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.
Shout Outs: (I included quotes this time for your shout out, just some quotes that I like.)
Poker: "You'll be surprised to know how far you can go from the point where you thought it was the end." Thanks for R&R!
Taps: "Advice is only asked to be given when you know the true answer...you just don't want to believe it." Thanks for R&R
Zippy: "Happiness is not found at the end of the road, it is experienced along the way. So take not for granted each moment of your life and you will find a reason to be happy each day." Thanks for R&R.
Trigger: I CAN call you dork! That's what I meant, dork. "Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you have decided to look beyond the imperfections."
Taps (Fait)(the one in the story): "Don't worry so much about tomorrow that you forget to live today." ~~ That was my senior quote, hehe. Thanks for R&R!
Kane: I know you didn't review but I wanted to tell you something. I'm sorry you haven't been in my story lately but you're coming, let's see, 6 more chapters until you show up in the story again. I'm sorry about that! I'm trying to get my chapters out so you can be in my story again, hehe.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Zippy was sitting in the boy's common room on Skittery's bed, along with Cheatah. Like a bolt of lightening Blue comes storming into the lodging house, not seeing the puddle of water on the floor.
"Zippy! Guess whoa!" Blue suddenly slipped on the puddle of water on the floor. She scrambled to get up as she ran over to Zippy. "Guess what? Guess what?" She said jumping up and down.
"Whoa! Calm down. Sit puppy." Zippy said looking over at Cheatah who was laughing.
"I can't sit! I'se so excited. Guess who I got you a date wid?" Blue said smiling.
"Donald Cromfish!" Zippy said all excitedly.
"Who? No. Guess again."
"Um, Charlie?"
"No! Skittery!"
"Skittery?" Zippy said getting up. "No way!"
"Yes way!"
"Oh me God! When, where, what are we doing?" She said hugging Blue.
"I don't know. I'se just da matchmaker; you have tah do da rest."
"Thank you SO much Blue! I owe ya big for dis one!" She hugged Blue again.
"Now go and talk tah Skittery about it." She said pushing Zippy towards the door where Skittery was standing. Zippy looked back with a huge smile on her face. Blue looked down at Cheatah who was still sitting on the bed.
"So how did you make it happen?" Cheatah asked.
"I'se just good like dat. No I'se kidding. Well Skittery was babbling about some girl and how much he liked her and how he lost his chance wid her. So I was like Skittery you need tah go on a date, maybe wid Zippy. At first he was hesitant but then he finally said yes." Cheatah slapped her forehead. "What?" Blue asked.
"You really don't see it?"
"See what?"
"You know, never mind. I wonder what is going tah happen between Zippy and Skittery. I hope they get together." Cheatah said getting up off the bed.
"Why does everyone tell me dat? I seriously don't see what you guys are talking about." Blue said as Cheatah turned around.
"You'll know soon enough." She turned and walked over to Jack.
"Why am I da only one dat doesn't understand what anyone is talking about?" Blue asked as she saw me walking over.
"Because you just don't see it." I said pulling her close.
"See what though?"
"How beautiful you are." I said kissing her forehead.
"Shut up. For real?" She said pushing me.
"I'se being serious."
"No your not." She said sitting on Skittery's bed. I sat down beside her.
"You know something. We have been together for close tah a month now I think and we really don't show much affection tah each other anymore." I said looking at her.
"Um, okay?"
"Like when we first got together we would kiss all da time, now it's just every so often. It's like we have been married 30 years."
"What are you talking about? We do lots together. Okay so we don't kiss as much as da other couples but a relationship isn't all about kissing. A relationship should be more about how you value you one another, not how much ya kiss."
"I know, I'se just sayin'. I just kind of miss it in a way."
"You're turnin' intah a horn dog."
"Huh?"
"Blink trust me, we will have plenty of times tah kiss. We don't have tah do it 24/7." "I know, I was just kiddin'."
"You can never have a normal conversation can you?"
"Can so!"
"Bet you can't."
"How much you wanna bet?"
