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Chapter 14: Let's go to The Flickers

It was a lovely winter evening. The clear sky was beginning to grow dark, and the air was cool, but warmer than usual for a winter in New York. Nora, Josie and Ella climbed aboard the street trolley, that was carrying them to the flickers where the Newsies awaited them.

"So how long am I going to be 'playing gooseberry' Ella?" Nora teased as she referred to the fact that she had somehow become the frequent 'chaperone'.

Josie and Ella laughed at her remark, and Ella said "Oh Nora! I can't thank you enough, for accompanying me tonight. Besides you said you love the flickers!"

Nora laughed and said "Yes, I suppose you're right, I do love the flickers. I must say it can be quite exciting joining you girls on your escapades."

"And who knows? Maybe you'll find a nice gentleman yourself on one of our escapades." Ella said playfully nudging Nora with a wink.

Nora chuckled at the thought of it, and shook her head as she playfully swatted Ella with her handkerchief.

"It's true Nora! You never know who you might find, I found Race while I was cheering my heart out for my favourite horse, I looked down and he was just there." Josie said smiling. She took off her glove to admire the ring he had given her. The reflection of the street lights made it sparkle, in the darkening sky.

"It's lovely Josie." Ella said smiling, as she looked down at it as well.

"It is beautiful, I just wonder how he was able to afford it?" Said Josie.

"Well that doesn't matter, it's yours now." Said Nora smirking.

"Yes, it sure is!" Josie said, as the three of them laughed.

Back at the flickers, Jack, Sarah, Spot and Race stood outside waiting in the ticket line for Josie, Ella, and Nora to arrive. Race was smoking a cigar, and Spot was leaning against the brick wall, as he twirled his cane, anxiously waiting for Ella to arrive.

"So, are da otha fellas comin too?" Jack asked.

"Nah, they were gonna come, but now there too tied up in a polka match." Race replied, before letting out a puff of smoke from his cigar.

Jack chuckled as an astonished expression crossed his face. "You serious? And you ain't there wit'em?

"Nah, I'd ratha see Jose any day." Race replied smirking.

"How sweet!" Sarah said, smiling at his comment.

Racetrack cheekily smirked, as he shrugged and said "Well its da truth."

Jack then burst out laughing, and said "Ain't it amazin what love can do?"

A baffled expression crossed Spot's face, before he chuckled at Jack's comment, and said through his laughter "It sure is Jackey- Boy, looks like Race found someone he loves more den polka. If dat ain't love, den I dunno what is."

"You bet!" Replied Race, causing them to laugh even more.

"So, Spot, What's goin on wit you and Ella? I heard you two loveboids are goin' steady now." Jack boldly stated, as he inquisitively raised his eyebrow.

"You heard right Jackey-boy." Spot bluntly said, not wishing to elaborate, he preferred keeping his business, and his love life to himself.

Still Jack continued to pry. "So, it true den huh?" He said.

"Didn't I tell ya she'd be my goil? Spot said, smirking.

"Yeah, I jus didn't believe it." Jack replied snickering.

"Neva unda estimate Brooklyn Jackey-boy. You should know dat by now." Spot wise-cracked.

Race snickered at Spot's comment. "Yeah Jack, what's a matta witch'ya? Don't ya know Brooklyn by now?" He teased.

Jack rolled his eyes at the two of them, and said "So, about Ella…"

"What about Ella?" Spot abruptly replied, daring Jack to say more, but also knowing Jack would.

"She's a good friend of mine Spot, and she's special too. She's like a sista ta me, so you make sure you keep givin' her da love she deserves." Jack earnestly stated.

Spot paused for a moment with his arms crossed, as he leaned against the wall. Eying Jack, Spot nodded as he pondered over Jack's remark.

Jack stood with his arms crossed, undaunted by the Brooklyn leader's intimidating stare.

"Your right Jack. She's special aright, anybody can see dat." Spot stated. He then straightened up and banged his cane on the ground, before he walked towards him and continued. "But you ain't gotta worry about makin sure I give her da love she deserves. She's in good hands, Jackey-Boy. You have my word." With that Spot smirked, as he spat into his hand, and held it out for Jack to shake on it.

