A/N: Yay! Wicked and Newsies, my two favorite musicals, ahhhh….pure bliss. I hope you guys like this because I think it's gonna turn out good. Make sure you guys review because every time someone reviews one of my stories I get a little tingle in my heart. This may start out sounding sappy and it'll probably continue on that way but the whole point is to find the good in everything. :D One other thing, the past is written in italics. I don't think that'll effect this chapter but remember that just for future reference.

Disclaimer: Unfortunately, I don't own newsies, but if I did….

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"Ah, I love the smell of chalk dust in the morning." Race sarcastically remarked as he headed towards his seat. Race was short but had the worst attitude. He was a big gambler; you could always count on him starting a game of poker during lunch, study hall, or sometimes during class. That's what gets him in trouble, he's a smart kid but he's constantly in the principle's office for playing poker or mouthing off to the teachers. If he thinks he's right when the teacher asks him a question, he will fight it 'til the end, even if he's wrong.

"Why are you always so negative, can't you at least try to positive, just once?" Sarah Jacobs nagged back.

"Oh, I'm sorry Miss Peppy. How about this, 'Oh my God I love school so much! I'm so excited to be here, Golly Gee I love Mondays with all my heart.' Is that better, your highness?" Sarah was the one in the group who always ha a smile on her face. The only time she ever got angry was when she was with Race. He was a sarcastic person and she hated that. She was the captain of the cheerleading team and pretty well known around the school. She wasn't exactly the brightest of the bunch but she made up for it with her personality. She was Jacks boyfriend and everyone knew it. They had been going out for almost two years. They had been voted as cutest couple and they really were.

"I didn't say you had to be sarcastic about it!"

"Why are you guys always bitching at each other?" David butt in, he was always the one breaking up the fights. He was the sensible one of the group and the smart one. He was a bit of a nerd but no one cared. He was a nice guy and if anyone ever needed advice, they knew who to go to. He had moved here with his sister, Sarah, about two years ago. David, being the shy person he is, had a little trouble fitting in. Jack approached him and they've been best friends since. He wasn't exactly a ladies man but he knew he always had his friends.

"We aren't always bitching at each other, besides; Race is the one who started it!" Sarah fought back.

"I sure did miss the third grade, I'm glad it's back." Race mumbled, obviously not quiet enough.

"There you go again, would it kill you to be nice for once on your life?"

"Yes, and I'm too young to die."

Spot took the initiative to stop shut them up this time, which is odd because he's usually the one starting fights. Spot was born in Brooklyn and had a pretty rough childhood. He was put into foster care when he was twelve and he finally found a good family about three years ago. They home schooled him for a bit but he came to Lasader mid freshman year. He tried the bad boy attitude for a while and a lot of people didn't talk to him because, honestly, he scared the crap out of them.

"Hey guys, has anyone seen Jack? I haven't talked to him since Friday after that party."

"I don't know, he called me on Saturday morning. He said he was going out with a few friends from Lenel High."

Before the conversation could progress, the morning announcements interrupted them.

"Welcome back from your weekend students. It is my unfortunate dissatisfaction to bring you the news that one of our fellow students died in a car crash on Sunday."

Everyone gasped and looked around for people missing from their seats. When they all noticed that Jack wasn't there Sarah's eyes got huge and she looked like she was going to have a panic attack. Trying to calm her down, David put his hand on her back.

"Don't worry, it can't be Jack." He whispered to her.

"Of course not, I know that." She attempted to smile but her eyes looked frantic. The announcements continued.

"…Jack Kelly was killed in a car accident last Saturday night."

"Oh my God." Sarah gasped as she burst into tears. "This can't be happening, this isn't happening." She kept mumbling to herself as David put his arm around her and she cried in to his shoulder. Everyone else has a look of shock like they were expecting the principal to yell "April Fools" or something.

"We are sorry for everyone's loss. The funeral will be help two weeks from now on Sunday the eighteenth. Everyone is welcome to mourn the loss of our dear friend. Please feel free to stop by the counselor's office any time and we will help you through this hard time. That is all."

Silence filled the room once the announcements ended. No one knew what say, what was their to say? All that could be heard was the frantic sobbing from Sarah. The bell rang and they all got up to leave. Before they were out the door the teacher called for them.

"David, Sarah, Race, Spot, could I see you for a moment?"

They all reluctantly made their way over to the teacher's desk. They didn't say anything. They all refused to look into the teacher's eyes.

"I'm very sorry for your loss, I know Jack was close to all of you. If you would like, I'll write you all a pass and you can go to the counselors. I know this is hard-"

"You don't know anything." Race angrily grit through his teeth. He still wouldn't look up.

The teacher knew that this wasn't exactly the best time to get angry at him, it was just his way of expressing his sorrow. She continued.

"Would you like me to write you all passes?" Silence.

"How about I write it and during the day if you choose to use it, feel free." She looked around and without looking up, Sarah nodded.

"Okay." She gave a sympathetic smile and wrote the passes. All of the students went to their separate classes in hope to continue their day without too much reminder of their friend.

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I'm actually liking this one. Please review. The next chapters will be each characters view on the accident. I hope you like it! Oh, and I am sorry that Jack had to die, don't get me wrong, I love him but he did seem like the most popular one. :) The next chapters are going to be longer because the story will continue once it's their turn.