Chapter 7: Making things right
The next morning the Newsies awoke to the sound of the horses and carriages and people chattering.
"It's another day to sell the papes' Maddie replied slowly getting up from the bunk. "Sarah! It's time to get up!' Maddie shouted, shaking Sarah's shoulder and trying to rouse her.
Sarah awoke and rubbed her tired eyes.
"So? Who'd you dream of, hmm?' Maddie asked her sea- green eyes filling with interest.
"Who'd you dream about hmm? Takoda maybe?' Sarah replied a smile crossed her face.
"Oh, be quiet!' "I'm sure you already know' Maddie said blushing and throwing a pillow at Sarah to get her out of bed.
"Hey! I was only asking!' Sarah replied throwing the pillow back. This turned into a playful pillow fight.
Spot walked into the room, he looked miserable, as if he had not slept, the room then went quiet. "Wat's goin' on in here?' "You'se supposed ta' be getting ready ta sell da damn papes!'
"Mornin' Sunshine!' Sarah called from her bunk; the Newsies tried to suppress their laughter and continued to get ready. Spot was too tired to think of a comeback so he stubbornly rolled his eyes, ignoring Sarah's comment.
"Jackey-boy, walk wit me to da distribution office I'm sellin in Manhattan today and we's gotta talk." Spot replied miserably.
"I'll meet ya at da D.O okay Blaze?" Jack shouted. "You got it Cowboy!" Cassie shouted back with a playful wink, and the two left to buy there papes.
Takoda, having heard Spot's outburst, came in to see the girls before heading out. "What's with him?' Takoda asked a questionable look crossed his face.
Maddie shrugged and threw a pillow at him, but Takoda caught it and threw it back onto the nearest bunk, he then waved and left, Cassie and Sarah following.
"What is it Spot?" Jack asked still a bit annoyed from the incident with the two from yesterday, as they walked down the street. "I just thought I'd let ya know dat I wasn't really thinkin when I punched ya yesturday. I had a lot on me mind, and you'se have me word dat I'll neva do dat to youse again. As long as ya don't piss me off!" Spot joked.
"Don' ch'ya worry about it Spot, I forgive ya. But what about dat goil Sarah dat told ya off da adda day, are ya feelin her or what? " Jack taunted.
"Don't push it Jackey-boy." Spot replied glaring at Jack.
Jack chortled, and playfully elbowed Spot in the ribs "I know I'm jus kiddin wit ya." he replied grinning.
Spot smirked. "Jackey-boy you'll neva change."
"Don't plan to eitha!" Jack responded, causing both of them to chuckle. The two pals were once again on good terms, and went to go buy their papes, once they reached the D.O.
Jack then met up with Cassie, and the two lovers, walked around Manhattan exploring the deserted streets in the early light of sunrise. Jack and Cassie then began to talk,
"You know Spot's a really confusing guy, one minute he punches you out, and da next you guys are laughing, and joking around like old pals."
"Ye he is a pretty confusin guy. Ya get use ta him afta a while. Once ya get ta know him da way I do he's a great guy. He was a huge part of da strike, witout him it woulda been a lost cause." Jack answered, then decided to changed the subject "So were you seeing anyone back home?' Jack said.
"Ya, I still am.' Cassie replied.
"What!' Jack said surprised.
"Just jokin', jus' joking!' Cassie replied flashing Jack a smile.
"You got me believen ya dere for a moment' "Don't eva' do dat again!' Jack said.
"Oh ya, well wat you gonna do about it if I do?' Cassie said in mock annoyance.
"Oh I'll show you what I'm gonna do about it!' Jack replied.
"Bring it on buddy!' Cassie challenged.
Jack then began to chase Cassie down the street, he caught Cassie tackled her down and kissed her.
Sarah and Maddie finished selling half their papes and decided to take a break at Central Park.
"So what do you think of Spot?' Maddie asked looking at Sarah to see her reaction.
"He's…well he's nice, charming even, though a bit troubled.' Sarah replied.
"Ah, so I see you've met my Spot!' a girl replied.