"Oh I'll come up wid somethin', and it will be worth bettin'!" Blue said getting up off the bed and heading outside. I got up and followed. As we walked outside we saw Skittery and Zippy sitting on the pavement talking.
"Hey guys! What's up?" Blue asked.
"Nothin' much." Skittery said.
"Cool. If anyone need's us we will be at Tibby's." Blue said as we walked away leaving Skittery and Zippy alone.
"So what do you want tah do for our date?" Skittery said kicking some stones.
"Oh I don't care. Anythin'." Zippy said
"Well it's your choice."
"I honestly don't care Skittery."
"Well maybe we can go tah Tibby's for dinner; I'll pay of course and then hang out in Central Park and just talk."
"Sounds great." He got up and she followed him.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Meanwhile at Tibby's Blue was discussing her plans with me.
"I'se plannin' on leavin' tomorrow tah go back tah Hayes Park tah visit me fatha's grave. Just tah pay tribute. I might be there for a little while, so I just wanted tah let you know."
"Would you like me tah come along? Dat's if you don't mind. Just in case you need anyone tah talk too or comfort you." She looked up at me and smiled.
"I would like dat." She took my hand and we headed to Central Park to spend the rest of the evening together.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Back at the lodging house the girls were planning there prank which they were going to pull tonight.
"I got da trashcan. It's out back." Soaker said.
"Okay good. Here's what I think we should do. We don't fill it up until we'se good and ready tah do it. We all go tah bed a little early but still stay up. When all da guys are in bed, Eire, Cheatah, and Cards will go out back and get da trashcan. Tag and Trigger will be ready tah fill it up wid water. Taps will stand guard in case one of da boys happens tah get up. Then Soaker will knock on da door, we all stand back and watch as we pull da poifect prank!" Spitball said. All the girls gave each other high fives.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
At Tibby's, Skittery and Zippy ate their meals. Zippy kept looking over at Skittery who hasn't stopped looking out the window since they got there.
"So are you enjoyin' yourself?" He said still looking out the window.
"Yeah, I'se havin' a great time. What about you?"
"Yeah." She just looked at him for a while. Then she finally said,
"Is somethin' wrong Skittery? You haven't looked at me since we got here."
"I'se sorry Zippy. There's just a lot on me mind right now, dat's all." He said finally looking at her.
"You don't want tah be here do you?"
"No, it's not dat at all. I love being here wid you. You're so pretty and an awesome girl but somethin' has been botherin' me, dat's all. But I'se sorry. Dis is our date and I'se goin' tah make it great."
"Skittery I don't want you tah be here if you're not havin' a good time. I just really like you and am so happy dat you actually gave me a chance."
"No Zippy. We'se goin' tah finish our date. Dat's not fair tah you."
"Well it's not fair tah you either Skittery. Please tell me what's on your mind."
"Have you ever wanted somethin' so much dat you would give anythin' tah have it?" He said looking out the window again.
"Of course Skittery. Look, I don't thinks things are goin' tah woik out between us but I want us tah be great friends. Friends dat can talk tah one another about anythin'. I hope you know dat no matter what it is, you can always talk tah me about anythin'. I'se here for you. I'se your friend Skittery and nothings goin' tah change dat."
"What do you do when you want somethin' dat you can't have?" Skittery asked.
"Do what I do, try tah move on. Skittery I've liked you for so long but I know your heart is somewhere else, and as hard as it is tah move on, I'se tryin'. And dat's what you have tah do. It's not goin' tah happen over night, it's goin' tah take time. You can't spend your whole life waitin' for it tah happen. Either you go for it, or if you can't, you move on." Skittery looked over at Zippy and smiled.
"I never knew how great of a girl you were Zippy. You're such a great friend. Thanks for everythin'." Skittery got up, gave her a hug, and a kiss on the cheek. "We have tah hang out more often." He went to turn away but turned back. "What do you think I should do?"
"About da girl?"
"Yeah."
"Listen tah your heart. Then you'll know what tah do." Skittery just looked at her and smiled. She smiled back. At that moment Skittery realized how much he cherished his friendship with Zippy and was glad that he had her in his life. The day slowly ticked on. Soon enough it was nighttime. All the girls pretended to be in bed as they waited for the boys to do the same. Finally when they saw the light turn off in the room, they took action.
