Disclaimer: I Don't own Newsies. I own Knots. Milkshake is owned by Milkshake and Sparks owns Sparks.
Jack, Racetrack and Spot were standing at the bottom of the stairs in the lodging house
waiting for their dates. It was the night of Meddas party and everyone was in good spirits
and were all nicely dressed. The boys had washed their faces, put on their nicer clothes
and combed their hair. The girls were still upstairs in their room getting ready.
"Milkshake darling you look heavenly." Sparks cooed as Milkshake spun around. She
was wearing a light blue day dress that made her look like an elegant flower. Sparks was
wearing one similar but in purple and Knots was wearing her signature color pink. The
girls were mostly in good spirits. Knots sat in front of the mirror slowly fixing her hair. It
was obvious that her mind was somewhere else for her eyes were distant.
"Uh…Hello….Knots!" Milkshake said standing by the door. Knots quickly snapped out
of her revere and turned to face her two friends.
"Yes?" she said quietly standing up.
"Well are you coming to the party or what?" Sparks said putting her hands on her hips.
"What party?"
Sparks and Milkshake looked at each other with shocked looks on their faces.
"The one you're all dressed up for you idiot. What's wrong with you?" The girls were
losing their patience.
"Oh…right…sorry…I…I guess I was just daydreaming." Knots walked past the two
and out into the hallway. "Well are you two coming?" Sparks and Milkshake looked at
eachother and shook their heads.
The three girls walked down the stairs in a single file line. They couldn't help but smile
when seeing their dates.
Racetrack let out a long whistle when Milkshake came by his side.
"Do you like it?" She said blushing.
"You look like a million bucks." He said holding out his arm for her.
Spot bowed to Sparks. "Ya look beautiful doll." Spot said trying not to be too mushy.
"Thanks Spot. Ready to go?" Sparks took his hand and led him outside.
Two of the three couples had left and all was left was Jack and Knots.
"You look great." Jack beamed when a very quiet Knots walked up to him.
"Thanks" she said nuzzling into him. She stepped back and took his hand with a worried
look on her face. "Jack…we still haven't made our decision about leaving or not."
Jack sighed. "I know doll…but….we'll figure it out. I promise." He kissed her on the
forehead. "Lets just try to make the best of the night ok?"
"Alright." Knots said forcing a smile.
Jack and Knots walked into Irving Hall and their ears were suddenly filled with the
sounds of music (heh) and chatter of other newsies. All around Newsies were dancing,
playing games and just talking. Jack spied Milkshake, Race, Sparks, and Spot all at one
table and headed towards them. They reached the table and he pulled out a chair for
Knots.
"Heya Love Boids. Get Lost?" Racetrack said through a cigar.
"Ya Know how it is." Jack said shrugging it off.
Spot smirked. "Riiight." He clapped Jack on the back.
Sparks and Milkshake were whispering to each other every once in a while looking over
at Knots.
Knots felt her stomach sink. Her friends were mad at her and she couldn't blame them.
They knew she was keeping something from them, which she never did and it just tore
her up inside. A tapping on her shoulder interrupted her thoughts.
"Care to dance?" Jack said holding out his hand. Knots forced a smile and took his
hand.
Out on the dance floor Jack spun her around and then brought her close to him. During
the dance Knots felt a tear fall down her cheek.
"Jack…I cant handle it anymore. We need to make up our minds. My friends are mad at
me, I've lost sleep, and I'm just miserable." She said through more tears.
Jack sighed deeply. "I know… I feel the same way." He kissed her cheek. "Listen..I've
got an idea. There's a poker game starting in a few minutes. I'll join in and if I win then
we'll stay here and if I lose we'll move to Santa Fe. That way if I win we'll have some
money to build on."
Knots wiped her cheeks and nodded.
"C'mon the game's gonna start." He took her hand and started walking over to the table.
"Wait." Knots stopped walking. "I…I cant watch Jack."
Jack nodded. "Alright…why don't you go be with Milkshake and Sparks and then I'll
come over to you when its over."
Knots stood on her tip toes and kissed Jack lightly. "Good Luck."
Jack let out a deep breath and then went over to the table.
Knots watched Jack sit down at the table and receive her cards. "It'll be ok." She said
to herself.
"What'll be ok?" Knots turned and saw Milkshake and Sparks behind her. Both of them
had their arms folded and didn't look too happy.
"Umm…the fact that Jack is betting some money…I mean…we have some to spare."
Knots walked past the two girls and sat down at a table. Sparks and Milkshake
followed.
"Listen Knots. We know there's something that you're not telling us and we don't really
like it."
"We're your best friends. You tell us everything."
Knots started to shake when she felt her eyes watering. "I cant tell you guys right now."
Knots paused when she heard Shake and Sparks groan. "Please" she pleaded. "Please
trust me. I will be able to tell you guys soon. Just…can you both be here to support me?
You two ARE my best friends… that's why I need you two to be patient and understand
that I cant tell you guys right now."
Sparks and Milkshake were both a little taken aback by Knots's speech. They both sat
down.
"How can we be mad at you after that?" Sparks took her hand and so did Milkshake.
Knots smiled a little. "Thanks guys." She leaned in and hugged them both.
She leaned back in her seat and looked over at Jack. She couldn't read his facial
expressions and she didn't want to.
"Uh guys…I gotta get some air." She stood up.
"Want us to come with you?" Sparks and Milkshake stood up as well.
Knots just shook her head and headed for the door.
When she got outside the chilling night air pleasantly greeted her. She leaned against a
street lamp and sighed. If they did move to Santa Fe what would happen to them. Would
they be happy there? All of her bad memories were either in or caused by her life in
Santa Fe. Could this be changed?
Knots was obviously outside for a long time lost in her thoughts because before she
knew it Jack was by her side.
Knots quickly stood up straight. "Well?" Her heart was beating faster than ever.
Jack had his hands in his pocket and a blank look on his face.
"I…"
Ok Ok I know I'm mean. But I seriously couldn't help myself. Lol. looks at the date of the last updateholy smokes its been a while! Sorry about that guess things got a little hectic. Life has thrown me a few ups and downs lately… So just to warn you guys this story is going to be over in a chapter or two because well the end is all planned and I don't know where to go from there lol…so…you have been warned? crickets chirp yea ok that was weird. Anyway to my lovely lovelies called reviewers:
Dimonah Tralon- Thanks for always being the first to review! I always look forward to reading what you wrote!
Chocolates- I'm glad you liked my little update! Hopefully this one is longer…I think. Hehe
Zorrina- Unfortuantly I'm going to make you tune in later once again! Everything will come together in the next chapter and I don't think there will be anymore cliffhangers…or will there?
Milkshake- haha yes yes the ever so wonderful Party at Meddas. Don't you wish we could have parties at her place?
Sparks- Woo sorry I didn't update soon. I think you needed one more NOW in there to kick my bootay. Hehe well..I've updated for you now and the funny thing is I didn't even tell you I was going to update! Woo I'm so proud of myself. –bows-
Koodles4you- Hehe I'm so glad you liked the chapter. I have no idea what you liked about it either but I don't think you were smoking anything. I guess I just have that "spark"…not.
SuperCrazy01- hehe glad you liked the chocolate covered newsies!
Thank you all so much for sticking with me yet again! I Hope you liked this chapter and I hope you continue to read this story. More Chocolate covered Newsies all around! CTB!
Knots