#or how she pretends to be this aw shucks little girl when she's a deeply calculated capitalist who is never satisfied with how much she has

[kchuarts]

Flowers in Blood

A/N: To those who I am tagging, I am sorry for the mass update!! I just want to get this out of the way as I have things planned for the next part of this story~ 

Summary: Katie and Jonathan do their best to try and recover

Warnings: Smut 

Taglist: @lucywrites02​ @shiningloki​ @blo0dangel​

Chapter 26: Mallow 

A little over two weeks had passed since Katie's rescue and now the lovers were back in London. Just as Pine suspected, Angela didn't take the news too well.

The director clicked her tongue and eyed her best agent with a weary look. “You realize that this case is far from over, right? We still need the body of Daniel Hasapis as proof of death.” She sighed, shuffling reports.

“I understand that Angela, but listen- I, we- This cannot continue.” Jonathan ran a hand through his short curls. “We both know what we signed up for, but this investigation is basically over! Daniel is dead and it’ll only be a matter of time before the Tigress is captured. Please, Angela…” He leaned forward, his face in his hands now. “She just lost the baby-”

“She what?” Angela stopped short, her expression changing into one of sorrow. “You never mentioned that she- I’m so sorry. I cannot imagine what you two are going through right at this moment.”

“Then let us leave! Give us the time to grieve- more so Kate.” Jonathan let out a sob, unable to hold his frustration any longer. He didn’t want to bring up the fact that they lost their daughter or even use it as some sort of crutch. Neither he or Katie expected this to happen. “She’s been sleeping for days ever since we got back and isn’t herself. I didn’t know that she would react so badly.” He choked, wiping his eyes on the sleeve of his jacket.

Angela got up from behind her desk and slowly approached Jonathan, placing a hand on his shoulder. “Crazy things can happen when carrying a child around for a while. A mother’s love is stronger than any kind.” She took a seat next to him and pursed her lips. This was a tough decision to make as Angela didn’t want to have to give either of them up. However, with Katie’s deteriorating mental state she didn’t want to put her out on the line. She gave a firm nod, “I’m relieving Katie off the case. She doesn’t need to be involved anymore.” The director stood up, pacing back and forth, biting her cuticle. “I still need you to be out there though.” She stopped her pacing. “As I said before, this case is not done-”

“Let the police handle it from here!!” Jonathan stood up, anger apparent. “I thought you of all people would understand us, Angela. I am not the same person as I was back when I took out Roper! I have fallen in love with a woman who needs me right now. I don’t want to pretend anymore.” He huffed. “I didn’t think that this would ever happen to me because of my line of work, but it did. I’ve never been so deeply in love as I am now. She means everything to me and is far more important than this case… I’m sorry.” He grabbed his jacket, tugging it on and slamming the door on his way out. He didn’t want to deal with Angela denying him to be with Katie any more. Yes, he understood how important that this mission was and still felt uneasy as hell about it, but all he wanted was to see Katie smile again.

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“JONATHAN!! JONATHAN HELP ME!! JONATHAN!!” Katie screamed, her eyes shut tightly as she was trapped in an awful nightmare. The events of that day still played in her mind and caused her to lose sleep. There was not a night that went by where she didn’t think of her baby and how she lost her little girl. Katie let out another gut wrenching scream, her fists tightly balled in the sheets. “NO!! NO!! PLEASE NOT MY BABY!! PLEASE!!”

As soon as the elevator opened to their level, Jonathan heard the pained screams of his girlfriend and ran down the hall. He quickly scrambled with the keys and unlocked the door, slamming it wide open. “Kate!?” Pine ran to their bedroom and grabbed Katie, holding her tightly and sitting on the bed. He felt her arms wrap around him much like they did during her stay in the hospital.

Katie’s sobs became more quiet as she felt Jonathan’s warmth around her and his familiar scent comforting her. She opened her puffy eyes before shutting them tightly again, burying her face into his chest. “I want my little girl back. I want her back!!” Her fingers dug into the leather of his jacket as she continued to sob.

“I know, baby… I know. I do too, but there’s nothing we can do to bring her back.” Jonathan rubbed her back soothingly, trying to shush her cries further.

“It wasn’t her time!! Sh-She was still growing and a-and-” Katie stopped, gasping for air as she struggled to breathe through her sobs.

Jonathan pulled away from her, grabbing her shoulders firmly. “Kate, hey, baby look at me- look at me. Breathe. Slow deep breaths. Breathe with me.” He instructed, coaching Katie through breaths. “That’s it, just keep breathing darling.”

The brunette shut her tired eyes, falling forward into Pine’s chest and once again wrapping her arms around him. She inhaled deeply, nuzzling her face into his shirt. “Don’t leave.” She whimpered.

