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Amanda put on her hat as they reached Irving Hall. They were all a bit nervous, but they knew there was nothing they could do. So, they put on their best faces and entered the ralley.

Newsies from all over swarmed through the main entrance, along the stairs, in the hallways, and more importantly, in the actual hall of the theatre. The girls made their way as best as they could to the hall, but they knew it was useless to try and get to the center. So, they settled for the back of the hall. Hey, at least they could see.

Amanda smiled as Renee nudged her. "I'll be back," she said, and she instantly knew where she was going. She was going to go up to the top box where Blink was. 'Ah,' Amanda thought, 'the hopeless romantic.' She smiled and laughed inwardly.

Danielle motioned to Amanda to look by the stage. There, searching the crowd, was Mush. She smiled, and waved at him. He finally caught sight of her and began to move towards her. However, he failed to move far, and she laughed out loud.

"C'mon, you're comin' with me," she said, as she grabbed hold of Danielle's arm. Linking her arm with her friend's and pulling tight, she weaved her way through the people. 'Yup, just like school.'

She finally pushed through three more newsies before she came up right beside Mush. She smiled sweetly and allowed him to kiss her gently on the lips. "Glad I saw you," he said, smiling as he led her and Danielle up to the front of the stage.

Amanda stood close to Mush as Jack motioned for the newsies to be quiet. "Carryin' da banner!" he shouted, and all the newsies errupted in cheers. Amanda, getting caught up in all of it, cheered right along with them. Danielle did as well.



Amanda thought she was in a dream as the scene unfolded before her eyes. Jack introducing David to the other newsies, David and Spot fighting over what to do, Jack giving his speech, and Spot agreeing to do as Jack said. It was as if it were all a dream to her. It was what she had wanted since she'd first seen the movie.

Medda was now on stage, beginning to sing. Amanda heard the familiar voice of Blink on the words "but I always land on my feet," and she looked up. Sure enough, there was Blink, hanging off the ledge and singing. However, someone new was there who wasn't originally in the movie. Renee.

Amanda caught Renee's eye and winked at her. Renee rolled her eyes and stuck her tongue out at her. Both girls laughed until Blink swung up and back to the other side of the railing. Amanda watched as he pulled her friend to him and kissed her. She covered her mouth with her hand and laughed as she saw him lean her over as they kissed.

Danielle looked up as well, laughing alongside Amanda. She didn't notice Spot's arm rest on her shoulder.

Amanda laughed almost the whole time. It was great, fantastic even, to be in the movie she loved. However, she dreaded what came next, and she just wished there was something she could do to change it.

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I AM SO SORRY I HAVEN'T UPDATED IN SO LONG! I REALLY AM! I've just been through a bunch of tough times and I'm finally getting back into the swing of Newsies. I had to force my mom to bring it back home from the library again, though. Anyways, to my reviewers.......

Moonlights Sundance: AGH! I can't believe I took so long to update. Well, I hope that's good for you. I hope you update soon (although you might've, and I just can't see it yet) and that you like the rest of this story too. Thanks again for always reviewing!

wildchild22: ah, so much fun with school, huh? Well, I hope this is good for you. I don't know if it's enough Mush/you for ya, but it'll have to do. Besides, I've got something coming up for you. *wink wink* lol, keep reviewing!

Anyways, I don't know if I missed someone, if I did, bite my head off and tell me. I'll put ya in. Thanks you guys!

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