OMG I haven't updated in ages. It feels weird-so if my writing is a bit slow,do excuse me. I'm just refreshing myself with the plot. This chapter probably won't be the best but I'll re-read the story and work on some new ideas. But I hope you enjoy!!

~ Thomas POV ~

Newt left eventually,had to do some homework. I don't want to be one of those clingy people. I didn't want him to get fed up and hate me.

So I lie in bed,eyes closed as I hold myself tight. I hear the door open as I flip round quickly;praying it for Newt. But it wasn't. It was my dad. For once he was going to talk to me-I still didn't want him to.

"Your mother wanted me to talk to you," he says as he sits on the bed "We know something's up. But I want you to tell me one thing-who was that boy? The blonde one who just walked out. A friend?"

"Yes. Just a friend."

"Thomas. Is there something you can't me?"

"Can you just go?"

"Would a new car help?" He sighs and places a hand on my shoulder "Maybe some new shirts?"

I scoff and stand up. Clenching my fists "You think you can fix this with money!? Honestly."

"I.. I.. I'm sorry. I was trying to help you."

I shake my head "No you're not.." I grab my bag and zip it open furiously,stuffing it full of clothes.

"Thomas! Thomas what are you doing!?" Dad yells. Trying to take my arm but I shove him back. Holding my bag close as I run downstairs and grab my phone as I call Newt. He picks up quickly.

"Tommy?" His voice breaks through.

"Meet me at the school. Please." I beg,wiping my eyes.

"O.. Okay. I'll be there soon. I promise."

"Good." I hang up as my dad grabs onto me again.

"Thomas!" He yells "Your mother is going to be back soon. I don't want her back to you like this! I DON'T WANT YOU LIKE THIS!" He screams.

My eyes widen "You don't want me to be myself. Fine. Fuck you." I spit in his face as I turn away. Grabbing the nearest golden vase as I throw it against the wall,watching it smash into a million pieces.

Then I run.

I sprint as fast as I can to the school. Newt's there with his hands in his pockets as he runs to me. Holding me close.

"Tommy.." He strokes my arm "Tommy what happened!?"  I turn my head and shake it rapidly. Squeezing my eyes shut as he cups my cheek,pulling me to him. "Thomas look at me! Please!"

I force my eyes to open as they lock on his "My dad. I don't know.." I wipe the tears "I'm sorry for crying-"

"You've got nothing to be sorry about." He hands me a tissue "Let's walk okay?"

I nod as we walk down to the beach,sitting on the sand as we watch the waves. He turns to me and smiles slightly-
"What happened Thomas?" He asks.

"I.." I didn't know what to say. Was there any reason for me being upset? "Most people... They say one thing to your face,and think something different. My dad said some things. He said he didn't like who I was. What was he talking about? Me? Being gay. I don't know. I hate it. Ever since I told them something's so different. I hate it. I hate it so much.."

"You don't have to hate it. Not at all." Newt whispers "I mean.. I'm whispering to you on an empty beach because I'm scared of people knowing. Because people judge you. But it doesn't matter who you love Tommy,you should always be respected for it. You just need a heart,nothing else matters about from that. What these people who don't understand us need to know-is that the bullying and the cruel words don't change people from gay to straight. It just hurts innocent people who have done nothing wrong. You can't be ashamed of who you are Tommy. We can't be." He takes my hand and squeezes it tight as his lips press to mine softly "There are people who accept us. So many people. It's okay. I promise."

I nod rapidly and kiss him back,resting my head on his shoulder as I notice two other boys with surfboards walk to the sea. I see them watch us and I prepare for the worst. But they just smile at us,nodding as we nod back. I feel relief. Newt was right,it doesn't matter who you love,what matters is if you're a good person. People who don't understand that don't deserve you.

I hope you liked his chapter. I'll post more soon! Feel free to leave a vote or comment. It means a lot!

In this chapter Newt and Thomas talked about being gay and gay rights. Let me say here that I support it with all my heart. No one should hide who they are. It takes no compromise to give people their rights...it takes no money to respect the individual. It takes no political deal to give people freedom they deserve. Whatever sexuality you are,you deserve respect and love ;)💛💙💜💚❤️

In the words of Nathan Young (Misfits) - "In this world of intolerance and prejudice,who are we to judge anyone else?"