`Disclaimer: I don't own the newsies but I do own the characters that I
make up.
Previously:
"You don't remember me, my dear Nova?" The man looked up from what he was doing.
"No, and how do you know my name?"
"I know your name because we use to know each other, remember I was."
The truth; part 3-
" .Remember I was one of the men that worked for that bastard Pascal" The man shifted his gaze from Nova and stared deeply into the floor.
"Wait, you mean to tell me that you are one of Pascal's goons?" Nova stared wide-eyed at the man that stood in front of her. A feeling of uneasiness fell over her and she began to back away until she hit the wall behind her.
"Calm down, I don't work for him anymore, I can help you, there's something I need to tell you" The man made an attempt to calm Nova down but it did not work.
"What, am I suppose to believe you? I mean are you not the man that gave me my beatings when Pascal was too tired? How can I believe you" Nova pushed past the man and hastily made her way towards the door.
"I can tell you where Chris is" The man spat out quickly hoping to regain Nova's attention.
"What?"
"I can tell you where Chris is" He repeated.
Before Nova knew it her old memories where consuming her.
* * * * * * * Flashback * * * * * * *
"Nova, come on wake up" Chris eagerly shook the sleeping girl.
Nova shifted and opened her eyes.
"Chris? What do you want, let me sleep" Nova rolled back to her previous position and tried to fall asleep again.
"No, I need to tell you something" Chris spoke sternly.
"Then make it snappy" Rolling over she returned Chris's vigilant glance.
"I'm leaving" He whispered quickly regretting having to say those words.
"What?" Nova sat up right with lightning speed.
"I'm going away from here."
"Why?"
"I need to leave, I'm old enough to be on my own and Pascal has been getting on my nerves, I swear one of these days he is just going to kill me or vise-versa"
"Take me with you" Nova whispered hopefully.
"I can't, not now away" Chris tore his gaze away from Nova, the look of hurt on her face was too much for him. "I'll come back for you, once I find somewhere to live, I promise"
"No, take me with you now" A wave of urgency took over her words.
"I can't, I'm sorry. I need to leave right now" Chris reached out and placed his hands on Nova's cheeks and kissed the top of her head. "Goodbye"
With that Chris stood up and made his way out of the building.
Nova was in shock, the one person that cared about her had just left. She was truly alone in the world. Then a single tear slipped down from Nova's eye and sleekly slid down her face landing on Nova's hands which where planted awkwardly in her lap.
~ - ~ - ~ End flashback ~ - ~ - ~
"How would you know where he is?" Nova asked after being grasped back to reality by the man's snapping fingers.
"First of all let me introduce myself, my name is Paul Naylor. Now to answer your question, how would I know where your dear friend Chris is? Simple, I ran into him during my travels. Let me start at the beginning of my story. I was born to my parents on March 3, 1856-"
"I'd love to hear about your life story and all but I ain't got time, answer my question" Nova meet the man's annoyed glare with a very pissed off one of her own.
"Patience my dear, I can see that's something you never learned. First my story then I'll answer your question. My mother was a, well to put it lightly and escort, and my father was some rich man I never met. I guess my mother tried to confront my father when she was pregnant with me but he shook her off and told her that she had slept with so many men that she just couldn't be sure that he was the father. So my mother when on with her life, she continued with her, er-um- profession until she began to show. After that she reverted to begging in the streets. When she had me neither of us were that healthy. With her having to take care of me she took a job in a factory."
"Alright come on lets speed this up." Nova interrupted slightly annoyed that this guy felt the need to tell his entire life story to her.
"Hey now, I want you to know where I'm coming from. Moving on, when I was 10 my mother died in an accident in the factory she worked in. I was sent to an orphanage. I spent my teen years there and on my 18th birthday they let me out into the world. I traveled around the country taking odd jobs here and there to earn enough money to keep myself alive. I lived like this for thirteen years before I met Von Pascal. Boy was he an interesting person. He paraded around in his expensive clothes; he said that he could make me a rich man. I was wary of him at first so I did not take his first offer. I left on the next train out of here; I met him in New York City for the first time.
