Sorry, this is really short. I promise the next one will be longer. Sorry that I didn't update; I was grounded. Well I hope you enjoy this.
Meanwhile, Lizzie was waiting for Mush to pick her up.
"Hey Sunshine." He called to her waving her over.
She went over to him. He still had 3 papers in his hands. "Sunshine? Can I help you sell?" she asked, taking a newspaper.
"Sure, you'se can try. You are always so happy, like sunshine. And your hair is so pretty." He commented. Lizzie playfully shook her head, making her ponytail bounce.
"So, how do I sell?" she asked.
"Well, first look for a good headline. It needs catchy words like murder, corpse, and illegal. Dat sorta stuff. If ya don't find a good one, use a headline and improve it." He explained.
"Okay. So basically you yell things that you think people will be interested in." she confirmed.
"Pretty much. But if da headline writers use word dat average New Yorkers don't know — like lynch — use a betta known word like murder," he added.
"Okay, I can do this." She said, scanning the paper. She moved away from Mush and started shouting, "Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Animal escape from circus! Animals still not found!" Immediately, a middle-aged woman rushed to her and bought the newspaper.
"Hey! Young lady. You said that animals have escaped from a circus. This says that it was two termites." The woman complained.
"Well, ma'am, termites are animals and it was a termite circus. Now if you'll excuse me," she said, going over to Mush. She handed him her money. By the time she got there, he had finished selling the rest of his papers.
"Pretty quick there." He laughed, putting his arm around her shoulders.
"Guess I'm a natural newsie." She commented. "So, where we off to?"
"Do ya wanna meet Medda?" he asked.
"The famous Meadowlark?" she asked. "My parents have brought me to a couple of her shows. You actually know her?" she inquired.
"Yea. Jack somehow knows her and we's usually have parties up at Ivrin Hall."
"That's awesome. So, what's new with you?" she asked.
"Nuthin much. I got a tip from an old lady. 25 cents. It was nice of her." He told her, while buying some ice cream from a vender.
"Thanks. Yeah, it really was. Well, good things have been happening to you. Unlike me." She said.
"What's wrong?" he asked concerned.
"My parents enrolled me into this school, like a finishing school. They think I don't have any manners. It's an all-girls school called Miss Barrington's School For Young Ladies." She explained.
"That bites. Do dey do anything fun there?" he asked after Lizzie finished telling him the things they do there."
"Well, they are having a dance. It's next month, on a Saturday. Would you like to come?" she asked him.
"Hmm. Go to a hoity-toity dance wit one o the prettiest girls in New York." He pondered. "Sure! Why not. But I don't got no good clothes." He told her.
"Come on. The 'prettiest girl in NYC' will get you some." She told Mush, leading him to a store. Quickly they bought a nice sweater and khaki pants.
"I'll keep these in my room and I'll give them to you Saturday morning." She explained.
"Fine. Er, what time is the dance and when should I pick ya up?" he hesitated.
"Um, it's a six but I'll meet you at Tibby's around five forty. It shouldn't take too long to get there." She said. They walked around for a while longer. It was enjoyable for about twenty minutes. Then a boy walked up to the two.
"Hey, Curls. Who's the pretty lil girl?" he asked them. The boy was about Mush's height, but thinner. He had dark hair that was mostly covered in a bowler hat. He was holding a lit cigar. He kissed her hand. Quickly, Lizzie drew it away, sickened.
"What's wrong, sugar face?" he purred, moving his face up to hers.
"Ewww! Get away from me!" she cried, hurrying over to Mush. She put her arms around his waist and buried her face in his chest.
"Get lost, Morris." Mush said, disgusted.
"I don't tink so." Morris said
"You don't do that much do ya?" Mush asked.
"Shut up. I could soak ya any time." Morris replied angrily.
"I don't think so. Come on Lizzie. Let's go. We don't wanna be by dis trash." He replied.
"Who was that?" Lizzie asked quietly.
"Morris Delancy. Him and his brudder, Oscar, work at de distribution office." Mush explained. They had just reached Lizzie's street.
"Well, I can go home by myself now. See you around." She replied, smiling. Lizzie gave him a hug and went towards her house.
"Wait! Lizzie. Are you sure you'll be alright?" he asked, his eyes concerned.
"Yea. I'm a tough girl. I'll be fine." She replied, softly kissing him on the cheek. He gave her another hug and she left. Mush stood there and waited until he saw her get into her house. Then he left for the boarding house.
Hope you liked it! I'd like to thank:
Blaze: That's ok. Everyone makes mistakes. Who wouldn't think Spot is better? BOB! LOL. Thanks for your review. Hope you liked this chapter.
Splashy: Spot steals everyone's heart. It'll work out… but w/ A LOT of problems. Can't make it too easy. I wanted everyone to love Katie. She's like the cool older sister that I don't have. The only difference is that Mike (kid that looks like Blink) is shorter. My friends don't think so, but I was like " u didn't c Trey Parker w/ 2 eyes!" Thanks for your review; they are always funny.
Padfootismyhero: Nope, not going out YET. The list was supposed 2 make u laugh, not hurt. Hope you get better soon. And thanks!! Fun times.
Whippy Bird: Yep Katie's are cool. There is only one that I don't like, but she spells her name "Kaity". Yeah I really don't know y she hates him so much. But here is your Mush/Lizzie chapter. Sorry that it's short. Hope you liked it!
Thanks to everyone that keeps reviewing! LUV you guys!
~Daisy~