Part IX
Hey, the next part will be the last, so thanks to erveryone who read and reviewed!
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Newt stood as Lauren did and they waited awkwardly.
"See you tomorrow then" Lauren turned to go but Newt pulled her back and suddenly without thinking, his lips found hers.
It was soft at first and she was kissing back but then it got more intense and Newt urged his tongue inside, slipping it onto Lauren's. He pulled her closer, his hand running down his back craving her to still be closer.
Then Lauren pulled away and the whole dream turned into a nightmare.
"I can't..." she gasped, breathlessly "I gotta..." she turned and ran, leaving Newt standing there.
With his regrets.
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Lauren awoke from her dream, her breathing hitched and her face red and flustered.
"Lauren, school!" Leo's voice cried from downstairs.
"Alright!" she shouted back, sighing.
Lauren stood and started to get dress.
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Newt sat at the breakfast table with Sophia and Jared.
"Something wrong, love?" Frankie asked.
"No" Newt mumbled.
"Sophia, sweetheart, what do you want for lunch?" Frankie asked.
"Oh nothing" she smiled happily.
"I always did mean to ask you" Frankie continued "What happened to your black hair?".
"I changed it" Sophia replied simply.
Newt's phone beeped and he opened it up: 'Meet me at the woods. L x'
"Who was that?" Jack asked.
"Wrong number" Newt muttered, putting his phone away. He stood and grabbed his school bag. "I'm gonnah head off early" and without waiting for an answer, he picked up an apple and rushed out.
Sophia smiled.
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Lauren's head cocked up as footsteps creeped nearer her. Newt slowly appeared from the trees, walking slowly towards her.
"Hey" she said quietly.
Newt's heart almost crumpled when he got close to her and saw she had no make-up on and was wearing baggy clothes that hid her figure. She looked dull. Almost dead.
"How are you feeling?" he asked quietly.
"You mean before or after you kissed me?" she whispered, tears falling out.
"Lauren..." Newt groaned, sitting down next to her.
"Did you mean it?" she interrupted.
Newt closed his eyes, tears slowly sliding down his cheeks. "I...".
"Why?" she pleaded.
"I..." he tried again but nothing came out.
"Answer me!" she cried, whacking Newt on his arm.
"Lauren" Newt whispered again.
"You just know how to make a screw-up situation even worse!" she shrieked, standing up.
Newt stood up to, in desperation. "Lauren, look...I'm really sorry—".
"Stop!" she interrupted banging her fists against his chest, "Stop it, just stop!" Newt let her thump his chest until she broke down in tears and ended up falling into his body, sobbing heavily.
They sank to the ground, Newt wrapping his arms around her. When she had stopped, Newt felt her pull him closer, her lips coming into contact with his neck. Then he stopped breathing. Lauren's lips were kissing his neck softly, making him shiver.
"Lauren" Newt croaked out.
Lauren raised her head up and they stared into each other's eyes. Impulse ruled her and she reached up and crashed their lips together softly. Newt's urge for her took over and he kissed her fiercely, making her lean back. They clawed at each-other, gasping, craving, wanting more.
"Newt..." Lauren gasped "I can't—" he cut her off, urging his tongue inside and making her groan.
"What?" he pulled away, needing air.
She stroked his cheek before pulling him back down to meet her lips.
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Frankie put down the phone, confused.
"What's wrong, Frankie?" Darren asked.
"Newt's not at school" Frankie sighed quietly "And neither is Lauren".
Darren smirked "Put two and two together and what do you get? Two Emo teenagers".
"Oh enough, Darren!" Frankie cried, running up the stairs. "Jack!".
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"Hello?" Valerie answered the phone. "Oh" her voice turned sour "It's you".
"Yes, it's me" Frankie retorted "You are clever, but that's not why I called, Newt and Lauren have skived off school and we need to talk...All of us".
Valerie sighed and glanced to Leo, sitting on the couch. "I'm listening...".
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Lauren and Newt walked into The Pub and stopped in their tracks to see Frankie, Jack, Leo and Valerie sat around one table.