Then nine years later when I was down on my luck I decided to return to NYC and see if I could find Pascal. And find him I did. I began to work for him, as one of his, goons, I guess. Looking back on it now I realize that that was not one of my greatest moments. I worked for him for the next few years, as did you. But unfortunately I had the task of keeping you and the others in line, I hated it."
"If you hated it why didn't you leave?" Nova challenged him.
"I was scared I guess, I mean you have seen him before. But well anyway, after Chris left, you then left two days after, am I correct?"
"Yes"
"Well that pissed Pascal off, he got crazy and I got daring, I left and started to travel again. Stopping in each city to make enough money to get me to the next. While I was in Charleston, South Carolina, I was doing some odd jobs around the city, helping people who needed it. On my way to the train station I saw him. I was in the line to buy tickets and he was getting off the train that had just arrived. We made brief eye contact before he quickly turned away and walking in the opposite direction. I guess he figured that I was still working for Pascal."
"So you saw him in Charleston? But if he though you were working for Pascal he is most likely not still there"
"Ah, yes that would be quiet true but you didn't let me finish. You see when I got to the ticket counter it turned out that they were sold out of tickets. I had to wait till the next day to leave. Later that night I was in a bar when I saw him again. He came in and asked the bartender if they had any openings for jobs. The bartender said that he wasn't sure and that he would have to check with the manager the next morning. He told Chris to come back then. Chris agreed and then headed towards the exit, on his way he saw me. He was not sure of me at first. But eventually I convinced him, I told him my story like I am telling you, and I also told him that you ran away. Let me tell you he was not happy. Soon it was time for the bar to close, he gave me his address and then left. I left on the next train and for some reason came back to NYC, when I saw you last night I new it was fate, I was suppose to tell you when Chris was"
Nova was speechless.
"Here eat" Paul ripped of part of the loaf of bread and handed in to Nova. It wasn't until now that she realized how hungry she was.
"Wait, so now where is Pascal?" Nova asked with her mouth full of bread.
"I don't know, but I bet he's looking for us, he always said that no one got away from him."
"Well that really cheers me up", Nova said with sarcasm.
A moment of silence past between the two before Nova broke it.
"What time is it?" Nova asked looking out the window into the clear blue sky.
"I'd say around 10:00"
"What?!"
"I decided it was best to just let you sleep"
"I got to go" Nova said in a hurry.
"Just remember to be careful, watch your back and if you need anything don't hesitate to come back here." Paul added in a hushed whisper.
"Yea sure, see you" Nova turned and headed out the door.
As she turned and headed out the door it dawned on her that she did not know where she was.
She glanced around the unfamiliar streets that where bustling with people carrying on with their everyday lives. Nova looked to her right as saw a mother drag her child out of what looked like a store. The child was screaming about how they wanted some peppermint candy and how their mother wouldn't buy it for them.
'Spoiled brats' Nova thought to herself. 'Can't they just be happy that they have enough food to survive?-'
Her thoughts where interrupted by the feeling of a firm hand on her arm. Nova whirled around to see the one person she had been looking for.
"What are you doing here?" Her brother whispered urgently.
"Well tell me where exactly where 'here' is and I can answer your question" Nova replied sarcastically.
"What do you mean? You're in the Bronx! Did I not tell you not to come here? God you don't listen do you" Hawk whispered firmly.
"Calm down, it's not my fault that I'm here"
"What?"
"Oh just shut up for a minute, I have something to ask you"
"Not here"
"Well then where?" Nova sighed, she was becoming frustrated and she did not like being frustrated.
"Come on over here" Hawk grabbed Nova's arm and dragged her into and alley. Once in the alley he dragged her up the fire escape of one of the buildings framing the alley. It wasn't until they were up on the roof that he spoke.
"Before you ask, I didn't soak that kid" Hawk whispered in one breath.
"Are you just telling me this to make me feel better?"