Sarah and Maddie turned to see a girl with tight ringlets of fiery scarlet hair, walking toward them. She was 5'4, and had a doll-like round face; her eyes were crystal blue, framed with long eyelashes. She had small freckles round the bridge of her nose, she was pretty, though in her eyes was an icy, cold stare.
"The name's Sugar' the girl said.
"Hello, I'm Maddie and this is Sarah' Maddie said kindly.
Sugar simply nodded her head, turned to leave, and walked down the street.
"Well that wasn't so hard was it?' Maddie replied, giving Sarah a quizzical look.
"No it wasn't, though she seemed jealous about me and Spot, and last night I heard her crying herself to sleep' Sarah said.
"Oh really?' Maddie questioned. "I doubt that's the last time we'll cross her path…'
Maddie and Sarah continued ambling down the street, calling out headlines, and selling their papes. Later around noon, Sarah and Maddie were so hungry, that it felt as though their stomachs were going to cave in, so they decided to meet the rest of the Newsies at Tibby's for lunch.
On there way to Tibby's they saw Sugar, and Spot walking along the street, and from what they saw it looked like they were in a deep discussion.
"I know I over reacted last night, and your are right it's best dat we're not togedda for a while, but we can still be friends right?" Sugar asked with anticipation looking up at Spot.
"Not jus for a while Sugar we tried dat to many times, it's gotta be foreva, it's time to go our own ways." Spot replied staring down at the cobblestone.
A rage of anger filled Sugar, she wanted more then anything to cry, but she couldn't let him see that, she'd have to find a way to win him back. Swallowing hard, and locking her pain away in an invisible, mental cage she repeated "But can we still be friends?"
"I don't tink dats gonna work Sugar." Spot answered.
"Look Spot I know you find it hard to trust me right now, I've made a big mistake, I shouldn't have broke up with you for Striker. I didn't belong with him. Can you give me annada chance and jus be me friend? Dats all I ask."
"Dat aint good enough Sugar you gotta show me." Spot replied bluntly.
"I will, you'll see." She replied but only time would tell.
Sarah, and Maddie reached Tibby's and as they opened the door to enter, a warm rush of air crossed their faces, and the bell rang, and the Newsies greeted the girls when they walked in.
It was the usual Tibby's scene. Laughter, and chatter filled the building, and as the Newsies waited for their food they played cards, traded marbles and basically were living the Newsie life.
Sarah then caught Spot glancing at her, and when their eyes met both Sarah and Spot quickly turned away. There beside Spot was Sugar, and she was gazing up at his luminous blue eyes.
Sarah nudged Maddie in her side to get her attention and said "What's with this Sugar girl, are her and Spot dealing or something?"
"It seems as though it were true, but we shouldn't jump to conclusions." Maddie responded.
" True, true lets wait and see what happens, your always know exactly what to say, don't you!" Sarah giggled.
"Well someone has to think logically, between the two of us, seeing that your head is always up in the clouds looking for adventure, and excitement!" Maddie replied chuckling.
"Hey! Yours is to especially when you're reading!" Sarah commented.
"Truth be told, you are right." Maddie said agreeing.
"Lets just say that both are heads are up in the clouds at one point in our lives or another!" Sarah said.
Maddie and Sarah began to laugh aloud.
"What's so funny!" Jack called out, interrupting their thoughts.
"Nothin, its just an inside joke!" Sarah called back.
Spot quickly glanced over at Sarah once more, and saw her laughing away with Maddie, and once again realized how beautiful Sarah truly was.
"What were you thinking about?" Sugar asked curiously.
"Ah…. nuttin important, jus some business I gotta take care of."
"Oh really, don't worry about that right now! Lets eat!" she replied as the food was placed on the table. Sugar knew exactly what he was thinking of, and she new it wasn't what he said it was, it was Sarah, with her in the way she would never get him back. She glared at Sarah, and a look of envy crossed her crystal blue eyes.
