Pulling the blanket tighter around himself, Newt shivered in the cold night air. His teeth chattered as he attempted to warm his hands by rubbing them together and his arm breath misted in front of his face as it connected with the cool air. Lost in his numb mind, Newt didn't even notice the crunch of approaching footsteps until a shadow was cast over his shoulders.
"Hey, Tommy," Newt managed to rasp out. "Why are you out here? It's freezing in case you haven't noticed."
"I could ask you the same thing. You've been gone awhile and I just wanted to make sure you were okay." Thomas replied. He sat down next to his friend and wrapped his arms around himself.
"I guess I just needed a breather. All the happy couples, the kissing and cuddling finally got to me. Wanted to forget about all the lovey-dovey for moment," Newt said, an edge of bitterness edging in on his voice. Thomas couldn't blame him; it was a shared feeling between them though Thomas tried to remain a bit more optimistic. "I know its winter and all but why does it have to be so buggin' cold?"
"Come here," Thomas ordered as he laughed at Newt. The blonde looked curiously at Thomas who pulled him into a hug. Newt smiled at the warmth Thomas' body provided. Newt willingly let himself be guided into his friends lap, cuddling into the slightly taller boy's chest. "You can get all the cuddles and kisses you want from me, free of charge. No need to freeze to death because of everyone else doing it." Nosing into Thomas' neck, Newt felt himself start to relax into the arms that held him in place for a few long moments. Contented with his level of frozenness, Newt stood while he pulled Thomas up with him. Tugging at his hand, newt led them back into the party, euphoria slowly starting to replace the sadness.