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Why is it no one understands me? Everyone treats me like I'm evil...Like I'm a demon... Like I have no heart or feelings.And frankly, I don't... or at least...I didn't...until I met her...

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'Ello everyone!

I'mso sorry it took me so long to update. I've been overly busy lately. (Huge tests, stories due... BLAH!) But, now I'm updating. Okay, good! So, I had shout outs for everyone, but... They disappeared from my computer. Sorry! But thanks to everyone that reviewed and answered the casting call. Madmbutterfly71: thanks especially for the uhh... creative critisism. I dunno what it's called really. But thanks for the tip! I'll remember that next time.

This, btw, is the third time I've fixed this chapter. So if you read the chapter anytime before 1:40 PM on Sept. 25, I changed alot of stuff so you may wanna read it again.

Okay... Chapter and Matchings... let's see...

The Matchings:

(Listed by character nicknames)

Aqua- Skittery. Is that okay?

Irish-Jack.Is that okay?

Gamble-Racetrack.Is that okay?

Ace- David.Is that okay?

Rain-Mush.Is that okay?

Bird-Kid Blink. + Jack's sister. Is that okay?

Leprechaun-Dutchy.Is that okay?

Song/ Spazz (I haven't decided yet)-Specs.Is that okay?

Flight- Bumlets. + Kid Blink's sister.Is that okay?

Penni-Spot.Is that okay?

Okay, done. Hope nobody kills me...

Special thanks to everyone who tried for Spot's goil and for everyone who gave me a non-lead newsboy. And I tried very hard to give everyone a part. But, there was sooo many people. I, to be honest, thought I'd only get one or two answers to the casting call. As always, I was wrong. Sorry again! and please keep reading!

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So without further adu, the...gasp... DISCLAIMER!

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Disclaimer:

I do not own Newsies...or Spot...or my own bedroom...or any of the characters in this story really. Except Shadow. Who might show up... probably not, though. And I don't even own the CD I'm listening to now...it's my older brothers. :dramatic sigh:

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Authoresses Note-

I hope I portray your characters mostly right... If I don't, tell me in a review and I'll be sure to fix it!

Okay...story time!

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Penni-

At around sunset I walked onto the docks, not being able to find my way on the busy Brooklyn streets any longer. Just as I rounded the corner, I saw a boy sitting on the docks. He was staring intently at the water, his dirty blonde hair peeking out from under his newsboy hat. He looked very majestic sitting there, the setting rays of the sun dancing across his downcast face.

I sat down a short distance from him, pulled out my sketchbook, and began sketching. I had most of the sketch finished, when I noticed the look of sadness on his face.

"Are you okay?" I asked, getting up from my spot and going over to sit near him. He didn't look up. So I tried again. "I'm Penni." He glanced at me. At least he was acknowleding my presence now.

"Spot." he said. I deffinatley knew him from somewhere.

"You look kinda sad. Are you okay?"

He just frowned at me. I think he likes to frown alot.

"Who died?" I asked, not meaning to get him upset.

"How did you...?" He sighed. "Just forget it."

"You're not." I shot back. He frowned deeper. "Well, someone you really loved didn't die last year now did they?"

I shook my head. "No, but I do know what it's like to feel a loss."

Spot looked up. "Alright.. Will you leave me alone if I tell you why I'm upset?" I nodded, trying to keep him talking.

"It was my girlfriend, Audrey. She died here. In this very spot. Exactly a year ago today. It was around this time too... Her and I were in a fight...I..we..tripped and fell and... all you really need to know is that she's dead now." He stared blandly at the water again. 'I never got to say goodbye...' he muttered under his breath. Then he added, a little louder so I could hear him, "She drowned. I loved her...I really did..." he stopped talking suddenly, a hurt look on his face. It sounded to me like there was something he wasn't telling me. Something in the tone of his voice...

There was an awkward silence between us after that.

"You look like her, you know. The curly red hair, pretty eyes, and a smile that made everyone else feel a little better." his eyes echoing the sadness that was very obvious in his voice.

I touched my curly red hair.

"Well... I have to get back." He told me, getting up. "You can come along if you'd like."

I got up and followed him. As we were walking away, I noticed a lone tear slide down his cheek.

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Spot:

It was awkward walking with Penni. She reminded me so much of Audrey...

Even though it was getting dark out, I had Shadow walk Penni to Manhatten. I couldn't keep her here. It made me too sad to see her. I gave Shadow special instructions to stay with Penni and make sure no harm came to her. I didn't want her to get hurt. I knew how some of those boys could be...

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Okay, everyone I know it's kinda short. And it sucked. Sorry about that. review please!

Ginny