“I’m not going anywhere. I’m done going out today so I can be with you.” He placed a kiss on the top of her head before removing her arms from him. “But first I’d like to get settled in for the evening without roasting to death.” He chuckled dryly, shucking his jacket off and getting up to close the door of their flat. Jonathan turned around after locking the door and went into their small kitchen, grabbing a take out menu. “You want chinese tonight?” He called out.

No answer. She hadn’t been eating properly these past two weeks and it was beginning to show.

Sighing, he set the menu down and walked back into their room, sitting beside her. “Kate, you have to eat. I know it’s hard-”

“No you don’t!!” Katie suddenly pulled back and looked at him with wide eyes. “You have no idea how hard it is! The fear I lived in while carrying our child only to have her t-taken from me-” She began to sob again. “I never thought I’d be a mom at 25 or even love something so unconditionally..” She gasped, breathless again.

“You think I didn’t worry about the both of you for those five months?!” Jonathan grit his teeth. “I was scared to death that I’d never see you again!!” Tears began to sting his eyes and he cupped her face, looking her deep in her eyes. “There was not a day that went by that you and the baby were not on my mind. I didn’t sleep properly because I needed you. Kate, fuck. I love you so much-” He leaned in, pressing his lips against hers.

Taken by surprise, Katie froze up a little before melting into his kiss. Her hands grabbed at his shirt, tugging it and feeling a fire light inside of her loins. A spark of passion she hadn’t felt in a very long time. “I need you-” She gasped, taking his shirt off between kisses before shedding her own clothes off.

Jonathan growled as he hungered for something other than sustenance. His teeth nipped at her jawline and traveled down the length of her neck. He placed open mouth kisses along her flesh before sucking a mark into her skin. “Mine.” He breathed out, bucking his hips into hers and pressing his hard on into the apex of her thighs.

His name escaped Katie’s lips as she felt him continue his assault on her neck then moving down to her chest- her breasts. She gasped loudly as her breasts had become sensitive from being pregnant for a short while. Her fingers weaved their way through his golden locks as Katie lost herself in pleasure from Jonathan sucking at her nipples.

Pine grasped her breasts in his large hands, kneading them while suckling at her hardened buds. “You’re so sensitive.” He muttered, kissing her chest and shoving his pants down. “I need you now.” He spread her legs apart, grabbing his cock and positioning the head in front of her entrance. His eyes snapped shut from the delicious, velvety heat enveloping his member. “Fuck- you feel so good.” He gasped.

“Move please.” Katie whined, pulling his head up and locking her lips with his. Her legs fell apart wider as she felt Jonathan begin to snap his hips into her. Katie was so amazingly full of Jonathan and moaned into his open mouth. She had almost forgotten how good she felt when making love with Pine. “Jonathan!!” She cried out, nails digging into his back as she felt his cock pound into her at a faster speed.

“Cry my name out, baby. Just like that-” Pine snapped his hips harder, looking into her eyes as he did so. He was mesmerized by her beautiful green orbs, the ones that haunted him many nights before his declaration of love. His hand snaked down, rubbing her clit gently in slow circles. “F-Fuck.” He gasped as he felt her walls squeeze down on him from his action.

Katie wrapped herself around Jonathan tightly, whimpering and moaning wildly in his ear while her pussy was being pistoned into. She pressed her body as close to his as much as she could. “Come inside of me. Please. Please!!”

Jonathan’s hips slowed down for a moment and he looked into her eyes before coming to a full stop. His cock twitched inside of her cunt as he stared down at her, panting. “Katie, are you absolutely certain you want me to? I will pull out if you still need time. I think it’s too soon.” Pine actually did pull his cock out, concerned. “You’re not doing this to get pregnant again, are you?”

The brunette shook her head, getting up and pushing him down on the bed. “No.” She reached back, grabbing his member and slipping it back inside of her awaiting heat. Katie sat there for a moment, savoring how big he felt inside of her pussy. “I’m doing this because I love you. I want to forget everything that happened- I’m tired of being sad.” She gasped as she began to bounce on his cock. “E-Even if it does happen- We’ll be better prepared. I just want to make love to the man who saved me and owns my heart.” She whimpered, grabbing her own breasts and pinching her nipples. “Please, Jonathan. I need you.”

Taking her words in, Jonathan grabbed her hips tightly and bucked upwards. “You want to forget everything? You’ll at least remember one thing.” He purred, a naughty smirk crossing his lips. “My name.” His voice came out gravelly and he began to thrust into her again. He didn’t care anymore, he didn’t care about the agency anymore, he didn’t care about what Angela had to say, he didn’t even care if he knocked Katie up again. All that mattered was Katie and them moving far away, starting life anew.

