Fruit and I ended at a fruit vendor in Central Park, where I found out where he got his nickname. I bet you already guessed that though. Yep, the kid loves fruit. I got an apple, he got an orange, and we shared some grapes. Everything was fresh and absolutely delicious. "You sure you can afford this?" I asked after he repeatedly refused to let me pay.

"I owe it to ya," he said with a smile, "I was actually having a lot of trouble that day. Didn't know where I was gonna sleep. But thanks to you, I could pay for a night at a lodgin house."

"Well I'm glad I could be of assistance," I said with a smile. Fruit was the cutest and sweetest kid I had ever met. Too bad there wasn't one of him my age.

After talking and eating, he said he had to go sell some more papes, and I decided to head back to lodging house. Spot said something about poker night in Manhattan and I couldn't wait to win money off the boys.

I saw Spot watching a game on the other side of the room, and walked in unnoticed. "Heya Spot. Can I talk to you?"

He grinned, "Is it about with I said earlier today? Look, I'm sorry, it slipped. But ya know everyone's been thinking it, I was just saying it."

I looked around to see if anyone was listening. "Let's talk on the roof." I didn't like the way Spot smiled, but I lead him up to the roof anyway.

"What do you mean, everyone's been thinkin it?"

Spot smirked again, "We all know you like Race, and that Race likes you. You both were made for each udder, but are too damn stubborn to admit it."

"No, I hate Race."

"I used to think you hated him, and that you two just needed to duke it out and get over it. But now I'm sure that you two are absolutely in love, and need to go out already!"

I rolled my eyes, "Whatevah."

"You don't believe me?" He said with a smirk.

"Nope."

"Well why don't we ask Race? I mean, you have been looking for him all day. And now we've found him," Spot said with the same smirk he had before we came out.

"What are you talking about Spot?"

"Race, come out. I know you're out here," Spot called out into the chilly air. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw Race poke his head out from his hiding spot, looking guilty as ever.

"I was just having a smoke and looking at the stars, when ya came out," he explained. "Wait a minute. You knew I was out heah Conlon!"

"I did?" He said in mock surprise. "You're right, now I remember. Oh no! Now you two will have to talk about with is frightfully obvious!" he said full or sarcasm.

I rolled my eyes and watched Spot go back inside, looking very pleased with himself. "Well?" I asked, trying to break the awkward silence.

"Well I dunno. I mean, if we are poifect for each udder, don't ya think you should be my goil?" I tried to respond but Race cut me off, "I know I screwed up with Truth, and I know it's not an excuse but I was drunk! I didn't know. And I sill like ya Chrys. Still like ya a lot. So will you please just forgive me."

"Race, like I was gonna say before. Yea, I'll be your girl." Race's face lit up and he stepped closer to me, holding my face in his hands and passionately kissed me. A few minutes later we pulled away to catch our breaths and Race gazed at me and smiled, "I've wanted to do that for so long."

I smiled, "Me too."

"About time!" I heard someone say from the fire escape below and then a bunch of people shh him. Race and me walked over to the side and looked down at the group that had crowded outside to eavesdrop.

"So you two finally get together?" Blink said with a laugh, his arm around Sour.

"Shuddup, Blink," Race said, wrapping an arm around me and holding me tight.

The crowd started back inside and Race looked me in the eyes. "I'm glad we're finally goin' together," he said kissing my nose, "Let's get inside. It's cold."

I laughed and we went inside where I saw Miracle contemplating something over on her bunk. "What's up?" I asked sitting next to her.

"Spot's cheating on me."

My heart sunk, "I take it you ran into Amber?"

"Yea. She asked me to teach her how to be one of the guys so Spot would stay with her. Be one of the boys! You can't learn that! You're born with it!" Miracle threw her hands up in frustration.

"He's not with her anymore though. He chose you."

Miracle looked up at me, with sad eyes, "How do I know for sure?"

"Know what?" Spot asked, walking up to us.

"Spot," Miracle said hurt flashing in her eyes once more.

"Miracle, we need to talk," Spot said sitting on the other side of her, "Look. I wasn't gonna tell ya, but ya desoive ta know. I… well… I cheated on ya with dis goil named Amber."

Miracle shot me a 'is this happening' look, and all I could do was smile and shrug. Spot's timing was perfect. If he hadn't confessed just then, he would've lost her forever.

"Well, I broke it off with her today," he continued, "I just couldn't treat you like that. But I still couldn't stand you not knowing. If you hate me forevah, I'll understand, but at least now I know, the girl I love knows the truth."

My jaw dropped, Spot never says 'I love you' to a girl.

"You…love…me?" Miracle said in disbelief.

"With all my heart. I love…" But he never got to finish because Miracle pulled him into a very passionate kiss. Feeling a bit awkward sitting next to them making out, I headed over to Jack, Sour, Blink, Mush, Skittery, Dutchy, and Race, who were all playing poker on the ground.

"Deal me in," I said, sitting between Race and Jack.

"Shoa you got money ta lose?" Race teased.

"I think you're the one that needs ta worry! You're goin' down," I said with a smirk, wiping all emotion off my face when I picked up my cards.

"Oh yeah?"

"Yeah!"

"You two will never change, will you?" Jack asked with a laugh. Race and I looked at each other and laughed, and Jack shrugged, "Guess not."

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The end.

I know, I know. A really lame ending, but I've never been good with endings. Oh well! Hope you review anyway! ^_^ Welp, I guess in place of reading this fic, you can read another one by me! ^_^

Otay, I'd like to thank everyone who reviewed. I was really scared to put my stuff up here with all you talented writers, but you guys helped me get the confidence I needed to keep writing and keep posting. And who knows, I might even get semi-good at this writing thing. But then, maybe not. Haha.

Shout Outs:

BrooklynsMiracle: I stole your idea and had you meet Amber, but he confronted you! And look at that the kid loves ya!

Spot: Yea I do…

Blah! Now I have a love-sick Spot in my house! Anyway, thanks for reviewing! And update Bravery!!

Sapphy: Pretty please with a newsie on top? Do whatever you please with Amber! Hehe. Hey now! You can't take my Fruit!

Fruit: Sorry Sapph. Lynette gives me lots of fruit!


Spot: ::stares at the twenty dollars:: You've got the best ass Sapphy!! :: grabs twenty::

Finally! Hehe! Anyway, thanks for reviewing!!

Silver Petra: Nope, you can't do better then Spot. Well, I guess everyone has their own opinions, but it's hard to do better then him!

Spot: Damn straight you can't do better!

Well, I guess we could find a less conceited guy…. Hehe! Anyway, thanks for reviewing!!

AnUNDERCOVERnewsie: I didn't think you weren't going to review!! You know how happy your reviews make me!!!

Spot: Why must you two have become friends!? I can't handle you two!

You hear that?! Spot can't handle to girls! Bahahaha! Anyway! Thanks oh so much for the inspiration and reviewing!!

Hearts: I don't think there will be a sequal…. But I'm hoping to start another story soon!

Spot: Maybe you should work on the others you have going on first!

Good point… Maybe there wont be another one soon… Oh well! Thanks for reviewing!!!