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Authors Note: My first attempt. Please try to be nice and review…thanks!!

1 When Cold Becomes Warmth

It was a pretty cold day. Colder then usual, Frostbite cold. Too cold actually. I didn't sell all my papes that day, it was too cold, and nobody was on the streets. They were probably home, warm in their homes with their families, tellin' stories or something. I threw my papes into the nearest bin, with discust. It was cold, I was hungry, and I had only made a lousy 15 cents. This was not going to be a good day. So, I walked into the direction of Tibbys, with food on the mind. My stomach growled, only to remind me that all I ate yesterday was bread for breakfast. Food was all I could think about until I felt a hand reach into my back pocket.

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It was cold. I was hungry. I've got nothing, no food, no money…nobody. I usually don't do this. Especially not to those who can't even afford many things for themselves. My stomach hurts so much, I can't even remember the last time I ate. I guess I'll do it. I walk behind him casually. Stick my hand in, there we go…15 cents, that should be enough.

* sighs of relief * but…he felt it, oh my-he's turning around. Hah, guess I'm not as good as I use to be…run.

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"Hey!" I was NOT in the mood for this. I grabbed her arm, I was much stronger then her. I could tell because she tried to twist away…and failed. "Whadda ya think yur doin' little goil?" I asked with an irritated voice. Oh my God, I was not expecting this. Of course, I know it's not like she was going to say 'Oh, all right I'm terribly sorry for this' or anything like that, but I wasn't expecting that she would hurt me. And boy did the kick hurt, right in the knee! It gave out, I fell. Embarrassed, yes I certainly was, but I was even more pissed off. I wasn't going to let her take the small amount of money I made that day.

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Oh, boy. Am I in trouble now. I can't even being to tell you how horrible I felt. I should have just given him the money back. But, I'm stupid. I had to kick him and run. I started this, and I'm gonna finish it. You know what? Maybe I'm not wrong. I mean, he should have been holding his money. If it was in his hand, he would be eating right now. He should have known this was going to happen, if not by me…then by someone else. So, instead of him eating, it's me. I'm gonna eat. It's my turn for a meal, buddy.

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I ran. I got up and ran.stupid girl, wearing a hat that stands out. I wanna go tell the bulls…put her in the refuge. Yeah, right, whose gonna believe a stupid newsie like you? Nah, I'm just going to get my money, and then go on my way. The OPPOSITE way from her, that is. There she is…got ya. Let's try this again. Ok, so I walk up to her, and at least try to be suttle. "Now listen goil, I just want me money back" * sigh * There, that wasn't so bad. Hah, the girl doesn't even respond. This time I stick out my hand "That's me earnings…give it"

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I give up. I can't run anymore. "Heah" I hand out the money…not to my surprise, he takes it. You win.

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Good, now just walk away. Turn around and walk away. Oh God, I can't I look back and see her sitting there, her hat upside-down, begging for money. I don't know, I guess it's a little bit of a soft spot. I can't do this…I grab her arm. "Come awn".



TA-DA! Ok, so I'm done. Should I continue? Where should I go from here? Should romance be involved? Review and tell me what you think, or comments or ideas…I'm open to anything!!

~Pocket