Chapter 1
It was a pleasant morning when Lily Sullivan arrived in
Manhattan. It was six months till her 18 birthday, and
hadn't been to New York since she left nearly 10 years
ago. When she left her city, she left behind Francis, her
older brother of two years. Her mother and her left when
Francis had run away and got caught by the police. Mrs.
Sullivan was a high class lady and though no newsies
knew it, Francis, aka Jack, was rich. Lily didn't want to
leave Manhattan but her mother was convinced that
Francis would influence her in the wrong way.
Lily was in New York for two reasons. The first and
most important was that her mother had died leaving
behind 900,000 dollars to her, which she planned to
invest while living with Francis. Francis, knew she was
coming but decided not to tell the newsies because
they would all swarm her like she was a honey tree,
though she was just as sweet. The second reason was
to be a part of Medda's Show. You see, Lily had the
voice of an angel and was just as pretty.
~~~~~
Blink was hawkin' the headline to some great dames
when he saw her. He noticed her immediately. Him,
along with ever single other male newsie, had a sixth
sense about this kind of thing ; he notices pretty girls
really easy in a crowded street.
Lily was walking down Pretty Park, which was named
for all the pretty girl that walked there by the newsies.
Pretty Park happened to be where Blink sold his papes.
When he saw her the first thing he noticed was how
gorgeous she was. She was gorgeous from her head
to her feet; she walked with a natural grace. Blink slowly
brought his gaze up her body (which was fantastic) to
her eyes. Her eyes. They were an amberish gold color.
He was sure they would show her attitude just like
Spot's. He wanted to know, he needed to. Blink was
definitely not going to pass up a doll like that.
When Blink finally caught up to her she had just sat
down on a bench in front of the lake at Pretty Park. He
stood behind her in awe until she spoke to him without
even looking at him.
"Are you going to introduce yourself now, or am I
going to wait all afternoon? "
" I'm sorry, i didn't want to disturb you. "
Blink was slightly embarrassed and slowly walked
around the bench and sat next to her. She finally looked
towards him, and their eyes met for the first time.
After a few awkward minutes, Lily broke the silence.
" I'm Lily, Lily Sullivan. " She extended her hand out
waiting for him to shake it.
" I'm Kid Blink. " He took off his hat and took her hand
in his and kissed it softly. Their gaze so intense that
they both felt compelled toward each other.
Lily knew there was something about him that made
him interesting. It must have been the eye patch. No,
that wasn't it. Lily felt like she knew everything about
him, even though all she knew was his name, which
was all she needed.
" I'm sorry, " she started, " but I have to go meet my
brother for lunch, and he'll be terribly worried if I'm late.
Please understand. " She hoped Kid Blink wasn't mad,
and understood, and apparently he did.
" I completely understand, Lily. I hope I'll see you again
soon. "
" Don't worry, you will, " she said with a flirtatious
smile. Blink dazzled his perfect smile right back. After
they exchanged smiles, Lily left for the restaurant she
was meeting Francis at. Tibby's. She was to meet him
there at 12:00 sharp.
Blink just stared after her shaking his head.
" Smooth Blink, real smooth. " He couldn't believe he
just let the girl of his dreams slip through his fingers
like that. He would have to live with that the rest of his
life, but for now he had to sell his papes.
It was a pleasant morning when Lily Sullivan arrived in
Manhattan. It was six months till her 18 birthday, and
hadn't been to New York since she left nearly 10 years
ago. When she left her city, she left behind Francis, her
older brother of two years. Her mother and her left when
Francis had run away and got caught by the police. Mrs.
Sullivan was a high class lady and though no newsies
knew it, Francis, aka Jack, was rich. Lily didn't want to
leave Manhattan but her mother was convinced that
Francis would influence her in the wrong way.
Lily was in New York for two reasons. The first and
most important was that her mother had died leaving
behind 900,000 dollars to her, which she planned to
invest while living with Francis. Francis, knew she was
coming but decided not to tell the newsies because
they would all swarm her like she was a honey tree,
though she was just as sweet. The second reason was
to be a part of Medda's Show. You see, Lily had the
voice of an angel and was just as pretty.
~~~~~
Blink was hawkin' the headline to some great dames
when he saw her. He noticed her immediately. Him,
along with ever single other male newsie, had a sixth
sense about this kind of thing ; he notices pretty girls
really easy in a crowded street.
Lily was walking down Pretty Park, which was named
for all the pretty girl that walked there by the newsies.
Pretty Park happened to be where Blink sold his papes.
When he saw her the first thing he noticed was how
gorgeous she was. She was gorgeous from her head
to her feet; she walked with a natural grace. Blink slowly
brought his gaze up her body (which was fantastic) to
her eyes. Her eyes. They were an amberish gold color.
He was sure they would show her attitude just like
Spot's. He wanted to know, he needed to. Blink was
definitely not going to pass up a doll like that.
When Blink finally caught up to her she had just sat
down on a bench in front of the lake at Pretty Park. He
stood behind her in awe until she spoke to him without
even looking at him.
"Are you going to introduce yourself now, or am I
going to wait all afternoon? "
" I'm sorry, i didn't want to disturb you. "
Blink was slightly embarrassed and slowly walked
around the bench and sat next to her. She finally looked
towards him, and their eyes met for the first time.
After a few awkward minutes, Lily broke the silence.
" I'm Lily, Lily Sullivan. " She extended her hand out
waiting for him to shake it.
" I'm Kid Blink. " He took off his hat and took her hand
in his and kissed it softly. Their gaze so intense that
they both felt compelled toward each other.
Lily knew there was something about him that made
him interesting. It must have been the eye patch. No,
that wasn't it. Lily felt like she knew everything about
him, even though all she knew was his name, which
was all she needed.
" I'm sorry, " she started, " but I have to go meet my
brother for lunch, and he'll be terribly worried if I'm late.
Please understand. " She hoped Kid Blink wasn't mad,
and understood, and apparently he did.
" I completely understand, Lily. I hope I'll see you again
soon. "
" Don't worry, you will, " she said with a flirtatious
smile. Blink dazzled his perfect smile right back. After
they exchanged smiles, Lily left for the restaurant she
was meeting Francis at. Tibby's. She was to meet him
there at 12:00 sharp.
Blink just stared after her shaking his head.
" Smooth Blink, real smooth. " He couldn't believe he
just let the girl of his dreams slip through his fingers
like that. He would have to live with that the rest of his
life, but for now he had to sell his papes.