Disclaimer: I do not own the Newsies. They are owned by Disney. *cries* I
wished I owned the Newsies, hehe. I also don't own any of the other
character's except Blue! Blue is the only thing in this story that I own,
hehe.
SPECIAL THANKS TO: Kit Blink, Kane (& yes, you will be in it again, not to closer till the end but I have a surprise for ya!), Fantasy, Cards, Tag, and TRIGGER! Thanks so much guys for reviewing. Hope you like this chapter.
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Blue jumped up ever so quickly when she saw me. The rest in the common room were dead quiet. Blue forgot that she was sitting on bunk beds and when she got up, she slammed her head on the bed above.
"Ouch!" She yelled, rubbing her head.
"Hahahaha!" Mush started laughing. The rest of the group didn't find it very funny. Mush continued to laugh; he was laughing so hard now he was rolling on his back. He looked up to see Blue giving him the meanest look. "Sorry." His laughter died.
"Oh my God Blink! What are ya doin' here?" She ran over and gave me the biggest hug. I certainly wasn't expecting that.
"Well I'm here tah see you. Don't ya remember? You said whenever I was in town tah stop by an' see ya." I said looking at the rest of the people in the room, who were just staring.
"You're in town! Awesome! For how long?"
"Um, for 'bout 2 weeks."
"Really? That long? Great! Well, let me introduce everyone tah you." She grabbed my hand and started pulling me towards everyone. "Well, let's start from my right here. First, sittin' on dat bed right dere is Skittery. You remember me tellin' ya 'bout 'im." She said.
"Oh yeah, I do." I kind of waved at Skittery and he waved back.
"And da girl sittin' on da bed beside him is Zippy. The group of girls in the corner from right tah left are Spitball, Soaker, Eire, Cards, and Cheatah. The group of guys in the middle from right tah left are Mush, Jack, Race, Pie, Dutchy and Jake. Then the couples over dere are Trigger, my cousin, and Snitch. Tag Along and Specs, and Taps and Snoddy. The guys in dis corner are Crutchy, Boots, Itey, Snipeshooter, Tumbler, Bumlets and Swifty. And dat's the group. Everyone dis is Blink. I actually met him right before I came here. Him and I happened tah literally run into each other and he was kind enough tah let me spend the night due tah a storm."
"Ooh!" said everyone in unison.
"Blue got laid!" said Mush.
"Shut up!" Trigger said running over to Mush and slapping him upside the head.
"Ouch!" Mush began rubbing his head.
"No see Mush, I'm not like you. I'm not a whore and don't lay everyone dat I see. Make yourself at home Blink. I'll be right back." Blue left the room and everyone just kind of stared at me for a while. Finally the guy that she called Race said,
"You know how tah play poker?"
"Um, not really." I replied.
"Good, come here and I'll show ya."
"Oh no, you don't want tah play with dis guy!" yelled Mush.
"Shut up! You're just a poor sport, hate losin' and let the guy play!" yelled Race.
"I QUIT! You're nothin' but a big pompous jerk!" Mush said getting up and storming away. "Stay away from him Blink. He'll take all your money. He's nothin' but a scum bag!" Mush went over and sat beside his girlfriend Cards. Cards was a pretty short girl and looked perfect for Mush. She had long brown hair, deep blue eyes and ivory skin.
"Ooh, I'm scared now. I'm shakin' in my shoes! Is little Mush afraid of a little competition?" Race said with a baby face.
"You know what!" Mush ran over and started beating up Race.
"Hey, hey, hey! Break it up, break it up!" yelled Jack grabbing Mush. "What's wrong with you two? We have a new guest and dis how you want tah act around him? Grow up, both of you!"
"Sorry Jack." Mush and Race said in unison. Mush went back over to Cards, Race sat down and Blink grabbed the seat where Mush was sitting.
"Well you see Blink, poker is played like dis..." Race began to say right as Blue walked in.
"Heya Blink, would you like tah go for a walk maybe tah Central Park?" Blue asked.
"Argh! Can't I ever finish somethin' around here! For your information Blue, I was tryin' tah teach Blinky boy here how tah play poker, so why don't you make like a tree and leave." Race said putting out his hand. "Ahh! I'm turnin' into Mush! I got tah stop hangin' around these girls."
"Sure." Blink said getting up.
"Heya Blink, um, I have a question for ya. If you're not datin' Blue, can I have her in the near future?" Mush said not realizing how loud he was.
"What the hell Mush!" Skittery said going over Mush. "The poor guy just got here and already you're hittin' on his girl. You have a girlfriend Mush, go be with her." Skittery pushed Mush away from Blink.
"I know but I just wanted tah know." Mush said going back to Cards.
"Sorry about him man, he's a bit of a horn dog." Skittery said.
"That's ok. I'm not datin' her anyways." I replied.
"Well you should be, she's a great girl." He than turned away. "Cards, how do you put up with dis boy?"
"I don't know. I should have left him a long time ago." Cards said giving Mush a nudge. Mush looked at her. "I'm just kiddin'!" I turned around and followed Blue out of the Lodging house.
"How can you remember all those guys? Dere are so many of them." I said looking around at 'Hattan.
"Well you get use tah them after awhile and just learn um."
"That Skittery guy seems really nice."
"Yeah, he's great." Blue said smiling.
"He said dat you were a great girl, and dat I should be datin' you."
"Aww! Did he? That's sweet of him. He's like the nicest out of them all I think. You remember Zippy? Well she has a huge crush on Skittery. I'm tryin' so hard tah get them two together but for some reason, Skittery just wants tah be her friend. But I'm goin' tah continue tah try. Zippy is like my best friend and Skittery's my best guy friend, it would be perfect. Not tah mention she is very pretty." Blue said. Blue was right, Zippy was very pretty. She had curly, brownish hair and the prettiest eyes. Her skin was slightly tanned, and she only stood about 5 feet 3 inches tall. Not to mention dat girl is fit.
"Trigger looks just like you."
"Yeah I know. A lot of people say dat." I was amazed at how different 'Hattan looked than Jersey City. 'Hattan was huge! Buildin's on every corner, people everywhere, and all different kinds of people. "I'm so glad dat you're here. I really missed you. So how have you been? How is your family doin'?"
"Oh I've been doin' really good. I've been thinkin' about you quite a lot lately, well actually ever since you left. I was just like I have tah go and see her again. My family is doin' good as well."
"That's great tah hear. Well here we are, Central Park." Gosh it was huge! I thought the meadow was big, it was nothin' compared to this! It was surrounded by trees and huge patches of grass everywhere that people would just lay it. It was so nice. We walked into Central Park and just sat down in the grass.
"So how long has Trigger and Stick been together?" Blue just started busting up laughing. "Did I say somethin' wrong?"
"Yeah. It's Snitch, not Stick. But dat's ok. It just makes you even cuter." Wow, she actually called me cute. My feelings for her just continued to grow and grow now. Blue made me feel so good inside. She was so cute and I loved everything about her. Those words that Skittery said just kept repeating over and over again in my head. "Well you should be, she's a great girl." Maybe he is right. Maybe I should go for her. "They have been together now for about a year. All the couples have. The longest relationship right now is Tag and Specs, which is goin' on two years now. Lets see, Trig and Snitch is a year, Tag and Specs is two, Cheatah and Jack is about 4 months, Taps and Snoddy is about 6 months, Spitball and Race have been 5 months, and Cards and Mush have been the shortest, it's only been a month."
"Oh I see. So what's everyone like? Do you get along with everyone?" I asked.
"Everyone is great. I love each and everyone one of them. Especially the guys. The guys are so much a like. As for the girls, they each have their own kind of personality. Soaker is a little older than us by two years. She's on the short side but gets very angry if you talk about her height. She has dirty blonde hair. The unique thin' about her is dat her eyes change color with her mood. She has a temper at times and tends tah hold grudges. She sometimes likes tah be the center of attention, but who doesn't? She can be a loner but she's a very loyal friend. The only problem is she's a big flirt, especially with Race, which is kind of bad cuz Race is already taken. Spitball can be sarcastic at times and obnoxious but dat fits Race really well. She is very tough but also has a sweet side tah her. She's kind of irresponsible but most of us are. The poor girl has the biggest feet I have ever seen! And she trips over them all the time. She doesn't live here, she lives in Queens along with Soaker, and Tag. Now Tag and Trigger are like best friends. They are like connected at the hip. They do a lot together. Like double dates and things. That's how Trigger and Snitch got together, through Tag and Specs. Now Tag is very shy, her laugh is pretty loud but she is the shy one of the group. She is sensitive and tends tah cry at times. She is very defensive, especially when around Specs. Tag is probably the most innocent out of us all."
