Kat's POV

This was a stupid and foolish idea, waiting up on the roof for a boy. I mean, what if he didn't even show? I would look like a fool, and I would never hear the end of it from Race. What was so charming about Spot Conlon that he was able to wedge his way into my thoughts after one meeting? How could he be so irresistible that I was willing to just drop everything and meet him, when things were going good with Jack? I was in way over my head, and the worst part was, I didn't even know if Spot liked me. Sure, he wanted to meet me after everyone else went to bed, but that could just be so no one knew we were meeting. A churning feeling in my stomach made me stop and think…what if he was ashamed to be seen with me? But it didn't matter because I think Jack was the only one that heard us during our little encounter.

"Well ain't you a sight for sore eyes." Spot's voice floated over from the fire escape, and all of my previous worries disappeared. I carefully made my way over to him…I was still a little skittish after my little free falling stunt this morning. I wasn't taking any chances of being humiliated with Spot around, although when Jack was here, I fell because he sent butterflies shooting all through my body, causing me to swoon. I don't think Spot would let me fall, but I doubt it would be as romantic.

"So ya have any trouble getting out?" I found I couldn't look away from his piercing eyes, and it didn't help me think.

"No, everyone came home and either played poker, or went straight to bed. They said they had to get some sleep if they were going to Medda's tomorrow night." No one had told me who this Medda was, so I figured I wasn't invited.

"Yeah, she's havin her annual party. Every year she holds a big party for all tha newsies, and she goes all out. It's a big deal, and all tha leada's of tha boroughs gotta have dates. Word on tha street is that some of my boys was woikin up the courage ta ask ya ta Medda's, but was too scared of Jack. But I'se told him that he's takin Cherry, sos they calmed down. But I'se told them ya didn't know if youse was goin yet." He grinned like he had single handedly fought off a shark.

"why would you tell them that? Better yet, who is Cherry?" I got that churning feeling in my stomach, and felt as if I was going to vomit. I didn't even know this Cherry person, but I hated her just because she got to go with Jack to Medda's.

"Calm down hun, Cherry is Jack's lil sista. He's always taken her, eva since she was a lil kid, but now, I mean she ain't so little any more if ya know what I mean." He outlined a woman's silhouette with his hands, and smirked. I couldn't help but smile as I rolled my eyes.

"Oh, well that's nice of him. Why would you stop the guys from asking me? I didn't even know I was invited to tell the truth, and I wouldn't have minded going with one of your boys." Honestly, I was excited. I had never been allowed to go out with teenage boys, and the fact that some of them found me attractive enough to be seen with was intriguing. But why would Spot tell them I didn't know if I was going? This was the perfect opportunity for me to meet more newsies, and maybe, just maybe, if Jack 

saw me with another boy he would get jealous. I decided that my plan had to go into action immediately, otherwise I would chicken out. My newfound knowledge of other boys finding me attractive gave me a confidence boost, and I was going to be as forward as I could be.

"Well, my boys ain't as nice as tha 'hattan newsies heah and they can be fresh sometimes. I'se was gonna see if ya wanted ta go wit me, but I promised Cookie I'd take her. Ya know, Race ain't too bad, and he'd be a poifect gentleman. Youse could even act like youse is at come hoity toity pahty, ta make ya feel more at home." At the mention of home, my legs locked into place, and I was glad that I was standing far away from the edge.

"Please, the last place I want to be reminded of is home." I could feel the venom in my voice, and I reminded myself of the task on hand. "I'm sure Racetrack would be a perfect escort, but I don't feel right about going with a Newsies that would be forced to go with me. I would rather go with one that inquired about my status."

"Okay doll, ya lost me. Ya don't wanna go wit Race, cos even though he'd be to poifect, ya wouldn't wanna force him ta take ya? Trust me, he would jump at tha chance ta ask ya. But if ya really want, I can set ya up wit me boy Prince. I bet youse would have a great time, and he was tha foist poihson ta ask about ya."

"Why is he called Prince?" Sure, I wanted to go with a boy that would make Jack jealous, but I didn't want to go with someone who thought of himself as royalty.

"Well he's me second in command. Since I'm tha King of Brooklyn, I'se figured that Prince would be a good name for em. Trust me, he's ya best choice." I had nothing to lose at this point, so I agreed. "Sos it's settled. Youse can meet heah, this way ya don't gotta walk nowhere." I nodded as if I was listening, but I was really thinking of what Jack would say when he saw me and Prince together.

"Oh! Wait, Spot what am I supposed to wear? These are the only clothes I have, and they are a bit ratty." I prayed that he knew someone that could help me out.

"Yeah, tomorrow I'se can walk ya ta Medda's. She'll do anything foah a goil in need. Besides Cherry should be there and youse can talk, or whateva youse goils do." I sighed in relief, although I was nervous about meeting Jack's sister. If she didn't like me she would surely tell Jack.

"Alright well thank you Spot. I should be getting to bed if I'm going to go to a party tomorrow night."

"Oh yeah I hoid bout you and Jack snuggling up tha otha night. Bet you enjoyed that, huh?" I felt myself blush, and said nothing as I climbed down the fire escape, even though I knew that every word he spoke was true. I climbed in the window and made my way up to my room. I looked at Jack's peaceful form, and climbed into my own bed, my stomach turning in anticipation for tomorrow night's activities.



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