Hey guys, remember me? *crickets chirping followed by a loud array of booing and throwing rocks* I completely understand the hate you all may have since I have pretty much abandoned 2 of my stories 4 years ago. Not that anyone cares but in the time I achieved a bachelors degree and am working toward a masters degree. I recently decided to come back on here since noticing BATB is on Netflix and I started rewatching it. Without further ado and anymore lame explanation, another chapter. I hope this kinda makes up for my very long hiatus.

(Third Person)

Silence fell on the room yet again. The ambiance and tension of the room was different. The mood shifted to a somber tone and for the first time ever, we all felt so emotionally raw and open with each other. Everyone was relieved that they were no longer keeping their secrets. Their confessions playing over in their minds. Sawyer coming out about his experience with Blake, learning to accept himself for who he was through all of his confusion. That he, is infact, a bisexual and proud of it. Pepper exposing that her real name is Wen, and that she is originally from China where her mother died in an execution by a hijacker. Her dad, well she still wonders whatever happened to him, but she is thankful her uncle Joe took her in as his own daughter and life turned around for her. But she does shed a tear time to time thinking of how things could have been different. But then she never would have met Bella, Sophie, and the rest of the gang. Speaking of, Sophie who never knew who her father was, where he is, if he's alive, or even what his name was. Her mother, shot in cold blood by a man she still can't get the image of out of her mind. Newt, well Newt and his step-mom Brenda had a dynamic relationship before but when he found her pills, Newt capitalized and has been on Adderall since. Using it as a safety blanket for his mental health. Speaking of mental health, Troy's father came back from his service in Russia with a severe case of PTSD. Troy was being physically abused by the man he used to look up to, but he knew that night when his father came home, looking in his eyes after receiving a hard slap to the cheek, that wasn't his father anymore. That hurt more than any physical harm his father had ever caused. But Bella knows full and well all about pain. Being pregnant as a teen is scary, but no fear and sadness was stronger than losing her unborn baby and first love...

Silence.

The group finally let go of each other after what felt like hours but was actually on a few minutes. Tears, pain, and empathy ever present in their eyes as they stared at one another. They all slowly put some more clothes on, rustling in silence until Troy cleared his throat and began to speak with a horse voice.

"Guys..." he paused for a moment trying to formulate his next words and organize his racing thoughts. "That was a lot.. to take in.. uh, I think I need a moment." he choked before slowly walking out of the locker room. Bella followed up saying

"..Ye-yeah I think I need a moment and some fresh air myself" before walking out after Troy. Sawyer and Pepper embraced each other, Pepper leaning her head on Sawyers shoulder. Sensing a change in atmosphere, Sophie and Newt saw themselves out. They walked down the hall in awkward silence, not knowing where they were going, before Newt finally spoke.

"So.."

"So" Sophie mimicked.

"Well I'm a little hungry, you want to go to the cafeteria and grab a snack?" Newt feeling the rumble in his stomach and wanting to change the conversation to cut the tension.

"Yeah that sounds like a good idea" Sophie returned with a slight smile, feeling the tension of the night slip away. As they reached the cafeteria, they went straight to the back room. Looking through the various doors and shelves, they found some chips, cookies, bread, and deli meats and cheeses. Laying them out on the counter, they began making sandwiches. Sophie reached for a slice of bread at the same time as Newt, who flinched like he was just burned. Sophie frowned. "Newt... I... I'm so sorry for all the harsh comments and bullying. I don't actually think you're gross and I also don't want to hurt you" Newt hesitated for a moment, searching Sophie's eyes, hoping that she's not setting him up. But when he looked at her beautiful chocolate colored pools, he saw something he had never seen before in her. He saw, no felt raw vulnerability, all of her walls were down, her heart on her sleeve, regret for all she had done to him, she was absolutely being honest.

"I... It's okay"

"No Newt, it isn't, all my sadness and anger was projected on you and that wasn't fair, especially since you were nothing but nice to me" a single tear spilling from glossy eyes.

"Sophie, you've been through so much, I wish I could have done more to make up for the loss of your... mother" Newt comforted, daring to touch her hand, which she gratefully accepted.

