Speak now (Jack Kelley one-shot)
I don't own Newsies in any way. One-shot inspired by Speak Now by Taylor Swift.
I wasn't invited to Jack's wedding.
And who didn't send me an invitation? His bride-to-be Sarah Jacobs.
My name is Reins. Yes, like the reins of a horse. Jack gave me the nickname when we were kids.
I sneak into the little white church. I was nearly seen by David.
Les looks adorable in his cute little tux.
I was grabbed by the waist and a hand was placed over my mouth.
They turned me around and I saw Spot.
I breathed a sigh of relief.
"What are youse doin' heah?" he asked.
"What do youse tink? Ise crashin' da weddin'", I said, "Jackie-boi can' marry 'er".
"Ise gotta go. Good luck Rayne", he said kissing my forehead.
I snuck around the corner and saw Sarah yelling at my three best friends Paint, Diablo, and Pippa.
"You guys are idiots!" Sarah yelled. Sarah stormed into the bathroom.
"Ise wish Reins was heah", Paint said.
I snuck up behind them and said, "Surprise!"
The three turned and hugged me.
"Shh…Ise heah ta break up da weddin'. Jist make suoa no one sees me", I said. I go to the alter and hide behind a curtain.
Jack looks so handsome in his tux, but it's not the right time.
The organ starts to play that horrible wedding march.
Sarah floats down the aisle so flawlessly.
There's something in Jack's eyes. It's not love for Sarah. I know he's imagining me.
I stand and listen to the preacher drone on and on. Then…the line I had been waiting for.
"Speak now or forever hold your peace", the preacher said.
I took a deep breath and stepped out from behind the curtain. I hear the gasps and see the horrified looks.
Jack turned and saw me. "Ra…Ray…Rayne?" he asked, "What…what are youse doin' heah?"
"Don' marry 'er", I said, "Please".
"She's a nightmare Jack!" Paint said.
"Not helpin'", I hissed at her.
"Sorry", she said and sat back down next to Skittery.
Jack turned to look at Sarah.
"You wedding ruiner", Sarah hissed.
"At least Ise would go ta Santa Fe wid 'im!" I said.
Jack turned to me.
"Youse would?" he asked so softly, I almost didn't hear him.
I could only nod.
He took my face in his hands and kissed me.
The newsies cheered as Sarah stormed back down the aisle.
"Marry me?" Jack asked me.
I nodded again.
Jack picked me up and kissed me again.
The newsies cheered again.
A month later, Jack and I were married. It was perfect. Two months later, we found out I was expecting a little girl.
"I'm so glad you were there when he said speak now", Jack told me one day.
"Me too", I said kissing him.