A/N: Thanks to Miracle who took the time to find a song for this chapter. Yeah my beta reader said that I needed the title and artist of the song but Miracle isn't replying my im's at the moment so I'll put that information up later.


Chapter 16

            The day went by quickly selling with Spot, apposed to by herself. Dag was really starting to get worried about Miracle, seeing as she still hadn't showed up yet. It was tempting to go out and look for her instead of going to Medda's with Spot. Spot reassured her that they would look around on the walk up and ask the Manhattan newsies if they knew anything about where she went.

            Spot led her to warehouse before they decided to head out. He said he had a surprise, but Dag wasn't sure about it. Knowing Spot she couldn't be sure what this surprise would be, or whether she would like it.

            "Close yeh eyes," Spot instructed Dag before they got to his lair. Dag eyed him carefully not sure whether to comply or not. He couldn't force her to close her eyes. "Dag, just close yeh eyes."

            Dag decided that she trusted him enough to do so. Then he took her hand and led her up the rest of the stair case. Once on the second floor he let go of her hand but told her to keep her eyes shut and to stay put. Dag stayed put and kind of felt like Spot was treating her like a dog. It wasn't like she didn't do it to him all the time but still.

            "Okay, ya can open dem now," Spot said a good distance from where she stood.

            He stood holding a brand new navy blue button up shirt with a light brown skirt designed like a pair of pants but still a skirt. There were even light blue suspenders to go with it.

            "I figured ya were tired of borrowin' clothes from me and de boys," Spot said handing them to her. Dag laughed and stared at them. There was a scared look on Spot's face for a moment but vanished when Dag hugged him. "Paige told me ya were havin' trouble being me goil and still being one of me boys." Spot explained.

            "I love 'em Spot," Dag said releasing Spot from a tight hug. "Now, leave so I can get changed."

            Spot went down stairs and allowed Dag to change into her new outfit. It was a perfect fit. All the boys were at the docks swimming still so they couldn't see her new outfit. Spot awed as Dag came down the stairs though. After the awing they started out for the theater.

            The walk was long but refreshing. Dag liked walking in the moonlight with Spot's arm wrapped around her. She decided that they should do this more often, although not when a friend was missing.

            Finally they saw the glowing lights of the theater. They stepped inside and immediately spotted the Manhattan boys up over in the balcony. They were welcomed easily and the Manhattan boys made fun of Dag playfully about her new skirt.

            "So we hoid dat dere was a new singer," Kid Blink said after they had been there for a while.

            "Really?" asked Spot. He had obviously been here more than Dag had and probably cared about something like that. Dag could have probably cared less about whether there was a new singer or not. She didn't care much for the music she was here with Spot and to see Manhattan.

            There was announcement but Dag didn't bother to see what it was for she would find out when in a moment. Music started and she could hear singing. The announcement must have been for the music.

(Musical note) "If you're not the one then why does my soul feel glad today?
If you're not the one then why does my hand fit yours this way?
If you are not mine then why does your heart return my call
If you are not mine would I have the strength to stand at all" (Musical Note)

            "Wait is dat?" Spot said staring at the stage.

"I never know what the future brings
But I know you're here with me now
I'll make it through
And I hope you are the one I share my life with"

            Dag turned to see Miracle dressed up as a singer on stage with two other girls. She couldn't believe it. This is where Miracle went. She was the new singer.

"I don't want to run away but I can't take it, I don't understand
If I'm not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am?
Is there any way that I can stay in your arms?"

            Miracle had a beautiful voice and had stolen the show from the two other girls. Several boys whistled and Dag noticed that Miracle winked at one of them. Dag smiled hoping that Miracle had found a boy.

"If I don't need you then why am I crying on my bed?
If I don't need you then why does your name resound in my head?
If you're not for me then why does this distance maim my life?
If you're not for me then why do I dream of you in my life?"

            Dag wondered why Miracle had run away without telling anyone. She wondered most of all why Miracle had left at all. Was it so she could be a singer, or was there something more? Had it been the lack of Spot in her romantic life?

"I don't know why you're so far away
But I know that this much is true
I'll make it through
And I hope you are the one I share my life with
And I wish that you could be the one I die with
And I pray in you're the one I build my home with
I hope I love you all my life"

            There was so much emotion in her voice. So much compassion for what she was singing. Dag felt so horrible for causing such pain in one of her best friends.

"I don't want to run away but I can't take it, I don't understand
If I'm not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am?
Is there any way that I can stay in your arms?"

            Dag usually didn't have a problem with causing pain in her enemies. Enemies were for crushing not friends. Where was Jamie when Dag needed him? He was the perfect man to crush instead of Miracle.

"'Cause I miss you, body and soul so strong that it takes my breath away
And I breathe you into my heart and pray for the strength to stand today
'Cause I love you, whether it's wrong or right
And though I can't be with you tonight
And know my heart is by your side"

            Dag turned away and caught Spot's eye. She felt so horrible. There wasn't anything she could do about it though. She loved Spot and he loved her; Dag couldn't change that. She couldn't give him up even for a heart broken friend. Spot was more than friend her was Dag's everything.

"I don't want to run away but I can't take it, I don't understand
If I'm not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am
Is there any way that I could stay in your arms"

            The song ended Dag watched as Miracle and the other two got off stage. She couldn't help but snuggle up closer to Spot after that. It was comforting to have him there; so close. She closed her eyes and took a few slow breathes before opening them again.

            She knew she needed to talk to Miracle but not yet. For now she needed to figure out what to do about her heart broke friend, and tell Angel where Miracle was and that she was fine. She kissed spot on the cheek once before joining the beginning of a poker game.