Katie moaned loudly as she tried her best to ride Pine’s cock. His name escaped her lips like a mantra as she was impaled over and over, his member hitting every sweet spot. She was lost in a lustful haze as she moved her hips harder, trying to match his speed. “JONATHAN!! FUCK!! FUCK!! OH FUCK!!” She screamed, her orgasm hitting her hard. Katie’s body seized up and she whimpered out Jonathan’s name as her pussy clenched down on his cock.

Jonathan grit his teeth and gasped loudly, “I-I’m coming!!” He feels his balls tighten up as he shoots his load into her awaiting cunt. “Shit.” He pants, laying still for a moment as he hadn’t had sex with Katie in a very long time.

Carefully, the girl removes herself from Jonathan’s cock and whines from feeling empty. She gasps loudly as she is promptly pinned to the bed with a pillow placed underneath her hips.

Jonathan’s eyes are still dark with lust, “After we eat, and I will make sure you eat, Daddy wants to fuck his little girl properly.” He bends down, nipping at her ear. “Daddy is going to breed his little girl until the sun rises to greet the dawn.” He almost purrs in her ear before removing himself off of her. Pine grabs his boxer briefs, putting them on quickly before walking over to the kitchen and grabbing the take out menu.

Katie just lay on the bed, stunned. She did mean what she said… She was done being sad. Her eyes closed and she frowned upon the growling of her stomach. “Cam… I hope you watch over my baby. Take good care of my little girl.” A tear slides down her cheek as she thinks of her brother holding a bubbly, giggly baby girl with blonde hair and large blue eyes. It would still be hard for Katie to come to terms with the loss of her child, but having Pine beside her would make the process go more smoothly. After all, she was just as much of his child as she is Katie’s. Slowly, her hand takes place over her flat stomach and caressing the area lovingly and imagining herself pregnant again. She knew that she and Jonathan would have another child sooner than later, this she was certain of.

“Sweetheart?” Jonathan walked in, freezing in his tracks as he saw Katie just laying there and humming to herself as her fingers caress the skin of her stomach. He swallowed hard and couldn’t help but to blush at the sight, she looked so peaceful like this. Shaking his head, he walks over, sitting on the edge of the bed and looking down at his beloved. “Twenty minutes until food is ready. I decided to order from the pub down the street instead of Chinese.” He pushes her damp bangs out of her eyes. “Didn’t want to venture too far away from you.” He continued to caress her hair. “How are you feeling? A bit better than before?”

“Much.” She replied softly, nuzzling into his touch. “I don’t think the nightmares will end any time soon, but I think you keep them at bay. At least for a little while. I’m feeling fine though- I did mean it though, I’m not trying to get pregnant so soon again… Though I want to.” She bit her lip, looking away from Jonathan. “I just feel so- so robbed.” She sighed, shifting over to make room for Pine.

“Robbed as in she was taken from us too soon?” The blonde man spoke softly, caressing her collarbone with his fingers.

Katie nodded and pulled the pillow out from underneath her in favor of cuddling up to Jonathan’s side. “Robbed of being a mother. Robbed of you being a father.” She began to tear up, but she knew she needed to talk about this with him. “Jonathan, despite everything that’s happened I was so happy to create life with you.” Her voice wavered.

“Kate-” Jonathan pulled her closer, capturing her lips in a deep kiss. He turned on his side for a better angle and to press her bare body against his own. Pine moaned softly in her mouth at the feeling of her soft breasts pressing against his bare chest. His large hands roamed her frame, tracing her curves. He was touched by her words more than she knew and wanted to show her just how much that meant to him. His cock began to ache for her heat again, becoming half hard with their heavy make out session.

“Jonathan I want to have a baby with you so bad.” Katie broke their kiss, pressing her forehead on his and shedding a few tears. “I want everything with you, I want to share my life with you-” She was silenced by another passionate kiss, her tears stopping.

“Shhh..” He nuzzled his nose against hers and held her close, ignoring his hard on. “I feel the same way, sweetheart. I want nothing more than that- but right now what I want is that pub sandwich I ordered.” He chuckled at her pout as he got up and threw some clothes on. “And you will eat the sandwich I got for you too.” Jonathan leaned down, cupping her face and kissing her again.

Katie wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling her body close to his and tugging at his shirt. She didn’t want him to leave her alone. “Let me come with you.” She panted, getting up off the bed and shimmying on her own clothes.

“You sure? It is the middle of December and it’s actually really cold out right now.” He raised an eyebrow.

She nodded and took his hand, looking at him. “I feel safer when I’m with you.”

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Fifteen minutes after dinner was finished, clothes were strewn all over the flat.

“D-DADDY!!” Katie whimpered loudly, grabbing Jonathan’s hair as he feasted upon her pussy. Her breasts rose with each breath she inhaled and her mind was as muddled as it had been not too long ago.

