Disclaimer: I do not own Newsies. I own Knots. Milkshake is owned by C.M Higgins, Bookworm is owned by Dimonah Tralon and Sparks is owned by well herself!

Eight Newsies walked in a group back to the Lodging House. They had received word from another Newsie that the dad had gone towards Brooklyn to look for his kids.

It was dark outside, and Curly and Splash acted as though they were ready to be put down to sleep.

Specs was carrying Splash and Bookworm was holding Curly.

Jack and Knots had each other by the waist and were snuggling their heads close to another.

Racetrack and Milkshake were holding hands and looking up at the stars.

When they reached the steps of the lodging house Jack went up and held the door open for everyone.

Specs and Bookworm took the kids up to bed, and Milkshake and Racetrack went to the bunkroom. Knots stayed behind and waited for Jack.

Jack walked into the room and Knots went over and kissed him on the lips.

" What was that for?" He said quietly.

" For being you." Knots said with a small smile.

Jack pulled her in closely and then kissed her gently.

" And what was that for?" Knots said.

" Ya had something on your lip. I thought I would wipe it off." Jack smirked.

Knots laughed.

" Jack!"

Jack kissed her again.

" I'm just joking. You're the best Knotsy. I love you."

" I love you too Jack. Lets go upstairs with the others?"

Jack nodded, took Knots's hand and led her upstairs.

When they got to the bunkroom there were tons of Newsies gathered. In a circle sat Snitch, Itey, Specs, Bookworm, Milkshake, Racetrack, Spot, and a girl Knots had never seen before.

The girl that sat next to Spot had shoulder length red hair and deep green eyes. She was very pale and skinny and had two scars on her cheek.

" Hey Jack who is that girl?" Knots whispered in Jack's ear.

" I dunno. Lets ask Spot. He seems to have taken a liking to her don't ya think?" Jack said laughing a little.

It was true. Spot really did seem like he had a thing for this girl. He kept staring at her and blushing every time she flipped her hair.

" Conlon!" Jack yelled across the room.

Spot looked up.

" Get youse lazy butt over heah."

Spot stood up angrily. He turned to the girl and gave her a "I'll be right back wait for me" look.

Spot trudged over to Jack.

" Whaddya want Kelly?"

" Hi Spot." Knots said trying to calm him down.

" Heya Knotsy hows it rollin?"

" Pretty good Spot."

" So whos the gurl Spot?" Jack asked bluntly.

" What girl?"

"um the goil you were all over. The red head."

" Oh her?"

" Yea her."

" That's Sparks. She's new."

" Well duh. You think I wouldn't know one of my own Newsies?"

" Anyway. Itey brought her here. I guess she was looking for a job and a place to stay, so he showed her the ropes."

" Ok. So I got a new goil. Knots can you go get her so I can meet her?"

" Sure Jacky."

Knots walked over to Sparks. She gave an annoyed look to Knots and then sulked as she got up to meet Jack.

When she reached Jack she crossed her arms and wouldn't look at him.

" So your Sparks eh?"

" Yea. What does it matter to you?"

" I'm Jack. I'm the leader around here."

Jack spit in his hand and then extended it for Sparks to shake.

She refused it.

Knots pulled Sparks aside.

" C'mon Sparks. You can trust Newsies. We're not here to hoit ya. Jack and everyone here is really nice. If you would just put your guard down a little you would see that. Believe me starting off acting tough is not gonna get you anywhere."

Sparks looked shocked. Knots was the first person that saw right through her.

" I was in your shoes once too ya know. I was the new girl forced to work to be able to eat. But Jack and the other boys made me feel right at home. And they've been my family ever since. So c'mon don't be sour."

A small smile crept up on her face. She loved the fact that someone could relate to her. That she wasn't all alone like she usually thought.

" The names Knots." Knots spit into her hand.

Sparks spit in her own and shook Knots's.

" Ya know Knots. I think you and I are gonna be friends." Sparks said putting an arm around Knots.

" Great. As long as ya know Jack is mine." Knots said smiling.

Wowies! End of ch. 30! I cant believe this story has gotten to be thirty chapters long! When I started this out I thought It was gonna be over in five chapters! Lol But I love writing! Thanks so much for all of you that read this! To my reviewers.

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