Thanks to Lucky from 1899, who helped with the Ralph business. I had various ways I was thinking about taking this one, but decided to go with... what I did. And there's this part where one of them says "-smiley-" I'm not just dumb. There was a face there, but fanfic (kind as always) won't let me post it, so... yeah.
Uh, guys, just a quick note--The concept of the three characters passing notes isn't mine, but I'm pretty sure I'm the first person to do this with Newsies, and palgiarism isn't cool, so don't do it. And at least let people know that the original idea wasn't yours. It makes me and whoever originally came up with the note idea sad. :(
Newsie Notes
English
Racetrack is in bold.
Hawkeye is in italics.
Spot is underlined.
Guys, are you talking yet? I really don't feel like having another episode of yesterday's detention. Ugh, you two know how give a migraine.
Thanks. Means a lot, pal.
Seconding that.
Can you technically do that if you're in a fight?
I can now.
Well, what if I don't want you to?
Oh, boo hoo for you.
Clever. Real witty one we've got here.
You're a brat.
DEAL WITH IT.
See, this is what I mean. MIGRAINE.
You don't look like you have a migraine.
Oh, so now I have to make a face when I have a headache?
No, I agree with Stupid. You look perfectly content. When you have a headache, you should look pained.
You look pleased, almost. (To Hawk) HEY!
It's a kind statement really. You know, compared to other things that came to mind. Besides, now I can wear a shirt that says, "I'm with Stupid" when we go to the fair.
That's tomorrow, isn't it?
Mmhmm.
We should probably stop fighting before then, you know.
Yeah, that's nice. So Spot, what're ya looking at?
No one.
This implies that you were looking at someone.
Who is it?
No one—I mean... nothing! I'm not looking at anything… or anyone!
Is it that new girl? Is that the one you were staring at during lunch yesterday? Rose said you were staring at someone during lunch yesterday. Remember, Spot? It was yesterday in chemistry that she said that and you wouldn't say who you like and then you got in a huff and chased Rose and made something explode. Then you—
Spot, noticing Hawkeye scribbling furiously, reached over and snatched the paper from under her pen, causing her to send him a scowl. He ignored her and scanned what she had written.
YES, I REMEMBER!
…So? Is it her? Is that the girl?
Which girl are we talking about?
Next to Jake. The one with the shoulder length reddish-blonde hair.
Oh. Is that who you're looking at, Spot?
I'm not looking at anyone!
Oooh, she saw you. And she SMILED! Are you blushing?
…
You are, aren't you! HA!
Aww, Spotty Wotty's getting in touch with his soft side!
Jeeze, you two know how to be annoying.
Nah, we're adorable.
Thanks, I feel the same way about you.
Aw, Race!
-smiley-
So why're you taking me to the fair if you feel so strongly about Spot?
…Not funny!
Spot, you're drooling.
Dude, do you even know who she is?
Yeah I know who she is. She's… that new girl who sits next to Jake.
Good thing you know so much about her.
Can it. I have French with her.
That's not fair!
Hey, back off man, you've got Hawk-face.
Gee, thanks, jackass.
…He said kindly.
Race's right though. I think she's cheating. Taking French as her language and all.
Huh?
-eye roll- Her name's Frenchie. I'm pretty sure that either her parents speak it, or are just really obsessed with the language. Her full name's Lucille Jolie Rousseau.
How do you know all that!
I had study with her yesterday. She's a bit of an airhead.
Just how Spot likes 'em, right buddy? As long as they're pretty and good kissers, who cares?
ANTHONY RICARDO HIGGINS! -slaps-
OW! I was kidding! That was sarcastic, woman!
Nice, man. You were just reaching the grass, when you fell back down into the hole.
(Poetry, Spot…) ! Those are angry exclamation points, dammit! I'm not writing to you… again!
SARCASM. S-A-R-C-A-S-M!
Unfortunately for our Italian friend, Hawkeye had already pulled out a book and looked perfectly content ignoring them (besides the fact that she'd look up every couple of minutes and glare at Race, who'd hiss, "I was being sarcastic!"). Spot glanced between the two before sending a note to Hawkeye, and responding to the one Racetrack passed back to him.
Oy vey.
Hey Race, why's your middle name Spanish?
Huh? Oh, well, my dad's name is Richard, and they wanted to sound Italian, so they took out the H and added an O.
Which makes it Italian?
Apparently. I think they just liked the name and hoped no one would notice.
Better than mine.
What's yours?
Ralph.
Jeremy Ralph Conlon? HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA!
…
By which I mean, "Oh, what a nice ring it has."
…Let's never talk about this again.
Gotcha.