Jonathan growled, dragging the flat of his tongue over her wet cunt and flicking her clit with the tip of his tongue. “This is better than what we had for dinner-” He grinned, crawling back up but slipping two fingers into her pussy. “Tell daddy how good his fingers feel inside your cunt.” He began to slip his fingers in and out, curling them for added measure.

“O-Oh my god!!” The brunette grabbed the bed sheets, looking up into Jonathan’s baby blues as he fucked her pussy with his fingers. “Y-Your fingers feel so much better than mine daddy. They’re so long and H-HIT!!” She squeals from her g-spot being touched and loses her train of thought as she feels Jonathan’s thumb press down on her swollen clit. Her body is writhing in pleasure and she feels an orgasm approaching. “Daddy may I please c-come? Please, daddy.” She whines.

Jonathan continues to fuck her pussy with his fingers and licks his lips. “You have been such a good girl tonight for me, can you hold it until I tell you?” He picked up the speed of his fingers, watching as Katie tried her best not to come. “That’s it, good girl. Hold it. Keep holding it.”

Katie’s legs trembled as her body was begging for the coil in her belly to spring free. “Daddy, I-I’m trying.” She gasps, fighting the urge.

“I know you are and you’re doing so well- keep holding it just like that. Such a good girl.” He leaned down, sucking one of her nipples to test how long she could carry on.

“P-Please!! Let me cum!! Please daddy!!” She begged, whining at the overstimulation.

“Do it. Come now.” Jonathan ordered.

A flood gate of pleasure was unleashed, washing over Katie’s body and causing the small of her back to arch slightly and shoulders to tense up. Clear fluid squirt from her pussy onto Jonathan’s arm as she gasped from how powerful this orgasm came over her.

Pine’s cheeks turned a bright red as this was a first. Sure, he’s given women many mind blowing orgasms but he’s never made a woman squirt before. He moaned at the sight, his cock pulsing with desperate need. “Fuck that was so hot.” he mounts her, capturing her lips in a searing kiss.

Both of them moaned in unison as Pine slipped his aching cock into Katie’s pussy. Like before, Katie held onto Jonathan tightly as he began to fuck her hard. “Daddy!! Daddy!!” She gasps, her cunt fluttering around his length.

“Tell me what you want, babygirl.” He pinned her hands to the side of her head as he snapped his hips into her, his balls smacking against her.

“I-I want you daddy!! I want you to come inside me!! Put a baby inside me!! Please daddy!! Please make me a mommy!!” She threw her head back, exposing her luscious neck to Pine.

Taking advantage of marked skin, Jonathan bent down and sucked marks into the hollow of her neck, releasing her hands. He buried his face into the crook of her neck, wrapping his arms around her tightly as his hips picked up speed. His hot breath coated the side of her neck as he panted hard. “You want me to put a baby inside of you?” he growled, blunt of his nails digging into the skin of her back.

“Yes!! Yes!! Breed me daddy!! Breed my pussy!!” Her nails drag down his sweat laced back. “Please-” Katie gasps as she suddenly feels empty. Large hands force her to be on all fours with her ass up in the air. Her eyes roll as she feels Jonathan’s thick, long cock slip back into her pussy.

Pine kissed her back and bit her shoulders while he fucked her like an animal. “Who does this pussy belong to?” One of his arms comes up from underneath her and gently grabs her throat. He wouldn’t choke her as that was something triggering, but she did give him the ok to hold her neck like this.

“Y-You!” She squeaked, grabbing his free hand and pressing it to the flat of her stomach. “It belongs to you daddy!” She whimpers.

Guiding her hand down, Jonathan places it over her clit and begins to touch it with her. “You are to come on my cock, is this understood?” He pants in her ear.

She gasps as a second wave begins to build up, “Yes daddy! Please come inside of me!! Please! Daddy- I’m coming!! I’m coming-” Katie shudders hard under his hold as her orgasm hits her hard.

“Oh fuck-” Jonathan follows not too far behind. His thick seed coats her walls as he lazily thrusts to get the rest out. He bends down, kissing her shoulder blades and up her spine. “Are you alright? Was that too much?” He pants.

Katie shakes her head no, her body still trembling. “I’m ok. I just never expected all of that.” She gave a breathless chuckle, collapsing on the bed as soon as Jonathan pulled out.

Pine flashes a smile at her and winks, laying beside her and grabbing her to cuddle. “I wasn’t expecting that either.” His long digits mindlessly caress over her arm. “I liked it though, I want to try that again sometime but I don’t want to put too much on your plate… Even if you’re out of commission now.” He sighed.

“It just gives me more time to heal from everything that’s happened… I’m actually happy Angela decided to take me off the case. It’ll be over sooner than not and we can… Can.. What are we going to do? Aside from raise a family?” She quirked a brow up.

“I think… We should open up an Inn over in the countryside of the UK. We could go to Ireland if you want- since your name is extremely Irish.” He teased, earning a playful slap from Katie.