"All right guys, you know da plan." Spitball whispered. As planned Eire, Cheatah, and Cards went and got the garbage can. They met Trigger and Tag half way with the water. They filled it up and carefully carried it into the lodging house. Taps was standing guard. She gave them the thumbs up. They carefully placed the garbage can at a 15 degree angle on the door, just enough so when the boys opened the door the can would spill over. They all moved back and waited to see the result. Soaker then knocked on the door and waiting.
"Someone's at da door!" All the boys yelled, but no one came to the door.
"They aren't goin' tah get up." Eire said.
"They're boys; they are just goin' tah lie in bed. Knock again Soaker." Cheatah said. Soaker repeated the knocking again, this time harder.
"Someone's at da door!" They yelled again.
"You've got tah be kiddin' me." Tag said under her breath. Soaker went over to the door one last time and knocked harder. This time she was banging on the door.
"Would someone get da door?" Yelled Jack from inside.
"Why don't you get up off your lazy ass and open da door." Mush said.
"You know guys, I'll get da door." I slowly got up off the bed. I headed to the door but was beat by Tumbler.
"Who dare?" Tumbler asked. "Healo? Are you out there?"
"Why don't you open da door little man and see who it is?" I said to Tumbler.
"Oh no! It's Tumbler!" Spitball soon panicked but she was too late. Tumbler already had opened the door. The trashcan came crashing down, right on top of Tumbler.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Awe! Poor Tumbler! Look out! Please don't let him get hurt, hehe. Well you know the drills, I would really, REALLY like reviews. I can't care how long, how short, good, bad, I just enjoy reading them. Thanks guys!~ Also, do you like the shorter chapters better now, or did you like the long ones? Here's what's coming up:
~~~ Will Tumbler be okay?
~~~ Taps celebrates her birthday.
~~~ Blue and Blink leave for Hayes Park. He teaches her to read and write.
Shout Outs: (I included quotes this time for your shout out, just some quotes that I like.)
Poker: "You'll be surprised to know how far you can go from the point where you thought it was the end." Thanks for R&R!
Taps: "Advice is only asked to be given when you know the true answer...you just don't want to believe it." Thanks for R&R
Zippy: "Happiness is not found at the end of the road, it is experienced along the way. So take not for granted each moment of your life and you will find a reason to be happy each day." Thanks for R&R.
Trigger: I CAN call you dork! That's what I meant, dork. "Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you have decided to look beyond the imperfections."
Taps (Fait)(the one in the story): "Don't worry so much about tomorrow that you forget to live today." ~~ That was my senior quote, hehe. Thanks for R&R!
Kane: I know you didn't review but I wanted to tell you something. I'm sorry you haven't been in my story lately but you're coming, let's see, 6 more chapters until you show up in the story again. I'm sorry about that! I'm trying to get my chapters out so you can be in my story again, hehe.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Zippy was sitting in the boy's common room on Skittery's bed, along with Cheatah. Like a bolt of lightening Blue comes storming into the lodging house, not seeing the puddle of water on the floor.
"Zippy! Guess whoa!" Blue suddenly slipped on the puddle of water on the floor. She scrambled to get up as she ran over to Zippy. "Guess what? Guess what?" She said jumping up and down.
"Whoa! Calm down. Sit puppy." Zippy said looking over at Cheatah who was laughing.
"I can't sit! I'se so excited. Guess who I got you a date wid?" Blue said smiling.
"Donald Cromfish!" Zippy said all excitedly.
"Who? No. Guess again."
"Um, Charlie?"
"No! Skittery!"
"Skittery?" Zippy said getting up. "No way!"
"Yes way!"
"Oh me God! When, where, what are we doing?" She said hugging Blue.
"I don't know. I'se just da matchmaker; you have tah do da rest."
"Thank you SO much Blue! I owe ya big for dis one!" She hugged Blue again.