"Oh really, what makes you not so innocent?" I asked in great wonder.
"Movin' on, haha"
"Oh come on, tell me. Please, please" I said giving her the puppy dog face.
"I'll tell you some other time, I promise. But not right now." She said pushing me slightly. "Lets see, who else is dere, oh yeah, Cheatah. She tends tag put on the 'I'm the tough girl act' but she doesn't put it on very well. She hates talking about her past and doesn't trust people easily. She also has a bad temper so watch out for dat. She also has the brightest green eyes ever. They are so cool tah look at, but just don't stare at her, she doesn't like dat. Now dere is Eire, who is like a giant. She is quiet and tends tah spend some of her time alone. She is one of the more serious ones of the bunch and doesn't tend tah play in the games dat are immature, but look at the guys; most of the games are immature. She's sarcastic and she's monotone. She also has very strong opinions and will let you know at times. She's not from New York and none of us really know where. Last but not least is Taps. She is easily amused, and has what she calls an Irish temper. Dere are two sides tah her, either she is really sweet, or she's a total bitch. Race hates play with her because she is like the only one dat actually can play poker. She tends tah bet Race which totally pisses him off."
"Wow, it's goin' tah be hard tah remember what tah do and what not tah do around certain people." I said.
"Don't worry, I'll help ya out. Oh yeah, just in case, dere's someone dat I do not get along with very well and dat would be Spot Conlon. He's from Brooklyn. That's one bad apple. In case he comes here while you're here, I'm warnin' you, stay away from him. He's extremely rude, foul, and he will bash you on, trust me. He does it tah everyone. You just have tah look past it and whatever you do, do not fight him, it's not worth it. Surprisingly Spot has a girlfriend, Poker. She is very stubborn and pretty air headed. She loves tah play poker and make random wise cracks. She also likes tah be alone tah think, and has a very hot, violent temper. She doesn't back down tah anyone. She likes tah read, and she likes tah occasionally perform at Medda's, which is a theatre. She loves tah start fights, and get other people in trouble. She doesn't trust people easily, and won't treat you the greatest if you're new tah her. So I'm just warnin' you tah stay away if he comes here."
"Alright, thanks for the warnin'. I'll be sure tah do dat." Grrr. How embarrassing. Right in the middle of our conversation my stomach decides to growl.
"Are you hungry?" She asked.
"Can you tell?" I laughed.
"Come on!" She grabbed a hold of my hand and pulled me up. "I'll take you tah Tibby's. Word tah the wise; just get the hotdog, nothin' else. Maybe I should bring somethin' back for the guys as well." Blue and I went to Tibby's and as instructed I got the hotdog. She some how had the money to buy every other guy a hotdog, so she left with 14 hotdogs. We headed back to the lodging house.
"Ok guys! Come get your wieners!" She yelled holding up the bag.
"I don't need a wiener, already have mine! Wanna come see?" Mush said laughing.
"Oh God Mush, grow up!" Blue yelled across the room.
"Thanks Blue!" All the guys came running.
"Hey! Back off scavengers. I only have enough for every other guy, so you have tah pair up and share!" Blue said to the guys who were all acting like dogs. She handed out the hotdogs to the guys and some how had a whole hotdog left. "Ok, who didn't get dere wiener?"
"That would be Snitch and Trigger. But by the looks of it, they won't need it. Looks like Trigger might be gettin' a wiener pretty soon." Jack said shoving the hotdog into his mouth. Snitch and Trigger were over in the corner bed making out. They tended to do that a lot. So Blue went over to them and nicely tapped Snitch on the shoulder.
"Would you like your wiener?" She asked.
"What are you talkin' about?" Snitch asked pretty confused.
"The hotdog you idiot!" Blue snapped back.
"Oh yeah, um no. Don't need a wiener here." Snitch replied going back to the way he was.
"Extra wiener here!" Blue yelled. She suddenly felt someone pulling on her dress. She looked down to see Tumbler.
"That's my wiener?" Tumbler asked holding out his hands.
"Sure Tumbler, here you go." She said and handed him the hotdog. I sat down on someone's bunk bed beside Tag and Specs.
"I'll be right back babe." Specs said kissing Tag on the cheek. Now it was just me and Tag.
"So how did you guys meet?" She asked.
"Well I was on my way tah school one day and I accidentally ran into her. We ended up spendin' the whole day together doin' nothin' but talkin'. It was really amazin'. She's such a unique girl. And beautiful. She told me dat she was headin' off tah 'Hattan. Well it suddenly began tah rain and I wasn't about tah let her travel in dat kind of weather. So I convinced her tah spend the night at my house just tah rest up and wade out the storm." I said to Tag. She really was a nice girl.
"That was very sweet of you Blink."
"Wow, you actually remembered my name."
"Well you can't forget dat face. So where are you from?" She asked.
"I'm from Jersey City. It's not far from here. I promised Blue dat I would visit her sometime so dat's why I'm here."
"You like her don't you?" Tag asked. Girls were always so good at knowing when a guy liked them.
"Oh gosh, I don't know." I slowly began to blush.
"Well you know you can always come tah me for advice. Blue really is a great girl and she deserves tah be with someone special. I don't know you dat well but from what I see, you're a really sweet guy. She needs someone special in her life, especially at a time like dis." What was Tag talking about? At a time like this?
"What do you mean at a time like dis?" I asked.
"She didn't tell you?" Tag said.
"No."
"Oh well than maybe I shouldn't have said anythin'. I'm sorry. I just thought she told you. I can't tell you. It's not my job too. I'm sure you'll find out soon enough." Specs finally came back and sat down beside Tag. The three of us continued to talk. Blue was over once again with Skittery. There was just something about Skittery that made me uneasy. Maybe it was because I was jealous but I just sensed that something was going on with them.
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"Skittery don't do dat. You're just makin' the hole bigger." Blue said pulling Skittery's hands away from his shirt. He had a small hole in the sleeve and he was always picking at it.
"I'm sorry mother." Skittery joked.
"Don't talk back tah me or you will be goin' tah bed early young man!"
"Oh no, please don't send me tah bed early!"
"Hush up Skittery." Blue pushed Skittery.
"So tell me about dis Blink guy. Pretty sexy."
"I know he's sexy. Are you considerin' yourself gay?"
"No, I'm just statin' the obvious cuz you won't."
"Well tah be honest with you Skittery, he really is a great guy. You know I talked about you tah him before we even came here."
"Why are you always changin' the subject? Just admit it; Becca Carmady has a crush on eye patch kid."
"Don't call him dat please, and yes, I do have a crush on him. God Skittery, it is wrong dat I wanted tah kiss him the first time I met him. I've wanted tah kiss him for so long but I always feel like it's too soon, you know what I mean? I barely know the guy but I feel like I've known him my whole life, if dat makes sense. Plus I don't know if he even likes me or not."
"Give me a break Blue! The guy is head over heels for you! Do you ever see the way he acts around you? He like bows down tah you. Why do you think he came all dis way? Do you think it's for nothin'? It's because he has feelin's for you. Any guy would do it for you. You're a very beautiful girl, and any guy would be lucky tah have you. So if I was you, I would just go for it. It's never too soon when it comes tah love. You'll know when the time is right, trust me. Just have faith and believe and the time will come. Plus too you're just turnin' into Mush. Your hormones are actin' up and before you know it, you'll be the town whore."
"Skittery!" Blue punched him.
"I'm kiddin' ya Blue. You know I love ya."
"That's what I thought!" They began to hit each other. Skittery than got up off the bed and picked up Blue.
"Skittery my dress!" He ignored her and continued to carry her around the room before dropping her on the bed that they were originally on. I watched from afar and was kind of jealous. Maybe dis was all a mistake. She likes Skittery. Without a doubt. Maybe I should just leave. I have no chance wit a pretty girl like that. Just as I got ready to get up, Snipeshooter walked in.
