FOREVER IN YOUR EYES
by sheena and trish
Chapter Five
"I never knew you girls were such… um… performers…" Dave complimented.
"Yah, youse girls seem to be really good at that butt thing you were doing earlier," Race said.
This is hilarious! The guys back in my time were never trying to be modest when complimenting the booty dance! Emily giggled, "Why thank you!" She looked across the table at Blink who was trying to hide a smile. Emily smiled at Blink, and Blink smiled back. In the background they heard Medda singing a slow song. Ask me to dance, please! We need to talk! Dance with me Blink!
Blink got to his feet, walked over to Emily and asked, "May I have this dance?"
Yes! Yay! "Sure," Emily responded. Blink and Emily walked towards the dance floor arm in arm.
"Blink, I wanted to tell you this before but I was interrupted…" Emily let out a breath of air. "It's not Mush that I like. It's…it's you," Emily continued and let out another sigh, while she put her arms around Blink's neck. "I-I didn't know how to tell you, I've been hurt too many times in the past so that I don't want to allow myself to fall in love. But I've learned that you can't control love, it controls you…" Emily was staring into Blink's eyes. He was silent… expressionless. Blink released his hand from Emily's waist and lifted it up to her cheek and stroked her cheek tenderly. "I-I really l-like you Blink…" Emily tried continuing what she was saying.
There was silence. Blink did nothing but move with the music and stroke Emily's cheek. Say something already! Waiting for a reaction is far more nerve racking than telling you how I feel… Emily's heart was pounding so loud; she thought that someone was playing drums as background music. Blink opened his mouth to say something, but Emily couldn't hear him anymore. The room suddenly seemed to be spinning, she looked at Blink and could see his lips moving as if he were saying something, yet the world to Emily had fallen silent.
She started getting weak; the spinning of the room was too much for Emily. She leaned closer to Blink, resting her head on his shoulders hoping that it would stop the room from moving. It didn't do much good; soon Emily's legs were beginning to feel too weak to support her weight. What's going on? Everything's moving… I can't take this anymore…
Emily's legs finally gave in. There was no more power in her legs… she finally collapsed on the ground. Blink quickly caught her and held her in his arms. Blink was all of a sudden filled with worry. He laid her down on the floor gently. Emily's eyes were closing in on her. The last thing she could remember was Blink, Mush, Kris, and Jack gathered around her. Their lips were moving, but to no sound came out, they all seemed to be concerned about what was happening to Emily. Emily's vision was beginning to blur. She tried to tell Blink not to leave her but no sound was able to escape her lips. She gave up trying and rested her eyes. Soon there was nothing but the blackness.
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The music quietly played in the background, along with Medda's singing. Kris saw that Blink and Emily had paired up together and were dancing slowly. It looked as if they weren't the only couple dancing there. It seemed that some other newsies brought other dates too. Eventually, there was a roomful of couples dancing around. She saw Mush stood up and walk towards her.
"May I have this dance?" He held out his hand, and smiled at her.
Kris nodded, "Of course."
"You were wonderful up there…" Mush took her hands and put it around his neck.
Kris laughed, "Wonderful isn't the word I'm looking for… I can't believe I just danced in front of everybody… in front of the newsies! Emily even made me do the booty dance!" Kris felt Mush's hands on her waist.
Mush was staring into Kris' eyes. Her eyes seemed black, but when you look closely… you can see a flash of light brown. "Haha, well… let's say, you were… breathtaking. But I knew you could do it! I saw you get comfortable up on the stage!"
"I did, didn't I? I've never done that before… I'm so glad you were there…" Oh my gosh, I wish this moment would last forever. He looks so cute…
"I wouldn't miss it for anything…" Mush held her closer and kissed her on the cheek. "I'll always be there for you…"
Without notice, Kris began to sing again. She lowered her voice so that only Mush would hear. This is just for you… "Baby you're all that I want… when you're lying here in my arms… I'm finding it hard to believe we're in heaven… now nothing can change what you mean to me… there's a lot that I could say, but just hold me now… cause our love will light they way." Kris pulled back and looked at Mush. Wait… what is that? Her brow furrowed, and she felt something on her hand.
"Kris… are you alright?" Mush looked at her with concern.
"I'm fine… I just didn't realize I was still wearing my grandmother's ring… she gave it to me… to remember her by…" How can I still be wearing this? I probably would've lost it! She tugged at her finger and held it up to her face so she can see the ring. It had a golden band, with a circular stone in the middle, which would reflect off light once in a while.
