Disclaimer: I don't own Newsies, I don't own anything to do with it…however, I do own Newsies on DVD if you ever want to come over and watch it…ah, singalongs. So much fun!

A/N: Hello, all! Sorry it took me so long to update….I had sooo many projects, and finals next week, and *sigh* I'm so stressed. But it's ok! I like to update, so I'm winding down…Ahh, here are the shoutouts!

Shoutouts:

Aguachica: Thank you, I love doing the accents! And I am an actress…was that sarcasm or were you serious? Anyway, I couldn't tell Adah about your story because I don't have her email address, sorry! Okay, well enjoy this chapter...I did! *cackle*

Rhapsody: Yes, poor Jack…the comparison between the dreams is what I was going for…enjoy this chapter!

Spikes: Hey, Spikes! I'm Lisa…thanks for reading, I'm happy that you like it! Here's your next chapter and much newsie love to you!

Helen **wink wink: Thanks….uh, I think. Nah, just kidding. We definitely need to have a sleepover to see good Will go hunting. Okay, well talk to ya later and have fun with finals! CTB! Tell everyone at REV I said Hi!

Katie: I'm glad you enjoy it, and creativity is my middle name. Not really, my middle name is Diane. Aanyway, have fun reading this chapter, I think it's pretty good…on with the story!

When Jack Came Home

Chapter 4

It was about four o' clock, and Lisa was back at the lodging house. She had finished selling at about two thirty, and had decided to go back to the lodging house and sleep before everyone was supposed to meet at Tibby's for Jack's welcome home party.

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At Tibby's, all the newsies were waiting for Denton to come so they could get some food. After all, he was the "rich" newspaper man that they now always expected to pay for their meals. Well, he was rich to them, anyway.

"'Ey, d'ya know if Lisa's comin' down?" Race asked the general group.

"I t'ought she was," said Kid Blink.

Jack had been wondering too.

"'Ey, I'll go an' see if she's at the lodgin' house. I t'ink she wanted ta come," he said.

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Lisa awoke. She heard steps on the stairs, and covered her head with a pillow to stop the noise from reaching her ears. Jack walked in, looked around, and finally spotted her.

"'Ey," he said, trying for her attention. Lisa gave no reply.

"'Ey, goil wit' her head undah da pillow."

Still no reply.

Jack scooted her body over on the bed, and lay down next to her. He lay on his side, his head resting on his hand. He put his hand on her shoulder and shook gently.

"Hey, get up," he said softly.

"Mmph," a voice came from underneath the pillow, "Why…"

"Yer gonna miss my pahty."

Lisa sleepily dragged her head from underneath the pillow and lay on top of it, still half asleep. "What time is it?"

"'Round foah thoity."

"Ohh," Lisa said sleepily, now starting to wake up. She turned over onto her back.

Both lay in silence. Lisa now stared at the cheap wood underside of Jack's bed, wide awake. Jack looked at her. She was in her "nice" white nightgown. It wasn't nice, really, but it was nice compared to anything else she had ever worn. It consisted simply of a long white skirt and matching top, with mock-lace sewn on the collar and hems. It didn't have sleeves anymore; one summer night Mush had ripped one off playfully, and Lisa had torn the other to match it, resulting in sleeves that ended just before her shoulders. It was not really white anymore, more of an off-white, since she'd been wearing it for four years now. She remembered saving up for this nightgown for two years, and how delighted she was when it was finally purchased. She smiled. Jack looked at her again. He smiled at her.

"Yoah goahgeous," he said slowly and sincerely.

Lisa lost her train of thought. She was at a loss for words. She paused, then smiled, and turned on her side. "You t'ink so?"

"Yeah," Jack replied.

Lisa's mouth quivered a little, searching for something to say. "Thanks," she whispered.

She was not truly gorgeous by any standards, maybe passing for pretty on a few good days. But to Jack, she glowed.

Both sat in silence. Lisa had never felt this strange around Jack before. It was confusion, friendship and romantic love battling for her heart.

They stared in each other's eyes, searching for something. Jack slowly leaned forward. Lisa paused, first pulling back, then slowly leaning in also. She closed her eyes, and their lips touched very softly. Both leaned in further, pressuring the kiss. Finally they drew away, Lisa first.

"I'm so confused," she whispered, her face still very close to his, eyes closed.

"I know," Jack whispered back, leaning in again. This time, more willingly, Lisa leaned in and they kissed again. He put an arm on her hip and she touched his hair with her fingertips. Both drew away, slowly.

They were silent for who knows how long, because the moment stood still.

"I, um, guess I should change," Lisa said softly, still searching his eyes.

"I guess so," he replied. They passed, then he got up and backed toward the door, still staring at her. He finally reached it and left.

Lisa came back to reality, thoughts now racing through her head while she gathered clothes.

This changes ev'ryt'ing. What am I gonna do? Will we go out? What if we break up? Oh my god…

She started to put on a brown skirt, then paused.

That kiss was so…wow.

She shook her head as she added a pink blouse and ran her fingers through her hair.

I'm so confused. I need ta talk ta him.

Now she pulled on her boots.

Tonight.

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A/N: Yesss! Finally something happened! Good, yes? No?