The sun beat down unmercifully on our backs as Spot and I as we headed back to Brooklyn to meet the mystery girl. The previous night we had introduced Sour to all the guys and today she was to learn how to sell with Blink and Mush. They seemed to have taken an instant liking to her, especially Blink.

"So do I even get to know her name?"

"Nope," Spot said, leading me towards the deserted docks. All the newsies were out selling still, so the docks were unusually quiet and eerie.

I couldn't understand why this had to be a surprise but I shrugged and followed Spot. Finally we came upon the mystery girl. She had strawberry blonde hair with hazel green eyes and small delicate frame at 5'4". She looked like a fancy glass doll, which would break if I touched her. She gave me a small nervous smile and held out her hand, "Hi, I'm Amber."

"I'm Chrys," I said spitting in my hand and holding it out to her. She wrinkled her nose with disgust but very reluctantly took my hand and shook it. I was a little surprised that she even shook my hand to begin with, since she seemed like a classy gal, definitely not a newsies.

"So you're a newsie?" she asked, trying to make conversation.

"Yea, what about you?"

"No, I don't work. I just know the newsies through Sarah."

"That's David's sistah," Spot chimed in.

"I see. Well that's nice," I said with a fake smile. It wasn't that I disliked her, but think about the situation here. Nice to meet you girl whom my best friend is cheating on my other friend with.

I still tried to like Amber but I didn't mesh as well with her as I had with Miracle. However, it wasn't about who I liked more, it was about who I thought was best for Spot. But the answer was still pretty clear. Miracle. Amber was a very nice girl but too proper to be with a newsie.

"I'se gotta go. I'll leave you two ta talk," Spot said before turning to leave.

After Spot was out of hearing range Bridget looked up at me with pleading eyes, "Chrys. I know we just met and everything but I was hoping you could do me a favor." I nodded. "Could you teach me to be 'one of the guys'. I really like Spot, but I know when I meet his friends it might be weird, because we're so different.

That we are, I thought with a laugh. "I'm sorry," I said with an apologetic smile, "I don't think I could help ya there. I mean, by the time I'm done with my papes, I'm really tired."

Bridget sighed, "Oh well. Thanks anyway. Maybe I can ask that one girl Spot talks about quite a bit. What's her name? Miracle?"

Shit.

"You know what. Maybe I do have time to help you. No need to bother Miracle about this."

"Oh, thank you! I have to get home now. Don't want Father worrying about me. It was nice to meet you, Chrys."

"Yea, you too," I lied as she walked away. At least I could talk Spot into choosing Miracle and never have to bother talking to Bridget ever again, I though, trying to reassure myself.

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I entered an extremely busy Tibby's and sat in the nearest table. God, my feet hurt. A few minutes later Sour, Blink, and Mush joined me at the booth laughing hysterically.

"What's so funny?"

"Well while we were teaching Sour how ta sell…" Blink started.

"Some kid came up and started reading one of the papes…" Mush continued.

"From Blink's pile that he put on the ground when teaching me how to 'be sick,'" Sour continued, "Well Mush just stared at the kid..."

"I was trying to subtly hint that he had to buy a pape to read it!" Mush said in defense, "But the kid didn't get the hint! So then I stood next to him and started tapping my foot impatiently."

"But the kid still didn't get it, so he just sat there reading while Mush and I stared at him. Then the kid finally finishes whatever he was doing and Sour yells 'Thanks!'" Blink said before him and Mush busted into uncontrollable laughter once more.

"He read some of the stuff out loud! I thought he was giving us headlines we could use!" Sour justified, which only made Blink and Mush laugh harder.

"Nice," I said with a chuckle. After a little more friendly banter I went over to talk to Spot about the Amber/Miracle situation. He was in a deep conversation with Race so I turned to go back to my table and talk to him later. Wait a minute. I'm doing this for him. I'm not gonna wait till he's ready to hear what I say. So I sat right on down next to him, and smiled as too angry boys glared at me.

"You'se blind?" Race said in a huff. I shook my head. "Oh, den you'se stupid?" I shook my head again, getting slightly annoyed. "Den you'se noticed we was in the middle of a conversation." I nodded with a cocky grin.

"What is so important it couldn't wait till later, Chrys?" Spot asked, sounding just as annoyed as Race.

"I made a decision." Spot nodded and waited for me to continue, "Race. You'se blind or stupid? We'se tryin ta have a conversation!"

Spot rolled his eyes, "He can stay. Just tell me Chrys."

"I think you should stay with Miracle," I said confidently.

Spot leaned back in his seat and smiled, "Good."

"What do you mean 'good?'"

"Well I like Miracle, I like her a lot. But I didn't want my emotions to get me hurt, ya know? I wanted to see if you two thought she was the best for me too," Spot explained.

"Spot, you'se stupid."

For once I agreed with Race, "You do realize this is one of those things where emotions are most important. You should trust your heart more than me and Race."

"Well, I ain't so good with emotions," Spot said quietly, "And you'se two… Well you guys are so passionate about you'se feelings."

"Even if you're too stupid to realize how perfect ya are of each udder," he added under his breath. I don't think Spot meant to say it out loud but Race and I heard it clear as crystal. I couldn't say anything, so I just stared at Spot in shock. Spot suddenly realized he had said what he'd been thinking and gave a nervous laugh, "Well look at the time. Gotta go find Amber and tell her we're over. Bye!"

Race and I watched Spot practically run out of Tibby's and then looked at each other. I felt my face flushing and Race smiled, "So…"

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A/N: That's all for now! Hope you enjoyed! Hey! Why don't you tell me in a review!? PLEASE!!!!

Disclaimer: I don't own Newsies, I don't own Miracle, I don't own Sour, I don't own Sour, Blink, and Mush's little adventure when selling. But I DO own Sponge Bob Square Pants Mac N Cheese! Which I'm gonna make for dinner in a little bit! Yum!

Shout Outs:

AnUndercoverNewsie: Even thought I did update 3 stories already, I didn't wait for you and updated again! So you better hurry your butt up and catch up! Thanks for reviewing!

Race: And have fun at school!

Oh! I watched Boy Meets World yesterday, and there was a kid the really liked purple grapes and I thought of you!

Race: Grapes… Yum!

Sapphy: Sour is awesome! Spot is a lousy friend!

Spot: Hey!

What are you doing here?

Spot: Helping you answer reviews!

You're not allowed to help with reviews anymore! All you do is fight with Sapphy about who has the best ass!

Spot: But I do have the best ass!

::trys to strangle Spot:: Thanks for reviewing!

Silver Petra: I was gonna have her as the girl from before, but I decided not to last minute.

Race: You can never make up your mind about your stories!

That's so I can kill of characters if they get annoying…

Race: Eep!

Just kidding Racey! Thanks for reviewing!

Miracle: Sorry, I was a day late. I stayed home from school to write it yesterday but when I woke up guess what I found on the counter?

Race: ::dressed as a pirate:: Arg matey!

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN! But I got it up now, and you don't have to wonder about you and Spottie anymore. Sorry to hear about you being sick

Race: ::hands over chicken soup:: Feel better!

Hearts: That stinks that you can't post it. If you don't end up posting though, I would be super cool if you could email it to me.

Race: It's at lltigereyes@hotmail.com

Thanks for reviewing!