"No damn it, I'm telling you the fucking truth"
"Well then, if you didn't then who did?"
"I don't know one of the other newsies, they decided that they would blame in on me" For once Hawk actually looked stressed.
"Well then we certainly have a problem on our hands here, cause Spot and Jack are sure as all hell that you did it and not to mention the fact that if Spot finds you he is going to kill you."
"Well thanks, you sure know how to cheer me up" Sarcasm plagued Hawk's words.
"Well cheering people up just isn't my thing. God why did you have to go and become a Bronx newsie? I mean they just stabbed you in the back! Couldn't you have seen how shady of people they are!" Nova vented.
"Hey, they took me in when I have no where else to go, yea there not the greatest people in the world, but their like my family."
"Oh and what am I? Chopped liver? I'm your family, Come be with me now" Rage took place of Nova's semi-rational thinking.
"I can't, it's not that easy"
"Oh bull shit!"
"I can't just go with you, I'll never be accepted with the Manhattan newsies, I mean come on, be realistic"
"Well they don't have to know" Nova cried out trying to get her way.
"They'll eventually find out."
"No they won't"
Hawk walked over to his sister and pulled her into a hug.
"Calm down, everything will be alright"
"No, no it won't" Nova tried to pull herself out of her brother's arms.
"Yes, she is right" Both Nova and Hawk's gazes shifted over to the intruder in their conversation.
"Irish" Hawk whispered in a soft yet firm voice.
"Yes, very good Hawk. I knew there was something shady about you, and now I know it's true" Irish began to walk towards the two siblings.
"Something shady about me? How about you! I mean come on, you blamed me for soaking that little kid from Brooklyn." Hawk yelled furiously.
"No that's where you're wrong that wasn't me it was Fists. Sure I gave him props for it, but I didn't tell him to, it was his own quick thinking. And now, what are you going to do? I mean surely your sister's dear newsie friends won't take you in" Irish let out a haunting sick laugh. "They think you soaked a little kid, they think you're scum, in fact I agree with them" Irish lunged at Hawk and knocked him down to the ground. While Hawk was trying to get up Irish remained firmly planted on his midriff beating him senselessly.
Nova began to search frantically to find a way to help her brother. Her eyes fell on an old brick that lay isolated in the corner. With out thinking she grabbed the brick and quietly made her way behind Irish. Once she was in her desired position she brought the brick up above her head and threw it down with all her might on top of Irish's head. Not expecting the attack Irish was left defenseless. As soon as the brick made contact with his head he flopped over unconscious.
Hawk took in a deep breath and stared at his sister.
"What, I just saved your ass didn't I?" Nova said innocently.
"Yea, whatever" Hawk mumbled as he turned away to look out over the city. "Come on, we got to get out of here." Grabbing his sister's arm he dragged her over to and then down the fire escape. "Now where am I going to go?" He whispered helplessly to himself.
"Simple, you'll come with me"
"Yea, right" He remarked sarcastically.
"No seriously, come back with me, I'll just introduce you as Tucker, my long lost brother"
"And what makes you think that they're not going to ask questions?"
"They won't"
"Fine, whatever"
It was settled Tucker would stay with the Manhattan newsies.
*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-* By the time that the duo made it to Manhattan it was around lunchtime and Nova knew that the newsies would all be congregating at 'Tibby's'.
"Come on, I know where they are" Nova lead her brother towards the charming little restaurant. Looking in Nova could see all the newsies laughing and joking around with each other. They looked so happy and content. It almost made Nova not want to enter and break up their fun. But then just as she was about to turn and walk back to the lodging house Jack looked out the window and caught her eye. Seeing as how she couldn't leave she dragged her brother towards the door. "Come on, let's go"
"Whatever you say"
The little bell over the door rang welcoming them into the restaurant. At the sound of the bell numerous newsies looked up from their plates of food and conversations.
"Hey guys, I want to introduce you to someone" Nova said happily, though it was a fake happiness, she decided it was best to at least act happy.