“That actually sounds nice though. I wouldn’t mind that at all.” She scoots closer to him, yawning and resting her head on his chest.

Just as Pine reached over to turn out the lamp and go to bed for the night, his cellphone rang. He let out a groan and noticed it was Angela. “I’m sorry about-”

“We can talk about all that later, you need to take Katie and run. Now. There are Belladonna agents crawling all over the place right now and wreaking havoc! What’s worse is that you didn’t finish the job well enough. Daniel is still alive and on his way to England at this moment.”

[mxsmwndr]

Merry Christmas, Darling

Pairing: Modern!Newt x Reader

Summary: Being single is tough sometimes. Friends tease you, family members don't leave you alone, and people flirt with you constantly. It's especially tough when you have a crush on your best friend. Especially when you need him to pretend to be your date to a party.

Terms: (Y/n) is Your Name

Warnings: Nothing too bad. There is a small panic attack towards the end.

A/N: Happy holidays!! This one's dedicated to the wonderful @technolilly! Thank you for all of your requests!! There may or may not be a crush x reader fake date coming soon Bold is texting back and forth, and if you don't have your ears pierced, pretend they're something else! Here's the 'Soft Rock' playlist from this story! I actually have one!! (Cannon that Newt only listens to rock. Alt for if he's feeling pumped/angsty, and classic for the relaxing times/late nights)

Disclaimer: I don't own your or Newt or this idea

"Actually, you're wrong." You said before you could stop yourself.

"Oh, really?" Minho challenge. "How so?"

Shuck. "Well, you see... um, I'm already dating him. It's just... it's a secret, so you can't tell anyone." You said.

Minho raised an eyebrow, but seemed satisfied with your answer. "Okay. Then prove it." He said.

Oh shuck. You thought, but still decided to see how far you could push yourself. "How?"

That would give you time to come up with a lie.

Minho shrugged, and you cursed yourself.

"Fine." You said. "I'll bring him to the Christmas party Saturday." No, no! You shucking liar! Shut up! The voice inside your head screamed at you. You ignored it, though, enjoying the idea of destroying Minho's delicate ego.

In a friendly way, of course.

Minho looked shocked for a moment, which soon melted into a sly smirk. "Good. I'll see you there, then." He said, and cockily leaned against the staircase railing besides him.

You were about to release the breath you didn't realize you held until Minho spoke up again. Quickly, and to stop yourself from saying anything else you'd regret, you decided to distract yourself by tying your shoes.

"Oh." He said, clicking his fingers as if he just remembered something. "Thomas said to dress fairly nice." He said with a wink, and turned around to open the door.

"I always 'dress fairly nice'." You mumbled to yourself, and stopped Minho from leaving you at the door. "Minho!" You yelled. He turned, "Never wink at me again!" Minho smiled at you, signaling that he got your message. You got your other shoe on, yelled a quick goodbye, and shut the door behind you, making your way to your car. "How am I gonna get out of this one?" You asked yourself while you drove home.

--

Remember when you specifically asked Minho not to tell anyone about you and Newt? Yeah, that didn't really work.

Lesson learned, Minho's not great at keeping secrets.

He's not even close to being good, actually.

The next day, which just had to be Monday, was the day you discovered that. Really, it was when you found out that Minho told Thomas, who told Teresa and Brenda, who told Aris, who called Sonya, who decided not to tell Newt but instead to tell Harriet, who told Alby. Luckily, Alby can keep a secret. And as it turns out, he can make other people keep secrets.

So when Newt got to school on Wednesday, he didn't know anything about your little lie.

And that's how you liked it.

"Hey, Newt!" You called to your best friend, and ran over to him while waving a hand.

He turned to you, and his beautiful golden eyes locked with yours. "Hey!" He said excitedly as he limped towards you.

You gave Newt a hug, which he eagerly returned. Then, you pulled him away, hardly noticing the way he clutched onto you for a little longer. You kept your hands rested on Newt's shoulders, and looked him deeply in the eyes.

"I need to tell you about something." You said slowly while you checked your sorroundings for eavesdroppers (Minho and Thomas). When you were finish, you added "But not here."

Newt gave you a confused look, but Minho jumped onto his shoulders, so the expression quickly melted into a boyish grin. They did a little handshake, and you decided to be on your way to your first hour the second Minho winked at you--even though you told him not to.

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U busy rn? You texted Newt. His Bitmoji popped up, and put a hand on it's chin like it was thinking.

No Came the response after a few seconds.

Kay You said. You thought for a moment, and quickly typed a response. Wanna fake date? You asked. Shaking your head, you quickly deleted the response and came up with another one.

R u going to the christmas party?

Newt's Bitmoji thought again, dissapeared directly after his response popped up.

