Hey!! Sadly, this is the last chapter of "Everywhere & Wherever". ~sighs~
Makes me sad. Lol Anywayz, I hope you all enjoyed this fic and I'll love
you all forever. Please please please review!!! :) It really means a lot to
me to know what you think. Special thanks to Snooza and Lucky for reviewing
chapter 8!! ~Hugz~ Well, on with the chappie.
Disclaimer: I don't own newsies. ~Cries~ Can't I just have Race? Oh and the song "Everywhere" belongs to Michelle Branch and "Wherever You Will Go" belongs to The Calling (and I had to critique that song a little to have it fit in with the situation, wanna sue me for that? Bring it on!!! lol)
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The morning seemed to drag on. The excitement was almost palpable. No one could wait until the party. And our two young lovers grew more and more nervous, timed by the achingly slow seconds of the clock. What would tonight's events lead too? A devastating heart break? Or a greater love then either of them could ever imagine? Lets find out.
~*~
The anticipation was over. 1:00 finally arrived and the party began. Irving Hall was alive with the voices of the newsies and their loved ones. All laughing, dancing, and having fun. There was enough food to feed an army and the decorations...were a bit over done. But it was a celebration, so no one really cared.
Up on the stage, Medda and a few girls who worked for her sang song after song as the party goers danced.
Ally watched Britt, who was sitting at a table with Summer and Spot. She looked worried, glancing around ever few seconds. Searching. "Where is he?" Ally thought out loud. David came up behind her, "Don't worry, he'll be here."
Ally smiled at him and then looked back at Britt, "I hope you're right."
Little did they know........ Racetrack was already there. He hid in one the farthest corners of the hall, which was so decorated with dangling streamers they covered him. And from this little sanctuary, he watched Britt. He watched as she talked to Spot and Summer. How her hand went up to touch her necklace every few minutes. As she bit her lip and searched the room. She was looking for him, he knew. He watched as Decks McCann, a Brooklyn newsie, approached her and asked for a dance. Britt, of course, politely declined and scanned the room once more. She looked so worried and Race wished he could just hold her. He wished he could apologize for being such a fool and beg her forgiveness. But he couldn't. He didn't know how to put it into words, and he was still afraid. So he just watched her for hours.
~*~
Britt sighed and scanned the room for the hundredth time. He was there, she knew it. She could sense his eyes on her. But whenever she searched for him, she was nowhere in sight. Suddenly, her eyes caught site of one of the corners of the hall. The corner that Magic had gone streamer-happy on. Britt smiled knowingly, he was behind there. (--Well, --) she thought to herself, (--I'll just have to lure him out of hiding. --) taking a deep breath, she stood and walked backstage to find Medda. (--It's now or never. --)
Racetrack gulped when Britt's gaze landed on his hiding spot. He watched as she smiled and stood up. He pulled nervously at his collar. (--She knows I'm 'ere. Is she comin' ova?--) But instead she turned and walked backstage, with only a sideways glance back at the corner. (--What's she up ta?--) he thought.
Spot furrowed his brow and walked up to Ally and David. "Heya Ally...whatsa sista up ta?"
"What do you mean, Spot?" David asked.
Before Spot has a chance to answer, Medda came onstage and quieted everyone. "Ladies and Gentleman, I am very pleased to present the wonderful vocal stylings of Miss Brittany Lenox!"
All the heads in Irving Hall turned to watch as Britt walked calmly on stage. And one in particular stayed glued to his seat, wiping the sweat off his brow.
Britt brought her hand up to play with her necklace as she looked out over the crowed, she took a deep breath, "First of all," she began, "I want you all to know that this wasn't planned," she looked at the corner where she knew Race was, "But it's just something I have to do for myself...and someone else, he knows who he is." Her eyes stayed on the spot as she began to sing.
"Turn it inside out so I can see
the part of you that's drifting over me
and when I wake you're never there
but when I sleep you're everywhere
you're everywhere
Just tell me how I got this far
Just tell me why you're here and who you are.
'Cause every time I look you're never there
And every time I sleep you're always there...."
Race gulped again before standing up and walking out from behind the streamers. The congregation turned and gasped when they saw him. All was quiet for a moment as Race walked to the center of the hall. Britt smiled, her eyes staying locked with his as the crowds looked on.
"'Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I close my eyes it's you I see
You're everything I know that makes me believe
I'm not alone
I'm not alone."
Britt clutched her necklace, her heart pounding a mile a minute as she continued her song.
