You must be thinking "What the hells happened? She actually updated without 2 weeks to write it. I should write a review expressing my undying gratitude." If so, you are soooo right. If not ... well, psht, who didn't think that?


The weekend wasn't the best I must admit. The weather was unpleasant, I discovered carrying around 40 Sunday editions was not easy, and I had issues avoiding the puddles from the rain. It still beat school, which I wasn't excited for, but at least Monday offered something to look forward to; Spot, Little and I had decided on one of the many suggestions of revenge plans for Victoria the newsies devised. New York's second favorite newsie couple had taken my advice on letting Victoria embarrass herself. (I say they are New York's second favorite newsie couple because, honestly, it doesn't get much more adorable than Jack and Kiki.)

Monday morning came and I woke up my usual way: Fall out of bed, grunt in pain, wash face, grunt because the water's too cold, brush hair, grunt when pulling knots out of hair, get dressed and grunt because school uniforms are ridiculous.

Skittery and I took a side trip to visit Lori and get breakfast which was quickly added to my morning routine. It was my favorite step because Lori was right about her cinnamon buns and it was the first step not followed by me grunting. Skittery walked me to school and we discussed selling techniques. Sensible and informative? Yes. Flirtatious? No. (Yes in case you were wondering, I have gotten over my denial phase as far as my feelings for him go. I've not only accepted the fact that I like Skittery, I've embraced it.)

The whole half of a school day I was there for, I felt like banging my head of a desk. It could not have gone any slower. I couldn't wait for lunch to come when Little and Spot would come. I doodled through all of my lessons, and for once didn't get caught and punished.

I was dozing off when the bell finally rang. I jumped up and hurried out of the room. Upon exiting the building I started looking around for Spot who was waiting for the crowd to pour our and casually walk by. Sticking with the plan I hung around outside like I was waiting for someone. Victoria walked out surrounded by other girls. They all stared at me and then giggled as they approached.

"Ahem," Victoria cleared her throat once she stood in front of me and turned around to laugh again. Hyena whore. "Are you really a newsie?" She asked as if it were the most unfathomable thing in the world.

God, she makes this too easy. "Why, yes I am. But then again, isn't you boyfriend?" I asked innocently.

"Yes, and he's the best." She said casually. The girl knows how to lie, I'll give her that.

"Isn't that him over there?" I asked nodding towards the middle of the tiny schoolyard where Spot stood talking to Skittery.

"Uhm," She hesitated looking to her friends who wore expectant looks. "No. No that isn't him."

"Actually I know for a fact thats him." I said slyly.

"It isn't!" She shrieked.

"Oh come on, how many other newsies carry around gold-tipped canes?"

"Uh, he- I- That isn't-" She tripped over her words. She paused and pretended to look more closely at him. "Oh, I guess I didn't realize it was him."

"Oooooh, call him over! We want to meet him!" Whined Victoria's best friend Abigal.

"Abs, he's obviously busy."

"Too busy for his darling girlfriend?" I questioned with a smirk. Victoria finally realized that I knew and glared.

"He would never be too busy for me." She said harshly. "Spooooot!" She cried out. Spot lifted his head and an eyebrow upon seeing who called him. I winked at the 'total stranger who I had never met before.' "Come here!"

He walked over as Skittery followed. "Can Ise help you miss?"

"Oh, Spotty you're too cute!" She said inching closer to him.

"Do I know you?"

"You are so silly, but no more games. I want you to meet my friends." She said like they actually knew each other. I couldn't keep a straight face much longer and by the looks of it neither could either of the boys. She continued to come closer to Spot.

"Whoa there. Who do youse think you are? My goil?" He asked stepping away. Skittery and I were on the verge of tears from holding in laughter.

She looked around like a rabbit backed into a corner. "Have you been drinking to much water from the Hudson? Of course, I'm your girlfriend!" Okay, at this point I was tearing up from the absolute beauty of the situation.

Since everyone's attention was on the 'couple,' I looked towards Skitts and mouthed "Here comes Little." Like I had said, Little started walking up to Spot.

"Hey!" She said with a smile.

Spot greeted her and pecked her cheek. A few of the girls gasped.

"Who's this?" Little asked, with fake innocence.

"Another one of the," Spot made circles with his finger by his head. "'I love Spot' goils."

"Another? That's the third one this week." She turned to Victoria and placed a hand on her shoulder. "This is just pathetic. I recommend finding psychiatric help. It's improved many of the goils in your situation's lives."

"Uh! Don't touch me!" She shrieked, mortified and ran away.

The four of us burst into laughter and walked away towards Tibby's for lunch.


I know its a wee bit short, but that seemed like the right place to end it. I hope this chapter went over right. I amused myself writing it.