Planning on it

Again, you replied with: Kay

Can u help me with something? You added, just before anxiety of Newt's reaction told you not to. Theres a guy at school who won't leave me alone... so can you pretend to by my boyfriend? Just for a little bit

With what Newt texted.

You thought for a moment, and replied with a quick lie; This is going to sound rly weird but there's a shank at school who keeps flirting with me so I may or may not have told him that I had a boyfriend so he'd back off? You slammed 'send' before your anxiety even thought of telling you no. Again.

Newt's Bitmoji jumped up, and started thinking. This felt like an eternity for you, when it was mere seconds.

Or maybe it wasn't.

Maybe it really was and eternity, and you thought it was only a few seconds. Maybe he really was about to screenshot it to send to all of his friends and ruin your life.

But that wasn't like him. Not at all.

So maybe he was trying to think of an answer so he couldn't mess this up instead--or he was asking his sister for help. Maybe he loved what you guys had, and didn't want to ruin it over a silly crush. Maybe he wanted to date you for real instead.

Whatever the reason, you both hated being put in this position. Maybe some (you) more than others.

Oh my god. Why'd I do that?! I screwed us up. Oh no, oh no. You thought. You were about to write a reply saying nevermind, when Newt's response popped up.

So u want me to pretend to be the boyfriend

You winced at yourself, at how cringy it sounded--asking your best friend to fake date you so you could prove something else to your other best friend while having secret feelings for the first one--but reluctantly confirmed Newt's theory.

Newt took a while to respond, but still less than he did before. Who is the slinthead anyway

What? You asked yourself. What does that have to do with anything?

You didn't want to point fingers, so you went with a safe bet in saying: You don't kno him.

Does Minho

No

Tommy

No

Anybody

Not that I know of. Why does this matter so much? U gonna beat him up?

Newt typed a response, but apparently deleted it and typed something else. You meant the text as a joke.

I can go so I'll drive u to Tommy's at 6:30. He said to dress nice so send me a pic of your dress so I'll match my tie

Wait. What?

Did you read that right? You went back and reread Newt's reply.

Yep. Newt just agreed to fake date you.

Oh, shuck! You thought. Newt just agreed to fake date me!

Thx! IOU 1!! You keyed in, and shut your phone off. You sighed, thanking the gods under your breath. A goofy grin soon spread across your face, and you walked over to your closet to pick an outfit.

--

"How about this?" You asked, turning to face your friends for about the 50th time that night. The dress was elegant and red. The knee-length velvety hugged your skin warmly. You had black tights underneath, but no shoes picked out yet.

Brenda eyed you up and down like a judgemental mother would to her daughter. "Well..."

"YES!" Sonya screamed, leaping up from her seat. Teresa jumped, suddenly awake, causing you to giggle slightly.

"Oh my god, Newt will love it!" Sonya said, running over to admire the dress up close.

You smiled, "You really think so? It's not too much?"

"Too much? Are you kiddin' me!? He loves you no matter what you do!" She said, spinning you around in the dress.

You froze. What? Oh... You suddenly realized the deal with Min, and your muscles relaxed.

Sonya froze as well. With that, you heart rate quickened. It felt like it was going to burst. At least, until Sonya shouted "We need jewelry!" And dragged you towards your dresser.

She dug through the drawers like they were her own, and turned to you when she found nothing. "(Y/n)! Where's your jewelry?!"

You gave her an odd look. "Uh... I don't have any?"

"What!?" Brenda screeched from your bed. She loved jewelry; anything from toe rings to finger rings to nose rings. She ran over to you and your friend.

You sent her a sheepish smile. "Yeah--"

"I'll be back!" Brenda said, holding up her index finger to show a number one, like saying 'give me a sec' or something.

You met Sonya's eyes, and she laughed. You did too.

Sonya laughs like her brother. Cheerfully and free of cares of who could be watching. It was contagious.

Soon, you were laughing as well.

Until Teresa asked if you and Newt have kissed yet.

"Uh... no. Why?" You responded.

Teresa smirked at you. "No reason," she said in a sly voice. Like a snake.

Sonya sent her a glare, but it was interrupted when Brenda waltzed back into your room with a makeup bag.

Or... rather a jewelry box.

Brenda dug through her box, in search of the perfect accessories. Sonya was about to join her, when Brenda jumped up, startling Teresa.

Again.

"These!!" Brenda said, holding up a sparkling pair of dangly earrings.

You eyed them, "Okay...?" You said, and hesitated before taking them out of her hands.

While you put them on, Brenda began her search for rings, necklaces and/or bracelets. She finished by the time you did, but Sonya handed the silver bracelets to you.

When they were secured, you turned back to your friends. "Cute!" Sonya and Brenda squealed.

