Notes: Hey, thanks for helping me with my problem. It's only hard because I've never had a boyfriend before and have never told a guy how I've felt.

Anyway, those of you who like to write songfics, I have something to tell you. If you ever have problems finding a song you like or one that has to do with your subject, you're welcome to use my songs. I have a few on my website, the Monkees one. Just click on 'MY SONGS' and it'll take you to all the ones I've written. It's at the bottom of the page. One is actually inspired by a Newsies fanfic I read here. The song is called 'Always be in My Heart' and is inspired by a recent fic by almost exactly the same name. I will be posting a new one, as soon as I type it up. The song is called 'Angel', and it's dedicated to a certain someone that I like. Don't laugh at me, I'm may not be a girly girl, but I'm a sucker for a good love song, especially when it comes to writing them. There aren't all love songs though, thank goodness. All I ask is that you e-mail me, telling me which one you want to use and that you give me the credit for writing it. You don't even have to wait for me to reply to your e-mail. I just want to know that they're being used. Oh, and if you want, send me some fanfics to put on my Newsies site, or Monkees, if you have any.

Shout-Outs:

Jocelyn Padoga – Hey, thanks. Yeah, I definitely need pep talks, but I don't know how they'd help. I usually don't listen to them.

Dreamer Conlon – Thanks for the advice. Now, I just got to get the courage to talk to him. I almost told him on Thursday, but chickened out. It's just that I don't want to lose a friend in the process.

GeometryGal – I appreciate the advice. It really depends on whether or not I see him. New trimester starts tomorrow.

Wisecracker88 – If you want to send me phrases, go ahead. I took Spanish for 2 years, but forgot most of it already. About your other comment, have you ever liked a guy, but didn't know how exactly you felt about him until later? This is kinda like that.

Repeat – Yeah, new reviewer! I'm glad you like it. I would love to use your character. The info should be in the notes of one of the other chapters. I forget which one it is. Send it in a review or e-mail me at justus2003@charter.net whichever you want to do.

Don't You Hang Your Head

When we reached Tibby's, everyone else was already there. I immediately headed for an empty table nearby. Jaws joined me, but the others seemed to have somewhere else to sit. Snow was with Blink, Dreamer with Spot, and Swoosh with Snitch. It seemed that Jaws and I were the only single ones.

"Can I get you anything," Britts approached us. We ordered quickly and waited for her to return. The other girl, Jinx, was waiting on the table where Snow was sitting.

"So, you like Mush," Jaws asked cautiously, as if wondering if it was okay. I glanced around a second, making sure that no one was listening.

"Yeah," I admitted, smiling a little at the thought. I had never told anyone before and it felt good to discuss it with someone, "He's really nice."

"Are ya going to tell him," she questioned.

"No," I answered, almost a little too quickly. I stopped a second, "I could never get the courage to ask him."

"Me either," Jaws said, "except with Snoddy of course." At least someone else understood what I was going through. We stopped our conversation when Britts came back with our sandwiches and drinks. She paused a second, probably wondering about the awkward silence, before going to another table. I turned back to Jaws.

"Don't you ever want to tell him though," I asked. She nodded slowly, "Why is it so hard?"

"I don't know," she replied, "It's a curse I guess." I laughed at this, thinking of how true it really was. But again, it kinda wasn't. It was kinda exciting to think of a guy admitting that he liked you.

"Yeah," I agreed after a moment, "It does seem that way sometimes." I looked over to where Mush sat, laughing with his friends. I didn't really notice that I was staring until a pair of fingers snapped in front of my eyes. I snapped out of it and turned to Jaws.

"Sorry," she said, "You blanked out for a minute. I had to do something."

"It's okay," I said, laughing slightly despite my embarrassment, "I would've done the same if it happened to you."

"Are you going to talk to her," Blink asked, turning to Mush. His friend looked up in surprise. Obviously something was on his mind.

"I don't know," Mush admitted, "If it's her locket…"

"She had every right to take it, I know," Blink finished for him.

"I don't think she'd get upset if you told her," Snow said, "You have every right to know." She had recently been clued in to what had happened and was trying to help in every way that she could.

"It's just that…" Mush paused, as if wondering if he should finish the thought, "I think I might have feelings for her."

"You think," Sparks asked from beside him, "Mush, either you like her or you don't. There's no thinking in the process."

"It's not that easy," Mush told her, "She's different."

"And it scares you," Snow questioned. Mush thought for a second before nodding, "Mush, that's normal. Get to know her first."

"Don't you want to talk to her anyway," Britts asked, just joining the group.

"Stop," Mush called out, causing the entire diner to grow silent. Every head turned in his direction. He looked frustrated for a second before noticing the group of people staring at him, "I'll…um, I'll have the ham sandwich." He looked like he wanted to hide under the table for a second, but everyone soon returned to what they were doing.

"Nice one Mush," Jinx said as she passed by, trying not to laugh. Britts quickly took the rest of the orders and went to get them.

"I'll go talk to her," Mush said, standing up.

"Can I have your sandwich," Blink called out to him.

"Save it for me," Mush yelled back, acting a little more like his usual self, "You got your own."

"Alaska," a voice beside me asked. I slowly turned to find Mush standing there. I stared at him for as second before glancing back over at Jaws, as if for an explanation.

"Hey Mush," I returned quietly.

"Can we talk," he asked. He looked around for a moment, "Alone?" Ok, now I'm really confused. He wants to talk to me? Alone? What did I do? Private conversations are never good. I stood up slowly, silently apologizing to Jaws when I glanced over at her once again. She nodded that she understood.

"All right," I told him, not knowing what else I could say.

"Let's go for a walk," he suggested. I didn't argue. Whatever he wanted to say to me, I didn't want anyone else to hear. He led me out of 'Tibby's' and out onto the street. Before the door closed though, I caught part of a conversation inside.

"Race, what did I tell you about cigars," Ears said

"Stay away," another voice said, who I guessed was Race. Mush glanced over at me and grinned at the antics of his friends. I looked in the window to see Race trying to get away from a laughing Ears.

"Interesting friends," I remarked as we continued down the street.