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

1 Week Later...

I sit next to Minho and Milo on a log, the three of us taking a small snack break during our work shift. Everyone was around, working on construction or any other job they were assigned.

"Is that Newt's jacket," Milo randomly asks, referring to the big read jacket I have on over my hoodie.

It catches me off guard and I feel a sting in my heart. "Yeah."

It's quiet for a moment before Minho speaks up. "How are you holding up?"

"Terribly," I answer truthfully, looking the boy in the eyes. "There's this heavy feeling in my heart and it hasn't gone away since that night."

He pulls me into a hug before pulling away and looking me in the eyes. "We'll all get through it. It hurts like klunk but it will pass."

"I miss talking to him," Milo mumbles out of nowhere. "I miss hanging out with all of you guys together. Thomas, Newt, Fry, Brenda, and you two."

Minho suddenly stands up, his gaze fixated somewhere ahead of us. "You won't have to worry about Thomas anymore, Little Man."

I shoot up from the log, Milo following suit as our eyes land on the brunette walking towards us. We rush over to him--Brenda, Fry, Gally, Aris, and all our other friends coming along.

I stop as I stare at him, trying to determine if it's real or if my head's messing with him. My mind snaps out of it as my legs move on their own and I pull Thomas into a hug, Minho following along and pulling the three of us into a hug.

Tears stream down my face at the relief that he's alive. Nobody shares a word as we all just hug him, thankful that everything worked out.

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Night arrives as everyone gathers around under the tents in our gathering area. Bonfires are spread in the middle as we sit on the bleachers. Our group sits together, of course. And I sit between Thomas and Minho as Milo and Brenda sit in front of us. Vince takes a stand in the middle, looking at everyone as he begins his speech.

"So many have sacrificed so much to make this possible. Your friends... your family. So here's to the ones who couldn't be here. Here's to the friends we lost. This place is for you, for all of us." He points at a large stone in behind him, "But this is for them. So on your own time, in your own way, come make your peace." He sticks a knife into a log beside him before raising his cup and shouting, "And welcome to the Safe Haven!"

Cheers and applause erupts from all around us as we all celebrate. A smile crosses my face as I watch everyone run around and have fun. I specifically watch Milo talk with Gally, the two immediately hitting it off. It warms my heart and almost brings me to tears. Gally really has changed, and I see him connecting with Milo as a way of making peace with what happened with Chuck.

I sit with Minho and Thomas, the three of us just admiring everything going on. Bringing my knees to my chest, I wrap Newt's jacket around me more to warm myself up.

"This is going to be a good home for us," Minho says contently.

"Yeah," Thomas responds.

"It's nice to have a fresh start," I mumble. "And I love that we're set up near the beach right now. If we ever do expand, I'm going to keep my house in this area. It's just so pretty."

"We should all stay in this area then," Minho adds. "We could have our own little neighborhood dedicated to us."

I smile, but the two of us give each other hesitant looks as we realize Thomas was quiet. Patting his back, I get the boy's attention. "She always meant well, Thomas. At the end of the day, I'm beyond grateful for her. She saved your life and if it weren't for that, you wouldn't be here with us right now. We're always here if you need to talk. Just know that you don't have to shut down and lock us out."