She glanced back at Spot and noticed again that he was staring at Sarah, Sugar became filled with jealousy, and without thinking she planted an enormous kiss on Spots lips, pushing his back up against the corner of the booth. Sarah saw this, as well as everyone else, and her heart sank. It was true; Sugar and Spot were in love. There was no chance with him now.
She quickly got out of her chair, and ran out of Tibby's where she would be able to ponder to her self, and be alone for a few minutes.
As Sarah ran out of Tibby's, the Newsies realized Sarah felt something for Spot.
"Sugar! What da heck are ya doin! I told ya we aint gonna be nuttin more den friends! Get off me! We're ova!" Spot yelled furiously.
Sugar shrieked with disgust she couldn't take it anymore. " Fine! But I tell ya Spot Conlon you'll find no one better then me! Not even your stupid girl friend can take my place!"
"First of all she aint my goilfriend, and she aint stupid for dat matta eida! "So get out of my life! Ya hear dat! I neva wanna see ya again! An if I do youse gonna regret it!" Spot yelled with a rage of anger.
Sugar ran out of Tibby's crying thinking to herself "Dey aint done wit me yet! And gettin rid of dat stupid goil will be da first ting ta go."
"Spot… Ah I aint tryin to start anytin here but ah… don't ya tink dat was a lil bit too harsh" Jack said being the only one brave enough to talk to a very angry Brooklyn leader.
"Shaddup Jacky-boy! It aint time for dis now!" With that Spot picked up his cane and stormed out of Tibby's.
Then Maddie, being Sarah's best friend, excused herself calmly, Takoda Jack and Cassie following, and ran to tell Sarah the truth.
I can't believe I actually started to fall for him. What a fool I was to think that I had a chance … besides he's quite the ladies man anyway… he'll probably have a new girlfriend by next week… time to move on… But when I think of him a feeling overcomes me …one I have never felt for any man before" As Sarah thought of Spot, and looking up into his sparkling blue eyes, a flutter filled her stomach and she felt lovesick.
She thought some more. "I just met this guy recently, and I'm falling head over heels for him… get your act together… there are more important things to worry about in life. I don't need him…besides he's got Sugar" She shrugged off the thought and continued on walking.
"Sarah!" Maddie and Takoda called
" What is it?" Sarah asked. Maddie then retold Sarah everything that happened at Tibby's with Spot, and Sugar.
"So you mean Spot and Sugar aren't goin out," Sarah asked.
" Are you kidding me? Sugar and Spot have been on and off for months but it neva worked out between dem…jeeze it would be a miracle if he eva decided to take her back!' Jack answered.
"What happened between them?" Cassie asked.
"Lets jus say dey were two very different people, wit two very different lives, always fightin and not bein able ta make up dere minds." Jack said not wanting to get into details.
"Is that so?' Maddie replied.
"I jus tell ya wat I hear' Jack responded.
Sarah began to think to herself: "So being dedicated to a common cause, somehow gets you were you wanna go' "Love works that way too sometimes…though you just gotta believe'
Sarah remained quieter then usual that afternoon, selling her papes, thinking of thoughts that she never really considered important.
Later on that night Maddie climbed up the fire escape and discovered Sarah standing alone on the lodging house roof, rather then laughing, chattering and playing cards with the Newsies in the bunkroom. Sarah had decided to unravel her hair out of the usual braid she had been wearing since she got to New York, and leave it loose for the night, since she never had a chance to do it back in England. Rules were in England, that once you hit 16 you should always wear your hair up, well, she wasn't in England, she was in New York where she could be free to make her own decisions, and so she did.
"Is something wrong Sarah?' "You're quieter then usual" Maddie asked quite concerned.
"No, nothings wrong I'm just realizing a lot of things about life that I never really thought of before" Sarah said laughing.
"You, taking time to sit and think, that's a first!" Maddie said.
"Ya, sometimes its good to stop and think every now and then." Sarah said giggling,
"That it is! Its also very good to meditate, it's excellent for the mind and soul you know'. Maddie said sarcastically, knowing Sarah would never be caught meditating.