"Aw, my baby girl is all grown up!" Sonya said, even though you were older. Her hands were next to her cheek while she smiled at you, giving you the look you give your friend when they're about to get married.

"And she's dating your brother!" Brenda needlessly added. This caused you to blush.

"So cute!" They squealed once more. You looked to Teresa for help, but she just smiled and took a picture.

Sonya's phone rang in her pocket. She opened it, and looked to you apologetically. "I have to help Newt." She said, starting to leave.

"Byeeee!" Brenda and Teresa called after her.

"Bye!" Sonya returned.

"Thanks for making me not look stupid!" You called after her.

Sonya gave you a two fingered salute while she walked away. She turned around, "Don't mess that dress up, (Y/n). I'll bring heels before the party."

"Heels?" You groaned.

"Yes, heels." Brenda responded, bringing you to the mirror. She pushed your hair out of your face, and lead you over to your mirror. "Now we need to figure out makeup." She said.

--

You were exhausted, but you were finally party ready. You checked your reflection in the mirror, qquadruple-checking to make sure there wasn't any wrinkles you missed. Your makeup shimmered in the light of your room. It was natural, but fancy. Nothing too much.

The honk of a car horn interrupted your thoughts. You peered through your window to find Newt, gave him a quick wave, and grabbed your heels before walking out the door of your house.

Newt reached across the passenger seat, and opened the door for you.

"Thank you so much for agreeing to this." You said to Newt, shutting the car door behind you.

"No problem." He was dressed nicely, too. A black shirt tucked into black pants with a red tie that matched your dress.

You put your feet up on the dashboard and started to put your shoes on. Newt eyed you, then your shoes.

"Are those Sonya's?"

You sent him a sheepish smile, "Yeah."

He laughed, and returned his attention to the road infront of him.

"I don't wear heels!" You said defensively.

Newt just laughed more. "You seem to be now!"

You groaned in frustration, and brought your feet down. You slouched low into the chair in a pout.

"It was a joke, babe!"

Your heart stopped. Babe? "'Babe'?" You repeated your thoughts.

"Er... yeah. I, uh... since we're...."

You giggled, "Relax, shuck-face. It's fine."

"Babe." You added.

Newt pulled into Thomas's driveway, and gave you a funny look. You were about to get out when Newt stopped you.

"Let me get the door for you." He said, leaping out of his seat and limping over to your side.

He opened the door, and you gave him a grateful look. He shut the door while still watching you, but your stares were interrupted by a wolf whistle.

You and Newt turned, and found Minho in the front of Thomas's house.

He wore his usual stupid smirk.

That bastard. You grabbed Newt's hand and pushed past Minho. You smirked to yourself in triumph after.

"Ship it!" Minho yelled from behind you.

Newt gave you a confused glance, but you brushed it off with an apologetic smile.

Until you lost your balance. Stupid heels! You felt yourself falling to the ground until a pair of strong arms caught you.

You looked up and found your savior to be Newt. You smiled, and thanked him before walking into the kitchen.

It didn't take Minho long to find you after. You'd say it probably was around 7:10 when he walked up to you with his stupid smirk that never seemed to wipe off.

He said nothing, just grabbed your arm and pushed you towards the living room. You followed, watching the groups of semi-drunk teenagers smile and dance. Suddenly you felt a harsh push from behind you. You stumbled forward a bit, in attempt to stop yourself from bumping into the dude in front of you. But of course, you being you in heels, you tried to use the dude for support, but failed miserably.

"Woah!" He said, his familiar accent hitting your ears while he caught you.

Once again, you thanked Newt for saving your pride.

And your dress.

"A little klutzy today, huh?" He asked with a laugh.

You looked down and blushed, "Yeah, I just--"

"Everyone look!" You heard Minho's voice yell. "Mistletoe!"

Your eyes widened in horror, and you looked to Minho for help.

Stupid idea, really. He wouldn't help you to save his life. He had to win this.

You looked back to Newt, who studied your face.

Until someone shouted, "Get on with it!" Your guess was Brenda.

Newt watched you still, and you wondered about what he could possibly be thinking.

Was there something on your face? Would he back out if you tried to kiss him? Would he even kiss back? Was he suddenly regretting his decision? Did he want to leave for home?

Questions fueled from doubt and anxiety flooded through your mind while you awaited Newt's rejection.

It never came, though. Instead, a cold hand wrapped around your neck and pulled you closer, and warm lips soon met your own.

As cheeseballs as it seems, you melted into it. Your hands went to Newt's neck, and he seemed to pull you closer.

Of course, your moment had to be interrupted by Minho, who cleared his throat obnoxiously. "Okay," he said. "You can stop now. I get it." You and Newt pulled apart, suddenly realizing that almost everyone at the party was staring at the two of you.

Your blush turned from fair to hard core.

"You're so cute!" Sonya squealed, holding up her phone.

