16. Mistakes

"Please Newt?" We were in his room. I was getting ready to go to the party and trying to convince Newt to come with me.

Newt was laying on his bed. One arm under his head and the other held Lord of the Flys. He had been reading for about an hour now.

"No love," Newt stood and took me into his arms. "Parties were never really my scene, and you can catch up with Niko."

I couldn't help but smile at how relaxed he was being about Niko. He had definitely got over his little moment of jealousy.

"Alright," I smiled and kissed him. "Keep my side of the bed warm while I am gone."

He grinned as I walked out into the dark night.

I saw kids sneaking out, much like myself, and rushing away to the old clothing store.

I followed the crowd and smiled as I heard the bass of music.

I was only ten minutes late, but all the kids seemed to be there. I even saw Frypan.

"Beth," someone called from behind me and I turned to see Niko.

He had a clear jar of something in his hand and he seemed slightly tipsy.

"Drink," he said handing me the jar.

I took a sip and the familiar kick of moonshine burned my throat. But it was a good burn.

I coughed and my lung and shoulder instantly hurt.

Niko laughed and gestured for me to drink more. I took another swig before handing it back.

"No," he shook his head violently. "That one is for you."

I nodded and he threw his arm over my shoulder, leading me deeper into the crowd.

"W-where is that g-guy?" Niko fumbled over his words.

"Newt decided to stay home," I took another swig and shuttered.

Niko mummbeled something, but the sound of the music drowned out his voice.

"What?" I yelled.

"Nothing," he replied. "Dance with me."

He pulled me into the crowd and we started dancing. I swayed my hips to the music and let loose.

By the time the first song ended, I had half of my jar finished.

The second song was playing and I was feeling it.

Niko reached over and put his hands on my hips, bringing me closer to him.

He spun me in a circle and I laughed, tripping over my own feet.

Then he crashed his lips onto mine. I froze for a moment until I imagined Newt and kissed back.

I snapped out of it and pulled back quickly. He wasn't Newt. He never was.

"Bloody hell," I knew who it was before I had to look.

I turned to see Newt standing only a couple feet away.

"Newt, please let me explain," I slurred.

He raised his hand to silence me and walked away.

"No," I yelled after him. My voice getting lost in the music. "Newt!"

I ran out of the room, pushing people out of my way.

When I got to the street, Newt was no where in sight.

"Newt!" I screamed spinning in circles.

One second had messed everything up.

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I know!! Sad stuff, but I mean what is a story without some drama?

You think Newt and Beth are done for?