Jack looked up and saw the guy standing next to her. Seeing her with another guy made his heart ache. It was a feeling he never felt before. Without waiting for her explanation he stormed out of the restaurant.
Nova felt the brush of Jack's arm as he pushed past her to exit the restaurant. Why was he leaving? He didn't even get to meet her brother yet.
Without thinking Nova rushed out of the restaurant after him.
"Jack" She called out. "JACK" She yelled louder, at the sound of her voice Jack turned around to acknowledge her.
"What can I help you with, Nova?" Jack asked hiding his hurt. The two stood there for a second. They looked awkwardly at each other, both not knowing what their true feelings for each other were.
Snapping out of her trance Nova replied.
"You didn't get a chance to meet my brother"
"You're brother?" Jack chuckled inwardly, how thickheaded he had been. "Oh I'm sorry, I just wasn't er-um- feeling well" 'Damn, bad lie' He thought to himself.
"Oh, well that's alright, you can meet him tonight if you want"
"Well, I think I'm feeling better right now, so I'll go back with you."
Jack and Nova turned and headed back to the restaurant.
As soon as they entered Nova realized that she had yet to introduce her brother.
"Oh, shit, yea, this is my brother, Tucker"
"Yea, thanks for introducing me sis, you're just too kind" Tucker taunted his sister sarcastically.
"Aw shut your trap". Nova playfully swung at him but he dodged it.
"Come on you two, come sit over here" Mush called over from the table he was sitting at along with Blink, Sweets and Jack.
Tucker followed his sister over to the table trying to forget to mess that was unfolding slowly and engulfing him and his sister.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
A/N: alright, I give you full permission to kick me! I lied and said it would be a few days but it wasn't, sorry, finals, what can I say! And I have been really busy, I have kickboxing three days a week as well as field hockey three days too. But you don't want to hear my petty excuses. ATLEAST I made the chapter long, eh? And I changed my pen name, oh yea! The next chapter won't be up till the week after next maybe, cause I'm going to California! YAY!
Shout outs: Miracle, Sarah, klover, and Nub
Rock on and review!
Previously:
"You don't remember me, my dear Nova?" The man looked up from what he was doing.
"No, and how do you know my name?"
"I know your name because we use to know each other, remember I was."
The truth; part 3-
" .Remember I was one of the men that worked for that bastard Pascal" The man shifted his gaze from Nova and stared deeply into the floor.
"Wait, you mean to tell me that you are one of Pascal's goons?" Nova stared wide-eyed at the man that stood in front of her. A feeling of uneasiness fell over her and she began to back away until she hit the wall behind her.
"Calm down, I don't work for him anymore, I can help you, there's something I need to tell you" The man made an attempt to calm Nova down but it did not work.
"What, am I suppose to believe you? I mean are you not the man that gave me my beatings when Pascal was too tired? How can I believe you" Nova pushed past the man and hastily made her way towards the door.
"I can tell you where Chris is" The man spat out quickly hoping to regain Nova's attention.
"What?"
"I can tell you where Chris is" He repeated.
Before Nova knew it her old memories where consuming her.
* * * * * * * Flashback * * * * * * *
"Nova, come on wake up" Chris eagerly shook the sleeping girl.
Nova shifted and opened her eyes.
"Chris? What do you want, let me sleep" Nova rolled back to her previous position and tried to fall asleep again.
"No, I need to tell you something" Chris spoke sternly.
"Then make it snappy" Rolling over she returned Chris's vigilant glance.
"I'm leaving" He whispered quickly regretting having to say those words.
"What?" Nova sat up right with lightning speed.
"I'm going away from here."
"Why?"
"I need to leave, I'm old enough to be on my own and Pascal has been getting on my nerves, I swear one of these days he is just going to kill me or vise-versa"
"Take me with you" Nova whispered hopefully.
"I can't, not now away" Chris tore his gaze away from Nova, the look of hurt on her face was too much for him. "I'll come back for you, once I find somewhere to live, I promise"
"No, take me with you now" A wave of urgency took over her words.