"Now go and talk tah Skittery about it." She said pushing Zippy towards the door where Skittery was standing. Zippy looked back with a huge smile on her face. Blue looked down at Cheatah who was still sitting on the bed.
"So how did you make it happen?" Cheatah asked.
"I'se just good like dat. No I'se kidding. Well Skittery was babbling about some girl and how much he liked her and how he lost his chance wid her. So I was like Skittery you need tah go on a date, maybe wid Zippy. At first he was hesitant but then he finally said yes." Cheatah slapped her forehead. "What?" Blue asked.
"You really don't see it?"
"See what?"
"You know, never mind. I wonder what is going tah happen between Zippy and Skittery. I hope they get together." Cheatah said getting up off the bed.
"Why does everyone tell me dat? I seriously don't see what you guys are talking about." Blue said as Cheatah turned around.
"You'll know soon enough." She turned and walked over to Jack.
"Why am I da only one dat doesn't understand what anyone is talking about?" Blue asked as she saw me walking over.
"Because you just don't see it." I said pulling her close.
"See what though?"
"How beautiful you are." I said kissing her forehead.
"Shut up. For real?" She said pushing me.
"I'se being serious."
"No your not." She said sitting on Skittery's bed. I sat down beside her.
"You know something. We have been together for close tah a month now I think and we really don't show much affection tah each other anymore." I said looking at her.
"Um, okay?"
"Like when we first got together we would kiss all da time, now it's just every so often. It's like we have been married 30 years."
"What are you talking about? We do lots together. Okay so we don't kiss as much as da other couples but a relationship isn't all about kissing. A relationship should be more about how you value you one another, not how much ya kiss."
"I know, I'se just sayin'. I just kind of miss it in a way."
"You're turnin' intah a horn dog."
"Huh?"
"Blink trust me, we will have plenty of times tah kiss. We don't have tah do it 24/7." "I know, I was just kiddin'."
"You can never have a normal conversation can you?"
"Can so!"
"Bet you can't."
"How much you wanna bet?"
"Oh I'll come up wid somethin', and it will be worth bettin'!" Blue said getting up off the bed and heading outside. I got up and followed. As we walked outside we saw Skittery and Zippy sitting on the pavement talking.
"Hey guys! What's up?" Blue asked.
"Nothin' much." Skittery said.
"Cool. If anyone need's us we will be at Tibby's." Blue said as we walked away leaving Skittery and Zippy alone.
"So what do you want tah do for our date?" Skittery said kicking some stones.
"Oh I don't care. Anythin'." Zippy said
"Well it's your choice."
"I honestly don't care Skittery."
"Well maybe we can go tah Tibby's for dinner; I'll pay of course and then hang out in Central Park and just talk."
"Sounds great." He got up and she followed him.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Meanwhile at Tibby's Blue was discussing her plans with me.
"I'se plannin' on leavin' tomorrow tah go back tah Hayes Park tah visit me fatha's grave. Just tah pay tribute. I might be there for a little while, so I just wanted tah let you know."
"Would you like me tah come along? Dat's if you don't mind. Just in case you need anyone tah talk too or comfort you." She looked up at me and smiled.
"I would like dat." She took my hand and we headed to Central Park to spend the rest of the evening together.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Back at the lodging house the girls were planning there prank which they were going to pull tonight.
"I got da trashcan. It's out back." Soaker said.
"Okay good. Here's what I think we should do. We don't fill it up until we'se good and ready tah do it. We all go tah bed a little early but still stay up. When all da guys are in bed, Eire, Cheatah, and Cards will go out back and get da trashcan. Tag and Trigger will be ready tah fill it up wid water. Taps will stand guard in case one of da boys happens tah get up. Then Soaker will knock on da door, we all stand back and watch as we pull da poifect prank!" Spitball said. All the girls gave each other high fives.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
At Tibby's, Skittery and Zippy ate their meals. Zippy kept looking over at Skittery who hasn't stopped looking out the window since they got there.
"So are you enjoyin' yourself?" He said still looking out the window.
"Yeah, I'se havin' a great time. What about you?"