"Yo shit heads, lets all go up tah the roof and play a game!" Snipe said pointing to the roof.
"How many times must I tell you Snipe, you're too young tah play with us." Dutchy said.
"Damn you Dutchy!" Snipe went over to sit with Tumbler, and Boots. All the guys called dat the babies club. "Well let's go! Get a movin!" Tag, Specs, Blue, Skittery, Trigger, Snitch, Zippy, Taps, Eire, Cheatah, Mush, Jack, Race, Snoddy, and myself followed Dutchy up to the roof. Soaker and Spitball left for the night to head back to Queens and Cards went back to Brooklyn. Tag decided to spend the night here at the lodging house. We finally reached the roof and it was so nice. The stars shown brightly and you could see the lights all around you.
"All right guys, I need everyone tah sit in a circle, make sure its guy/girl." Dutchy said sitting down. The circle went as follows: Dutchy, Tag, Specs, Trigger, Snitch, Zippy, Skittery, Blue Boxer, Blink, Taps, Snoddy, Eire, Mush, Cheatah, Jack, and Race.
"Ok, here is the game. On dis slip of paper, you have tah write your name. You will den put it in dis bucket here and we will all take turns drawin' a name. Whoever's name is on the sheet of paper you have tah ask them either a truth or dare question. The person answerin' the question will have the choice of either answerin' the question or doin' the dare, or they have tah remove a piece of clothin', understood? Good. Here are the papers." Dutchy handed out the papers and everyone wrote their names on the paper. We put them all into the bucket and Dutchy picked first.
"The name I picked was Zippy. Hmm, truth or dare." He asked.
"Dare."
"Well let's see here. I dare you tah give Skittery a lap dance." Everyone knew that she had a crush on Skittery so she was an easy target.
"Don't think so Dutchy, I think I'm goin' tah pass on dat."
"Fine, remove a piece of clothin' than." Dutchy said getting all excited. Zippy reached down and removed one of her shoes.
"Hey, dat's not fair." Mush yelled.
"It is so. It's an article of clothin' isn't it?" She said sarcastically.
"Damn you!" Mush began to pout once again. Zippy drew next and got Trigger.
"Truth or dare?"
"Dare." Trigger said all excitedly.
"I dare you and Snitch tah make out right now." Zippy said.
"What! That's not fair. They do dat everyday! Dis game is goin' down the shit hole!" Mush was ticked off now.
"Mush, you are a shit hole!" Snoddy snapped.
"Shut up!" Mush stood up.
"Sit down Mush!" Everyone yelled.
"Can I do my dare now?" Trigger asked impatiently.
"Yes, go ahead." Zippy said.
She looked at Snitch with an evil grin on her face. "Come heah baby!" She said grabbing his neck and pressing her lips against his. Cat calls came from all around the circle as the couple made-out. It was intense, not really, but she had her hands in his hair, pulling it as hard as she could, his hands were running up and down her back. Their kisses were rough and sloppy, but no tongue was involved (thank God).
"Dis is what you do all da time?" I asked in amazement at the sight before me.
"Yup, dat's Trigger an' Snitch forah ya." Blue answered.
I heard yelling and random 'woo'ing. I heard things like "Go, Trig!", "Who's your daddy!", and Mush said "More more! Oh God please, c'mon! More!"
They continued to make-out, and the conditions to me seemed to get a bit "hotter", but I guess it was nothing that the other Newsies haven't seen before. I wasn't really okay with the whole situation, but I dealt with it. It kind of made me uncomfortable, but I guess it gave me some lessons in what a guy and a girl do together, being as I've never experienced this kind of thing.
"Get 'er on da floor!" Mush cheered as he laughed hysterically.
They laid down and kept kissing. Limbs entangled, they got more into it.
"Stop it! Stop!" I yelled, unable to control myself. Blue looked at me with the weirdest _expression that I have ever seen.
Snitch looked up at me. "Hey, what are you talkin' 'bout, Blink? We were just makin'-out?"
Trigger nudged Snitch to get off of her, he obeyed. She sat back up and looked at Blink who was bright red in embarrassment. "Does dis sort of thing bother you?"
"You know guys, I'm sorry. Please continue the game."
"No Blink, we aren't goin' tah continue if it makes you uncomfortable." Trigger said.
"No really guys, please continue. I'm just not use to dis sort of thing. Here you guys make out with each other and don't care. You have sex with each other in an open room with a bunch of people playin' a game. And I never saw dat before. See back where I live, we don't do dis sort of thing. We keep things private and don't do certain acts in public, nor do we talk about them openly like here. But you know, it's a new thing for me and I'm just goin' tah have tah get use tah it. I came onto your turf so I have tah be prepared for the unexpected. So go ahead and continue your game." I said finally feeling a little more relieved.
"Well it's my turn tah draw." Trigger said reaching her hand into the bucket. "Oh goody, I get Mush. Truth or dare?"
"Dare!" Mush stood up all excited.
"I dare you tah kiss Race." Trigger said sitting back quite proud. You see, Mush is quite homophobic and everyone loves seeing how he reactions to such situations.
"Eww no!" Mush said backing away from the group.
"Oh come on Mush, pucker up!" Race said getting up and going over to Mush. He acted like he was going to kiss him.
"Ah! Get away from me!" Mush began to run away but tripped over a box. "Damn it! Who put dat box dere?"
"You did Mush." Race said laughing. The rest of the group began to laugh. I didn't understand why they always picked on Mush. He is quite dumb at times, but he always seemed to be the butt of dere jokes. "Your turn homo." Race said to Mush sitting back down. Mush picked out a name and my worst fear happened.
"Blinkers, oh goody, dis is goin' tah be fun." Mush looked over at Blue who was giving him the "please don't" look. "Truth or dare?"
"Truth." I answered. My hands began to shake because I was afraid of the question that Mush might ask.
"Not an adventurer huh, well lets see, what question can I ask you. Oh yeah, Blink have you ever sharded?" Mush asked giggling. I had no idea what the word meant and from the giggling, I really didn't want to know. I looked around at everyone else and it seemed like no one knew what it meant either.
"What does dat mean?" I asked.
"It means have you ever shit and farted at the same time. Like you try tah fart but shit at the same time." He couldn't be serious. I had it, I wasn't about to answer that question.
"I can't play dis anymore." I said getting up and leaving.
"Blink, come back!" Blue yelled for me. I just kept on walking.
"Mush why do you have tah always be such a dick." Blue said very pissed off.
"What, it was a good question? He's just a pansy." Mush was getting pretty defensive.
"Don't you EVER call him dat!" Blue got up and stormed away. Two seconds later Trigger goes over to Mush and pushes him over.
"What the fuck Mush!" Trigger started beating Mush up. "Why do you always have tah ruin everything for everyone!"
"What?" Mush acted innocent.
"What do you mean what? Don't you see it Mush! You're ruinin' dis for her! That poor guy came all the way tah see her. She likes him and he likes her. That boy means a lot tah her! He is so sweet and you're messin' dis all up! She needs someone special in her life right now. She never has and now is her chance. Please don't ruin dis for her! I swear on my mother's grave dat if you mess dis up for her, I will kill you! Have I made myself clear?" Trigger said screaming in Mush's face.
"Yes!" Mush said.
"And dat goes for everyone! Just try tah keep things on the down low right now until he gets use tah everything. Please." Trigger said sitting back down.
"Don't worry Trigger; I'll keep im in line." Jack said going over to Mush pretending like he was going to hit him.
"Please don't!" Mush pulled his hand up to try and protect himself.
"I won't unless you get out of line!"
"I won't, I promise!" Mush said.
"Good." Jack said heading towards the door. Everyone got up and followed but Mush and Trigger. Once everyone was inside Mush said,
"I'm sorry Trigger. I didn't mean tah upset you and everyone else. I just feel intimidated by these guys sometimes dat I try tah show off."
"It's ok Mush. Let's go inside." She headed for the door and Mush followed.