"I recognize the way you make me feel
It's hard to think that you might not be real
I sense it now, the water's getting deep
I try to wash the pain away from me
Away from me
'Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I close my eyes it's you I see
You're everything I know that makes me believe
I'm not alone
I'm not alone."
Race tried to compose himself as he listened to her sing...to him. Her voice was so full of love. Even after all the pain he had caused her. The world melted away as it always did when the watched each other.
"And when I touch your hand
It's then I understand
The beauty that's within
It's now that we begin
You always light my way
I hope there never comes a day
No matter where I go
I always feel you so."
Britt took a deep breath, heavy tears streaming down her cheeks. This was taking a lot out of her. All her emotions and energy were being strained out all in this won song. But as she looked into Race's beautiful dark eyes she knew...it was worth it.
"'Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I close my eyes it's you I see
You're everything I know that makes me believe
I'm not alone
'Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I catch my breath it's you I breathe
You're everything I know that makes me believe
I'm not alone
You're in everyone I seeing
So tell me
Do you see me?"
Britt let a out a breath and put her hand to her heart. She closed her eyes for a moment, she had done. She had poured her entire heart out to the boy she loved and all her friends and family. There was just one thing left to do. She opened her eyes, "I love you, Race." And with that, she walked backstage.
Race stood there in stunned silence. And he wasn't the only one, the only thing the newsies could do was stand there and stare. Gasping for breath, Race took hold of a table so he wouldn't collapse. He could almost touch the emotion that Britt had been feeling, and suddenly, a revelation rushed upon the once confused young man. He wasn't afraid. He could have run out at any time he wanted, but he didn't. He wasn't afraid anymore. He loved Britt, and he was ready to tell her and the entire world. But first he had to make it up to her for being such a fool. Then, he got an idea. He knew how to tell her how he felt. All his fears and worries. Without a word, he walked backstage.
All in attendance watched him and talked a mile a minute when he disappeared backstage. Ally squealed, "He's gonna tell her!" she flung her arms around David, who smiled down at her, "See Twink? I told ya not to worry." The newsies were abuzz with excitement, until Britt appeared before them alone. She glanced at their expecting faces in confusion, "Where's Race?" she said, fingering her charm.
Ally raised an eyebrow, "He...he just went backstage."
"To find you...we thought..." David trailed off.
Britt shook her head, "No....I-I didn't see him."
Everyone just stared at her in silence. No one knowing what to say. Britt choked back a sob, "H-he left...." Tears streamed down her face.
Ally immediately went to her sister, pulling her into a comforting embrace, "Shhh...everything will be okay."
"No..." Britt sobbed, "Nothing will be okay again."
The newsies watched Britt's heart break in sadness... until,
"So lately, I've been wonderin
Who would be there to take my place
If I'm gone, you'll need love
To light the shadows on your face
If a great wave should fall
It would fall upon us all
And between the sand and stone
Could you make it on your own
If I could, then I would
I'll go wherever you will go
Way up high or down low
I'll go wherever you will go"
"Heya..." Mush started, looking at the stage, "What's Race doin' up on da stage?"
Everyone turned toward the singing and sure enough, there was Race up on stage, a smile grazing his handsome features. Britt pulled away from Ally and wiped her eyes. Smiling, she took a step forward.
"If a great wave should fall
It would fall upon us all
Well I hope there's someway out there
For me to make it back to you
If I could, then I would
I'll go wherever you will go
Way up high or down low
I'll go wherever you will go
Runaway with my heart
Runaway with my hope
Runaway with my love"
At that last line, Britt began to cry again, but they were tears of happiness. Up on stage, Race was about to have a heart attack. But his love for Britt gave him more strength and courage then he could possibly imagine.
In the audience, a confused Mush turned to Spot and Jack, who were smiling knowingly, "Uh...I don't get it fellas...what's he tryin' ta tell 'er?"
Spot smirked at him, "He's tryin' ta say dat he's afraid he won't be able ta go all da places she will..."
"But he'll always love 'er...." Jack finished.
Mush nodded, "Boy...he's got guts."
Jack nodded in agreement, "Dey both do."
