I turned abruptly and looked at Jack who wrapped his arms around me head hugging me tightly,
"What happened?" he asked.
"Crutchy… they got him" I breathed, "the DeLancey Brothers took him Jack I think they hurt him pretty bad" I frowned, "We have to save him Jack" I gasped.
"Alright… come on" he motioned to the other guys, "Davey and I will get him out the rest of yous head back" Jack told them and they started sneaking out and Jack looked out cautiously.
"Take Les home and we'll meet at Medda's after dark" Jack told David.
"Alright" David grabbed Les shoulders and left.
"Come on" Jack grabbed my hand and we walked down the street towards Medda's.
We entered through the back while a show was going on and she was on stage so we sat on the steps to her dressing room and waited.
"Jack" I whispered and he grabbed my hand and kissed the back of it, "Jack I believe in you… even if no one else does" I touched his cheek and he smiled grabbing my chin softly and kissing me slowly.
"I know you do…" he smirked putting his arm around my shoulders pulling me towards him and I wrapped my arms around his waist and I laid my head on his shoulder and he hugged me closer.
We listened to the music and I felt how tired I was hitting me as my body sat down and relaxed after all the adrenaline leaving my body as I fell asleep.
Jack's POV
I felt her fall asleep and I smirked rubbing her back as Medda took her final bows.
"Kelly" She smiled and I held my hand out taking hers and kissing it.
"Medda I have a favor to ask… do you mind if she stays with you for awhile… her fadder kicked her out" I whispered.
"Of course bring her up" she nodded and I reached under Danielle's legs and picked her up and carried her upstairs to Medda's dressing room, "Is she alright?" Medda asked.
"Yeah… we had a long day… she is tired" I smirked as she cleared off her spare bed she kept for me usually.
I laid Danielle down with her head on the pillow and Medda pulled off her shoes and I grabbed a blanket and put it over top of her and I ran my fingers through her hair as I lifted her head up and put a small pillow under it. I kissed her forehead softly before standing up and looking around at the small place filled with dresses, boas, feather fans, corsets; of every color imaginable; and makeup.
I sighed sitting in the corner beside Medda as she fixed her hair and makeup in the mirror.
"You have such a charm with her" Medda smiled.
"She is something" I smirked shaking my head staring at her.
"You love her?" Medda asked.
"I don't know hard to say when you've never felts it" I shrugged, "So listen a lot things are going to happen coming up and I may need your help we Newsies are going on strike" I told her started telling her everything that brought on the strike and she smiled.
"I'm very impressed Jack… will you also be staying the night?" she asked.
"No… last night was weird enough" I smirked.
"Kelly you didn't"
"Medda you know me better then that besides she is an honest woman" I smiled kissing her hand, "And I have business tonight so…"
"Toby is bringing you some supper… I have to close up" she stated.
"Thanks Medda… I don't know how permanent this will be but it means a lot to me" I nodded as she opened the door.
"Anything for you Jack Kelly" she smiled leaving and I laughed slightly as Toby came in with food, "Thanks Tobs" I nodded as he left with out any reply.
I looked and Danielle was laying on her side now still asleep and I laughed slightly before eating the sandwich. I finished leaving the fries for Danielle in case she woke up.
I heard a soft knock and David opened the door I motioned for him to be quiet pointing to the bed and he nodded as I grabbed my rope. I walked over to Danielle pulling the blankets around her shoulders and she moved and I stopped as she opened her eyes.
"Are you leaving?" she asked touching my hand that was on the blanket.
"Yeah… going to break Crutchy out" I smirked and she smiled.
"Be careful Jack… I don't want to have to plan your jail break" she smiled softly.
"They are never gonna catch me don't you worry…" I smiled touching her face and she leaned into my hand closing her eyes, "I left some fries over there if ya get hungry… and I be back in the morning to pick yous" I told her.
"Alright Jack" she smiled and I kissed her softly and she sighed smiling as kissed her head afterwards, "Goodnight… David be careful" she told him holding her hand out and he shook it smiling.
"I'll keep him out of trouble" David stated.
"Yeah… good luck" she scoffed and I shook my head following David out the door.
Danielle's POV
I woke up early as Toby brought me breakfast of toast and orange and a change of clothes, I went into the bathroom and cleaning up before getting dressed in the light dress for a hot day and it was white with a light pink ribbon around the waist. I grabbed another light pink ribbon and tied my hair up in a ponytail with it.
I heard a knock on the door and I got up grabbing it and opening it and Jack stood smiling. He wasn't wearing his suspenders on his shoulders and he didn't have his black vest on today but he his white under shirt was hanging loose and open.
"It's really hot out today" he shrugged and I laughed running my fingers over the open part of his shirt and he smirked.
"Good Morning" I smiled.
"Definitely" he smiled wrapping his arm around my back kissing me slowly, "Come on we got go" he grabbed my hand and we left Medda's with David and Les in tow.
We walked quickly towards the circulation building,
"How did the rescue go?" I asked them.
