Hey everyone!! Sorry the update took so long: I had a minor case of writer's block. But now that I'm back, I hope you are too! And just like usual, I don't own any of the people from the movie, but the rest are mine. Sorry, I don't really have time to do shout outs, but I promise I'll do plenty next chapter! Ok, this chapter is pretty predictable, but its necessary, so read! I'll try to have the next chapter up soon. Enjoy!

Chapter 8:

"Haha, yea, I'se say she's pretty. Listen Skit, you ain't got nuthin ta worry 'bout," Jack said when questioned later at Tibby's about Kit. Skittery was obviously interested, but tried to cover it up, "well, since I'se got ta be seen in public wit dis goil I just wanted ta make sure dat I'se not gunna be embarrassed or nuthin." Jack tried to hide his laugh and responded, "'course ya are. Listen fellas, we'se gots ta be getting da evening addition out while dere's still some ta get." So all of the newsies headed out to start selling again.

On the street outside of Tibby's, Jack and Skittery were walking towards the distribution office when Jack heard someone call his name. The two turned around to see Snipeshooter running up. "Hey Snipe, whats da hurry?" Jack asked as the younger boy stopped to catch his breath. "Jack… ya know how I'se was telling ya 'bout my sister? Well…" the boy said hurriedly before being cut off by a girl who seemed to have appeared out of thin air.

"You must be Jack," she stated without smiling, before continuing on, "Listen, I'm looking for a place to stay and Matthew here said I could stay in the lodging house. I will only be here for a couple days and then I'll be back off to Boston." Skittery had shrunk back to a stoop and was sitting, avoiding eye contact with the girl. Jack was taken back by the frankness and seriousness she had, but he managed to reply, "sure, no problem." The girl shook his hand and turned to walk away.

After she had taken a few steps, Jack suddenly called out, "wait!" When she had turned to look at him, he continued, "well, if you'se gunna be stayin wit us, we should probably know your name…" She looked at him for a few seconds, seemingly thinking about what to do, before she responded, "Amy," and turned around and walked away with Snipeshooter.

"Well Skit, I see what ya mean: she's cold as ice," Jack said before helping Skittery up and heading to the distribution office.

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Knock, knock, knock.  Ugh, what time is it? Knock, knock, knock. "Go away…" Kit muttered to herself as she slowly became aware of her surroundings after a peaceful night's sleep. "Kit! Get up!" Sarah called from outside her door. "We need to find a dress for you to wear tonight!" At that Kit remembered yesterday's introduction to Jack, as well as his promise to find an escort for her tonight. She jumped out of bed and opened the door and, much to Sarah's surprise, proceeded to get dressed in what seemed only a second. "Well, aren't we excited…?" Sarah inquired. At this Kit replied, "Well, I haven't gone out since before I graduated! If you were me, wouldn't you be excited too?" So they headed downstairs to the shop in search of a dress.

After searching through the workroom closet (where Miss Molloy put dresses that people ordered but decided not to buy… trash to those, but to two teenage girls looking for a party dress… a gold mine!), Sarah suddenly exclaimed, "Kit, Look at this."

Kit glanced over, expecting it to be horribly ugly (knowing Sarah's taste in clothes…), but instead saw a gorgeous dark red dress. "Oh my gosh!" was all she could say, until Sarah pushed her into the dressing room and forced her to put it on. "A perfect fit," Sarah said triumphantly when Kit came back out. Then they hurried to show Miss Molloy their new find.

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            "So Blink, ya found a date ta Medda's tonight?" Jack inquired as he shaved. Most of the newsies were in the washroom, cleaning up for a hot date that they were about to embark on. "Naw… I'se thought I would go alone tonight…" Blink answered casually while towel drying his hair. Jack, however, knew better and he pointed it out by saying, "Ya couldsn't get a date! Ha! Blink couldn't get a goil!! Blink, dat's gotta be a foist…"

But Blink had to save his reputation, so he countered it with, "I'se coulda gotten one if I wanted. I just wanted to keep my options open, if ya know what I mean." Jack just laughed and pointed out, "well, if you'se want ta get a last minute date, I'se bet Snipeshoota's sister ain't got a date yet." At that, Blink started laughing too, "she's something, ain't she? Not a pleasant bone in 'er body." And then the boys were ready, so Jack and Skittery headed to Miss Molloy's hat shop to pick up the girls.

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            "Oh, they should be here any minute! Hurry Kit!" Sarah exclaimed as Kit decided to reapply her makeup. Kit sighed and replied, "Sarah, calm down. They can wait," she said seriously, before laughing and saying, "It will just make them more eager to see us!" She and Sarah laughed for a minute, but then they heard a knock on the door. \

            Miss Molloy popped her head into the room. "Girls, Jack and his friend are here. Do hurry, you don't want to keep them waiting," she said sternly before hurrying back downstairs.

            Kit and Sarah took one last look in the mirror, grabbed their handbags and headed eagerly downstairs. In the shop, Kit and Sarah found the boys standing, talking to Miss Molloy. Upon their entrance, Jack turned around and walked over to Sarah. After kissing her hand, he introduced his friend, "Kit, Sarah… dis 'ere is Skittery." Kit smiled and curtsied and Skittery offered his arm. Then the two couples walked out the door and off to Irving Hall.