"Now you're pushing it!" Sarah said laughing. "How did you know I was up here anyway?" Sarah asked
"Its kinda by instinct" Maddie said
"Oooo by instinct eh? Or it could be that you know me to well" Sarah laughed
"Too well" Maddie responded.
"So what's on your mind?' Maddie asked, walking over to sit beside Sarah.
"Right now?' "Well…lotsa things like love, life-'
"Love?' Maddie questioned. "Whom have you got in mind…Spot?'
"Maybe…' Sarah answered.
"Well I've got a surprise for you!' Maddie cried.
"Really, What is it, I love surprises' Sarah said, her eyes wide, a smile crossed her face.
"You'll have to come downstairs to find out!' Maddie said.
"Race ya down the fire escape!" Sarah yelled taking off and Maddie following. They continued racing down laughing hysterically till they reached the open window to the bunkroom. Sarah jumped in through the window, and there he was… the Brooklyn leader, Spot Conlon sitting at a table filled with Newsies playing a game of poker.
As Sarah and Maddie entered, the room went silent. All you could hear was the sound of the wind whistling by, in the breezy night sky.
Sarah and Spot's eyes connected, and quickly turned away. Both were speechless. "So what do you think?" Maddie said trying to break the silence.
Sarah then realized what her surprise was and burst into a fit of laughter collapsing on the nearest bunk." I love it!" Sarah said laughing.
Although the Newsies had no idea why Sarah and Maddie were laughing so hard, they to began to laugh and continued to get back to what ever they were doing. Sarah and Maddie decided to join in on the poker game and they played for about half an hour.
"Aright fellas, me an Cassie are heading out for a while so… jus tell Kloppman when he gets back we'll be back in an hour or so." Jack said
" Sure ting Cowboy!" Racetrack called from the poker table.
As Jack and Cassie walked out the bunkroom door, the Newsies hooted and cheered and made comments, about the fact that it would be a very romantic walk for the two.
"Ya same here fellas … I'm gonna have a little brake an I'll be back to play some more. "Take ya time Spot so I can keep da money!" Race joked.
" Usually I would soak ya for dat Race, but I needs ya alive so I can get me money back" Spot said a little annoyed at Racetrack's comment. He climbed up the fire escape and pondered to himself on the roof.
When Spot left the room, Maddie nudged Sarah and suggested, " Why don't you go up with him? You know you want to, and sooner or later you've got to talk to him"
" You're right, I'll go after all, were in New York! What have I got to lose." Sarah excused herself and said "Aright boys I'm gonna go get some fresh air so I'll see ya lata!" and headed up the fire escape.
She got to the roof and there was Spot. She took a deep breath, and decided to start a conversation.
"Hey, what ya up to?" When Spot heard this he jumped ad whirled around. Sarah began to laugh; "Got ya!" she said remembering when he startled her.
He rolled his eyes, and smirked.
"Scared you, didn't I?" Sarah asked giggling.
"Naw…I wasn't scared" Spot said defending himself
"Yes you were I saw you jump!"
" No one can scare me." Spot said with a smirk. Spot stared at her, the breeze ruffled her dark, long locks of wavy hair. The moon's white radiance seemed to wrap around her like a cloak, causing her flawless complexion to glow and give her a heavenly aura.
Once again she stunned him and left him speechless but only for a slight pause before he asked: "What ya doin out here anyway?"
" I dunno, I needed some fresh air… I guess" Sarah responded.
"Sure ya did… I know why your out hear," Spot said
"Why else would I be out here then? Sarah inquired.
"I dunno you tell me?" Spot said with a sneer, getting her back from the other night.
"Ha ha ha very funny" Sarah said sarcastically.
"So now we'se even," Spot said
"I guess you can say dat" she answered, "Wait a second… not even close!" Sarah said.
"Well dats as good as it gets!" Spot snickered
"Ooo no… it gets better…trust me"
"And why would I trust you?'' Spot sneered.
"I'll show you why!" Sarah said she had a great idea.
