Happy Endings... - Newt x Reader | Book 3

I wake up to someone lightly tapping my cheeks, but I push their hands away as I try to maintain my sleepy state. The tapping remains persistent, "Clementine, come on."

I let out a groan, "Leave me alonee."

Suddenly, I feel soft lips peck mine and my eyes shoot wide open. I see Newt hovering above me with a W.C.K.D. soldier suit on as he looks at me with a soft smile. "Get up sleepyhead, it's time to go."

"You're the worst," I tell the boy as I sit up and rub my eyes. I look at him with a smile, my eyelids still a bit closed from the grogginess in my system. Reaching my head up, I peck his lips before pulling away and meeting his eyes. "I love you."

"I love you too," he chuckles.

"Come on lovebirds, we're on a time hunch. Let's go," Brenda scolds us as she tosses me my suit. I sigh as I pull the clothes over the ones I already have on. As I finish, I meet Newt, Thomas, and Gally near a table with all our gear on it.

"It's going to be weird seeing a short little W.C.K.D. soldier," Gally jokes.

"Yeah, well Janson and everyone else didn't notice it before so we'll be fine," I assure the boy as I pull the helmet over my head and sling the rifle strap over my shoulders. The three boys just look at me and laugh. "Would you shanks just shut up? Come on, we gotta go."

Their laughter dies down almost instantly as the rush of the situation hits them again. We all gather the rest of our belongings as I hand my backpack over to Brenda. "Protect this with your life."

"Will do, Clem," she smiles as she heads out a door with Fry.

"Well then," Gally states as he pulls Teresa along. "You guys ready?"

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I walk with Newt as we enter the building, walking side by side to meet Thomas in the spot. The two of us have the heavy helmets on and it's insanely uncomfortable. We spot Teresa and walk up to them, all of us stopping in our tracks. The four of us exchange glances, never saying a word, before Newt nods his head towards the direction of the stairs.

I take a deep breath as we walk along, realizing how crazy this whole thing actually is. Just one slip up, and we can be caught. The smallest mistake can lead to the biggest consequences. I feel like I'm trying to detonate a bomb right now and the pressure of choosing the right wire to cut is weighing on me like a wrecking ball.

Thomas and Newt stand on either side of the girl as we continue to walk--Gally eventually catching up with us. The boy and I lead the trio as we continue making our way through the building.

Teresa unlocks a door that leads to the stairwell as we all pile inside. Gally stops at an electrical box as he tells us to hold on.

"I can get in through here," the boy explains.

"Alright, throw me the walkie," Thomas orders. Gally does as told as he begins working on the box.

Newt leans on the railing of the stairs, lifting up his mask. I follow suit and take a look at the boy--he doesn't look good at all and he's sweating profusely. He starts coughing, making it clear that his body is in pain.

I let my gun hand from my shoulders as I reach my hands up to the boy's cheeks, turning his face to look at me. "Hey, it's gonna be okay. Just a bit longer. You got this, okay?"

He manages to muster up a small smile as he looks at me. "I love you so much, Clementine."

"I love you too," I whisper.

Thomas walks by as he contacts Fry and Brenda through the walkie, informing the two of our status and checking on theirs. Gally finally finishes up tending to the box as he closes it. "Alright, let's go."

We all nod as we pull our masks back down and follow the boy down the stairs. The five of us eventually make it down to the room Teresa told us Minho would be in, along with twenty-eight other immunes. My body fills with anticipation as I prepare myself to see the boy we've been separated from for so long. The boy who always cracked jokes at the most perfect moments. The boy who grew to be my best friend.

She opens up the door, revealing a man. Thomas immediately steps in front of her and shoots at him, the rest of us opening fire at the other men in the room as well.

We finally detain all of the men as we enter the room. Newt and I walk to each door as we unlock it, revealing all the kids. We take our helmets off so they know we're friendly.

"Come on," Newt tells the kids with a relieved smile. "Let's go."

Thomas opens all the other doors as Gally threatens one of the men, forcing him to reveal how to get into the vault--the vault that will give us access to all the bliss they have in store.

"Guys," Gally calls out to us as he sets up near the vault of the door. "This might take some time."

I barely manage to make out a word the boy says as I look around the room frantically. This isn't right. This is all wrong.

"Minho's not here," I mumble, Newt and Thomas looking at me as they make the same realization.

Thomas walks over to Teresa, glaring at her. "Where is he?"

"He was supposed to be here," I whimper, my voice barely being audible.. "Where else could he be? This isn't how this was supposed to go."

"Clementine," a voice whispers and snaps me out of my thoughts. I look up at the blonde as he places his hands on either side of my cheeks. "Take deep breaths, okay? Can you do that for me, love?"

The panic goes away instantly as he speaks to me, especially when he refers to me with that little nickname. I nod my head and muster up a smile.

"Good," Newt smiles as he pecks my forehead. "We'll find him."

"Someone's moved him up to the medical link," Teresa states. The two of us look over as we see the girl hovering above a computer, clicking on things. "That's on the other side of the building."

"Okay," Thomas tells her. "Take me to him right now."

"I'm coming with you," Newt announces as he walks over and picks up his gun and helmet.

"No," Thomas protests. "You have to stay here with Gally and wait for the serum."

"You can't do this on your own," the blonde pushes.

I pull my helmet over my head as I walk over to the two boys, "Alright, then I'm coming too."

"What? No, Clem," Newt tells me as he looks into my eyes, his deep chocolate orbs melting into my hazel ones. "You need to stay here."

"Why? Gally's more than capable enough of handling all these kids. Where you go, I go. Besides, you're crazy if you think I'm going to let you two shanks be the first to see Minho without me," I argue. "And I'm not letting you leave my sight, Newt."

"Just go," Gally shouts at us, his little goggles on his face. "You're wasting time! I'll get the serum and we'll meet you all out back."

"Okay, fine," Thomas gives in to the both of us. "Let's go." The four of us start heading back out towards the door as we pull our masks over our heads.

"Hey Greenie," Gally calls over to Thomas. "Good luck."

"Stay safe, Gally," I shout over to the boy.

"You too, Clementine," he responds as we exit the door.

We have to make it to Minho on time. If we mess up, it's game over for all of us.