"Not so good" David cringed.
"The DeLancey brudders hurt Crutchy pretty bad" Jack shook his head.
"I really hate those two" I shook my head as we arrived.
"Stay back" Jack told me.
"You all be careful…" I told them.
"Open the gates and seize the day
don't be afraid and don't delay
Nothing break us no one can make us
Give our rights away
Arise and seize the day" they guys sang out and I heard the kids playing the drums on cans and the guys danced to the beat and I smiled shaking my head as they all stood in lines and crouched in front of the gates.
"Les" I grabbed his shoulders putting my arms around his neck, "Good job" I smiled watching them as a horse came out pulling the wagon full of papers and the scabs came afterwards and the guys on both sides stared at each other.
"Alright everyone remain calm" David told everyone and I shook my head.
"Let's soak em for Crutchy!" Jack called and everyone ran them back into the gates yelling.
"Jack, Jack! It's the crip!" I heard Racetrack yell and I let go of Les as they closed the gates and I saw men with chains and bats all over and the DeLancey brothers pushing Jack down the stairs into the crowd.
"No… Denton" I looked at him as he stood beside me just as shocked holding his camera.
"Aren't you going to stop them sir?" Denton asked the officer pushing us back with his horse and I pushed the horse's face aside.
"Just move along mister"
"Get out of the way!" I hit the horse on the butt and he reared up making the man fall off and I gasped covering my mouth as the other officers grabbed my arms behind my back.
"What are you doing?" I gasped.
"You can't do this" Denton grabbed the officer and he let me go as a bunch of kids came and I heard 'Brooklyn' being yelled and I laughed following them inside and I pushed through the guys and I grabbed Spot's arm and hugged him.
"Thank you" I told him and he nodded.
I felt someone pull on my arm and I laughed turning into Jack and I kissed him hard,
"Jack… boys freeze" Denton told us and I laughed as everyone cheered and they took the picture.
We ran out into the street yelling 'Strike' and we started filing into Tibby's for a round of celebration root beer.
"Alright" I called over the boys and Jack and David grabbed my arm putting me up on a table and I laughed, "Alright listen up" I yelled and all the Newsies looked at me, "Here's to stopping The World!" I yelled and they all cheered as we took a drink of the root beer, "I have never been more proud to call anyone my family" I shook my head as they cheered. I grabbed Jack's hand and he let me use his knee to step off the table and he stood up putting his arm around my waist kissing me.
The Newsies were so excited about Brooklyn joining they stayed up most the night partying, dancing, playing music and laughing with friends. I loved dancing around and being the only girl had it's advantages of dancing with everyone but Jack sat on the statue watching intently smoking and talking to the other guys.
"JACK!" I laughed grabbing his arm pulling him off the statue and he stumbled slightly before shaking his head.
"Lets see what you got Jack!"
"Come on Cowboy!" They called.
Jack shook his head throwing his cigarette out and grabbing my hand and putting his hand on my back and we started dancing all over very quickly in circles the guys were cheering as he spun me out and did a little jig with his feet challenging me and I laughed dancing back and he did it again and I did another danced and finished it with a split and everyone cheered and Jack surrendered grabbing my hands and pulling me up throwing my arms around his neck and putting his arms around my back as he walked me backwards kissing me slowly.
"Where are we going?" I asked him as we kept walking away from the party.
"To the Moon" he whispered stopping and reaching under my legs swinging me up into his arms and I laughed taking his hat off his head and putting it on my head as he carried me into a building and put me down at the stairs and he grabbed my hand.
"Jack" I laughed quietly as we ran up the steps all the way to the roof and he opened the door and let me through before shutting it.
I walked to the edge and stared at the river and I heard music and I looked to the other side and I saw the Newsies' still partying.
"They will never stop" I shook my head before turning and looking at Jack who was watching me, "Today was the best time I've had in a while… no curfew, no rules, freedom" I smiled putting my hands out and leaning back.
Jack grabbed me quickly and I laughed grabbing his arms as he shook his head,
"Freedom" he nodded taking his hat from my head and putting it on the ledge.
He leaned his forehead against mine and I sighed running my fingers through his hair softly.
"Freedom to have moments like this" I whispered and Jack kissed me slowly and he slowly made the kiss more intense and I pulled his body closer to mine. So close I could feel his heart pounding against my chest. Jack walked backwards and stumbled slightly letting me go before totally falling over a chimney and I laughed slightly covering my mouth as he laid on the ground shaking his head.
I looked up at the stars he grabbed my arm pulling me down on top of him and we laughed before he kissed me again hard and slow. I felt my hair fall and I pulled away realizing he had untied my hair before tangling his hand in my hair on the back of my head pushing me back against the roof as he kissed me again.
"Jack we…" he kissed me slowly and my words were lost as he kissed my neck and moved my dress kissing my shoulders putting our hands above my head and I sighed feeling all hot outside and inside. I felt sweat on both of our bodies old and new was starting to form.