On stage, Race gestured for Britt to come up. Slowly, she walked up the steps connected to the front the stage and climbed up. Taking her hand in his, and using the other to wipe away her tears, Race finished his song,
"If I could, then I would
I'll go wherever you will go
Way up high or down low
I'll go wherever you will go
If I could turn back time
I'll go wherever you will go
If I could make you mine
I'll go wherever you will go"
Catching his breath, Race looked deep into Britt's eyes. "I'm so so sorry..." he choked out, leaning his forehead against hers, "I love you..." he whispered. Fresh tears ran down Britt's cheeks. "I love you." She replied, smiling through her tears. Race pulled her into his arms, "I love you so much." He repeated, before lifting her chin and gently brushing his lips against hers. Britt wrapped her arms around his neck, kissing him back with all her heart. And in that pure, blissful moment, everything was right in the world. This kiss was even better then the first, for it wasn't filled with hesitation. Just their true feelings of love. Bells rang, fireworks exploded, crowds cheered and whistled...wait...crowds cheered and whistled? Quickly pulling apart, the two young people blushed as they looked out into the up roaring applause of their loved ones. David was swinging Ally around as her laughter joined in with the chaos. And if you looked hard enough, you could clearly see Jack paying Spot his winnings from their bet.
"Much obliged, Jacky-boy..." Spot smirked as he counted his winnings. "Told ya dey'd get togeta before sun set."
"Yeah yeah. " Jack laughed, and patted his back.
Still onstage, Britt and Race clasped hands and bowed. Neither one of them able to stop smiling. "Heya..." Race whispered in Britt's ear, "Lets get outta 'ere." He gestured to the back door. Nodding, Britt squeezed his hand as the two waved to their friends and ran out of Irving hall. Together.
~*~
They ran all the way to the Brooklyn Bridge. Stopping only occasionally to steal kisses. Now they were at their secret spot, sitting together on the rock. Race leaned against the bridge with his arms around Britt, who sat in front of him, leaning against his chest. And they just sat there in silence as the sun set over the horizon of NYC. The perfect end to a perfect day.
"Hey Race?" Britt said, breaking the silence.
"Hmm?"
"Did you mean it...when you said you'd go wherever I would go?"
Race nuzzled her neck, "A course..." he answered, whispering in her ear as he held her tighter, "So where do ya wanna go, Angel Face?"
Britt took a second to smile at her new nickname before turning her head to look up at him, "Everywhere." She whispered.
Race smiled and leaned down, initiating a kiss that the two would remember for the rest of their lives. And as the sun finished setting, the last ray of light shown over them, and would continue to shine over them until the end of time.
~THE END~
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~Wipes away tears~ I can't believe I finished it! I had so much fun writing this fic!!! I hope you all enjoyed reading it!! Thank you so much too all how reviewed throughout this fic. It means so much to me! Please review! :)
Luv Alwayz & 4ever,
~Britt aka AngelicOne~
Disclaimer: I don't own newsies. ~Cries~ Can't I just have Race? Oh and the song "Everywhere" belongs to Michelle Branch and "Wherever You Will Go" belongs to The Calling (and I had to critique that song a little to have it fit in with the situation, wanna sue me for that? Bring it on!!! lol)
~*~
The morning seemed to drag on. The excitement was almost palpable. No one could wait until the party. And our two young lovers grew more and more nervous, timed by the achingly slow seconds of the clock. What would tonight's events lead too? A devastating heart break? Or a greater love then either of them could ever imagine? Lets find out.
~*~
The anticipation was over. 1:00 finally arrived and the party began. Irving Hall was alive with the voices of the newsies and their loved ones. All laughing, dancing, and having fun. There was enough food to feed an army and the decorations...were a bit over done. But it was a celebration, so no one really cared.
Up on the stage, Medda and a few girls who worked for her sang song after song as the party goers danced.
Ally watched Britt, who was sitting at a table with Summer and Spot. She looked worried, glancing around ever few seconds. Searching. "Where is he?" Ally thought out loud. David came up behind her, "Don't worry, he'll be here."
Ally smiled at him and then looked back at Britt, "I hope you're right."
Little did they know........ Racetrack was already there. He hid in one the farthest corners of the hall, which was so decorated with dangling streamers they covered him. And from this little sanctuary, he watched Britt. He watched as she talked to Spot and Summer. How her hand went up to touch her necklace every few minutes. As she bit her lip and searched the room. She was looking for him, he knew. He watched as Decks McCann, a Brooklyn newsie, approached her and asked for a dance. Britt, of course, politely declined and scanned the room once more. She looked so worried and Race wished he could just hold her. He wished he could apologize for being such a fool and beg her forgiveness. But he couldn't. He didn't know how to put it into words, and he was still afraid. So he just watched her for hours.
