I noticed that I didn't put up a disclaimer on the other chapter so this is one for the whole story because i hate doing these.
Disclaimer for the WHOLE story: I do NOT own Newsies. :(
Thank you to Socks5454 for reviewing. You are SO awesome!
Sorry I havent been able to update lately. I have been really busy with school and waterpolo and for getting in trouble and getting my computer taken away but now i have it back and i can do this more YAY!
So, ENJOY
Love, Spaz
Chapter 2:
I didn't realize how weak I was, and just when the door opened, everything went black.
I woke up the next morning groggy and my right hand in excruciating pain. I opened my eyes not knowing where I was. I was in a bunk bed on the bottom bunk. There were about thirty bunk beds in the room and a washroom to the right of where I was laying. The bed that I was laying on was very uncomfortable and lumpy. There was the smell of cigars lingering in the room, which made me smile. I loved the smell. There was no one else in the room and I was kind of disappointed because I was lonely and I didn't know why I was there. Then there was a sound outside the door which sounded like boys talking. I quickly shut my eyes and lay still as they opened the door.
"When is she going to wake up? I want her to wake up!" came a voice from one of the boys.
"She will wake up when she wakes up, Kid Blink." said another one.
"Well it better be soon cause I want to meet her." said the one called Kid Blink and he sat next to the bed in a chair.
"Yeah, me too." said the second one and he sat on the other side of the bed and the smell of cigars became stronger. I couldn't help by smile and Kid Blink noticed.
"I think she is awake. She's smiling." he said poking me in the side.
"Hey! That tickles." I said laughing.
"See I told you."
"Yes I am and where am I?" I asked sitting up a little.
"Your at the Newsboys Lodging House and you have been out for a whole day." said the boy who smelled like cigars. I looked at him and noticed how good-looking he was. He had on a blue hat and suspenders, a white shirt, baggy pants, and a cigar in his mouth. It looked very good on him.
"Oh." I said as the memories were all coming back to me. The little boy being beaten up and me hitting the wall, which was why my hand was in so much pain and in a bandage. Then I knocked on the door and fainted. "Did you find the little boy? Is he okay? Can I visit him?" I asked all in one breath.
"Whoa. Not so many questions at once." said Kid Blink. "Yes we found him. He is one of the newsies here. He is alright he just needs a lot of rest and yes you can visit him." I looked at him while he was talking. He had an eye patch, blonde hair, and a very big smile for some reason. I turned to get out of bed but right when I sat up I felt dizzy and fell back onto my bed. "Whoa!"
"Hey Kid go get her some food. Kloppman will give it to you for free."
"Alright." he said as he went out the door.
"I'm not hungry." I said right as my stomach grumbled.
"Sure." he said.
Then I realized I didn't know his name. "What's your name?"
"Racetrack, but everyone calls me Race." he said still playing with his cards.
"Race. I like it." I said looking at him.
He looked at me and smiled. "I'm glad. What's your name pretty lady."
I blushed. No one had ever called me pretty. "Rebecca, I know I don't have a cool name like yours."
"Well if you stay here will give youse a nickname." he said going back to playing with his cards.
"What are you playing?"
"Poker."
"What is poker?"
He looked at me stunned. "Youse never played poker?"
"No, should I have?" I asked confused.
"Where are you from anyway?"
"Somewhere where girls can't do anything." I said looking down at my bandaged hand. Just then 'Kid' walked in with a bowl of soup and bread. He handed it to me and I started to stuff it into my mouth realizing how hungry I really was. Then I noticed them staring at me. "Oh, I'm sorry." I said embarrassed. I picked up my spoon and started to use all of the right manners.
"No, its alright. You must be hungry. You were out for a day or two." Kid said. "My names Kid Blink by the way." He said smiling.
"Hi." I said between a mouthful. I was soon done with all my food and ready to get out of the uncomfortable bed. "Can I get up now?"
I got up and realizing that there was someone else in the room. He was laying in another bed on the other side of the room by the door. I went to him and saw it was the little boy that was being beaten up. He had his eyes closed so I figured that he was asleep.
"Hi." he said as cheery as ever.
"Hi. Are you alright?" I said sitting on his bed noticing all the cuts and bruises on his face.
"Yeah I'll be alright. Thanks to you." he said smiling at me.
"I really didn't do anything. I didn't even hit the guy." I said looking down at my hand.
"My name's Tumbler." he said not noticing what I was trying to say.
"Nice to meet you. My name's Rebecca." I said just as a heard yelling and cursing coming from downstairs.