"What's going on?" Newt asked.
"Nothing" Frankie smiled "How was school?".
"S'alright" Lauren shrugged.
"Really?" Valerie pursed her lips. "Cause t' school called, you weren't there!".
Newt and Lauren looked down, sighing.
"We've had a long hard talk" Jack added "And...We think it's best that you don't see each other for a while...".
"What!?" Newt and Lauren cried together.
"It's for the best, love" Leo told Lauren, nodding "A bit of space from each other won't kill you".
"What right do you have to tell me who to hang out with!?" Lauren cried.
"Every right!" Valerie shrieked "We're your parents!".
"You can't keep us apart forever" Newt added hotly "School and—".
"We called the school" Frankie cut him off "We've told them we want you separated".
Lauren glared "I don't believe this!".
"Well, believe it" Valerie snapped, standing up. "Until you can show us that you're responsible young adults then you won't see each other, now move, Lauren".
She stormed off. "Thanks" Leo nodded to Frankie and Jack. "Come on, Lauren" he looked at her.
Lauren glanced from Newt to her dad and tears welled up. Without warning, Lauren hugged Newt tightly, tears falling out. Frankie and Jack looked at each other, awkwardly. She let him go, and saw him looking anywhere but her.
Let's go, Lauren" Leo added softly.
Lauren turned and walked out after her dad, tears spilling out. Tears escaped from Newt's eyes and he inhaled sharply.
"Newt..." Frankie began.
"I hate you" Newt interrupted, walking up the stairs to his room.
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'I'll see you tomorrow at school. Newt x'
Lauren read the text message on her phone and sighed. This wasn't her day at all. 1.) Kissed Newt 2.) Kissed Newt again and 3.) Then was told she could never see him again. Well...sort of.
"And, I'll want your phone!" Valerie stormed into Lauren's room.
Lauren sighed and handed it over. There was no use, no point in fighting. They'd always win.
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Morning came and Newt, Sophia and Jared walked together to school. Newt had left without breakfast or even saying goodbye.
"So..." Sophia began "Did you tell her?".
"Tell who what?" Newt frowned.
"Did you tell Lauren you love her?" Sophia asked.
"What?" Newt gasped "I...don't—love anybody".
"Right" Sophia nodded "You just wanna jump her bones".
"Do you mind?" Newt snapped "And quit spying on people".
"I wasn't spying" Sophia insisted "I saw it".
"That's right" Newt fake-grinned "Your psychic, I forgot".
"You almost sound like you don't believe me" Sophia smiled sweetly.
Newt shook his head and sighed.
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"I can walk myself" Lauren told her mother.
Valerie strolled along behind. "Yes well, how do I know you're not going to bunk off with Newt again? I don't...So, until I can trust you again; I'll be walking you to school".
"Is all you do is moan?" Lauren spun around on her mum "Are you not capable of human emotions for just once? Every word that comes out of your mouth is either negative, smug or down-right arrogant and I'm sick of it!".
Valerie stared in shock as Lauren continued.
"I just wanted a mum, okay?" Lauren added "A normal mum, I can't do anything right, Niall and that situation; I did nothing wrong, but somehow it was my fault that I got attacked and the camping-trip! Yet again you had a problem and then! You drove me to climbing out a window because I couldn't put up with your constant arguments and general annoyance, and if you can't even see that, then you're stupider than I thought!" she spun back around and stormed off leaving Valerie standing there, feeling as if she'd just been slapped.
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Newt glanced over at Lauren, who was sitting at the other end of the classroom. She had been partnered with Jared and Newt with Sophia. It wouldn't have been so bad if she hadn't of refused to look at him or even acknowledge his presence.
Newt glanced at his phone and tried calling hers but the signal was too low.
"Her phone's already been taken off her" Sophia muttered quietly.
"What?" Newt frowned, looking up.
"Her phone" Sophia stated "Her mum took it off her".
"How would you know?" Newt replied "Oh no, wait a minute; your psychic".