~*~
Britt sighed and scanned the room for the hundredth time. He was there, she knew it. She could sense his eyes on her. But whenever she searched for him, she was nowhere in sight. Suddenly, her eyes caught site of one of the corners of the hall. The corner that Magic had gone streamer-happy on. Britt smiled knowingly, he was behind there. (--Well, --) she thought to herself, (--I'll just have to lure him out of hiding. --) taking a deep breath, she stood and walked backstage to find Medda. (--It's now or never. --)
Racetrack gulped when Britt's gaze landed on his hiding spot. He watched as she smiled and stood up. He pulled nervously at his collar. (--She knows I'm 'ere. Is she comin' ova?--) But instead she turned and walked backstage, with only a sideways glance back at the corner. (--What's she up ta?--) he thought.
Spot furrowed his brow and walked up to Ally and David. "Heya Ally...whatsa sista up ta?"
"What do you mean, Spot?" David asked.
Before Spot has a chance to answer, Medda came onstage and quieted everyone. "Ladies and Gentleman, I am very pleased to present the wonderful vocal stylings of Miss Brittany Lenox!"
All the heads in Irving Hall turned to watch as Britt walked calmly on stage. And one in particular stayed glued to his seat, wiping the sweat off his brow.
Britt brought her hand up to play with her necklace as she looked out over the crowed, she took a deep breath, "First of all," she began, "I want you all to know that this wasn't planned," she looked at the corner where she knew Race was, "But it's just something I have to do for myself...and someone else, he knows who he is." Her eyes stayed on the spot as she began to sing.
"Turn it inside out so I can see
the part of you that's drifting over me
and when I wake you're never there
but when I sleep you're everywhere
you're everywhere
Just tell me how I got this far
Just tell me why you're here and who you are.
'Cause every time I look you're never there
And every time I sleep you're always there...."
Race gulped again before standing up and walking out from behind the streamers. The congregation turned and gasped when they saw him. All was quiet for a moment as Race walked to the center of the hall. Britt smiled, her eyes staying locked with his as the crowds looked on.
"'Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I close my eyes it's you I see
You're everything I know that makes me believe
I'm not alone
I'm not alone."
Britt clutched her necklace, her heart pounding a mile a minute as she continued her song.
"I recognize the way you make me feel
It's hard to think that you might not be real
I sense it now, the water's getting deep
I try to wash the pain away from me
Away from me
'Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I close my eyes it's you I see
You're everything I know that makes me believe
I'm not alone
I'm not alone."
Race tried to compose himself as he listened to her sing...to him. Her voice was so full of love. Even after all the pain he had caused her. The world melted away as it always did when the watched each other.
"And when I touch your hand
It's then I understand
The beauty that's within
It's now that we begin
You always light my way
I hope there never comes a day
No matter where I go
I always feel you so."
Britt took a deep breath, heavy tears streaming down her cheeks. This was taking a lot out of her. All her emotions and energy were being strained out all in this won song. But as she looked into Race's beautiful dark eyes she knew...it was worth it.
"'Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I close my eyes it's you I see
You're everything I know that makes me believe
I'm not alone
'Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I catch my breath it's you I breathe
You're everything I know that makes me believe
I'm not alone
You're in everyone I seeing
So tell me
Do you see me?"
Britt let a out a breath and put her hand to her heart. She closed her eyes for a moment, she had done. She had poured her entire heart out to the boy she loved and all her friends and family. There was just one thing left to do. She opened her eyes, "I love you, Race." And with that, she walked backstage.
Race stood there in stunned silence. And he wasn't the only one, the only thing the newsies could do was stand there and stare. Gasping for breath, Race took hold of a table so he wouldn't collapse. He could almost touch the emotion that Britt had been feeling, and suddenly, a revelation rushed upon the once confused young man. He wasn't afraid. He could have run out at any time he wanted, but he didn't. He wasn't afraid anymore. He loved Britt, and he was ready to tell her and the entire world. But first he had to make it up to her for being such a fool. Then, he got an idea. He knew how to tell her how he felt. All his fears and worries. Without a word, he walked backstage.
All in attendance watched him and talked a mile a minute when he disappeared backstage. Ally squealed, "He's gonna tell her!" she flung her arms around David, who smiled down at her, "See Twink? I told ya not to worry." The newsies were abuzz with excitement, until Britt appeared before them alone. She glanced at their expecting faces in confusion, "Where's Race?" she said, fingering her charm.
Ally raised an eyebrow, "He...he just went backstage."
"To find you...we thought..." David trailed off.
Britt shook her head, "No....I-I didn't see him."
Everyone just stared at her in silence. No one knowing what to say. Britt choked back a sob, "H-he left...." Tears streamed down her face.