Jack chuckled, as he uncrossed his arms, and spat into his hand as well, before Spot and him proceeded to spit shake.

Just then Racetrack pointed down the street as he noticed Josie, Ella and Nora heading towards them. "Hey look! There they are!" He exclaimed before tossing his cigar to the side, quite excited to see his future wife heading his way.

Spot quickly looked over, and placed his cane back in his belt loop. He grinned as he noticed Ella waving at them, with a large smile on her face, as her eyes shone brightly.

"Hey everybody!" Ella shouted from the distance.

"Hey Ella!" Jack called out, as Sarah smiled, and waved at them.

Spot continued gazing at Ella as she walked towards him, and felt as though the world had stopped, accept for the sound of his heart beating only for her.

Once Ella neared Spot they immediately embraced. "Hey there Angel face." He said smirking, as he kissed the top of her forehead.

"Hello Spot." Ella replied smiling coyly, before cuddling into him. I could stay like this forever she thought as Spot protectively held her close.

Josie ran towards Racetrack as he opened his arms for her to run into. He then playfully picked her up, and spun her around.

Nora stood to the side as she smiled to herself upon seeing the happy couples lovingly embrace.

Jack noticed her off to the side, and approached her. "Hey Nora, how nice of you ta come too! Glad you could make it! We all know I could use some help keepin dese chums in line!" Jack said chuckling, as he pulled her into a side hug.

At first Nora was caught off guard by Jack pulling her into a hug, but then she laughed as she said "Good to see you Jack."

After a few moments of chatting, and laughing Jack spoke up and said "Aright, so, all dis lovin' is real nice and all, but are we ready ta get dese tickets or what?"

"We're wit you Jack, we'll be right there." Race said as he planted a playful kiss on Josie's rosy cheek, causing her to giggle. He then grabbed her hand, and they headed over to the ticket stand. The rest of them followed, and purchased their tickets before heading inside.

Before Nora headed inside she looked behind her at Ella and Spot, and noticed they were lagging behind. She figured she's give them some space and said "I'll see you both inside."

"Yes, we'll be there shortly!" Assured Ella.

With that, Nora smiled, and nodded before heading in.

"Ella wrapped her arm around Spot's waist as he held her close. She leaned her head on his shoulder, and he looked down at her he smiled.

"So how was da trip here?" He asked as they walked.

"Good, it wasn't as cold as usual, but still a bit chilly!" Ella said.

"Yeah, once we're inside it won't be so cold." He said as he rubbed his hand up and down her shoulder to warm her up.

They entered the theatre, and made their way over to the others to get some seats.

Jack found five empty seats in the back row, so him, Sarah, Race, and Josie decided to sit there.

Spot and Ella came in last, but managed to find a couple extra seats in a row in front of the others, and Nora found her own seat where she could watch the film without any distraction.

Josie leaned over, and whispered in Ella's ear from behind her. "Sorry Ella, the guys wanted the back row, so we filled up the last seats back here, other than the one extra seat beside Jack. But I'm sure you'd much rather sit beside Spot."

Ella giggled at Josie's remark, and said "No problem Jose, we're alright with sitting here."

Ella noticed Nora wasn't with them, and glanced around for her.

Spot noticed Ella at the tip of her seat, as she looked around the theatre. "You aright?" He asked, as his arm hung around the back of her chair.

"Yes, I'm just looking for Nora." She replied.

Spot glanced around as well and said "Ain't dat her ova there?"

Ella looked in the direction Spot had motioned towards, and nodded as she saw Nora sitting closer to the front. Ella then stood up, and called over to her saying "Nora! Are you alright over there?"

"You can come sit wit us if ya want, we don't bite!" added Jack, as he lounged back with his hands behind his head His legs were stretched out and crossed, resting on the empty seat in front of him.

Nora looked over at them, and laughed. "Oh no worries, I'm perfectly fine over here!" She shouted back.

"Alright." Said Ella, as she sat down again.

Spot placed his arm around Ella's shoulder. "She's aright Ella, besides I'm sure she jus wanted some peace, and quiet ova there dat's all. Now you ain't gotta worry about someone watchin' us ova your shoulda." He said smirking impishly.