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I was sitting outside on the pavement. I can't believe some of these kids. Is this how kids really are these days? If it is then I really lived a sheltered life. The moon was shining bright and the stars were glowing. The lamp light above me flickered every so often.
"Blink?" I heard Blue behind me. I turned around to see her standing on the steps to the lodging house.
"Blue. Look, I'm really sorry about the way I acted in dere. I know it may have seemed childish but I'm just not use tah all of dis and in a way, it makes me very embarrassed. I'm sorry." I said standing up.
"You don't need tah apologize Blink. It's not your fault. I should have warned you ahead of time. Dis is what life is like everyday and it's hard tah adjust at first but you get use tah it after awhile. I know it's hard tah be the new guy in town but those guys in dere aren't as bad as they seem. Yes Mush is very immature but you just have tah look past dat. Mush tends tah feel very intimidated by the older guys and he just wanted tah fit in. I'm sorry for what you had tah see and go through up dere; we should have never played the game." Blue walked closer towards me. "Can I ask you something?"
"Of course."
"Why did you lose it when Trigger and Snitch were makin' out?"
"Well tah be honest, I didn't really know dat couples were like dat, or acted like dat for dat matter. See I've never been in a relationship before and I've never kissed a girl so I didn't know what tah expect. It all kind of scared me."
"You never kissed anyone before?" Blue said with a smile.
"No."
"Aww, dat's so cute! Do you ever have thoughts of kissin' a girl?"
"Well yeah, of course, I'm a guy. I think about it all the time but I never knew kissin' was like dat."
"It's not always like dat. They were just havin' some fun. Trust me, your first kiss is not like dat at all! A kiss dat Trigger and Snitch had is a kiss you would experience later in your relationship, but not for your first kiss. Your first kiss is very special and should be shared with someone very special. With your first kiss, you get butterflies in your stomach and everythin' around you just kind of glows. Nothin' else matters tah you but dat person you're with. You're a wonderful guy Blink and whoever your first kiss is with, will be a very lucky girl. You're sweet and I bet you kiss very sweet too."
"No, I would probably suck." I started to blush now.
"That's not possible." Blue said gazing in my eyes.
"Can I tell you something?"
"You can tell me anything." She said.
"Since you showed up Blue, things just have seemed so much brighter, happier and I for once actually felt somethin' for a girl. Ever since I laid eyes you on, you have been on my mind day and night. I just couldn't stop thinkin' about you. You're very special tah me Blue and my life isn't goin' tah be the same anymore." I placed my hand on the side of her face, feeling the softness of her skin. "Ever since I showed up here, everyone has been tellin' me dat you're a very special and great girl, and maybe they are right. I'll be such a fool if I left you slip right through my fingers." I started to lean into her. "You know how you said dat your first kiss is very special and should be shared with someone very special, I can't think of a better person than with you. So I'm askin' you on dis beautiful night, if I can have my first kiss with you?"
"You better." She said. I leaned in closer towards her, feeling her breath upon my face. Finally, the moment I was waiting for. My lips had finally met with hers. I pulled her closer. Her hands were now around my neck and mine were running through her hair. We stayed like that for a while, only stopping to take a breath. It was just perfect. The moon light and the bright shining stars. She was right, it was very special. My stomach was filling with butterflies and it seemed like everything around me was disappearing. We finally drew away and just looked at each other.
"Told you dat you wouldn't suck, and you do have a sweet kiss." She said pulling on my vest. "Well now dat you've had your first kiss, hormones are goin' tah start kickin' in and you'll be just like one of the guys. Welcome tah Mush's world." Still grabbing onto my vest she started pulling me towards the door. We walked in to the lodging house, and sat onto a bed (which I was assuming was hers). She lay in my arms and we fell asleep. I certainly had good dreams that night. The next morning came and I was awoken to some old man yelling at me.
"Get up BOY! Carry the banner!" Kloppman said making his rounds around the room. I saw that Blue was awake and sitting on the end of the bed.
"Who is dat?" I asked.
"Oh dat would be Kloppman. He's like the father of the lodgin' house. He keeps things in order. Sleep well?" She asked.
"Never slept better." I said kissing her on the cheek. We all got up and prepared ourselves for the day ahead. I got to experience what life was actually like as a Newsie. I helped Blue sell her papers. She sold in Harlem. Once we were done selling we all ate at Tibbys and then headed back to the lodging house.
"What a great day tah sell. I actually sold everythin' for a change." Soaker said.
"I didn't do so well." Spitball said sitting down on Race's bed.
"You need tah learn from the expert." Race said putting his arm around Spitball.
"Race you suck." Spitball said laughing.
"I had one bad day okay. Just because I didn't do so hot one day doesn't mean dat I suck." Race said getting defensive.
"Yes it does. I have tah agree with Spitball." Soaker replied.
"You, be quiet." Race said pointing his finger at Soaker.
"No one can out sell Jack and me." Cheatah said cutting in. Jack and her came over hand in hand. She was right. According to Blue, they were the best selling pair.
"Were you invited into dis conversation Cheatah?" Race said.
"I'm in it now." Cheatah and Jack sat down together on the bed beside Race, Spitball and Soaker. Meanwhile across the room, Blue and Skittery were talking.
"Oh Taps, how did you and Snoddy do?" She asked.
"Not bad today. We make a good sellin' pair." Taps replied hugging Snoddy.
"Yes you guys do." Blue said as Taps and Snoddy walked away.
"They make a cute couple. She's a real sweet heart and he treats her so well." Blue said as they walked away.
"Yeah they do." Skittery replied. "So what's up with you and Blink?"
"Oh gosh Skittery! He's amazin'. Last night after the game when I went out and talked tah him, we kissed! It was so amazin'. Can you believe he actually asked me if he could kiss me?"
"He asked you?" Skittery asked in amazement.
"Yes! No guy dat I know of has ever asked a girl if it's ok if they kiss them. That was nicest thing I have ever heard of. And my God, can dat boy kiss. He has never kissed a girl before and he was excellent! I would have done it with him right out dere on the streets, dat's how good it was."
"No you wouldn't." Skittery laughed.
"Yes I know I wouldn't but still, it was just amazin'. He's such a great guy. The weird thing though is dat I can actually picture us bein' together for the rest of our lives. I know dat sounds weird but I can actually see it." She said looking over at me as I played a game with the guys.
"He's a lucky guy. And I'm very happy for you guys! I told you dat he liked you. And you didn't believe me."
"Yes, I'm sorry Skittery. I guess I owe you huh?" Blue said.
"Yes you do. Maybe someday I'll be lucky enough tah kiss ya." Skittery said. Blue just looked at him and didn't say anything. "I'm kiddin'!"
"Yeah right." Blue said getting up and scratching Skitterys head. The next couple of days were great! We spend every moment together. Now we didn't kiss in the lodging house because I didn't feel comfortable with that yet but we did our fair share of it in Central Park underneath the stars. Two weeks were now approaching and I didn't know what I was going to do! I didn't want to leave her! Our relationship was just starting. One day while in Central Park, she brought up a very important question.
"I can't believe your leavin' soon! I'm goin' tah miss you so much!" She said kissing me. "You'll have tah come back and visit me like every other weekend and I'll visit you on the other weekends."
"Well Blue, I have somethin' I have tah tell you."
"What's dat?"
"I kind of lied when I told you I was only stayin' for two weeks."
"What?"
"Well not lied but stretched the truth, a lot."
"Well how long are you stayin' den?"
"Hear me out Blue. Our relationship is goin' so good right now and if I left now, it would just mess things up. I want tah spend everyday with you. And I can't do dat in Jersey City."
"What are you sayin' Blink?"
"Blue, I'm not returnin' home."
~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Reviews! PLEASE!~*
BLINK: I'm the king of New York! I kissed the girl.
Yes Blink, you are. Good job!!~ I enjoyed writing this chapter. Who doesn't like writing about kissing Blink? Hehe!!~ Hope you enjoyed reading it!~! Can you feel the tension building? How about the foreshadowing? Hehe. Interested in finding out what happens in the next chapter, well here it is:
~~~ Blink and Blue have their first real fight.
~~~ Mush and Cards celebrate their 2 month anniversary. WAY TO GO MUSH! THAT'S BEEN YOUR LONGEST RELATIONSHIP!