"Wow…"
Kris looked towards Mush, who was still looking at the ring, then towards her grandmother's ring. I know what to do… "Mush… you keep it." She took Mush's hand and placed the ring into the middle of his hand. "So you can remember me… wherever I go…"
"But Kris, you're not going to leave are you… Cuz that would be unbearab—"
"JACK! MUSH! KRIS! SOMEBODY HELP!!!" It was Blink. He was crouching on the floor, holding Emily in his arms. His face was full of worry and concern. Emily's eyes were closed and it looked like she had trouble breathing. Her face was pale and had no color.
Jack came running towards Blink and Emily, clutching Sarah. "Blink? What happened to Emily?"
"I don't know what happened… she was just talking a few minutes ago… Emily… " Blink stroked Emily's cheek.
"Emily!!! What's happening?" Kris ran and practically fell towards Emily. She knelt towards her friend. "You'll be fine… we'll figure something out…" Kris felt tears in her eyes as she looked at Emily's face. It seemed like she was sleeping although her face had no emotion at all. There's something wrong about this... it seems so familiar...
It was Mush who first started to act. He turned towards Medda, who was watching everything that was going on. "Medda… we need your help… do you have an extra bedroom around here somewhere?" Medda saw that her newsies needed her aid.
"Of course…" She motioned towards Blink and Kris. "Get up off the floor and carry her. Follow me."
Other newsies saw what was happening and started to gather around. If it wasn't for Crutchy, Dave, and Race pushing them back; a mass full of people would've hid Blink and Emily.
Blink, who was carrying Emily, rushed towards Medda and followed her. Jack, Sarah, Mush, Kris, and Race trailed behind Blink. Medda walked towards a door, right next to the stage, with the words PRIVATE on it. She put her hand into her pocket, produced a silver key, and unlocked the door. "Go on… don't waste anymore time…"
They walked inside and she led them towards another door to their right. This time, it wasn't unlocked. She merely turned the knob and pushed the door. Inside was a bed, big enough to fit two people. On the walls were posters of various singers and dancers. On the left wall, were a dresser and a mirror hung with lights. Makeup and accessories were clattered everywhere on the desk. Next to it was a rather comfortable looking armchair. On the far right was a closet, which Kris suspected, was full of clothes.
Blink carefully put Emily onto the bed. She laid there with the same blank look on her face. Blink knelt down beside the bed and buried his face into his hands.
"Blink… look…" Kris' face was white with fear. She walked over to the other side of the bed and looked at Emily. "She's moving…"
Blink quickly snapped up and held Emily's hand. Her hand was warm to touch. Her eyelids were fluttering and her mouth was slightly moving. Emily, I love you…
"Emily… I'm here… don't worry… you'll be alright… everything's gonna be alright…" Blink felt himself tearing up, but he stopped himself and kept on talking. I'm here for you, I'll never leave your side Emily…don't leave me, please…
"Blink… did you hear what I said?" Emily's eyes were slightly open… as if she was falling asleep. What's happening to me? I don't want to leave you Blink, but I can feel it…I'm leaving… Blink, I love you… Her attention was on Blink, and Blink only. "I like you… I love you," Her hand caressed Blink's cheek. This is it, isn't it? This is where it ends for me… Blink… Blink…
Blink was shaking and couldn't get a hold of himself. He sat on the bed and looked at her. "I heard you loud and clear… I'm so happy to hear that… I love you too… don't leave me…" He leaned down and kissed her. Emily, don't leave me, I love you…I don't know what I'd do without you…stay with me… stay…
I'm so sorry Blink, I love you…I want you to know that…I'm leaving you and I don't want to… Blink… Emily gave out a weak laugh, "Why would I leave you? I'll always be with you…after all you are my snugglekins..." With that, Emily's hand stopped caressing Blink's cheek and fell limp on the bed.
The group was in shock. Kris, who was kneeling on the other side of the bed, started crying loudly. "Emily, no… please tell me you're still there…" Emily, tell me this a joke. Ok you can stop now…Emily? You can stop now! Open your eyes! Emily! Emily… Mush ran over to Kris and knelt down beside her. There were no words that could be spoken. Kris fell in Mush's arms and hugged him tightly.
Race, however, was leaning on the back wall holding his hat. What just happened was too much for him. Emily… Behind his choked sobs he repeated to himself, "This ain't right…"
Sarah slowly fell on the armchair. She looked down on her feet and looked up at Jack. He was standing on the edge of the bed, his arms were tense, and his face was full of emotion. He was trying hard not to show his feelings.
Blink was still sitting on the bed, clutching Emily's hand. A tear fell from his uncovered eye as he looked at her. Blink slowly unfastened his eye patch and left it on the ground. His covered eye was as good as the other one. He looked at her with his eyes, pulled her close to him and started sobbing. "Emily…" Emily, don't leave me like this…I really like you… Emily... please, please….don't do this… open your eyes, smile for me…your beautiful smile…Emily…Emily…
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