"And how ya gonna do dat?" Spot asked
" Like this!" Sarah yelled swiping the hat of his head for the second time, getting him back from when she thought he was going to kiss her. She held it tightly in her hand. "Now were even." with that she placed it on her head. " How do I look?" She said laughing.
" Well you're still wearin me clothes, and me hat so I gotta say you look pretty good, since you look like me" he answered, once again purposely trying to taunt her.
" Now can I have me hat back?" Spot asked.
"I guess I could manage to do that." Sarah said laughing, handing him back the hat. She could sense his handsome eyes staring down at her, but was to flustered to look into his shining blue eyes, so she quickly changed the subject and asked "So… You come up here a lot?"
"Yea whenever I'se in Manhattan, I usually come up here ta tink some stuff trough' Spot said, sitting down on one of the four chairs positioned up there along with a table.
"What you thinking about tonight, if you don't mind me asking" Sarah asked, making her way over to sit down as well.
"Oh jus some stuff, the incident wit Sugar…' Spot answered, not wanting to get into too much detail.
"I've been in a situation similar to yours..."recalling her incident with Ralph. She continued, " Even though you don't know me very well…and we kind of got off to a bad start, maybe we could start over, and if there's anything I can do to help, jus tell me, and I'll do the best I can."
"Tanx I appreciate da help but I can work dis out on my own." People rarely offered to help him with anything, they were usually too afraid to get his way, so he was surprised when she had offered.
"Aright suit yourself but two heads are always better then one" Sarah responded.
"Tanx tips, I'se already know dat." Spot said informing her. "Why do you'se wanna help me so much anyway? Da last time I checked you'se was trowin tings at me head." Spot mocked, causing them both to laugh, as they remembered the incident with the towel in the bunkroom, the first time they had met.
"That was in the past, and like I said, life's to short to hold a grudge." Sarah replied giggling, and sliding her chair closer to his, while still sitting on it. There was then an awkward silence between the two. Finally after a moment of shiftiness, and silent hesitation Spot finally spoke up
"What did ya mean by simila situation?" his eyebrows arched quizzically.
"I don't want to really talk about it." Sarah replied,
"You can trust me alright, ya secrets are safe wit me." Spot persuaded.
"Well I had a relationship with this guy, his name was Ralph Everett, he was loaded with money, and when I first met him he seemed really charming…" Sarah said hesitating to continue.
"Ye and what happened? Did he hurt ya?" Spot questioned in apprehension.
"Yes he did… emotionally, and almost physically, he was drinking to much whisky, and he got a little out of hand. He wanted more then I
wanted to give, so before he could take away my innocence, I punched him square in the nose, and ran as fast as I could, away from him. It was terrible." Sarah said.A tear slowlybegan todrip down her face, and she quickly wiped it away. Sarah couldn't hold in the thought of that horrifying moment, she had to tell someone, and it was Spot. "I'mreally sorry, I feel awful that you had to hear this." Sarah said humiliated at the thought that she had just poured her heart out to the infamous Spot Conlon, leader of the Brooklyn Newsies, that she barely knew. She was too mortified to see Spot's expression, and reaction.
Spot felt concerned and quite surprised for no other girl had displayed this in front of him, so quickly. Sarah was the first. He definitely respected her decision to tell her most horrifying secret to a guy she barely knew, but also understood that it was a fearful memory built up inside of her that had to come out. Spot felt a tender connection between her and him, he placed an arm around Sarah's shoulder, with one hand he lifted her head to meet his eyes and with his thumb he gently brushed her cheek.
He pulled her closer, her head now resting against his chest, "Don't worry. Your wit me now…' he thought, aloud he said "Evertyin is gonna be okay, youse wit Spot Conlon, nuttin can go wrong, as long as ya don't piss me off of course." Spot said grinning, and to his enjoyment he made Sarah laugh.
"Thank you" Sarah said gratefully
"Anytime goigeous" Spot answered grinning coyly
" He is charming…and handsome, those two girls were right" Sarah contemplated.
"Your not so bad." Sarah replied lightheartedly.