~~~ Snitch has a surprise for Trigger!
~~~ Skittery intervenes with Blink and Blue's fight.
SPECIAL THANKS TO: Kit Blink, Kane (& yes, you will be in it again, not to closer till the end but I have a surprise for ya!), Fantasy, Cards, Tag, and TRIGGER! Thanks so much guys for reviewing. Hope you like this chapter.
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Blue jumped up ever so quickly when she saw me. The rest in the common room were dead quiet. Blue forgot that she was sitting on bunk beds and when she got up, she slammed her head on the bed above.
"Ouch!" She yelled, rubbing her head.
"Hahahaha!" Mush started laughing. The rest of the group didn't find it very funny. Mush continued to laugh; he was laughing so hard now he was rolling on his back. He looked up to see Blue giving him the meanest look. "Sorry." His laughter died.
"Oh my God Blink! What are ya doin' here?" She ran over and gave me the biggest hug. I certainly wasn't expecting that.
"Well I'm here tah see you. Don't ya remember? You said whenever I was in town tah stop by an' see ya." I said looking at the rest of the people in the room, who were just staring.
"You're in town! Awesome! For how long?"
"Um, for 'bout 2 weeks."
"Really? That long? Great! Well, let me introduce everyone tah you." She grabbed my hand and started pulling me towards everyone. "Well, let's start from my right here. First, sittin' on dat bed right dere is Skittery. You remember me tellin' ya 'bout 'im." She said.
"Oh yeah, I do." I kind of waved at Skittery and he waved back.
"And da girl sittin' on da bed beside him is Zippy. The group of girls in the corner from right tah left are Spitball, Soaker, Eire, Cards, and Cheatah. The group of guys in the middle from right tah left are Mush, Jack, Race, Pie, Dutchy and Jake. Then the couples over dere are Trigger, my cousin, and Snitch. Tag Along and Specs, and Taps and Snoddy. The guys in dis corner are Crutchy, Boots, Itey, Snipeshooter, Tumbler, Bumlets and Swifty. And dat's the group. Everyone dis is Blink. I actually met him right before I came here. Him and I happened tah literally run into each other and he was kind enough tah let me spend the night due tah a storm."
"Ooh!" said everyone in unison.
"Blue got laid!" said Mush.
"Shut up!" Trigger said running over to Mush and slapping him upside the head.
"Ouch!" Mush began rubbing his head.
"No see Mush, I'm not like you. I'm not a whore and don't lay everyone dat I see. Make yourself at home Blink. I'll be right back." Blue left the room and everyone just kind of stared at me for a while. Finally the guy that she called Race said,
"You know how tah play poker?"
"Um, not really." I replied.
"Good, come here and I'll show ya."
"Oh no, you don't want tah play with dis guy!" yelled Mush.
"Shut up! You're just a poor sport, hate losin' and let the guy play!" yelled Race.
"I QUIT! You're nothin' but a big pompous jerk!" Mush said getting up and storming away. "Stay away from him Blink. He'll take all your money. He's nothin' but a scum bag!" Mush went over and sat beside his girlfriend Cards. Cards was a pretty short girl and looked perfect for Mush. She had long brown hair, deep blue eyes and ivory skin.
"Ooh, I'm scared now. I'm shakin' in my shoes! Is little Mush afraid of a little competition?" Race said with a baby face.
"You know what!" Mush ran over and started beating up Race.
"Hey, hey, hey! Break it up, break it up!" yelled Jack grabbing Mush. "What's wrong with you two? We have a new guest and dis how you want tah act around him? Grow up, both of you!"
"Sorry Jack." Mush and Race said in unison. Mush went back over to Cards, Race sat down and Blink grabbed the seat where Mush was sitting.
"Well you see Blink, poker is played like dis..." Race began to say right as Blue walked in.
"Heya Blink, would you like tah go for a walk maybe tah Central Park?" Blue asked.
"Argh! Can't I ever finish somethin' around here! For your information Blue, I was tryin' tah teach Blinky boy here how tah play poker, so why don't you make like a tree and leave." Race said putting out his hand. "Ahh! I'm turnin' into Mush! I got tah stop hangin' around these girls."
"Sure." Blink said getting up.
"Heya Blink, um, I have a question for ya. If you're not datin' Blue, can I have her in the near future?" Mush said not realizing how loud he was.
"What the hell Mush!" Skittery said going over Mush. "The poor guy just got here and already you're hittin' on his girl. You have a girlfriend Mush, go be with her." Skittery pushed Mush away from Blink.
"I know but I just wanted tah know." Mush said going back to Cards.
"Sorry about him man, he's a bit of a horn dog." Skittery said.
"That's ok. I'm not datin' her anyways." I replied.
"Well you should be, she's a great girl." He than turned away. "Cards, how do you put up with dis boy?"
"I don't know. I should have left him a long time ago." Cards said giving Mush a nudge. Mush looked at her. "I'm just kiddin'!" I turned around and followed Blue out of the Lodging house.
"How can you remember all those guys? Dere are so many of them." I said looking around at 'Hattan.
"Well you get use tah them after awhile and just learn um."
"That Skittery guy seems really nice."
"Yeah, he's great." Blue said smiling.
"He said dat you were a great girl, and dat I should be datin' you."
"Aww! Did he? That's sweet of him. He's like the nicest out of them all I think. You remember Zippy? Well she has a huge crush on Skittery. I'm tryin' so hard tah get them two together but for some reason, Skittery just wants tah be her friend. But I'm goin' tah continue tah try. Zippy is like my best friend and Skittery's my best guy friend, it would be perfect. Not tah mention she is very pretty." Blue said. Blue was right, Zippy was very pretty. She had curly, brownish hair and the prettiest eyes. Her skin was slightly tanned, and she only stood about 5 feet 3 inches tall. Not to mention dat girl is fit.
"Trigger looks just like you."
"Yeah I know. A lot of people say dat." I was amazed at how different 'Hattan looked than Jersey City. 'Hattan was huge! Buildin's on every corner, people everywhere, and all different kinds of people. "I'm so glad dat you're here. I really missed you. So how have you been? How is your family doin'?"
"Oh I've been doin' really good. I've been thinkin' about you quite a lot lately, well actually ever since you left. I was just like I have tah go and see her again. My family is doin' good as well."
"That's great tah hear. Well here we are, Central Park." Gosh it was huge! I thought the meadow was big, it was nothin' compared to this! It was surrounded by trees and huge patches of grass everywhere that people would just lay it. It was so nice. We walked into Central Park and just sat down in the grass.
"So how long has Trigger and Stick been together?" Blue just started busting up laughing. "Did I say somethin' wrong?"
"Yeah. It's Snitch, not Stick. But dat's ok. It just makes you even cuter." Wow, she actually called me cute. My feelings for her just continued to grow and grow now. Blue made me feel so good inside. She was so cute and I loved everything about her. Those words that Skittery said just kept repeating over and over again in my head. "Well you should be, she's a great girl." Maybe he is right. Maybe I should go for her. "They have been together now for about a year. All the couples have. The longest relationship right now is Tag and Specs, which is goin' on two years now. Lets see, Trig and Snitch is a year, Tag and Specs is two, Cheatah and Jack is about 4 months, Taps and Snoddy is about 6 months, Spitball and Race have been 5 months, and Cards and Mush have been the shortest, it's only been a month."
"Oh I see. So what's everyone like? Do you get along with everyone?" I asked.
"Everyone is great. I love each and everyone one of them. Especially the guys. The guys are so much a like. As for the girls, they each have their own kind of personality. Soaker is a little older than us by two years. She's on the short side but gets very angry if you talk about her height. She has dirty blonde hair. The unique thin' about her is dat her eyes change color with her mood. She has a temper at times and tends tah hold grudges. She sometimes likes tah be the center of attention, but who doesn't? She can be a loner but she's a very loyal friend. The only problem is she's a big flirt, especially with Race, which is kind of bad cuz Race is already taken. Spitball can be sarcastic at times and obnoxious but dat fits Race really well. She is very tough but also has a sweet side tah her. She's kind of irresponsible but most of us are. The poor girl has the biggest feet I have ever seen! And she trips over them all the time. She doesn't live here, she lives in Queens along with Soaker, and Tag. Now Tag and Trigger are like best friends. They are like connected at the hip. They do a lot together. Like double dates and things. That's how Trigger and Snitch got together, through Tag and Specs. Now Tag is very shy, her laugh is pretty loud but she is the shy one of the group. She is sensitive and tends tah cry at times. She is very defensive, especially when around Specs. Tag is probably the most innocent out of us all."