Ella pulled away, and knitted her eyebrows together at his comment. "Spot! Nora is a dear friend of mine. She's not the type to 'watch us over our shoulders.' Not only that but she's also the reason why I got to come tonight, so I suggest you watch what you say, otherwise you won't be so lucky." She replied cheekily, playfully poking him in the chest.

Suddenly an amused expression crossed Spot's face, oddly enough he loved when she challenged him. He admired her boldness, and when she playfully poked his chest, his heart raced for her even more.

"So, what are you gonna do about it if I don't watch what I say? Because if you don't watch what you say, I'll have ta teach you a lesson myself too." He said smirking at her.

Ella raised her eyebrow inquisitively saying "And what lesson might that be?"

"Keep tellin' me off and you'll soon find out, besides I'll have ta stop ya from talkin' too much somehow." He wise-cracked, snickering to himself.

Ella then clued into to what he was referring to, and shook her head as she laughed aloud. "Like I said Spot, you need to earn your kisses." She joked. Secretly, she knew in her heart he already had.

Spot chuckled before saying "We'll see about dat Angel face."

Before Ella could respond, Jack stuck his head in between the two of them from behind, and placed his arms around their chairs. "Are you two done bickerin' down there? Da film's about ta start, keep your voices down will ya?" Jack teased.

Ella and Spot both knitted their eyebrows together, hastily turned around at the same time, and glared at him, each telling him to back off.

Jack put up his hands in surrender, before he shook his head at them, and chuckled to himself as he sat back down.

A bewildered expression then crossed their faces, as Spot and Ella turned to look at each other for a brief moment, before bursting into a fit of laughter at their similar reactions towards Jack's comment.

"Looks like I'm rubbin' off on ya." Spot joked, causing Ella to laugh even more.

"Sounds like it too!" She joked back, as they continued laughing.

They beamed at each other for a moment, as their eyes shone with amour, and the lights began to dim. Through her laughter, Ella gently placed a finger to Spot's mouth whispering "Shh."

As Ella placed her finger on Spot's lips to quiet him, he took her hand, and kissed her finger tips, before placing it down, and holding it in his.

With his other arm still wrapped around her chair, Spot pulled her in, and affectionately rubbed her shoulder.

Ella smiled blissfully, as she nuzzled into him, gladly holding his hand.

Once the lights were completely dimmed, the orchestra began to play the music for the film, and the curtains opened revealing the intro.

They immediately focused their attention on the screen reading what the text said, as they anticipated the film.

Near the front, Nora sat watching the film. She pulled out her handkerchief in case she needed it to wipe a tear or two during the film.

"Excuse me Mam, but is this seat taken?"

Nora then looked up, to see a middle-aged gentleman, with brown hair, and kind eyes. He was ducking down so he wouldn't block anyone's view, as he waited for her reply.

Nora gaped at him for a moment, before answering. She found him to be quite attractive.

"Mam? Are you alright?" He asked quietly trying not to disturb anybody.

Once she had realized she had been staring, she cleared her throat, and averted her gaze quite flustered as she whispered back "No, the people I came with are the bunch in the back over there, so this seat isn't taken."

The gentleman glanced back to where she pointed to, and smiled. "By any chance would you mean that bunch over there?" He quietly asked pointing over to the Newises as he sat down, and pulled out a notebook, and pen.

"Yes, that's them alright." Said Nora.

The gentleman let out a chuckle, shaking his head at the coincidence.

A befuddled expression crossed Nora's face, as she wondered why he had laughed at her reply.

"Well I don't mean to pry, but I have to ask, how do you know them?" He questioned.

Nora, began to wonder who this gentleman thought he was prying into her business, and interrupting her as she tried to watch the film. "I don't believe that's any of your concern, now is it?" She replied irritably in a hushed tone, before averting her gaze back to the film.

He then chuckled again, and whispered near her ear "Sorry Mam, I didn't mean to upset you. I happen to know them quite well too. As a matter of fact, I covered their story during the strike."

Just then Nora's guarded expression dropped, upon realizing he knew them as well. She turned to him, and said "Oh, I see. It must have been quite the story to cover I presume, I've heard so much about it."

"It was quite the story alright." He said, causing her to chuckle. They gazed at each other for a moment before he introduced himself. "My name is Bryan Denton, I work for The Sun."