"Don't hate on me just cause you can't tell someone you love them" Sophia whispered.
"Shut up" Newt rolled his eyes.
He glanced again at Lauren at the other side of the class.
"Do you love him?" Jared asked Lauren. She looked up; surprised. It was the first time she'd heard him speak and his voice was deeper and huskier than she had expected.
Lauren sunk deeper into her chair. "I don't love anybody".
"Funny" Jared smirked "That's what he said...".
Lauren slowly glanced over to see Newt, and found those familiar eyes piercing into her soul. She turned quickly back around; if she let herself look too long, she'd never stop.
"I love him" she whispered.
"I love her" Newt whispered at the other end of the classroom.
Sophia and Jared smiled in unison.
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Newt watched as Lauren collected her bag and walked off quickly. This couldn't be happening. Why was she avoiding him? Apart from the obvious.
"It'll be okay" Sophia assured him "She'll come back, you'll tell each other you're in love and everything will be fine before the season finale".
Newt frowned "What?".
"Tell her" Sophia smiled, walking off with Jared.
"Newt, can I see you for a moment?" Russ asked.
Newt grabbed his school bag and walked up to him. "Yes, sir?".
"Your mum was on the phone to the school last night" he began "I'm sure your aware, but I've been told to remind you that seeing Lauren are off-limits".
"I got it" Newt snapped, turning away.
"Newt, wait" Russ called "I know you two are close and it'll pass, I promise... Just give each other some space, yeah?".
Newt sighed and walked away.
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Newt watched Lauren sit against the wall that they always used to go to. She looked over and smiled softly. He smiled back. Then a plan raced into his mind and he stood, walking towards Sophia and Jared, hanging by the gates.
"I need you to give Lauren this" he said quickly, taking paper and a pen and scribbling something down. He folded it several times and then gave it to Sophia.
"And don't read it" he snapped.
"Don't worry" she smirked "I already know what it says" she walked off towards Lauren.
Newt held his breath in anticipation as Sophia gave a confused Lauren the note and then waited.
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Lauren took the note wearily from Sophia's hand and frowned.
"What's this?" she asked.
"From Newt" Sophia said simply.
Lauren peeled the note open and looked down. Scribbled hurriedly were the words: 'meet me at the dog tonight 6pm, and bring your parents'.
She looked up and stared at Newt, trying to search his eyes, but he wasn't giving anything way, so instead he just slung his bag over his shoulder and walked away, smiling softly.
Sophia turned and walked away.
"Wait!" Lauren cried "Don't you want to know whether I'm coming or not?".
"I already know your answer!" Sophia cried back, still walking away "See you tonight!".
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"Newt, what is so important?" Jack sighed as Newt led Jack and Frankie into the pub.
"I think you should sit down" Newt began.
Frankie and Jack looked at each other and then slowly sat down next to a table. "What's wrong, love?" Frankie asked "Has something happened?".
"I'm sorry I said I hated you yesterday" Newt continued "I didn't mean it" he glanced at the clock: 5.57pm.
"It's okay, sweetheart" Frankie assured him "We know you were angry and upset but—".
"Let me finish" Newt interrupted "I asked Lauren to come here with her parents, I've got something I want to say".
Frankie and Jack looked at each other.
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Valerie and Leo trailed along behind Lauren.
"Where are we going?" Valerie sighed.
"Somewhere" Lauren rolled her eyes.
They turned a corner and Valerie saw The Dog. "No way!" she cried "I meant what I said about last night, Lauren! You can't—".
"Stop it!" Lauren cried "I need to do this, now I promise, if we go in there, and listen to what Newt has got to say and you still don't like him..." she hesitated "Then I'll keep away, no arguments".
Valerie narrowed her eyes. "Really?".
"Really" Lauren nodded.
Valerie glanced at Leo. "Let's get this over with then".
A/N: Hey, anything sepcial you want to see happen in the last part? I already have Newt and Lauren's special thing happening so... Sophia and Jared, ideas?
None?