"Oh really, what makes you not so innocent?" I asked in great wonder.
"Movin' on, haha"
"Oh come on, tell me. Please, please" I said giving her the puppy dog face.
"I'll tell you some other time, I promise. But not right now." She said pushing me slightly. "Lets see, who else is dere, oh yeah, Cheatah. She tends tag put on the 'I'm the tough girl act' but she doesn't put it on very well. She hates talking about her past and doesn't trust people easily. She also has a bad temper so watch out for dat. She also has the brightest green eyes ever. They are so cool tah look at, but just don't stare at her, she doesn't like dat. Now dere is Eire, who is like a giant. She is quiet and tends tah spend some of her time alone. She is one of the more serious ones of the bunch and doesn't tend tah play in the games dat are immature, but look at the guys; most of the games are immature. She's sarcastic and she's monotone. She also has very strong opinions and will let you know at times. She's not from New York and none of us really know where. Last but not least is Taps. She is easily amused, and has what she calls an Irish temper. Dere are two sides tah her, either she is really sweet, or she's a total bitch. Race hates play with her because she is like the only one dat actually can play poker. She tends tah bet Race which totally pisses him off."
"Wow, it's goin' tah be hard tah remember what tah do and what not tah do around certain people." I said.
"Don't worry, I'll help ya out. Oh yeah, just in case, dere's someone dat I do not get along with very well and dat would be Spot Conlon. He's from Brooklyn. That's one bad apple. In case he comes here while you're here, I'm warnin' you, stay away from him. He's extremely rude, foul, and he will bash you on, trust me. He does it tah everyone. You just have tah look past it and whatever you do, do not fight him, it's not worth it. Surprisingly Spot has a girlfriend, Poker. She is very stubborn and pretty air headed. She loves tah play poker and make random wise cracks. She also likes tah be alone tah think, and has a very hot, violent temper. She doesn't back down tah anyone. She likes tah read, and she likes tah occasionally perform at Medda's, which is a theatre. She loves tah start fights, and get other people in trouble. She doesn't trust people easily, and won't treat you the greatest if you're new tah her. So I'm just warnin' you tah stay away if he comes here."
"Alright, thanks for the warnin'. I'll be sure tah do dat." Grrr. How embarrassing. Right in the middle of our conversation my stomach decides to growl.
"Are you hungry?" She asked.
"Can you tell?" I laughed.
"Come on!" She grabbed a hold of my hand and pulled me up. "I'll take you tah Tibby's. Word tah the wise; just get the hotdog, nothin' else. Maybe I should bring somethin' back for the guys as well." Blue and I went to Tibby's and as instructed I got the hotdog. She some how had the money to buy every other guy a hotdog, so she left with 14 hotdogs. We headed back to the lodging house.
"Ok guys! Come get your wieners!" She yelled holding up the bag.
"I don't need a wiener, already have mine! Wanna come see?" Mush said laughing.
"Oh God Mush, grow up!" Blue yelled across the room.
"Thanks Blue!" All the guys came running.
"Hey! Back off scavengers. I only have enough for every other guy, so you have tah pair up and share!" Blue said to the guys who were all acting like dogs. She handed out the hotdogs to the guys and some how had a whole hotdog left. "Ok, who didn't get dere wiener?"
"That would be Snitch and Trigger. But by the looks of it, they won't need it. Looks like Trigger might be gettin' a wiener pretty soon." Jack said shoving the hotdog into his mouth. Snitch and Trigger were over in the corner bed making out. They tended to do that a lot. So Blue went over to them and nicely tapped Snitch on the shoulder.
"Would you like your wiener?" She asked.
"What are you talkin' about?" Snitch asked pretty confused.
"The hotdog you idiot!" Blue snapped back.
"Oh yeah, um no. Don't need a wiener here." Snitch replied going back to the way he was.
"Extra wiener here!" Blue yelled. She suddenly felt someone pulling on her dress. She looked down to see Tumbler.
"That's my wiener?" Tumbler asked holding out his hands.
"Sure Tumbler, here you go." She said and handed him the hotdog. I sat down on someone's bunk bed beside Tag and Specs.
"I'll be right back babe." Specs said kissing Tag on the cheek. Now it was just me and Tag.
"So how did you guys meet?" She asked.
"Well I was on my way tah school one day and I accidentally ran into her. We ended up spendin' the whole day together doin' nothin' but talkin'. It was really amazin'. She's such a unique girl. And beautiful. She told me dat she was headin' off tah 'Hattan. Well it suddenly began tah rain and I wasn't about tah let her travel in dat kind of weather. So I convinced her tah spend the night at my house just tah rest up and wade out the storm." I said to Tag. She really was a nice girl.
"That was very sweet of you Blink."
"Wow, you actually remembered my name."
"Well you can't forget dat face. So where are you from?" She asked.
"I'm from Jersey City. It's not far from here. I promised Blue dat I would visit her sometime so dat's why I'm here."
"You like her don't you?" Tag asked. Girls were always so good at knowing when a guy liked them.
"Oh gosh, I don't know." I slowly began to blush.
"Well you know you can always come tah me for advice. Blue really is a great girl and she deserves tah be with someone special. I don't know you dat well but from what I see, you're a really sweet guy. She needs someone special in her life, especially at a time like dis." What was Tag talking about? At a time like this?
"What do you mean at a time like dis?" I asked.
"She didn't tell you?" Tag said.
"No."
"Oh well than maybe I shouldn't have said anythin'. I'm sorry. I just thought she told you. I can't tell you. It's not my job too. I'm sure you'll find out soon enough." Specs finally came back and sat down beside Tag. The three of us continued to talk. Blue was over once again with Skittery. There was just something about Skittery that made me uneasy. Maybe it was because I was jealous but I just sensed that something was going on with them.
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"Skittery don't do dat. You're just makin' the hole bigger." Blue said pulling Skittery's hands away from his shirt. He had a small hole in the sleeve and he was always picking at it.
"I'm sorry mother." Skittery joked.
"Don't talk back tah me or you will be goin' tah bed early young man!"
"Oh no, please don't send me tah bed early!"
"Hush up Skittery." Blue pushed Skittery.
"So tell me about dis Blink guy. Pretty sexy."
"I know he's sexy. Are you considerin' yourself gay?"
"No, I'm just statin' the obvious cuz you won't."
"Well tah be honest with you Skittery, he really is a great guy. You know I talked about you tah him before we even came here."
"Why are you always changin' the subject? Just admit it; Becca Carmady has a crush on eye patch kid."
"Don't call him dat please, and yes, I do have a crush on him. God Skittery, it is wrong dat I wanted tah kiss him the first time I met him. I've wanted tah kiss him for so long but I always feel like it's too soon, you know what I mean? I barely know the guy but I feel like I've known him my whole life, if dat makes sense. Plus I don't know if he even likes me or not."
"Give me a break Blue! The guy is head over heels for you! Do you ever see the way he acts around you? He like bows down tah you. Why do you think he came all dis way? Do you think it's for nothin'? It's because he has feelin's for you. Any guy would do it for you. You're a very beautiful girl, and any guy would be lucky tah have you. So if I was you, I would just go for it. It's never too soon when it comes tah love. You'll know when the time is right, trust me. Just have faith and believe and the time will come. Plus too you're just turnin' into Mush. Your hormones are actin' up and before you know it, you'll be the town whore."
"Skittery!" Blue punched him.
"I'm kiddin' ya Blue. You know I love ya."
"That's what I thought!" They began to hit each other. Skittery than got up off the bed and picked up Blue.
"Skittery my dress!" He ignored her and continued to carry her around the room before dropping her on the bed that they were originally on. I watched from afar and was kind of jealous. Maybe dis was all a mistake. She likes Skittery. Without a doubt. Maybe I should just leave. I have no chance wit a pretty girl like that. Just as I got ready to get up, Snipeshooter walked in.