"You aint eitha." Spot said with his infamous smirk." Sarah laughed and decided it was time for a new and interesting conversation.
"How did you become da Brooklyn leader any way? "Sarah questioned.
"It all started when I was about 10, you see my parents passed away and I had to start fendin for meself"'
"Wow I'm sorry to hear that" Sarah said concerned.
Spot continued. " So I decided to become a Brooklyn Newsie, and learned how ta fight, sell papes and basically live da Newsie life." " Den when I was about 14 when da Brooklyn leader got into dis huge fight wit da crips, an before he died he looked at me straight in da eye and said ta me "Spot I want ya ta take my place as da Brooklyn leader, take care of all da guys for me" and den he handed me his cane and passed on. Dats da last I saw of him. He was like me brudda, da brudda I neva had."
"Wow…that was really something…to become a Brooklyn leader at 14, "How old are you now?" Sarah asked
"I'm 17" He answered
"I'm 16, and my absolute favorite things to do are taking risks, as long as I don't regret them after words, singing, dancing, acting an goin on crazy adventures, like da one I'm on right now." Sarah said laughing
"What ya mean?" Spot asked.
"Well you see… Maddie and I escaped from England because we couldn't stand da hoity toity, uptight life of England, and I was going to be forced to marry Ralph. We wanted to make our dreams come true," Sarah answered.
"Wow, You guys are nuts" Spot said laughing, and asked, "What kind a dreams ya got in mind?"
"Well… I always wanted to be a show girl, singing and dancing away in a room full of people, dressed in beautiful colored costumes, and another thing I had in mind was to become a famous fashion designer styling beautiful dresses and hats, and you could never pursue those goals in England.'
"Wow, you got your whole life planned ahead of ya don't ya, wit all dose goals, I must say dats pretty incredible" Spot commented
" I guess you can say that, and Maddie wants to become a writer, and she'll be great at it with her wild imagination.'
"You believe you guys are gonna actually do all dis stuff"
"Of course! if your determined enough, and you really put your mind ta what you want to achieve anythings possible, as a matter of fact, I'll be performing at Medda's at the annual strike anniversary."
"Wit da mind you'se have, anytins possible wit you" Spot said staring into Sarah's shimmering brown eyes.
"It can happen to anyone." Sarah said softly.
Staring back at his bright blue eyes. Slowly the two of them moved closer and closer till there lips brushed,
"Would ya look at dat!" Jack called from below them.
"Hey Jacky-boy, Don't tell anybody 'bout dis, or I'se soak ya!' Spot yelled down to him.
"Spot, youse comin in?' Cassie exclaimed.
"Naw, I'll stay here!' Spot said. "Youse go ahead!'
Sarah and Spot talked some more and Sarah found herself lost in a conversation, she began to think:
"Spot's so easy to talk to…once you get to know him better…wait what am I saying… "One thing I've got to remember is that your mind can trick you'. "It sends unpleasant thoughts, though sometimes it sends thoughts of happiness!'
"What's your real name?" Sarah asked unexpectedly throwing Spot a bit off guard.
"Well I neva really been asked dat before, and I don't plan on answerin it" Spot said smirking obdurately"
"Well there's a first time for everything so why don't you answer" Sarah replied intriguingly.
"Cuz I don't wanna answer it. Dats why" Spot said stubbornly.
"Why are you scared?" Sarah said scornfully, laughing.
"No I aint scared I jus don't wanna tell ya" Spot replied chuckling. He was planning on telling her eventually but wanted to torment her first.
" If I tell ya you can't tell any one, Promise"
"Who am I going to tell?" Sarah said giving Spot an angelic look, while trying to hold in her hilarity.
Seeing this Spot sniggered "You say you like to sing, I promise to tell ya if ya sing for me."
"Fine!" She then began to sing her voice angelic, and beautiful, Spot listened intently, his mind lingered, his problems seemed to fade as he hung onto every word that chorused aloud in the star filled night sky.
