All or Nothing
Hey kids, I just wanted to thank everyone who are reviewed so far, you guys all put a smile on my face! Also I think this is my longest chapter, I know they have been pretty short so far…
Disclaimer: Listen, I know I am like an amazing writer and all, and this may come to a shock to some of you guys, but I don't own Newsies. Sorry to disappoint you.
Ch.4
"And so that's how Ise single-handedly defeated the most feared man in New York" Jack finished his story pompously.
Cal giggled, she couldn't believe she found it so easy to talk to Jack; she had never felt this comfortable with anyone. She had been so much older than all the other children at the orphanage, and had never found it easy to make friends. Jack's story was pretty astounding, though she had to admit it seemed a little embellished. She doubted that he had faced off twenty policemen by himself at the rally and had only been caught because he stopped to save another newsie.
"And heres we are!" Jack pulled Callia to a stop in front of a small diner with Tibby's written on it. Before Cal had the chance to notice anything else, Jack was pulling her inside. Many people shouted greetings to the determined looking boy dragging the confused girl through the restaurant. He finally came to a halt before a frazzled young woman who couldn't be any older than Cal, herself.
"Victoria, I got you a-" Jack stopped as he realized that the female was paying no attention to him and seemed to be muttering to herself.
"Victoria!" Jack tried again, "VICTORIA"
The girl blinked and looked around in bewilderment, her gaze finally setting on Jack, "Oh hey Cowboy, I didn't see you there."
Cal couldn't help herself, she laughed. The noise caused the girl, Victoria, to look over at her.
"What's this you've brought me, Cowboy"
Jack seemed to be relishing this moment, "Well, Callia here," he gestured towards Cal, "needed a job, and I know that you-"
He never got a chance to finish, because Victoria screamed and grabbed a still very confused Cal, and pulled her into a hug. "Oh my god! You must be like an angel, two of my waiters quit today saying that they had found the meaning of life or something. It's been so hectic, and infuriatingly busy today!" She pulled back and squinted, scrutinizing Cal, "What did you say your name was again?"
The girl being examined fidgeted uncomfortably, and quickly told the energetic girl her name.
"Callia? Hmm, that's a nice name, okay, wait," Victoria stopped moving for a second as she began to think, and Cal got her first good look at her. The auburn haired workgirl looked to be about sixteen, and her gleaming hazel eyes gave her the look as if she never stopped moving. "Ok, today you'll just start out taking orders, you can go along with one of the other girls until you get the hang of it. Usually, we don't start new employees out like this, but today we are desperate. You can find a uniform in the back."
With that, Victoria disappeared, going on to face the next crisis.
Cal turned to Jack, eyes widened in bewilderment, "What just happened?"
Jack grinned smugly, "Well, if I am correct, Ise would say youse just got yourself a job."
The words washed over Callia like a wave of relief. She hadn't even realized how worried she had been about finding employment, but now it felt as if she had been freed or a large burden.
Cal launched herself at a surprised Jack. "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" He patted her back awkwardly. "Uhh, yer welcome, listen I gotta go to sell da evening edition. But I'll come back lata to see how youse doing."
After Jack left, Cal fell right into the work environment, she started working with Felicia. She had the voice of a chain smoker and a flirtatious smile. She was a big favorite among the male customers and unlike anyone Cal had ever met. But she was friendly and very practiced waitress. After working with her for just a few hours, Cal felt ready to start working on her own. It was tiring work, but she found herself thoroughly enjoying herself. Nevertheless when closing time came, she couldn't wait to sit down. That is until a familiar looking boy walked in, followed by a crowd of boys.
Seeing Callia, he shouted out to her, "Hey! Hey Cal, see boys, this is Cal, the goil I've been telling youse about."
Cal felt herself go red, but made her way over to them. "Hey Jack!"
"How was yer foirst day of work? What about Victoria, did she say anything bout me?" Jack shot all of these questions at her.
Callia raised her eyebrows, "Victoria, huh?"
Color crept up Jack's cheeks, "Well, I was just wondering, if ya know.." Jack's voice trailed off as he saw Victoria walk out of the kitchen. Nodding towards Cal and the newsies she walked towards the moneybox in the back.
Noticing Jack's eyes, one boy smirked. "Honestly Cowboy, dat goil has you whipped."
"Shut up Spot" Jack muttered embarrassed, frantically checking to see if Victoria had heard. "Anyway, Cal, do ya gots any plans tonight?" Cal shook her head, smiling. "Well, den get all check out, wese are gonna introduce ya ta New York as you've neva seen it before."
Cal hurried towards the back and got rid of her uniform. She couldn't wait to go out with Jack and the rest of the newsies. Especially that really attractive one who had talked to Jack. What was his name again, Dot or something? No, that was way to feminine.
AN: Hey guys, well this chapter was going to be way longer, but this was the best ending spot from what I had written and I wanted to update. Well, I am so happy because SCHOOL IS OVER! Well, my best friend (Note) is having some problems getting ice out of the tray so I have to go help her. I swear, she's hopeless.
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Also, I redid chapter 2 and a little of ch. 3, so if you want to you can reread it, but it's not crucial to understanding the story.
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