"Yo shit heads, lets all go up tah the roof and play a game!" Snipe said pointing to the roof.
"How many times must I tell you Snipe, you're too young tah play with us." Dutchy said.
"Damn you Dutchy!" Snipe went over to sit with Tumbler, and Boots. All the guys called dat the babies club. "Well let's go! Get a movin!" Tag, Specs, Blue, Skittery, Trigger, Snitch, Zippy, Taps, Eire, Cheatah, Mush, Jack, Race, Snoddy, and myself followed Dutchy up to the roof. Soaker and Spitball left for the night to head back to Queens and Cards went back to Brooklyn. Tag decided to spend the night here at the lodging house. We finally reached the roof and it was so nice. The stars shown brightly and you could see the lights all around you.
"All right guys, I need everyone tah sit in a circle, make sure its guy/girl." Dutchy said sitting down. The circle went as follows: Dutchy, Tag, Specs, Trigger, Snitch, Zippy, Skittery, Blue Boxer, Blink, Taps, Snoddy, Eire, Mush, Cheatah, Jack, and Race.
"Ok, here is the game. On dis slip of paper, you have tah write your name. You will den put it in dis bucket here and we will all take turns drawin' a name. Whoever's name is on the sheet of paper you have tah ask them either a truth or dare question. The person answerin' the question will have the choice of either answerin' the question or doin' the dare, or they have tah remove a piece of clothin', understood? Good. Here are the papers." Dutchy handed out the papers and everyone wrote their names on the paper. We put them all into the bucket and Dutchy picked first.
"The name I picked was Zippy. Hmm, truth or dare." He asked.
"Dare."
"Well let's see here. I dare you tah give Skittery a lap dance." Everyone knew that she had a crush on Skittery so she was an easy target.
"Don't think so Dutchy, I think I'm goin' tah pass on dat."
"Fine, remove a piece of clothin' than." Dutchy said getting all excited. Zippy reached down and removed one of her shoes.
"Hey, dat's not fair." Mush yelled.
"It is so. It's an article of clothin' isn't it?" She said sarcastically.
"Damn you!" Mush began to pout once again. Zippy drew next and got Trigger.
"Truth or dare?"
"Dare." Trigger said all excitedly.
"I dare you and Snitch tah make out right now." Zippy said.
"What! That's not fair. They do dat everyday! Dis game is goin' down the shit hole!" Mush was ticked off now.
"Mush, you are a shit hole!" Snoddy snapped.
"Shut up!" Mush stood up.
"Sit down Mush!" Everyone yelled.
"Can I do my dare now?" Trigger asked impatiently.
"Yes, go ahead." Zippy said.
She looked at Snitch with an evil grin on her face. "Come heah baby!" She said grabbing his neck and pressing her lips against his. Cat calls came from all around the circle as the couple made-out. It was intense, not really, but she had her hands in his hair, pulling it as hard as she could, his hands were running up and down her back. Their kisses were rough and sloppy, but no tongue was involved (thank God).
"Dis is what you do all da time?" I asked in amazement at the sight before me.
"Yup, dat's Trigger an' Snitch forah ya." Blue answered.
I heard yelling and random 'woo'ing. I heard things like "Go, Trig!", "Who's your daddy!", and Mush said "More more! Oh God please, c'mon! More!"
They continued to make-out, and the conditions to me seemed to get a bit "hotter", but I guess it was nothing that the other Newsies haven't seen before. I wasn't really okay with the whole situation, but I dealt with it. It kind of made me uncomfortable, but I guess it gave me some lessons in what a guy and a girl do together, being as I've never experienced this kind of thing.
"Get 'er on da floor!" Mush cheered as he laughed hysterically.
They laid down and kept kissing. Limbs entangled, they got more into it.
"Stop it! Stop!" I yelled, unable to control myself. Blue looked at me with the weirdest _expression that I have ever seen.
Snitch looked up at me. "Hey, what are you talkin' 'bout, Blink? We were just makin'-out?"
Trigger nudged Snitch to get off of her, he obeyed. She sat back up and looked at Blink who was bright red in embarrassment. "Does dis sort of thing bother you?"
"You know guys, I'm sorry. Please continue the game."
"No Blink, we aren't goin' tah continue if it makes you uncomfortable." Trigger said.
"No really guys, please continue. I'm just not use to dis sort of thing. Here you guys make out with each other and don't care. You have sex with each other in an open room with a bunch of people playin' a game. And I never saw dat before. See back where I live, we don't do dis sort of thing. We keep things private and don't do certain acts in public, nor do we talk about them openly like here. But you know, it's a new thing for me and I'm just goin' tah have tah get use tah it. I came onto your turf so I have tah be prepared for the unexpected. So go ahead and continue your game." I said finally feeling a little more relieved.
"Well it's my turn tah draw." Trigger said reaching her hand into the bucket. "Oh goody, I get Mush. Truth or dare?"
"Dare!" Mush stood up all excited.
"I dare you tah kiss Race." Trigger said sitting back quite proud. You see, Mush is quite homophobic and everyone loves seeing how he reactions to such situations.
"Eww no!" Mush said backing away from the group.
"Oh come on Mush, pucker up!" Race said getting up and going over to Mush. He acted like he was going to kiss him.
"Ah! Get away from me!" Mush began to run away but tripped over a box. "Damn it! Who put dat box dere?"
"You did Mush." Race said laughing. The rest of the group began to laugh. I didn't understand why they always picked on Mush. He is quite dumb at times, but he always seemed to be the butt of dere jokes. "Your turn homo." Race said to Mush sitting back down. Mush picked out a name and my worst fear happened.
"Blinkers, oh goody, dis is goin' tah be fun." Mush looked over at Blue who was giving him the "please don't" look. "Truth or dare?"
"Truth." I answered. My hands began to shake because I was afraid of the question that Mush might ask.
"Not an adventurer huh, well lets see, what question can I ask you. Oh yeah, Blink have you ever sharded?" Mush asked giggling. I had no idea what the word meant and from the giggling, I really didn't want to know. I looked around at everyone else and it seemed like no one knew what it meant either.
"What does dat mean?" I asked.
"It means have you ever shit and farted at the same time. Like you try tah fart but shit at the same time." He couldn't be serious. I had it, I wasn't about to answer that question.
"I can't play dis anymore." I said getting up and leaving.
"Blink, come back!" Blue yelled for me. I just kept on walking.
"Mush why do you have tah always be such a dick." Blue said very pissed off.
"What, it was a good question? He's just a pansy." Mush was getting pretty defensive.
"Don't you EVER call him dat!" Blue got up and stormed away. Two seconds later Trigger goes over to Mush and pushes him over.
"What the fuck Mush!" Trigger started beating Mush up. "Why do you always have tah ruin everything for everyone!"
"What?" Mush acted innocent.
"What do you mean what? Don't you see it Mush! You're ruinin' dis for her! That poor guy came all the way tah see her. She likes him and he likes her. That boy means a lot tah her! He is so sweet and you're messin' dis all up! She needs someone special in her life right now. She never has and now is her chance. Please don't ruin dis for her! I swear on my mother's grave dat if you mess dis up for her, I will kill you! Have I made myself clear?" Trigger said screaming in Mush's face.
"Yes!" Mush said.
"And dat goes for everyone! Just try tah keep things on the down low right now until he gets use tah everything. Please." Trigger said sitting back down.
"Don't worry Trigger; I'll keep im in line." Jack said going over to Mush pretending like he was going to hit him.
"Please don't!" Mush pulled his hand up to try and protect himself.
"I won't unless you get out of line!"
"I won't, I promise!" Mush said.
"Good." Jack said heading towards the door. Everyone got up and followed but Mush and Trigger. Once everyone was inside Mush said,
"I'm sorry Trigger. I didn't mean tah upset you and everyone else. I just feel intimidated by these guys sometimes dat I try tah show off."
"It's ok Mush. Let's go inside." She headed for the door and Mush followed.
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I was sitting outside on the pavement. I can't believe some of these kids. Is this how kids really are these days? If it is then I really lived a sheltered life. The moon was shining bright and the stars were glowing. The lamp light above me flickered every so often.