"I can't, I'm sorry. I need to leave right now" Chris reached out and placed his hands on Nova's cheeks and kissed the top of her head. "Goodbye"
With that Chris stood up and made his way out of the building.
Nova was in shock, the one person that cared about her had just left. She was truly alone in the world. Then a single tear slipped down from Nova's eye and sleekly slid down her face landing on Nova's hands which where planted awkwardly in her lap.
~ - ~ - ~ End flashback ~ - ~ - ~
"How would you know where he is?" Nova asked after being grasped back to reality by the man's snapping fingers.
"First of all let me introduce myself, my name is Paul Naylor. Now to answer your question, how would I know where your dear friend Chris is? Simple, I ran into him during my travels. Let me start at the beginning of my story. I was born to my parents on March 3, 1856-"
"I'd love to hear about your life story and all but I ain't got time, answer my question" Nova meet the man's annoyed glare with a very pissed off one of her own.
"Patience my dear, I can see that's something you never learned. First my story then I'll answer your question. My mother was a, well to put it lightly and escort, and my father was some rich man I never met. I guess my mother tried to confront my father when she was pregnant with me but he shook her off and told her that she had slept with so many men that she just couldn't be sure that he was the father. So my mother when on with her life, she continued with her, er-um- profession until she began to show. After that she reverted to begging in the streets. When she had me neither of us were that healthy. With her having to take care of me she took a job in a factory."
"Alright come on lets speed this up." Nova interrupted slightly annoyed that this guy felt the need to tell his entire life story to her.
"Hey now, I want you to know where I'm coming from. Moving on, when I was 10 my mother died in an accident in the factory she worked in. I was sent to an orphanage. I spent my teen years there and on my 18th birthday they let me out into the world. I traveled around the country taking odd jobs here and there to earn enough money to keep myself alive. I lived like this for thirteen years before I met Von Pascal. Boy was he an interesting person. He paraded around in his expensive clothes; he said that he could make me a rich man. I was wary of him at first so I did not take his first offer. I left on the next train out of here; I met him in New York City for the first time.
Then nine years later when I was down on my luck I decided to return to NYC and see if I could find Pascal. And find him I did. I began to work for him, as one of his, goons, I guess. Looking back on it now I realize that that was not one of my greatest moments. I worked for him for the next few years, as did you. But unfortunately I had the task of keeping you and the others in line, I hated it."
"If you hated it why didn't you leave?" Nova challenged him.
"I was scared I guess, I mean you have seen him before. But well anyway, after Chris left, you then left two days after, am I correct?"
"Yes"
"Well that pissed Pascal off, he got crazy and I got daring, I left and started to travel again. Stopping in each city to make enough money to get me to the next. While I was in Charleston, South Carolina, I was doing some odd jobs around the city, helping people who needed it. On my way to the train station I saw him. I was in the line to buy tickets and he was getting off the train that had just arrived. We made brief eye contact before he quickly turned away and walking in the opposite direction. I guess he figured that I was still working for Pascal."
"So you saw him in Charleston? But if he though you were working for Pascal he is most likely not still there"
"Ah, yes that would be quiet true but you didn't let me finish. You see when I got to the ticket counter it turned out that they were sold out of tickets. I had to wait till the next day to leave. Later that night I was in a bar when I saw him again. He came in and asked the bartender if they had any openings for jobs. The bartender said that he wasn't sure and that he would have to check with the manager the next morning. He told Chris to come back then. Chris agreed and then headed towards the exit, on his way he saw me. He was not sure of me at first. But eventually I convinced him, I told him my story like I am telling you, and I also told him that you ran away. Let me tell you he was not happy. Soon it was time for the bar to close, he gave me his address and then left. I left on the next train and for some reason came back to NYC, when I saw you last night I new it was fate, I was suppose to tell you when Chris was"
Nova was speechless.
"Here eat" Paul ripped of part of the loaf of bread and handed in to Nova. It wasn't until now that she realized how hungry she was.
