Blink Get's His Saturday Night

Head's up! This is based off what Kid Blink says in 'King of New York'; "A Saturday night with the Mayor's daughter." He he. For everyone who loves Blink, just pretend you're the Mayor's daughter. LoL That's what I do

Anywho, I don't own Newsies or the Newises. Blah blah. You know.

My father had done stupid things before, but that was all relative and none of it ever really applied to me. I was used to going to fancy balls, and dances. It was like a duty of mine, be there and look pretty and be forced to dance with boys whom I never talked to before. At least those boys had known proper speech and had both eyes visible. Wait, I take that last comment back, which was a bit rude. I mean I thought it was funny but some might find it cruel and conceited. Well, I do suppose I am conceited and shallow, but not so much now as I used to be. Actually, I think I'm quite nice now and I have a certain boy to thank for that. Anyways, I suppose I should get on with the story and stop wasting your time. I apologize for anything that sounds terribly made up for I am one to exaggerate, but I shall try not to.

"DACEY, come downstairs." My father shouted up the stairs.

I slowly but surely trudged down our soft-carpeted stairwell. My father was waiting at the bottom giving me a smile. I smiled as I reached the last step and look up at my father, the grand mayor of New York City. "

Listen, darling, you know how important this election year is don't you?" He asked. It wasn't a new question. My father asked every time when were supposed to be doing something public and for his benefit. I simply nodded my answer. "Well, the thing is I arranged for you to do some charity work." My father said taking my hand and leading me to a couch in the parlor.

"Oh, all right, I suppose." I said seating myself next to him. Charity work wasn't bad. I usually just had to go an orphanage and hug a few kids. The orphanages were filthy though.

"But, it's not the same charity as you usually help me out with." He trudged on as if he hadn't heard my reply. I nodded and he continued. "You know the young men who sell papers?" he asked.

Of course I knew. They were loud and they whistled like fools whenever I came close to them. I nodded, wrinkling my nose at the thought.

"Well, the city has found a place for them in their hearts ever since their little strike and I stopped by to visit their little Lodging House and one Newsie in particular seemed very interested in how you were doing." He said the last part quickly and looked at my face for the first time since we had started talking.

"Oh." I said.

"Anyways, I thought it might be nice if you went to a show with him Saturday night. Charitable business, I'm sure the newspapers would cover it." My father said with a rather greedy smile.

"Father!" I said rather loudly. How dare he make some date with such a low classman? A Newsie! For Heaven's sake. The damn Newsie will most likely kidnap me and hold me ransom. "I can not believe you!"

"Dacianna, dear, don't worry. There will be a guard or two present at all times. All you have to do is hold his arm and smile. If he tried anything just give him a nasty slap. Just like your mother does." My father said laughing, once he saw I didn't think it was funny he regained his posture. "Please, honey."

I sat for a moment and watched outside the window as a carriage was being pulled. In the distance I could see two boys, they looked barely over ten, but they were holding papers and selling them and laughing. I looked back to my father. He looked awfully hopeful.

"How old is this Newsie. Does he have a name?"

My father smiled. "Sixteen or so, just like you and I do believe they call him Kid Blink, or um just Blink. Or I suppose just Kid as well." My father said quietly.

"Fine, I'll do it. But only because I love you so." I said giving my dad a hug and getting up.

"One more thing. It's tonight." My father, the mayor winced probably ready for one of my famous tantrums, but I didn't throw a fit. I simply let out a long drawn sigh. I thought it did quite well for effect.