"Nora Robertson, Teacher, and current Chaperone." She replied, as she nodded her head towards the Newsies and the girls, hinting that she was supposed to be there 'chaperoning' them.

Denton chuckled, getting the hint. "Well Mrs. Robertson, it's lovely to meet you. And hopefully they aren't giving you too much trouble tonight." He joked, causing her to giggle.

"I seem to have it under control." She sarcastically stated, as they laughed both knowing what a handful the Newsies could be at times.

They paused for a moment, as they gazed into each other's eyes again.

"By the way, it's Miss Robertson." Nora said, and continued "But please, call me Nora."

Denton smiled, and said "Well Nora it is then."

They sat grinning for a moment, as they averted their gaze to the film. Although their eyes were on the screen, their minds were elsewhere as they wondered about each other, both wanting to find out more.

About half way through the film, Ella and Spot could hear their friends locking lips in the back row behind them.

Spot could sense Ella's uneasiness, and chuckled to himself at her charming innocence. He could tell she was inexperienced, and somewhat naïve compared to him in the ways of love, so he neared her, and began to impishly murmur sweet nothings in her ear.

Ella began to giggle as she playfully shooed him away, and tried to focus on the film, fighting her urge to kiss him.

Spot could tell he was getting to her, and it aroused him even more.

Ella could feel her cheeks growing flush, from the sound of his deep, husky voice in her ear.

As the heat rose within her, she proceeded to nervously loosen her scarf, removing it.

Spot continued to eye her, as he noticed her now exposed, and graceful neck. Not being able to resist her any longer he inched closer, and started placing sweet kisses down the side of her neck.

Ella quietly giggled at the tickling sensation. She loved the feeling of his tender yet passionate lips against her neck, but knew she had to stop it before it went too far. She couldn't let him kiss her just yet. Not here, and not now she thought. Before he could make his way to her lips she pulled back, and whispered "Spot, what are you doing?"

"What does it look like I'm doin? Maybe if you stopped talkin so much you'd see for yourself, jus relax." He cheekily replied, with his lips now inches from her own.

Ella looked down and sighed, resisting him was a lot more difficult then she thought. "We can't be doing this now." She said trying to keep her voice low, to not disturb the people who were actually watching the film.

Spot averted his gaze, and rolled his eyes exasperatingly. With his arm still wrapped around her chair, he looked back as he nodded towards the others shamelessly making out behind them, and said in a hushed tone "Well they don't seem ta mind, so what's it ta you?"

"Ella looked back to see Josie canoodling with Race, and Jack passionately kissing Sarah next to them. No wonder why they chose to sit in the backrow Ella thought. She quietly chuckled, an shook her head at their audacity.

"Spot, it's not that I don't want to kiss you, it's just that…" She quietly said hesitating to continue. She averted her gaze from him, as she looked down.

"Dat what Ella?" Spot said irritably, bidding her for an answer, he was beginning to grow frustrated with her resistance towards him.

"Well, the truth is I've never been kissed before, and I guess I've always just wanted my first kiss to be…special, and more…intimate." She quietly replied, as she uncomfortably, glanced around at all the people sitting nearby.

Upon hearing her answer, Spot's eyes softened. He never thought of it like that before. He pondered for a moment over her remark, and realized she was right. As hard as it was fighting his urges towards her, he realized their first kiss shouldn't be some flippant kiss in the back of an old theatre, with prying eyes all around them. He wanted it to be a kiss she would always remember.

He glanced ahead, before reluctantly agreeing. "You're right Ella. If dat's really what ya want, then dat's what you'll get." He replied, pulling her close once again.

Ella looked up, and smiled as she tenderly placed a loving kiss on his cheek, and said "Thank you for understanding."

An astonished expression crossed his face from her sudden kiss on his cheek, before he smirked, and tauntingly whispered in her ear "Hey, take it easy ova there, if ya want me ta wait, I suggest ya quit doin dat, before I pull you in right now, and show ya what a real kiss feels like."

Ella laughed as she playfully swatted him, causing him to chuckle. "You'll get your chance Spot, I promise."

"Yeah well, I'm holdin' ya to dat." He replied smirking at her.