"Thank you, Newt. I'm thankful to have such a kind gentleman in my life." her voice grew weak, to a sad whisper "please forgive me"

"Sophie... I" feeling more confident this time, he grabbed her face with his other hand. Wiping away the single tear that dripped down her rosy cheeks, running his thumb over her lip. He looked up at her eyes again. They were so close they could feel each others breath.

Silence.

Before either of them knew it, they were kissing. Newt slid his hand that was holding hers up her arm before finally stopping at her neck, deepening the kiss. Meanwhile, Sophie took both of her hands and slid them up Newts chest before settling his pecks. 'When did Newt get so toned? And... and when did he get taller?' Sophie's thoughts were racing so fast she mentally had to take a breath. She settled into his lips, almost like they were meant for hers. His lips were so soft and the remaining taste of his cherry chapstick ever present. Coming up for a breath they leaned their heads on each other. "Sophie, I just want you to know that I mean it when I say I lov-" she cut him off with a kiss, much more fierce this time, biting his lip. She pulled up his shirt up, breaking the kiss only momentarily to pull it over his head. Feeling all over his chest and dragging her nails down to his underwear. That sparked a fire in Newts stomach as he took control, grabbing her shirt and roughly pulling it over her head. Moving the long abandoned bread and chips out of the way he lifted Sophie up with ease, putting her on the counter. Sophie gasped when Newt wasted no time, tenderly but aggressively kissing down her neck, down to her left nipple, eliciting another gasp from Sophie. She never would have thought Newt would have a sexy, rough side to him. A tongue running over her pale pink areola brings Sophie out of her thoughts again grasping the back of Newts dirty blonde hair "Newt..." Sophie moaned out, without a care in the world. He fondled her other breast, pinching the nipple, getting a whimper, making him hard. He switched sides and smirked. He was in control now. He decided to run his free hand around the rim of her panties and down her thigh, stopping just before the area she needed him most. Frustrated Sophie bucked her lips. "Tsk tsk, be patient my love the good part is coming in due time" to reinforce his point he thrusts his hips into hers, causing both of them to moan.

"Newt, I.. who... where did this side of you come from?" Sophie gasped out as he shushed her with a kiss on the lips, slowly kissing down her body. Sophie tried grabbing at his underwear but he pulled away again.

"What did I just tell you? Tonight's about you Sophie, relax" his voice was raspy, both hearts racing as he kissed down to her underwear. He slowed looking up at Sophie, silently asking permission, he might be aggressive but he's always respectful and a gentleman first and foremost. She met his gaze and gave a slight nod of approval. He grabbed her underwear and pulled them down as she lifted up her butt just enough to get the offensive garment off. Pushing her thighs apart he held his breath, never thinking he'd get to this moment. He looked up at Sophie one more time and she touched his face in reassurance that it was okay. He began to kiss up her leg, starting at the knee, making sure to taking in every part of her skin mapping out every curve, imperfection and landmark on her. Finally he reached her cleanly shaved pussy, giving one long lick with his searing hot tongue. Sophie bucked her hips and let out a shutter. Newt taking this as a good sign went straight for her clit, he was a compassionate man, understanding the importance of womens needs. Flicking and swirling his tongue over and over again, she began to ride her face for more. He held her lap down with one hand before sticking a finger slowly into her now drenched core, working her nice and slow. He continued to slide his finger in and out before speeding up and adding another finger. She began to writhe below him, itching for relief. Newt sped up and just below she came undone, he stopped. Sophie whined but he put his finger to his mouth to shush her. He pulled down his underwear with his other hand. And Sophie's eyes went wide. Newt was much bigger and thicker than she had imagined, not that she had many thoughts about his dick before this night. She had felt it earlier as she grinded on him but... Sophie was pleasantly surprised. He wasn't hung but he wasn't small either... It was perfect. He was perfect.. He came closer to her looking to her eyes one more time for reassurance, but this time he spoke

"Are you sure?" Newt asked "We can stop if at any-"

"Newt, I'm sure... and I love you, too" she said reassuringly pulling him in.

He took a breath and pulled her close...

Of course I left a cliff hanger. I want you all to come back. Until next time...