"Blink?" I heard Blue behind me. I turned around to see her standing on the steps to the lodging house.
"Blue. Look, I'm really sorry about the way I acted in dere. I know it may have seemed childish but I'm just not use tah all of dis and in a way, it makes me very embarrassed. I'm sorry." I said standing up.
"You don't need tah apologize Blink. It's not your fault. I should have warned you ahead of time. Dis is what life is like everyday and it's hard tah adjust at first but you get use tah it after awhile. I know it's hard tah be the new guy in town but those guys in dere aren't as bad as they seem. Yes Mush is very immature but you just have tah look past dat. Mush tends tah feel very intimidated by the older guys and he just wanted tah fit in. I'm sorry for what you had tah see and go through up dere; we should have never played the game." Blue walked closer towards me. "Can I ask you something?"
"Of course."
"Why did you lose it when Trigger and Snitch were makin' out?"
"Well tah be honest, I didn't really know dat couples were like dat, or acted like dat for dat matter. See I've never been in a relationship before and I've never kissed a girl so I didn't know what tah expect. It all kind of scared me."
"You never kissed anyone before?" Blue said with a smile.
"No."
"Aww, dat's so cute! Do you ever have thoughts of kissin' a girl?"
"Well yeah, of course, I'm a guy. I think about it all the time but I never knew kissin' was like dat."
"It's not always like dat. They were just havin' some fun. Trust me, your first kiss is not like dat at all! A kiss dat Trigger and Snitch had is a kiss you would experience later in your relationship, but not for your first kiss. Your first kiss is very special and should be shared with someone very special. With your first kiss, you get butterflies in your stomach and everythin' around you just kind of glows. Nothin' else matters tah you but dat person you're with. You're a wonderful guy Blink and whoever your first kiss is with, will be a very lucky girl. You're sweet and I bet you kiss very sweet too."
"No, I would probably suck." I started to blush now.
"That's not possible." Blue said gazing in my eyes.
"Can I tell you something?"
"You can tell me anything." She said.
"Since you showed up Blue, things just have seemed so much brighter, happier and I for once actually felt somethin' for a girl. Ever since I laid eyes you on, you have been on my mind day and night. I just couldn't stop thinkin' about you. You're very special tah me Blue and my life isn't goin' tah be the same anymore." I placed my hand on the side of her face, feeling the softness of her skin. "Ever since I showed up here, everyone has been tellin' me dat you're a very special and great girl, and maybe they are right. I'll be such a fool if I left you slip right through my fingers." I started to lean into her. "You know how you said dat your first kiss is very special and should be shared with someone very special, I can't think of a better person than with you. So I'm askin' you on dis beautiful night, if I can have my first kiss with you?"
"You better." She said. I leaned in closer towards her, feeling her breath upon my face. Finally, the moment I was waiting for. My lips had finally met with hers. I pulled her closer. Her hands were now around my neck and mine were running through her hair. We stayed like that for a while, only stopping to take a breath. It was just perfect. The moon light and the bright shining stars. She was right, it was very special. My stomach was filling with butterflies and it seemed like everything around me was disappearing. We finally drew away and just looked at each other.
"Told you dat you wouldn't suck, and you do have a sweet kiss." She said pulling on my vest. "Well now dat you've had your first kiss, hormones are goin' tah start kickin' in and you'll be just like one of the guys. Welcome tah Mush's world." Still grabbing onto my vest she started pulling me towards the door. We walked in to the lodging house, and sat onto a bed (which I was assuming was hers). She lay in my arms and we fell asleep. I certainly had good dreams that night. The next morning came and I was awoken to some old man yelling at me.
"Get up BOY! Carry the banner!" Kloppman said making his rounds around the room. I saw that Blue was awake and sitting on the end of the bed.
"Who is dat?" I asked.
"Oh dat would be Kloppman. He's like the father of the lodgin' house. He keeps things in order. Sleep well?" She asked.
"Never slept better." I said kissing her on the cheek. We all got up and prepared ourselves for the day ahead. I got to experience what life was actually like as a Newsie. I helped Blue sell her papers. She sold in Harlem. Once we were done selling we all ate at Tibbys and then headed back to the lodging house.
"What a great day tah sell. I actually sold everythin' for a change." Soaker said.
"I didn't do so well." Spitball said sitting down on Race's bed.
"You need tah learn from the expert." Race said putting his arm around Spitball.
"Race you suck." Spitball said laughing.
"I had one bad day okay. Just because I didn't do so hot one day doesn't mean dat I suck." Race said getting defensive.
"Yes it does. I have tah agree with Spitball." Soaker replied.
"You, be quiet." Race said pointing his finger at Soaker.
"No one can out sell Jack and me." Cheatah said cutting in. Jack and her came over hand in hand. She was right. According to Blue, they were the best selling pair.
"Were you invited into dis conversation Cheatah?" Race said.
"I'm in it now." Cheatah and Jack sat down together on the bed beside Race, Spitball and Soaker. Meanwhile across the room, Blue and Skittery were talking.
"Oh Taps, how did you and Snoddy do?" She asked.
"Not bad today. We make a good sellin' pair." Taps replied hugging Snoddy.
"Yes you guys do." Blue said as Taps and Snoddy walked away.
"They make a cute couple. She's a real sweet heart and he treats her so well." Blue said as they walked away.
"Yeah they do." Skittery replied. "So what's up with you and Blink?"
"Oh gosh Skittery! He's amazin'. Last night after the game when I went out and talked tah him, we kissed! It was so amazin'. Can you believe he actually asked me if he could kiss me?"
"He asked you?" Skittery asked in amazement.
"Yes! No guy dat I know of has ever asked a girl if it's ok if they kiss them. That was nicest thing I have ever heard of. And my God, can dat boy kiss. He has never kissed a girl before and he was excellent! I would have done it with him right out dere on the streets, dat's how good it was."
"No you wouldn't." Skittery laughed.
"Yes I know I wouldn't but still, it was just amazin'. He's such a great guy. The weird thing though is dat I can actually picture us bein' together for the rest of our lives. I know dat sounds weird but I can actually see it." She said looking over at me as I played a game with the guys.
"He's a lucky guy. And I'm very happy for you guys! I told you dat he liked you. And you didn't believe me."
"Yes, I'm sorry Skittery. I guess I owe you huh?" Blue said.
"Yes you do. Maybe someday I'll be lucky enough tah kiss ya." Skittery said. Blue just looked at him and didn't say anything. "I'm kiddin'!"
"Yeah right." Blue said getting up and scratching Skitterys head. The next couple of days were great! We spend every moment together. Now we didn't kiss in the lodging house because I didn't feel comfortable with that yet but we did our fair share of it in Central Park underneath the stars. Two weeks were now approaching and I didn't know what I was going to do! I didn't want to leave her! Our relationship was just starting. One day while in Central Park, she brought up a very important question.
"I can't believe your leavin' soon! I'm goin' tah miss you so much!" She said kissing me. "You'll have tah come back and visit me like every other weekend and I'll visit you on the other weekends."
"Well Blue, I have somethin' I have tah tell you."
"What's dat?"
"I kind of lied when I told you I was only stayin' for two weeks."
"What?"
"Well not lied but stretched the truth, a lot."
"Well how long are you stayin' den?"
"Hear me out Blue. Our relationship is goin' so good right now and if I left now, it would just mess things up. I want tah spend everyday with you. And I can't do dat in Jersey City."
"What are you sayin' Blink?"
"Blue, I'm not returnin' home."
~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Reviews! PLEASE!~*
BLINK: I'm the king of New York! I kissed the girl.
Yes Blink, you are. Good job!!~ I enjoyed writing this chapter. Who doesn't like writing about kissing Blink? Hehe!!~ Hope you enjoyed reading it!~! Can you feel the tension building? How about the foreshadowing? Hehe. Interested in finding out what happens in the next chapter, well here it is:
~~~ Blink and Blue have their first real fight.
~~~ Mush and Cards celebrate their 2 month anniversary. WAY TO GO MUSH! THAT'S BEEN YOUR LONGEST RELATIONSHIP!
~~~ Snitch has a surprise for Trigger!
~~~ Skittery intervenes with Blink and Blue's fight.