Chapter 13
A/N: Hey guys! As I'm sure many of you are aware, there were some problems with Fanfiction so I am a bit late, but I didn't stop writing so the next chapter will be out on Friday. I'd also like to again thank all of you for reading and thank you to everyone who has reviewed. I had considered taking a break from writing for a bit, but your reviews inspired me to keep going and work around my writing block. And to 123, I post chapters every Friday. So, here it is, I hope you all enjoy this chapter.
You and Newt are sitting on the bed in one of the empty rooms of the Homestead. You are kind of sitting apart from each other and feeling a bit awkward, not knowing how to react after the kiss you two had shared earlier.
"So, Newt, tell me about the note you and Alby found with me."
Newt looks at you a bit confused, but there is still that awkwardness and uncertainty behind his eyes. He seems to try and shove those feelings aside when he answers,
"What do you mean? You already saw the note."
"I know. I mean tell me what you guys think about it. What are we going to do?"
Newt nods slowly as he thinks,
"Okay," he pauses, "First of all, there's no 'we'. It's Alby and I. I'm only telling you this because you deserve to know more about your situation."
You smirk at him coyly and say, "Are you sure that's the only reason?"
He blushes and falters before he continues, "Well, we've been keeping an eye on you to see if you do anything suspicious. You know, 'complete your task' or whatever."
"You've been spying on me?"
"Technically yes. Although it's been easy with you being by me most of the time."
You start to feel a bit betrayed, knowing that Newt had been spying on you the whole time. You wonder if he ever actually wanted to spend time with you. But then you remember the kiss and realise that he really does like you, even though one wouldn't be able to tell from how you sat at the foot of the bed and Newt was by the head. Your thoughts drift to the note again, how the Creators said they were going to get you in about a week. Your mind sparks and an idea pops into your head,
"Newt," you ask, "do you think maybe the Griever didn't sting me because the Creators want me to do the task and take me away?"
He perks up, "Possibly."
You and Newt look at each other and smile. You sink into the quicksand of his eyes again as they flicker between your eyes and your lips. The two of you start to move closer to each other, leaning in. There's suddenly a knock at the door and you both jump. Newt gets up and hurries to the door, opening it a fraction of the way to see who's outside.
"Hey, Newtie!" you hear. It sounds like Minho, the Keeper of the Runners, the boy who had found you and helped you out of the maze.
"Hey, Minho," you were right, "What's up?"
"Alby wants to see you."
Newt nods and starts to close the door again as he says he'll be right out, but Minho stops him and laughs,
"He wants you and your new girlfriend."
He said 'girlfriend' in a teasing manner. You can feel yourself blush and you would be willing to bet that Newt is blushing too.
Minho continues, "I know she's in there."
He speaks louder, "Hey, Y/N!"
You come to stand next to Newt and open the door all the way.
"Hey, Minho."
"Is Newt's loving still as good as he gave me?" He grins as he looks between the two of you standing awkwardly trying to avoid eye contact. His smile fades a bit but never completely disappears,
"Hey guys. If things are weird, it's okay. Just know that I support you guys. Everyone knew it was going to happen eventually. Which reminds me, I have to go see Frypan and try to get out of the bet we made.
You and Newt laugh.
"Really? You guys bet on us?" You ask between giggles.
"Yeah, Frypan said it would take less than a week, I said ten days."
Newt speaks up, "So does everyone know?"
"Oh, yeah. Chuck, the Shank, he could barely keep himself from exploding. He ran around telling anyone who would listen."
You exchange a glance with Newt and you both seemed to share the same thought: Everyone knows, is Alby calling to meet you two about it? What's going to happen?
Minho gets out of the way of the door and motions for you and Newt to come out of the room. Newt steps out first and you follow suit. Minho starts walking as the two of you follow him out of the Homestead. Newt sees your worried expression and takes your hand, gently squeezing it as he whispers in your ear,
"It's okay, everything will be fine."
You nod take a deep breath and squeeze his hand back.
A/N: Thanks for sticking with me guys. I hope you enjoy the rest. Also, I'm considering writing another fic: Griever Girl but from Newt's perspective. So keep your eyes out and I will let you guys know when I release it. Thanks!