Hey guys! I'm back! I am finally finished with my Christmas story, which I hope you all check out and like! So, I'm back with more chapters of my other stories! What has it been? Almost a month since I last updated? God, it's been a while. Just be glad I'm finally getting on with these stories. I started with this one because after this chapter, I'll be using other people's stories so I kinda want to get this out of the way so I can experiment with other stories ;) But get comfortable, because this story has ten chapters so this is gonna be a long chapter!

Anyways, I hope you all enjoy and merry 2 days before Christmas! (Just because this isn't my Christmas story does not mean I can't use this site to count down. I'm getting a Newsies hoodie for Christ's sake!) Enjoy!

The group sat waiting as the story loaded on Katherine's laptop. Jack leaned over and whispered in her ear, "Do you think any of this could actually happen to us?"

She looked over her shoulder to face him, "Considering we don't live in 1899, I doubt that."

"Not that stuff. I mean, all the cutesy couple stuff that this girl's been spewing out about us." He explained. She merely shrugged in response. Jack tightened his grip on her waist slightly. "Is it wrong of me to kinda hope that some of it does come true?"

Katherine smiled that breath-taking smile Jack loved and leaned to rest her head on his shoulder. She placed a gentle hand on his chest, right above his heart so she could feel the steady rhythm beneath her fingers. "No." She said quietly, "Because I do too."

Jack smiled and kissed the top of her head. Finally coming out of their own little world, they found the rest of the newsboys starring at them with rapt attention. All of them had that teasing smile on their faces that Katherine had come to pretty much all but loath. She flushed but didn't move an inch from her current position. "You two comfortable?" Specs asked cheekily.

Jack gave them a one minute signal and sat up a tiny bit straighter. "Yeah. I'm pretty comfortable where I am." He smirked.

"Good. Wouldn't want the star couple uncomfortable while I read this." Crutchie commented. Jack and Katherine laughed a tiny bit and the group returned their attention to Crutchie. "Woah. This story has ten chapters… And it's still in progress! Is everyone comfortable?"

"Yeah." Romeo chimed in, "Cause we ain't stopping these stories for anyone!"

Everyone nodded that they were comfortable. "Okay. Let's start this. The summary says, 'After the Delancies threats cause Jack to have nightmares, he runs to Katherine for help. But when her father catches her in his embrace, will that one small act change their lives forever?' Oooh. Sounds good."

Chapter 1

Crutchie scrolled the screen, "As always, she started with an author's note. It says that she had two stories still in the works but she couldn't wait to start this. Apparently, Jackrine started out as just her mid-season replacement for… Skyeward?"

"Oh my God!" Spot and Davey exclaimed in unison. Everyone looked at them for explanation. Davey took the reign on this one, "If she ships Skyeward, then she watches Agents of SHIELD!"

"Which is only our favorite TV show ever!" Spot continued, high-fiving Davey, "We haven't missed a single episode. I love this MusicAngel98 girl! She has good taste!"

Calming down from their excitement, Spot and Davey let the boys continue. "So, some other author KnightNight7203 was helping her out with some of the details. We should check out her page next." The group nodded, "Now, onto the first chapter." His eyes scanned the screen and went wide as he read the words. "You sure you want to read this?"

"Why wouldn't we?" Romeo asked.

Crutchie sighed and read the first couple paragraphs, "'Katherine, please.' The request came out as a chocked sob as the sparkle in her eyes he loved seeing died out."

"Stop right there." Katherine held up a hand. "Why am I dying in the first chapter out of ten? I thought this girl was the ultimate Jackrine shipper."

"Never mind that." Davey interrupted, "This girl gets gruesome. What goes on in that fangirl head of hers?"

Crutchie read the next sentence silently as the group argued. He started laughing and the group looked at him suspiciously. Instead of answering he read the next few lines. Everyone in the room breathed a sigh of relief. "So it was all a nightmare?" Jack repeated. Crutchie nodded. "God. That pretty much matches my worst nightmare." Katherine smiled slightly and snuggled deeper into his chest, as if to remind him she was there.

Everyone urged Crutchie to get on with the story and he only paused for a second when he read, "'They've started threatenin' to…' Jack's voice cracked as he continued, 'rape and murder you.'" Jack tightened his grip on Katherine at the sentence, not going unnoticed by the rest of the group. They all smirked at each other, but all Jack cared about was keeping Katherine as close as humanly possible. With a slight smile, Crutchie continued. "'Jack Kelly get your dirty hands off my daughter this instance or you won't have any hands!'"

