Disclaimer: I don't own Newsies. I own Knots.

"Another great show Medda."

"Yes. It was wonderful and quite the birthday present!"

Jack Kelly was backstage with his girlfriend of two years, Knots.

Medda had once again opened the doors of Irving Hall to the Newsies of New York. Except this time it wasn't for a rally, it was a celebration for Knots's 17th birthday.

"You deserved it my dear. You are practically family." Medda pulled Knots in for a warm hug.

Her fiery red curls were all bound up with a few loose pieces framing her face. Her cheeks were rosy and her lips were crimson. She was an aunt figure to Knots and a proper, loving woman that she could look up to. Medda was always there for any of the Newsies. She loved the boys, but she gave special attention to the girls. She had uttermost respect for them and the obstacles that they had to overcome because they were woman.

"Well thanks for the show but we gotta run." Jack said giving her a kiss on the cheek.

"Of course. But first." Medda took a hold of his arm gently so that he couldn't leave. "I wanted to run an idea by you."

Jack nodded. "Alright. Sure."

Suddenly Medda had an extra glimmer in her eye and her voice picked up with an excited tone.

"What do you say to a dance contetst?"

"Dance contest!" Knots burst out smiling.

"Dance contest?" Jack repeated with a more monotone voice.

"That's right." She said nodding happily. "About a month or two from now. All the Newsies and their girls come to the hall and have a dance contest!" She clapped her hands together. "Oh wouldn't it be wonderful? There would be all sorts of awards and prizes. The girls would put on lovely dresses and the boys would spiff up."

"That's a great idea!" Knots was practically jumping up and down.

Jack nodded. He hated the idea but he couldn't bear to risk hurting Meddas feelings.

"I'll run it by the boys." He said forcing a smile.

"Alright. Come by within a day or two and let me know."

Knots and Jack left Medda and stepped into the cool night air to head back to the lodging house. Jack put his strong arm around Knots as they walked.

"So you want to enter Jack?" Knots brushed a piece of her shoulder length blonde hair out of her face.

"Enter what?" Jacks warm breath was visible in the chilly atmosphere.

"The contest!" she yelled. She was bounding off of the walls with excitement. She had always loved to dance but never got the chance to do it seriously.

"No way am I entering any dance contest."

Knots looked at him surprised and a little shocked. "What? I thought you liked the idea."

Jack sighed. "I didn't want to hoit Meddas feelings."

Knots went quiet and sort of said "oh." She bit her bottom lip. "so…you sure you wouldn't do it?" she said hunching her shoulders.

Jack smirked at her pitiful face. "I'm sure."

"But…but you heard Medda….there's prizes!" She said gleefully.

Jack laughed at her. She was acting like a little kid. He ruffled her hair up a little and walked the rest of the way to the lodging house.

Ta Da! First chapter of my new fic! This one is a little different than my other fics. But I hope ya'll liked it. I have a small casting call here. I need dancing partners for the other newsies. Racetrack, Spot and Jack are already taken but the others are wide open! Please e-mail your results to and how you got it:

Age:

Where they're from:

Job ( I only need a few newsies. Will need a few prof. Dancers but give more than one choice):

Personality:

Clothing ( both everyday and an outfit for the contest):

Newsie ( 3 choices please):

Relationship with your newsie ( when you first meet, during the contest, and your relationship when the contest is over):

How you met your newsie:

Other:

Alright all that's it! I should have the results up soon!

Knots