She ended her song. "It's Thomas, Thomas Conlon" He finally replied mesmerized by the sound of her voice,
"Thomas Conlon" Sarah said aloud. "But don't ever call me dat! Ya got dat?" Spot warned
"Don't worry Thomas I'll never call you Thomas!" Sarah teased.
After a while of talking Sarah positioned herself to rest her head on his lap so she could gaze at the stars, as her legs rested on an extra chair in front of her. Noticing this Spot got a little shifty, and was thinking of shooing her off him but decided he liked the close contact between them.
She looked up at the stars. "Spot?" Sarah asked.
"Ye" Spot answered.
"Can you believe that the majority of the same stars we're looking at now, were the same stars people could have looked at hundreds of years ago, and most of them will be seen generations from now, same with the moon. It's amazing how the they have that glimmer and light to them, that never seems to fade." Those were the last words she spoke before falling asleep.
Spot shrugged off thoughts of Sugar and looked at Sarah, even in sleep she was appealing: long brown hair, long eyelashes that covered the pools of russet- brown, thin figure, her mocha colored skin, blended with the rose of her cheeks. Spot decided that he didn't need Sugar, and he just needed someone he could love.
He thought about what Sarah had said about the stars, and realized they were a lot like what he saw in her eyes, whenever he looked deep into them. He always noticed a lively glimmer that never seemed to fade.
Spot looked at the stars and sighed, " Sarah's like a star' "Foreva shinin…like 'Starlight…'" Could he ever tell her how he felt? He always found it hard to express his feelings to a girl, or anyone for that matter. The only person he ever opened up a few things to was Jack, but was careful not to let too much slip.
His true soul seemed overpowered by his pride, and the reputation he had to protect. With his legs he quietly slid an extra chair towards him, he then lifted Sarah's head up for a moment careful not to wake her, slightly slid himself down in a comfy sitting position, so he could lean his head just above the back of the chair, and gently placed Sarah's head back on his lap.
He then rested his legs on the extra chair he had slid over. He tilted his head back, and pulled down his cap over his eyes. The only sounds he heard as he fell asleep were the shopkeepers closing their shops for the night and the sound of Sarah's steady, serene breaths, of a peaceful slumber.
Deep in an alleyway…
Sugar had been spying on Sarah and Spot , and was very determined to get revenge.
"The day you attack will be the day, Spot's new goil will be performing at Meddas for the one year annual strike anniversary. Spot has got to be dere, with the rest of dose fools!' Sugar said rolling her eyes in annoyance.
"What do we get outta dis?' one crip shouted.
"Why the pleasure of seein Spot and da rest of dem almost dead of coarse!' Sugar replied.
The crips agreed immediately for they too, despised the Newsies with a passion and would do anything to get revenge.
The next sunup, Sarah awoke to the sound of chatter and horses. Then she realized she was outside! "Where am I?' Sarah asked
"Well well well…' "Look who finally woke up' Spot replied his arms were crossed over his chest. Then memories of the previous night flooded back to her. When Sarah realized she had been sleeping on Spot's lap all night she quickly jumped up.
"What's a matter? I aint got fleas!" Spot joked.
Sarah giggled at his remark., and glanced at him. His feet were crossed and perched on the chair in front of him, his hands were leisurely positioned behind his head, and his hat was slightly tipped over his left eye. She giggled at his positively relaxed appearance
"It's just that I was on your lap all night, you must have slept horribly, why didn't you wake me up?" Sarah asked concerned.
"Ya looked too goirgeous, and besides it wasn't all dat bad, I'se just a bit stiff." He replied, stretching his cramped muscles.
"Sorry about that, you were pretty comfy though." Sarah replied impishly.
Spot, crossed his arms and rolled his eyes smirking and shaking his head. Sarah could tell his cheeks were slightly turning red.
"Spot, are you blushing?" Sarah teased rising a questioning brow.
Spot smirked, rose from his seat and abruptly changed the subject he then replied. "We'd better go sell da papes. Dey don't sell dem selves"
Both climbed down the fire escape, and headed into the lodging house, to quickly wash up, and gather their belongings for a new day.