"Ooooh!" The group called in dramatic voices. Racer finally said what they were all thinking, "Well don't leave us in suspense! Read the next chapter!" The group cheered in agreement. Crutchie and Jack laughed as he clicked the next chapter.

Chapter 2

"What's the author's note this time?" Davey asked, now that they were all expecting it.

"Actually it just says that she's glad for the response this story's getting and hopes they like this chapter." Crutchie explained.

Spot nodded, "Short and sweet. I like it. Now on with the story, Crutch!"

Crutchie laughed at the attitude but continued with the story anyways. Even though he was totally invested in the story, Jack couldn't help but notice how Katherine held him a little tighter during this chapter. "The second she heard his feet hit the staircase, she snapped. Woah. What's that supposed to mean?"

"Well, keep readin' an' we might find out, genius!" Jack shot with a smile on his face. "I think Katherine's getting addicted to this stuff. She's got tears in her eyes." The group snickered at the accusation.

Katherine faked a gasp and sat up to face her boyfriend. "I do not!" She defended.

"You so do." Jack countered, "You think I don't recognize the look in your eyes?"

Katherine sighed and slumped back down into Jack. "Fine. You might have a point." She admitted. Jack smirked at her and the boys laughed harder. "But can you blame me? It's basically us being torn apart! How can I not being crying?"

"Aw." Jack cooed sarcastically. "Love you too, Ace." He leaned down and placed a quick kiss on her lips. "Now keep readin', Crutch. I wanna see how Katherine here 'snaps'" That comment earned him a smack in the chest from the girl in question.

The boys started laughing but quickly quieted when Katherine shot them a glare. Crutchie continued to read how the pair were torn apart by her father. But was quickly interrupted when he read, "Only when he was on his bed and knew he was completely alone did he let the tears fall. Aw! Jackie, you got a soft spot!"

The boys erupted in laughter but Jack even smiled himself as he said, "Only for my angel here." Katherine awed and pulled him into a breath taking kiss. The boys cheered them on as they continued. By the time they pulled away, Jack was gasping for air and had a love-struck daze in his eye. The look continued as Crutchie read the rest of the chapter. "Sweet! Your ma's on our side!"

"She always is." Katherine smiled, "Now, onto the next chapter!"

Chapter 3

Crutchie started laughing as he read the author's note. "Apparently, our friend Jack here is on this girl's birthday and Christmas wish list."

The boys laughed and so did Katherine but she said in a steely voice, "That girl better keep her distance if she knows what's good for her." For emphasis, she cracked her knuckles.

"You're so adorable when you get jealous." Jack smirked at her and tapped her nose, "Don't worry. Remember, MusicAngel98 is the ultimate Jackrine shipper." Katherine sighed and nodded. Crutchie read through Katherine's morning as told by the fanfiction author. "Well… apparently we're the Romeo and Juliet of the new century."

Katherine giggled. "Now, don't you two go killin' yourselves." Racer told them, "We need you two here."

"Aw." Katherine cooed. "Thanks, Race. We love you two." Racer muttered something along the lines of 'cutesy couple mush makes me sick' which elicited another giggle from Katherine and Jack to up the 'cutesy couple' factor by burying his nose in her hair and playing with her fingers. Racer, Romeo, Specs and Spot faked that they were throwing up before Katherine shouted, "Okay. Let's hear Jack's morning."

Crutchie read Jack's part where Davey kept smirking and saying he was the only reason Jack got out of bed. The boys went into a frenzy when the Delancies were the ones keeping an eye on Katherine. Then at the end all the boys started teasing Jack about the drawing before he finally got them to, and I quote, 'shut their damn yaps' so that Crutchie could get onto the next chapter

Chapter 4

"Okay." Crutchie said as he read the author's note, "She's sleep deprived from rehearsals for two different shows but apparently it's all good because she has a Jack Kelly look-a-like boyfriend." Katherine started getting a steely gaze in her eyes but calmed down when Jack placed a small kiss right under her ear. Crutchie started reading the story. Katherine's hand subconsciously went to Jack's hip where she knew he had at least three knife scars from his abusive father. But if Jack hadn't run from his father and the abuse at age eleven, he wouldn't have met any of the guys… or her. Her thoughts were interrupted when the group laughed out loud when Jack slapped Romeo right in the face.

"Well, thanks a lot Kelly." Rome said from his spot, crossing his arms over his chest.