Shuck. You thought to yourself. She taped it.

Newt smiled, and pulled you closer to him. His hand rested on your waist while his blush died down.

Where is all this confidence coming from?

You decided to shrug it off, and wrap your arms around your 'boyfriend' tightly.

You never wanted the night to end. But unfortunately all good things must.

The jitters from Thomas's party never stopped. Even when Newt drove you home.

"We should do that more often, yeah?" Newt asked you, while Aerosmith's Fly Away From Here faded into KISS's Beth. You recognized the playlist playing. It was the one you made for him.

Actually, you made it for yourself, first. It was called 'Soft Retro', and by far one of your favorites. You originally made it for the many nights where you couldn't sleep. Apparently, Newt loved it, so you passed it down to him. Love songs made you sick, anyway.

Not Newt, though. He seemed to enjoy them more than life herself sometimes. You're surprised you haven't caught him trying to waltz with a mop yet.

"What do you mean?" You asked Newt, trying to play his question with a silly laugh. He looked at you for a second, but returned his eyes to the road ahead. He shrugged,

"Party?"

"Did you just answer a question with another question?" You asked with your eyebrows raised.

"You did it first." Newt shot back.

"Touché," You mumbled. It was quiet for a moment, before Newt spoke up again.

"Was he there?" He asked you.

You looked at him, "Who?"

"The stupid shank."

"Oh, yeah." You said, suddenly feeling your heart sink deep into your chest. "Thanks for that." Newt was silent, so you panicked and added: "Especially for kissing me."

Newt laughed, "It was really no problem, luv." He said. He looked like he wanted to say more, but decided to bite his tongue.

"I know, but..."

You suddenly felt bad. Bad for dragging Newt into this, bad for lying to him so you could prove a point to Min. Bad for the entire night, really. You sighed, filled with regret so suddenly that it caused you to panic a little.

A lot, actually. Your breaths quickened, becoming shallower while tears flooded your eyes. Your chest felt heavy, too.

Everything felt heavy.

Until Newt's voice cleared some clouds in your head. "Hey, hey, luv. What's wrong? Hey..." He cooed slightly. He looked behind him, and turned on his turn signal, pulling over.

"I just..." Your voice broke, and you cautiously took a shaking breath. "I'm so, so sorry."

"About what?" Newt asked innocently.

You swallowed the lump in your throat. Stop being such a shuck-face. You told yourself. You closed your eyes loosely, "Do you know the real reason I asked you to pretend date me?"

Newt slowly shook his head. Great.

You forced a smile, it wasn't his fault, and redirected your attention to your lap, where your hands lay. "I was talking to Min... and he brought you up. I--" You cut yourself off. No. You told yourself. It's too late to turn back now. "He was teasing me about how you'll be at the party, because he thinks I like you, and I got sick of it, so I just... lied. I didn't think anything of it, but then h-he believed me, and I-I had to do something because he always wins every argument, so I texted you but when you asked me why I knew I couldn't say it so I told you that there was some shank but now--" You cut yourself off again. This time, by crying.

Newt watched you break into tears, speechless, as you gather yourself with a breath. He listened as you continued.

"I understand if you don't want to see me anymore," You said in a low voice. "I... I'll just find a ride home." You said, reaching to open the car door. Newt locked it instead.

You turned to face him hesitantly. Your head hung low, like a guilty puppy.

"(Y/n)," He began, but you stopped him.

You couldn't take the rejection. Not yet.

"No, it's fine. I can get an Uber or something. I'll see you Monday--"

"(Y/n)." Newt said more urgently. "Do you know what song is playing?"

You looked to Newt. It was an easy question. Like, a suspiciously easy question.

"All The Way." You mumbled.

"M-hm. And did you know it's my favorite song?"

You internally rolled your eyes at his questions. What was this? National ask a stupid question day? "Yeah."

"Do you know why it's my favorite?"

You shook your head.

Newt reached over to you, never breaking eye contact as he took your hands in his own. "Because it reminds me of you. That kiss... I knew I'd take you all the way if you wanted me to." He licked his lips. "Because I love you...

"And I know you love me too."

You were shocked. Was this some kind of sick joke? Did he know you listened to All The Way whenever you missed him because it reminded you of him? Did Minho put him up to this?

Newt placed one of your hands on his cheek, but kept his on top. "Don't you?"

Too late now. You gave him a slight nod, and Newt broke into a boyish grin. He happily leaned over to where you sat in the passenger seat, and gave you a light peck on the lips.

"I knew it." He whispered under his breath. You smiled, and returned Newt's kiss, stopping him from saying more. He smiled, glancing down to your lips before leaning in slowly. Again.

You met him halfway, and the two of you shared one of the best kisses in history.

It was only a bonus to see Minho's surprised expression Monday morning.