"Wait, so now where is Pascal?" Nova asked with her mouth full of bread.
"I don't know, but I bet he's looking for us, he always said that no one got away from him."
"Well that really cheers me up", Nova said with sarcasm.
A moment of silence past between the two before Nova broke it.
"What time is it?" Nova asked looking out the window into the clear blue sky.
"I'd say around 10:00"
"What?!"
"I decided it was best to just let you sleep"
"I got to go" Nova said in a hurry.
"Just remember to be careful, watch your back and if you need anything don't hesitate to come back here." Paul added in a hushed whisper.
"Yea sure, see you" Nova turned and headed out the door.
As she turned and headed out the door it dawned on her that she did not know where she was.
She glanced around the unfamiliar streets that where bustling with people carrying on with their everyday lives. Nova looked to her right as saw a mother drag her child out of what looked like a store. The child was screaming about how they wanted some peppermint candy and how their mother wouldn't buy it for them.
'Spoiled brats' Nova thought to herself. 'Can't they just be happy that they have enough food to survive?-'
Her thoughts where interrupted by the feeling of a firm hand on her arm. Nova whirled around to see the one person she had been looking for.
"What are you doing here?" Her brother whispered urgently.
"Well tell me where exactly where 'here' is and I can answer your question" Nova replied sarcastically.
"What do you mean? You're in the Bronx! Did I not tell you not to come here? God you don't listen do you" Hawk whispered firmly.
"Calm down, it's not my fault that I'm here"
"What?"
"Oh just shut up for a minute, I have something to ask you"
"Not here"
"Well then where?" Nova sighed, she was becoming frustrated and she did not like being frustrated.
"Come on over here" Hawk grabbed Nova's arm and dragged her into and alley. Once in the alley he dragged her up the fire escape of one of the buildings framing the alley. It wasn't until they were up on the roof that he spoke.
"Before you ask, I didn't soak that kid" Hawk whispered in one breath.
"Are you just telling me this to make me feel better?"
"No damn it, I'm telling you the fucking truth"
"Well then, if you didn't then who did?"
"I don't know one of the other newsies, they decided that they would blame in on me" For once Hawk actually looked stressed.
"Well then we certainly have a problem on our hands here, cause Spot and Jack are sure as all hell that you did it and not to mention the fact that if Spot finds you he is going to kill you."
"Well thanks, you sure know how to cheer me up" Sarcasm plagued Hawk's words.
"Well cheering people up just isn't my thing. God why did you have to go and become a Bronx newsie? I mean they just stabbed you in the back! Couldn't you have seen how shady of people they are!" Nova vented.
"Hey, they took me in when I have no where else to go, yea there not the greatest people in the world, but their like my family."
"Oh and what am I? Chopped liver? I'm your family, Come be with me now" Rage took place of Nova's semi-rational thinking.
"I can't, it's not that easy"
"Oh bull shit!"
"I can't just go with you, I'll never be accepted with the Manhattan newsies, I mean come on, be realistic"
"Well they don't have to know" Nova cried out trying to get her way.
"They'll eventually find out."
"No they won't"
Hawk walked over to his sister and pulled her into a hug.
"Calm down, everything will be alright"
"No, no it won't" Nova tried to pull herself out of her brother's arms.
"Yes, she is right" Both Nova and Hawk's gazes shifted over to the intruder in their conversation.
"Irish" Hawk whispered in a soft yet firm voice.
"Yes, very good Hawk. I knew there was something shady about you, and now I know it's true" Irish began to walk towards the two siblings.
"Something shady about me? How about you! I mean come on, you blamed me for soaking that little kid from Brooklyn." Hawk yelled furiously.
"No that's where you're wrong that wasn't me it was Fists. Sure I gave him props for it, but I didn't tell him to, it was his own quick thinking. And now, what are you going to do? I mean surely your sister's dear newsie friends won't take you in" Irish let out a haunting sick laugh. "They think you soaked a little kid, they think you're scum, in fact I agree with them" Irish lunged at Hawk and knocked him down to the ground. While Hawk was trying to get up Irish remained firmly planted on his midriff beating him senselessly.
