I Need You
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of The Maze Runner. Just the plot.
Pairing: Thomas & Newt Newtmas
Chapter 4
"We just killed three milkshakes...If I get a stomach ache, I'm blaming you," Newt chuckled as he climbed into the jeep. Thomas laughed as they buckled themselves in and he started the engine.
"You weren't complaining when you were drinking those delicious milkshakes," Thomas smirked, lifting his eyebrow at Newt. "Aren't you supposed to be the responsible one that says "No Tommy, no more!"?"
"Ha ha ha very funny. So what now? You have more plans, yes?"
"Sure do, I have a special location in mind."
"Special location?"
"Won't spill till we get there," Thomas winked before pulling out of the diner parking lot. The ride was relatively quiet, but a comfortable silence nevertheless. Thomas heard the undeniable sound of a phone vibrating. He glanced over at Newt and saw him pull out his phone. With the frown that spread across Newt's face, he didn't need to ask who it was. He reached across and grabbed Newt's phone and put it in his pocket.
"Hey! Give it back," Newt said chuckling.
"No, you're not talking to that asshole. Not on my watch."
"Tommy-"
"Don't "Tommy" me. I want you to have fun, and you can't have fun thinking about him. You know what? What do you say we spice it up a little, huh?"
"Oh, what are you going on about?" Newt asked. Thomas smiled as he pulled the jeep over. Newt watched as Thomas shifted to park, hopped out, and shut the door. "What in bloody-" Newt barely had time to finish as Thomas unzipped the tarp roof of the jeep and pulled it back, exposing the sky.
"There," Thomas said as he jumped back in. Thomas started driving again and ended up turning on a back road. Newt stared out into the sky, watching the sun rays peeking through the tree tops vanish as the sun set. Newt remembered when Gally used to take him out on afternoon drives. They would listen to music and talk about anything, but those days were long gone. Gally had started being horrible to him. It made Newt wonder why he hasn't broken up with him yet.
"Do you like going fast?" Thomas said breaking Newt out of his thoughts.
"Do I what?" Newt said a bit confused.
"Do you like going fast?" Thomas repeated, his eyes still on the road with a smile on his face. Newt watched as Thomas pressed his foot on the gas petal and the jeep smoothly sped up. Newt grinned. A fast evening drive. Perfect.
"How fast can you go?" Newt teased. Thomas didn't answer or look his way, his smirk just widened. He pressed the pedal further to the floor. The jeep accelerated and Newt let out a thrilled laugh. Thomas chuckled as he did eighty, slowing down only to coast for curves. Newt unhooked his seatbelt and stood, holding onto the jeep tightly. The rush of wind that whipped at his face made him let out a giggle that melted Thomas' heart.
"That fast enough for ya?" Thomas called out to Newt, watching him as his eyes closed. Newt just grinned and nodded, which made Thomas happy.
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Thomas pulled onto an unkept dirt road, driving slowly as the vehicle climbed up the hill. Soon the trees thinned out and there was nothing, but a large hill looking out to the sunset over the small town that they lived in. Thomas and Newt jumped out of the jeep and walked up to the very top of the hill.
"Wow," Newt breathed as he looked out on the Glade. "This is-"
"Amazing right?" Thomas sighed, staring out into the open sky. The pink, orange, and blue colors dancing with one another and illuminating the town. They both stood there in silence for a while, taking in the scenery.
"He cheated on me, Tommy," Newt whispered still looking at the sunset.
"He what?" Thomas said, whipping his head to the side to look at Newt. Newt sighed and walked back to the jeep. He climbed up on the hood and laid against the windshield. Thomas did the same.
"When we were in tenth grade...I-I spent the night over at Gally's. He made me feel welcome as always and everything was great. Normal. He went to the bathroom during a movie we were watching, and left his phone. It was some random chick, wondering when he was going to come over again."
"You confronted him?" Thomas asked, anger starting to build deep within him.
"Yes, and he told me it was his cousin. I decided to believe him. That is until he started locking his phone. I decided to watch him put his code in a few times. Figured it out," Newt stated glancing over at Thomas.
"Smart as always," Thomas said with a grin. Newt chuckled.
"Yeah, well sometimes I hope that I wasn't so smart...Turns out his "cousin" was a girl that lives in the next town. The were meeting up and going on dates. Kissing. Who knows what else. Gally begged for me to stay with him. He told me he would never do it again," Newt said then paused, as if reliving the memory. "Like an idiot, I believed him."
"Newt, you can't blame yourself for that," Thomas said sternly.
"But I can, Tommy. That wasn't the only time. I've caught Gally cheating on me about three times now. I'm holding on to memories and how good he makes me feel, but he's hurting me too and it's making things harder. Practically suffocating."
"Newt," Thomas began as he turned on his side to look Newt in the eye. The sunset was illuminating Newt's blonde hair. His brown eyes were piercing Thomas' soul, waiting for him to speak. "Newt...you don't have to put up with Gally for the sake of memories."
"Tommy-"
"No, hear me out. I've known you since first grade. We've been friends for almost twelve years now. You are still the greatest person that I've ever met. You've never changed. You're loyal, you're caring... When you're looking out for someone, you get that motherly tone." Newt laughed and gave a toothy grin. Thomas smiled. "And that right there...your smile. It's contagious. Your eyes are brighter when you smile. Especially when you're blushing. When you're not smiling, everything is wrong in the world and I'd do anything to fix it." Newt stared at Thomas in awe at his words. "I never knew you were unhappy, Newt. You don't know how much I want to pummel him for hurting you, and not just for cheating on you but for hitting you. But there is one thing I can give props to Gally for... At least he went for what he wanted."
"Tommy?" Newt whispered, already guessing what Thomas was about to say. As Thomas stared into his eyes, Newt couldn't help but notice how godly he looked in the sun. His skin, his eyes...he was beautiful. It made chills run up and down his spine. His heartbeat quickening and his breathing slowing down.
"I should have told you how I felt all those years ago. At first I thought it was just a want for friendship, but after we were friends-best friends...I still couldn't get you out of my head. I craved your attention. I yearned to hear your voice. I started getting nervous when you were around me, and I can't deny these feelings anymore. I think I've fallen for you, Newt. In fact...I know I have."
Newt stared at him in shook. His lips parted to say something, but words wouldn't leave. He could barely breathe. He had just found out that his best friend was in love with him. He liked Thomas all those years ago, but figured Thomas didn't feel the same. How wrong he had been. Newt felt a flutter in his chest, one that he hadn't felt in a long time. Affection. He stared into Thomas' eyes and found nothing but love. Thomas cared. He always had.
"Please say something," Thomas whispered as he gazed at Newt with concern. Newt swallowed and attempted to speak, but again couldn't find words.
"Tommy...I...If I.." Newt stopped himself. Words were useless now anyway. He leaned towards Thomas and gave him a chaste kiss on the lips, gasping at his own actions. "I'm sorry...I don't know why-"
Thomas interupted him by placing a hand on the back of his neck and pulling him into another kiss. Newt responded immediately, their lips molding perfectly against each other. Newt moaned lightly in approval when Thomas pulled him closer. Thomas slid his hand down to Newt's hip and broke the kiss. Newt just stared at him, dazed.
"I know why," Thomas said with a smirk, before leaning in to kiss him again.
AN: Thomas has finally told Newt about his feelings. Newt is coming to terms with the feelings he has for his friend. What will happen between Newt and Gally now? Comment what you think! I love hearing from you!
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