Hey guys, I'm back. And I just started a new story! YAY! It's called Rock of Newsies; it's a crossover of Newsies and Rock of Ages. And in the story, it says I'm making Pulitzer a girl, but I'm not, I'm just gonna make up a character. It's gonna be fun to write so I hope you check it out! YAY! I'm soooooo excited! Anyways, enjoy this chapter!
Katherine wrapped her arms around Jack's waist. His dad, his alcoholic and abusive dad, was right in front of them. Katherine could feel something trembling. She thought it was Jack; it wasn't. It was her. Fear for Jack to over her mind. He didn't say anything he just stood there looking at his dad. Katherine couldn't take the silence.
"Jack, let's go." Katherine said, cupping his cheek with her hand. They turned to leave when a glass bottle flew over their heads and shattered on the side of the building. They whipped around to see jack's dad walking over to them. Jack pulled Katherine behind him. "Katherine, go get help." Jack said.
"No, I'm not leaving you!" Katherine said, stepping closer to Jack. His dad walked up and shoved Jack to the ground. He began kicking Jack in the stomach still Katherine couldn't take it. She ran over to jack and shielded him from his dad's vigorous kicks.
"Stupid girl, get out of the way!" He leaned down and slapped Katherine across the face, knocking her to the ground. "KATHERINE!" Jack got up and helped up Katherine. "Are ya okay?" He asked, rubbing the spot where his dad slapped her. Katherine nodded, ignoring the stinging from her face, trying not to worry him.
Jack pushed her behind him and walked up to his dad. "Dad, go home. You're drunk." Jack said, standing his ground. That was something Katherine admired about him; he remained tranquil in overwrought situations. "I'm fine. But you're in trouble. How could you leave home, you dirty little shit?" He punched Jack hard across the face. Jack stumbled back, but turned to Katherine to show he was fine.
His dad used this opportunity to his advantage. He pulled a small glass flask from his back pocket, took a sip from it, and smashed it over Jack's head. He fell to the ground with a cry of pain. "Jack!" Katherine ignored the lady on the phone, she'd called 911 the minute he punched Jack, and rushed over to him.
"Jack, hey. Are you okay?" she said, pulling his head into her arms, brushing glass out of his hair. Blood stained her finger, but there wasn't much she could do at the moment. "Katherine, get out a' here." Jack said, sitting up in her arms. Katherine wasn't going anywhere; with his dad in this condition, he could kill Jack.
"Jack I called 911, it'll be fine." Katherine said, helping him up. His dad walked over, slowly and tried swinging another punch at Jack. He was so intoxicated; his aim was off like crazy. He stumbled back and fell on the ground. He was unconscious.
Katherine saw police cars pull up in the alley. Two policemen ran out of the car. "Excuse me; we got a call about a disturbance." Katherine quickly replied. "Yeah, um…. That man was intoxicated and harassing him." The officer sent is co worker to pull the man into the car. "Would you like to press charges?" The officer asked. Jack stirred; but Katherine already knew her answer. "Of course-" "Not." Jack cut her off. "Okay sir, well. We still must take him in to be questioned." The officer said. Jack thanked the officer as he walked over to the car, got in and drove off, with his drunken unconscious father in the back.
Katherine and Jack sat on the balcony of her suite at the hotel. It was late and Liz was asleep so they didn't want to wake her. The minute they got home, Katherine helped get the glass out of Jacks hair and cleaned out blood. After, Jack tried to leave, but was stopped. Katherine said after what happened that night; there was no way she was letting him walk home. He could crash on the couch in her suite.
"Why?" Katherine asked, looking up at jack from her position in his lap. "Why what?" Jack asked, sending a cocky grin her way. Katherine rubbed soothing patterns on his arms. "Why didn't you press charges on him?" Katherine asked.
Jack sighed, pulled off his newsboy hat (Which he always wore), and ran his hand through his hair. "I want ta keep away from him. I want ta avoid further problems wit' him. Tomorrow, I'm gonna write out a letter explainin' what happened and what I think a what he's been doin' wit' his life and mail it ta his apartment. I just don't want anythin' ta do wit' him anymore."
Katherine took a moment to think about what he said. Jack truly was a mystery. If it were up to her, she would have had that man arrested immediately. But Jack had really thought about it. Katherine wrapped her arms around his neck and snuggled her head into the crook of his neck.
Katherine looked out at what was ahead of them. Lights of the city were shining bright. The Hollywood sign shone like a star in the dark. It had been a confusing night. It started with excitement, joy and happiness; brought fear, confusion and suspense; and ended with hope, deep thoughts and love.
Katherine had never expected this when she auditioned for this show. She expected to tank the audition and go how to her father's I Told You So's. She never expected to make the auditions, be put in a duo team with a sweet, cocky, artistic guy, fall in love with said guy and go through a crazy night of fear and abuse.
"You okay?" Jack asked, stroking Katherine's hair. "Ya've been pretty quiet." Katherine snapped out of her thoughts and looked into Jack's eyes. Even with a shining black eye, he's eyes were beautiful. Katherine pulled him into kiss. She lost her fingers in his hair, his hat falling to the floor. When they broke apart, she rested her head on his chest.
"I love you." Katherine said. "For sure?" Jack asked. "For sure."
Okay guys how was that? I wasn't so sure. Anyways, make sure to check out my other stories (Ha, shameless self-promotion) and please review. Reviews are confidence boosters! Luv ya! -Aly