Nova began to search frantically to find a way to help her brother. Her eyes fell on an old brick that lay isolated in the corner. With out thinking she grabbed the brick and quietly made her way behind Irish. Once she was in her desired position she brought the brick up above her head and threw it down with all her might on top of Irish's head. Not expecting the attack Irish was left defenseless. As soon as the brick made contact with his head he flopped over unconscious.
Hawk took in a deep breath and stared at his sister.
"What, I just saved your ass didn't I?" Nova said innocently.
"Yea, whatever" Hawk mumbled as he turned away to look out over the city. "Come on, we got to get out of here." Grabbing his sister's arm he dragged her over to and then down the fire escape. "Now where am I going to go?" He whispered helplessly to himself.
"Simple, you'll come with me"
"Yea, right" He remarked sarcastically.
"No seriously, come back with me, I'll just introduce you as Tucker, my long lost brother"
"And what makes you think that they're not going to ask questions?"
"They won't"
"Fine, whatever"
It was settled Tucker would stay with the Manhattan newsies.
*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-* By the time that the duo made it to Manhattan it was around lunchtime and Nova knew that the newsies would all be congregating at 'Tibby's'.
"Come on, I know where they are" Nova lead her brother towards the charming little restaurant. Looking in Nova could see all the newsies laughing and joking around with each other. They looked so happy and content. It almost made Nova not want to enter and break up their fun. But then just as she was about to turn and walk back to the lodging house Jack looked out the window and caught her eye. Seeing as how she couldn't leave she dragged her brother towards the door. "Come on, let's go"
"Whatever you say"
The little bell over the door rang welcoming them into the restaurant. At the sound of the bell numerous newsies looked up from their plates of food and conversations.
"Hey guys, I want to introduce you to someone" Nova said happily, though it was a fake happiness, she decided it was best to at least act happy.
Jack looked up and saw the guy standing next to her. Seeing her with another guy made his heart ache. It was a feeling he never felt before. Without waiting for her explanation he stormed out of the restaurant.
Nova felt the brush of Jack's arm as he pushed past her to exit the restaurant. Why was he leaving? He didn't even get to meet her brother yet.
Without thinking Nova rushed out of the restaurant after him.
"Jack" She called out. "JACK" She yelled louder, at the sound of her voice Jack turned around to acknowledge her.
"What can I help you with, Nova?" Jack asked hiding his hurt. The two stood there for a second. They looked awkwardly at each other, both not knowing what their true feelings for each other were.
Snapping out of her trance Nova replied.
"You didn't get a chance to meet my brother"
"You're brother?" Jack chuckled inwardly, how thickheaded he had been. "Oh I'm sorry, I just wasn't er-um- feeling well" 'Damn, bad lie' He thought to himself.
"Oh, well that's alright, you can meet him tonight if you want"
"Well, I think I'm feeling better right now, so I'll go back with you."
Jack and Nova turned and headed back to the restaurant.
As soon as they entered Nova realized that she had yet to introduce her brother.
"Oh, shit, yea, this is my brother, Tucker"
"Yea, thanks for introducing me sis, you're just too kind" Tucker taunted his sister sarcastically.
"Aw shut your trap". Nova playfully swung at him but he dodged it.
"Come on you two, come sit over here" Mush called over from the table he was sitting at along with Blink, Sweets and Jack.
Tucker followed his sister over to the table trying to forget to mess that was unfolding slowly and engulfing him and his sister.
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A/N: alright, I give you full permission to kick me! I lied and said it would be a few days but it wasn't, sorry, finals, what can I say! And I have been really busy, I have kickboxing three days a week as well as field hockey three days too. But you don't want to hear my petty excuses. ATLEAST I made the chapter long, eh? And I changed my pen name, oh yea! The next chapter won't be up till the week after next maybe, cause I'm going to California! YAY!
Shout outs: Miracle, Sarah, klover, and Nub
Rock on and review!
