly.

N- *blushed* mum!It's not like that…what's bloody going on with mum's brain?

M-I am always fine, Newt. Still, I'm not crazy yet unless you have found a new boyfriend then I will brought myself into a mental hospital. How cute it is…

N-Mum!Don't say like that!It is bloody embarrassing. How many pills that you've taken?

M-I don't know…thousands pills perhaps?*chuckled*

N-*faked laugh* Ha..ha, very funny mum. What's into you mum? Why did you suddenly call me?

M-Your father and I won't be around tonight because I have to follow your father to Washington D.C for your father's urgent thing.

N-*shocked* W-What?!W-When you both will return here?!It is bloody far away from New York?

M-Maybe we won't be here for three to four days. Perhaps you should sleep at your friend's house for temporary. I promise I will give you a very special gift when we got back here.

N-*sighed* okay, mum. Just be careful, okay? Send my regard to father…

M-Alright, Newt. I love you…

N-Love you too, mum…

Then, Newt hung up the phone and put it back inside his pocket. His face seemed doesn't show any positive reaction. Thomas noticed it and he quickly asked him.

"Newt? Something wrong? Are you alright?"

Newt sighed in disappointment as he replied, "Nothing, Tommy. Just worry about where I should sleep for four nights. My family won't be here for the next four days and just great…I should bring the clothes too if I know they want to go afar.

Thomas felt sympathised with him. But at the same time, he wanted to take this opportunity to be with him as much closer as he wanted. So he made a quick decision, "Maybe it was their sudden decision and who knows. Anything could happen in unexpected ways. Anyway it is, you can sleep at my house."

"You bloody sure? Am I not being a burden to you and your family?" Newt felt guilty to accept his offer.

Thomas nodded convincingly. He continued, "Of course, Newt!I am totally happy if you become my guest in my place. You're the VVIP to me…"

"Don't be too over, Tommy. I am totally shy." Newt said shyly.

Thomas chuckled lightly. Looking at the shy blonde, he couldn't bear it unless he could feel such a humour from him. He just took his hand without his realise for once again. He said, "Come on, let's go to my house."

Newt just nodded as he began following him to his house. He knew that Thomas currently holding his hand and he felt okay with it. For the first time perhaps, Newt's cheeks also had a faint blush. Beside the normal feeling which he's okay with it, he also felt strange because his heart was beating rapidly. He realised that a sudden feeling inside his heart whenever he got touched with Thomas. Eventually, he just let him held his hand since he really liked him at his side. For at some reason, perhaps….

'Maybe I am too long enough not to feel such a pleasurable feeling like this. Tommy…is this..really you?'

...

Thomas's House,

"Your house is quite bloody big than mine, wicked!" Said Newt, praising towards Thomas's house. Thomas got closer with Newt, as he brought a tray of hot tea for them to drink.

Thomas replied, "Quite big for you…but too big for me."

Newt said back, "You should be proud for this house, you bloody know that right? If I were you, I will feel very comfortable enough to live in such a huge place." He paused a while, feeling strange with the house. It seemed empty and lonely. With the curiosity that he just felt, he quickly asked him, "Where is your parents? Are they also still on work?"

"Oh you mean…my mom, she's at Quebec, working there. I know you will say far because my mom had been transferred by her manager to become the general manager in Electrical Company in Canada. So, yeah…she won't back before Christmas Eve." Thomas replied, taking a few sips on his tea.

Newt still curious about Thomas's father. So he asked again, "What about your father?"

"My dad…actually.." He fell silenced for a while before he could continue with the conversations. He said, "My dad had died when I was a kid because of the car crash accident. He had a terrible injury in his brain and he died at the scene at that time."

Newt shocked very much. He quickly apologised to him, "I'm sorry so much, Tommy!I don't know that your father has…died. I am totally sympathised at you."

"It's okay, Newt. It was a long story…everyone should be with the new books, right? It's a life and we have to get through with it." The brunette smiled.

"So…you're totally alone in this house?"

"Can be say like that…yeah..typically alone in my own house."

Thomas and Newt continued chatting for about 2 hours until they didn't realise that the clock has shown 12:00 midnight. They have classes tomorrow and they don't want to be late because of late sleep.

Newt said, "It's time for us to go to sleep. It's getting late…"

"Yes, sure. You're absolutely right, brain need a lot of rest before it can work perfectly in the next day." He agreed with him. He continued, "Come on, let me show you the room for you to sleep."

But suddenly, the blonde disagreed. He protested, "No, it's okay…I don't want to make room very messy. Your room will be enough for me and it is okay for me…"

Once again, Thomas was very shocked. 'You can't be that crazy, Newt. R-Really?!' And a blush suddenly formed on his cheeks again.

"I don't like troubling people. At least we can….help each other to make it more easier right?" Newt spoke normally but actually he was really shy.

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Thomas's Bedroom…

Thomas prepared all the things for Newt either for tonight and tomorrow. Well, Newt was a guest and it was his responsibility to treat him in special way. It seemed that Thomas will be having a sleepover with Newt and it was totally awkward him. The nervousness has over through himself and he needed to get into with it.

However, he really liked it. He really felt that he wanted to hug Newt as they slept together, in a same bed. But he knew that he can't do such a crazy thing. Friendship can be destroyed with just because of crazy thing. So, with that, he had to control himself either his thought or his desire from losing into a deep bad consequence. To make it happen, he had separated his bed with putting a bolster in between so they could sleep separately.

Newt said, "You don't have to separate me like that, you bloody jerk."

Thomas stunned again, 'You realised what are you talking about, Newt?'

"If you know your limit, Tommy. You sure you wouldn't do such a stupid thing, right?" Said the blonde again, as he climbed up onto the bed and lied on the pillow. Then suddenly..

"Come here, Tommy…don't be shy. I won't do anything stupid to you."

Thomas just climbed up onto the bed, to his side. He was completely shy and nervous. He knew that he don't have to become such a stupid dork because it was his own bed. Why would he want to act shy at his own bed? It doesn't feel right and it is completely wrong.

'Please Newt…you had make me…fall in love with you more…'

Newt smiled cutely as he greeted him for the last time, "Hope you get a nice dream, Tommy. Good night…" Finally, he went off into sleep. After a few minutes, he has already asleep, a real sleep. Thomas just turned off the lamp and he stared at Newt for a moment.

'Oh Newt…how cute you are. You just acted like you and me had such a close relationship and..how would I deny it? To be honest Newt…I can't hold myself whenever I stared into your face. It feels like I really want to kiss you so hard right now. But I know I can't, right?...'

He closed his eyes and began to sleep in a few minutes later,

'Newt…I wish…we can be together...not because of your advantages. It's because…I really…really love you…'

To Be Continued…