"Yeah." She just looked at him for a while. Then she finally said,
"Is somethin' wrong Skittery? You haven't looked at me since we got here."
"I'se sorry Zippy. There's just a lot on me mind right now, dat's all." He said finally looking at her.
"You don't want tah be here do you?"
"No, it's not dat at all. I love being here wid you. You're so pretty and an awesome girl but somethin' has been botherin' me, dat's all. But I'se sorry. Dis is our date and I'se goin' tah make it great."
"Skittery I don't want you tah be here if you're not havin' a good time. I just really like you and am so happy dat you actually gave me a chance."
"No Zippy. We'se goin' tah finish our date. Dat's not fair tah you."
"Well it's not fair tah you either Skittery. Please tell me what's on your mind."
"Have you ever wanted somethin' so much dat you would give anythin' tah have it?" He said looking out the window again.
"Of course Skittery. Look, I don't thinks things are goin' tah woik out between us but I want us tah be great friends. Friends dat can talk tah one another about anythin'. I hope you know dat no matter what it is, you can always talk tah me about anythin'. I'se here for you. I'se your friend Skittery and nothings goin' tah change dat."
"What do you do when you want somethin' dat you can't have?" Skittery asked.
"Do what I do, try tah move on. Skittery I've liked you for so long but I know your heart is somewhere else, and as hard as it is tah move on, I'se tryin'. And dat's what you have tah do. It's not goin' tah happen over night, it's goin' tah take time. You can't spend your whole life waitin' for it tah happen. Either you go for it, or if you can't, you move on." Skittery looked over at Zippy and smiled.
"I never knew how great of a girl you were Zippy. You're such a great friend. Thanks for everythin'." Skittery got up, gave her a hug, and a kiss on the cheek. "We have tah hang out more often." He went to turn away but turned back. "What do you think I should do?"
"About da girl?"
"Yeah."
"Listen tah your heart. Then you'll know what tah do." Skittery just looked at her and smiled. She smiled back. At that moment Skittery realized how much he cherished his friendship with Zippy and was glad that he had her in his life. The day slowly ticked on. Soon enough it was nighttime. All the girls pretended to be in bed as they waited for the boys to do the same. Finally when they saw the light turn off in the room, they took action.
"All right guys, you know da plan." Spitball whispered. As planned Eire, Cheatah, and Cards went and got the garbage can. They met Trigger and Tag half way with the water. They filled it up and carefully carried it into the lodging house. Taps was standing guard. She gave them the thumbs up. They carefully placed the garbage can at a 15 degree angle on the door, just enough so when the boys opened the door the can would spill over. They all moved back and waited to see the result. Soaker then knocked on the door and waiting.
"Someone's at da door!" All the boys yelled, but no one came to the door.
"They aren't goin' tah get up." Eire said.
"They're boys; they are just goin' tah lie in bed. Knock again Soaker." Cheatah said. Soaker repeated the knocking again, this time harder.
"Someone's at da door!" They yelled again.
"You've got tah be kiddin' me." Tag said under her breath. Soaker went over to the door one last time and knocked harder. This time she was banging on the door.
"Would someone get da door?" Yelled Jack from inside.
"Why don't you get up off your lazy ass and open da door." Mush said.
"You know guys, I'll get da door." I slowly got up off the bed. I headed to the door but was beat by Tumbler.
"Who dare?" Tumbler asked. "Healo? Are you out there?"
"Why don't you open da door little man and see who it is?" I said to Tumbler.
"Oh no! It's Tumbler!" Spitball soon panicked but she was too late. Tumbler already had opened the door. The trashcan came crashing down, right on top of Tumbler.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Awe! Poor Tumbler! Look out! Please don't let him get hurt, hehe. Well you know the drills, I would really, REALLY like reviews. I can't care how long, how short, good, bad, I just enjoy reading them. Thanks guys!~ Also, do you like the shorter chapters better now, or did you like the long ones? Here's what's coming up:
~~~ Will Tumbler be okay?
~~~ Taps celebrates her birthday.
~~~ Blue and Blink leave for Hayes Park. He teaches her to read and write.