She smiled back at him before resting her head on his shoulder.

They sat that way for the rest of the film, content with simply being in each other's arms.

After a few minutes, the orchestra played the last bit of music as the film ended, and the audience began to cheer and clap.

Upon hearing the final applause, Race, Josie, Jack and Sarah realized the film had ended, and broke apart from their heated embraces, as the lights turned back on.

Ella turned around, and noticed her friends adjusting their hair and clothes, as she shook her head and chuckled. "So, did you all enjoy the movie?" Ella asked coyly knowing very well they missed half of it.

"Yeah, it was great! What was it about anyway?" Jack joked, causing them all to laugh.

They got up and proceeded to gather their belongings. Ella looked over at Nora, and noticed her talking to a gentleman next to her. "Who's that with Nora?" Asked Ella turning to Spot.

Upon seeing who was with Nora, Spot chuckled and said "Dat would be Bryan Denton, reporta for The Sun, big part of da strike a couple years back."

Ella smiled, and nodded impressively upon realizing who he was, and how they knew him.

Spot then turned to the boys and said "Hey fellas! Look ova there."

Race looked over, and an astonished expression crossed his face. "Hey! It's Denton!" He exclaimed.

Jack smiled upon seeing him. "Hey Denton! Ova here!" He yelled waving him over.

Sarah was quite happy to see him as well, as she smiled and waved.

Denton noticed them calling over to him, and grinned, as him and Nora proceeded to walk over to them.

As they walked over Race quickly explained to Josie who he was, and she nodded excited to meet him.

Once Denton and Nora neared, Jack smirked at him and said "Well look who we have here, if it ain't our man Denton."

Spot and Race chuckled as they patted him on the shoulder, and said their hello's.

"So, I see you already met the lovely Miss Nora." Jack replied cheekily, as Denton shook his head chuckling, at Jacks taunting remark.

"Good to see you all again, and who do we have here?" He asked referring to Ella and Josie.

Race stood proudly, and grinned as he said "Dis here is my new wife ta be, Josie Marinos."

"Nice to meet you." Josie said smiling.

"You as well, and congratulations to the both of you." Denton said.

"Thank you!" Replied Josie.

"I'm Eleanor Colley, but you can call me Ella." Ella said smiling.

"She teaches with me at the Manhattan home for Girls." Added Nora.

"Well, it's nice to meet you Ella, and by the looks of it, I'm guessing you're a friend of Spot's as well?" Denton asked, upon noticing Spot's arm around her.

"She's more den a friend Denton, in case ya haven't noticed she's my goil." Spot replied before turning to her, and smirking as he pulled her in.

Denton chuckled, and said "Well, it wonderful to see you all again."

"You too Denton!" Race replied, as the other's agreed.

"So where are you all headed now?" Denton asked.

"Well Sarah and I are headin home for da night, and Race and Spot are walkin Ella, Jose, and Nora home."

Ella noticed the chemistry between Denton and Nora, so she piped up and said "You're more than welcome to join us Mr. Denton if you'd like to?"

Nora looked at him and smiled. "It is a lovely night for walking." She said hoping he'd agree to it.

Denton smiled as he looked back at her, and said "I'd love to join you."

With that they said their good byes to Jack and Sarah, and headed off.

After a few minutes of walking, chatting, laughing and reminiscing tales of the strike Race and Josie split from the rest of them so they could have some alone time together. Now that they were engaged he could walk her home unchaperoned, so they made the most of that opportunity.

Denton, Nora, Spot and Ella were now down the street from the Manhattan home for Girls. The streets were fairly quiet, and the snow was gently falling from the starlit sky. As they walked Denton and Nora were lost in what seemed to be an interesting conversation, while Ella and Spot walked behind them, arm in arm.

As Ella rested her head on Spot's shoulder, she couldn't help but chuckle as she watched Nora and Denton chatting away. "They seem to be getting along pretty well." She said.

"Yeah, it's about time da ole' man settled down, and found himself a woman." Spot joked, causing Ella to laugh.

"Well, let's hope for the best!" She replied.

After walking for a bit more they reached the Manhattan Home for Girls.