Ally immediately went to her sister, pulling her into a comforting embrace, "Shhh...everything will be okay."
"No..." Britt sobbed, "Nothing will be okay again."
The newsies watched Britt's heart break in sadness... until,
"So lately, I've been wonderin
Who would be there to take my place
If I'm gone, you'll need love
To light the shadows on your face
If a great wave should fall
It would fall upon us all
And between the sand and stone
Could you make it on your own
If I could, then I would
I'll go wherever you will go
Way up high or down low
I'll go wherever you will go"
"Heya..." Mush started, looking at the stage, "What's Race doin' up on da stage?"
Everyone turned toward the singing and sure enough, there was Race up on stage, a smile grazing his handsome features. Britt pulled away from Ally and wiped her eyes. Smiling, she took a step forward.
"If a great wave should fall
It would fall upon us all
Well I hope there's someway out there
For me to make it back to you
If I could, then I would
I'll go wherever you will go
Way up high or down low
I'll go wherever you will go
Runaway with my heart
Runaway with my hope
Runaway with my love"
At that last line, Britt began to cry again, but they were tears of happiness. Up on stage, Race was about to have a heart attack. But his love for Britt gave him more strength and courage then he could possibly imagine.
In the audience, a confused Mush turned to Spot and Jack, who were smiling knowingly, "Uh...I don't get it fellas...what's he tryin' ta tell 'er?"
Spot smirked at him, "He's tryin' ta say dat he's afraid he won't be able ta go all da places she will..."
"But he'll always love 'er...." Jack finished.
Mush nodded, "Boy...he's got guts."
Jack nodded in agreement, "Dey both do."
On stage, Race gestured for Britt to come up. Slowly, she walked up the steps connected to the front the stage and climbed up. Taking her hand in his, and using the other to wipe away her tears, Race finished his song,
"If I could, then I would
I'll go wherever you will go
Way up high or down low
I'll go wherever you will go
If I could turn back time
I'll go wherever you will go
If I could make you mine
I'll go wherever you will go"
Catching his breath, Race looked deep into Britt's eyes. "I'm so so sorry..." he choked out, leaning his forehead against hers, "I love you..." he whispered. Fresh tears ran down Britt's cheeks. "I love you." She replied, smiling through her tears. Race pulled her into his arms, "I love you so much." He repeated, before lifting her chin and gently brushing his lips against hers. Britt wrapped her arms around his neck, kissing him back with all her heart. And in that pure, blissful moment, everything was right in the world. This kiss was even better then the first, for it wasn't filled with hesitation. Just their true feelings of love. Bells rang, fireworks exploded, crowds cheered and whistled...wait...crowds cheered and whistled? Quickly pulling apart, the two young people blushed as they looked out into the up roaring applause of their loved ones. David was swinging Ally around as her laughter joined in with the chaos. And if you looked hard enough, you could clearly see Jack paying Spot his winnings from their bet.
"Much obliged, Jacky-boy..." Spot smirked as he counted his winnings. "Told ya dey'd get togeta before sun set."
"Yeah yeah. " Jack laughed, and patted his back.
Still onstage, Britt and Race clasped hands and bowed. Neither one of them able to stop smiling. "Heya..." Race whispered in Britt's ear, "Lets get outta 'ere." He gestured to the back door. Nodding, Britt squeezed his hand as the two waved to their friends and ran out of Irving hall. Together.
~*~
They ran all the way to the Brooklyn Bridge. Stopping only occasionally to steal kisses. Now they were at their secret spot, sitting together on the rock. Race leaned against the bridge with his arms around Britt, who sat in front of him, leaning against his chest. And they just sat there in silence as the sun set over the horizon of NYC. The perfect end to a perfect day.
"Hey Race?" Britt said, breaking the silence.
"Hmm?"
"Did you mean it...when you said you'd go wherever I would go?"
Race nuzzled her neck, "A course..." he answered, whispering in her ear as he held her tighter, "So where do ya wanna go, Angel Face?"
Britt took a second to smile at her new nickname before turning her head to look up at him, "Everywhere." She whispered.
Race smiled and leaned down, initiating a kiss that the two would remember for the rest of their lives. And as the sun finished setting, the last ray of light shown over them, and would continue to shine over them until the end of time.
~THE END~
~*~
~Wipes away tears~ I can't believe I finished it! I had so much fun writing this fic!!! I hope you all enjoyed reading it!! Thank you so much too all how reviewed throughout this fic. It means so much to me! Please review! :)
Luv Alwayz & 4ever,
~Britt aka AngelicOne~