"Well, this is our stop." Said Nora. As she began to climb up the steps Denton stopped her, and said "Wait, allow me." He then put out his arm for her to take as he helped her climb the stairs.

Nora gladly accepted his assistance, and once they reached the door Nora smiled and said "Thank you Mr. Denton, it's been lovely chatting with you."

"It's been lovely chatting with you as well Nora, and please call me Bryan." He said with a smile, as they gazed at each other for a moment.

Ella and Spot noticed Nora and Denton amorously locking eyes, and chuckled.

Nora then said "Goodbye Bryan, goodbye Spot, and Ella I'll see you inside."

"I'll see you inside!" Ella said, and Spot tipped his hat to her.

Nora then waved, and headed in, while Denton stood gazing at her as she shut the door.

Once the door was shut he turned around to Spot and Ella, and grinned. "Well, I guess I best be heading back now, I'll see you two later, behave yourselves now." Denton joked, before walking down the stairs.

Spot chuckled. "Easy ole' man, I gotta lady on me arm." He wise-cracked, causing Denton, and Ella to laugh.

"Ole' man? I don't see an ole' man." He joked pretending to look around before continuing "I do see a lady though, you just be sure to stay gentleman." He teased back.

Spot snickered as he shook his head, and said "Don't worry Denton, she's in good hands!"

With that Denton looked back, and nodded as he smiled, and headed off.

Spot and Ella stood outside, neither of them ready to leave yet.

"So, I guess it's goodbye for da night?" Spot asked, hoping that it wasn't.

Ella sighed and said "I don't want to say goodbye just yet." She then hugged him as she nuzzled into his chest, savouring the moment.

Spot smiled as he held her close and rubbed her back. "It don't gotta be goodbye yet." He replied softly.

"What else are we going to do then?" Ella asked looking up at him.

"Well, I could take ya back ta Brooklyn wit me." He replied, causing her to laugh.

"And where would I stay?" She asked coyly.

"Wit me of course." He replied smirking impishly.

"And what about all the boys at the lodging house?" She replied.

"Ah they won't mind, they won't even know your there." He said.

Ella chuckled, and said "We can't just waltz right in there! I'm sure they would notice some strange girl in their midst."

"We could always sneak ya in through da window." He cheekily replied smirking as they gazed into each other's eyes.

Ella giggled and sarcastically said "Oh yes, I'm sure Mrs. Jones would just love that."

Spot laughed and said "Ah forget Mrs. Jones, it don't matta what she thinks."

Ella chuckled at his remark as she looked down, and shook her head at his playful persistence.

Spot then placed his hand on her chin, and lifted her face up so he could look into her eyes.

They beamed at each other eyes shining, with so much love, she could have kissed him then and there, but who knew who could be watching from the window. She then glanced around, and suddenly had an idea.

Looking up, she said with a cheeky smile "Meet me on the roof."

A bewildered expression crossed Spot's face, as he chuckled and said "On da roof?"

"Yes!" Ella said before she let go of him and ran up the stairs to the front door.

"Just give me a few minutes." She replied before heading in, and shutting the door behind her.

Spot stood outside with his arms crossed, as he smirked to himself She's always full of surprises, he thought before he headed over to the fire escape. He then climbed up to the roof, and waited for her to come.

Ella quietly tiptoed up to her room, where she could climb out her window to secretly meet him on the rooftop. She looked at herself in the mirror, and unpinned her tousled "Gibson tuck". Her hair cascaded to her waist, and she thought about fixing it and putting it back up again, but decided she would leave it down for once instead.

She had a feeling that her long awaited kiss was coming, and she wanted it to be lovely, and memorable. She then quietly opened her window, and climbed up to meet him.

Once she reached the roof, he stood with his back towards her overlooking the city.

"It's a nice view, isn't it?" Ella said.

Spot whirled around, and there she stood in front of him, with her big bright brown eyes, rosy cheeks and nose from the cold, and dark hair blowing wildly in the winter wind. She was beautiful, and he wanted nothing more than to hold her, and kiss her then and there.

"It's a beautiful view aright, but it ain't as beautiful as what I'm lookin' at now." He replied gazing at her.

She laughed as she looked down shyly, and neared him, lost for words she simply replied. "Thank you."

He laughed at her coyness, and placed his arm around her shoulder pulling her in, as they overlooked the city, and the starry sky together.

"You know what I love about stars?" She said, as they held each other close.

Spot inquisitively raised his eyebrow, and said "What?"

"Even though the world around us changes, the stars remain the same." She replied dreamily looking at them.

Spot thought about what she said, and stood silent for a moment. Her words had a way of making him perceive things in new ways, which he truly admired.

"Yeah, you're right about dat, and through everythin they're still always shinin'." He added.

"Shining, and guiding, God knew what he was doing when he made stars." Ella said smiling.

"And he knew what he was doin' when he made you." Spot replied with a smirk.

Ella gazed up at him beaming, as she said "And he knew what he was doing when he brought me you."

As Spot heard those words being uttered from her mouth, he felt like he was on top of the world, joy filled his heart, and his love for her overwhelmed his soul.

Without further thought he looked into her eyes, and placed his lips against her own. He kissed her tenderly, yet passionately as he guided her lips with his own, pouring his love for her into it. The feeling of her sweet, soft lips overcame him, as he deepened their kiss. He wrapped his arms around her waist pulling her closer.

As he kissed her she felt as though she were soaring to those very stars. If it weren't for his arms holding her she could have melted then and there. Heat was splurging through her body, as she followed his lips against her own, moving her hands from his chest, to where she wrapped her arms around his neck.

After a few moments they parted for air, as they stood gazing into each other's eyes longingly.

Spot chuckled as he looked into Ella's taken aback eyes.

"So, how was dat for a first kiss?" Spot cheekily asked as he grinned from ear to ear.

Ella laughed as she looked down coyly and giggled. Looking up at him again, she said "It was perfect."

Spot couldn't help but smile at her reply, knowing that it would be a kiss she would remember, and one that he would never forget.

"Good, dat's what I like ta hear." He replied smirking as he pulled her in, and kissed the top of her head.

Ella wrapped her arms around his waist holding him close. They spent a few more minutes together, before Ella realized that she needed to get to bed for the next day ahead.

"Spot I had the most amazing evening. But, unfortunately I should get going so I can at least be up at decent time tomorrow morning. I highly doubt I'll get much sleep though, especially after tonight." Ella replied laughing, as the adrenaline of the nights events still rushed through her.

Spot chuckled and said "You make sure and get some sleep tonight, there's lots more where dem kisses came from."

Ella chuckled, and coyly said "I'm sure there is."

He grinned, and pulled her in for another kiss, which she gladly reciprocated. They couldn't seem to get enough of each other, as Spot once again began to deepen the kiss.

"Spot! I really have to go now!" She replied laughing, as she reluctantly broke the kiss, and pulled away.

"Aright, aright, go if ya need ta! It's just now dat you've finally let me kiss ya, I can't stop." He cheekily replied.

As she proceeded to head down the fire escape she laughed aloud at his remark. She then paused and looked back at him. "Like you said, there's lots more where dem kisses came from." She replied, playfully imitating his accent, with a cheeky grin.

Spot chuckled at her attempt to do a Brooklyn accent, and said "Fair enough, I'll hold ya to it."

Ella smiled to herself, and blissfully proceeded on down. Spot laughed at her blitheness, as he followed.

Once she reached her bedroom window, Spot grabbed her hand, and she turned to face him.

"When will I be seein ya again?" He asked gazing into her eyes.

"Soon I hope." Ella replied gazing back.

"Then soon it'll be." He replied smirking.

It wasn't long before they found themselves locking lips again, one last time for the night. Ella then pulled away, and through her blissful laughter she exclaimed "Spot! I really have to go!"

He chuckled, as his eyes gleamed, and said "Aright, go! Get outta here before I kiss ya again."

The gazed at each other amorously through laughing eyes, before he proceeded to head down, and Ella watched him leave. Once he had reached the ground, he looked up at her, and smiled.

Ella looked down grinning, and yelled "Goodnight Spot!"

"Goodnight Angel face." He replied smirking.

Ella smiled and waved one last time, before she opened her window and climbed into her room.

As she entered, she felt like she was on cloud nine. An overwhelming sense of joy consumed her, which soon diminished when she was met by the icy cold stare of Mrs. Jones.