"Oh come on!" Jack whined. "You can't hate me for something that came out of a fangirl's head!" Romeo shrugged but didn't respond. When it was revealed that Jack had been counting the days since he'd seen Katherine, Jack merely shrugged and said, "Yeah. I would." Katherine smiled and laced her fingers with his over his knife scars.

If he hadn't been paying attention, he would've missed her whispering, "Love you too" when Jack told the boys he was in love with Katherine. His smile brightened and he kissed the crown of her head, making her own smile grow.

After Crutchie finished the chapter, Katherine groaned, "Why do I have the feeling that that's exactly what my father would do?"

"Cause it is exactly what he would do." Racer pointed out.

Chapter 5

Crutchie scanned the author's note at the top of the chapter. "So she explains that she didn't get this chapter up sooner because she was at her cousin's wedding and then she had her performances for her school's production of Legally Blonde where she played Vivienne."

"Girl's got talent." Romeo smirked, "I think I'm in love, boys."

Crutchie laughed, "Hate to break it to you, but I think this girl only has eyes for Jack." The group laughed, even Katherine. He continued to read the story. "Glad we could get you to face the sunlight, buddy." Jack gave a mock salute to him.

Once Crutchie had read Katherine's note, Spot immediately turned to the couple. "Kath, that was just about the sweetest thing ever. It makes me want to…" He faked that he was throwing up all over them. Katherine picked up Jack's empty soda can and chucked it at him, hitting him square in the face. Davey and Racer high-fived her while Spot just tried to shake it off.

"Aw!" Katherine cooed when Crutchie read that Jack snuck into the bathroom for her. "Isn't that sweet that you would sneak into a, may I emphasize, lady's bathroom for me." She pecked him on the cheek. When he read the couples mantra. "Hmm… For sure? For sure. I like that. You?"

Jack smirked, "For sure." Katherine rolled her eyes.

When MusicAngel98 left them on a cliffhanger, Katherine immediately yelled, "No reactions! I want the next chapter now!"

Chapter 6

"I'd love to do a partner ballet with this girl." Romeo chimed in once Crutchie read the author's note. The boys laughed and Racer elbowed him in the ribs as Crutchie started the chapter. When he read the position the couple were in, the boys awed. "Well, ain't that sweet?" Jack rolled his eyes at their teasing.

"Her worst fear had come to life. She was forced to leave Jack there to die. She wanted to rush back to him. She wanted to cry. She wanted to scream. She wanted to do all three at the same time." Crutchie read. "Man, Kath you really love him."

"I'm surprised that girl even wrote that in." Katherine responded, "I mean whenever one of my fandoms gets hurt, I am a huge wreck!"

"That's right." Specs said, "You're one of those secret fangirls. The ones who are fangirls, they just don't show it." Katherine snorted a laugh.

"'No one will ever be Jack Kelly other that Jack Kelly himself!' Katherine turned on her heel and started up the stairs." Crutchie continued.

"Aw, thanks Ace." Jack said as he kissed her temple. "Got to admit, that girl's a damn good writer. She's almost as good as you." Katherine blushed slightly at the compliment. When the chapter was finished, Jack raised his hand mockingly, "Is it wrong to want to kill a fictional character?"

"No." Katherine sat up with a huge smile on her face. "It just means you have finally made the conversion to fanboy! Boys, our dear Jack here is now officially a fanboy!" She started poking his chest and he pulled her back into his embrace as the boys cheered and laughed at the same time.

Chapter 7

"Huh." Crutchie clicked his tongue. "Kath, you were right. It apparently tortured her to leave Jack unconscious in the alleyway."

"See? I told you!" Katherine exclaimed, "All true fangirls hate to see their fandoms get hurt!"

The boys laughed at her and Jack said, "Sometimes I wonder why I love you so much."

"I think we covered this earlier." Katherine pointed out, "I'm amazing."

"Clara's smile grew the minute Davey uttered those words. Jack and Crutchie smirked at each other." Crutchie read.

"Aw! Davey's got a crush!" Jack shouted. The boys all laughed as Davey started blushing.

"She didn't deserve him. One look at the drawing in her hand and the small stain of blood that was obviously Jack's on Clara's sleeve confirmed that." Crutchie finished. Katherine tightened her grip on Jack's shirt. She couldn't help but feel and know that the sentence reigned true for her in real life. How is it that fangirls are always the wisest when it came to relationships?

Chapter 8

"But looking at the mountainous city made of clay preserved in ink in front of him, all he wanted to do was sneak Katherine out of that prison ol' Joe called a mansion and catch the next train to Santa Fe with her by his side. They could run away. They could be together without anyone telling them what they can and can't do. That's all he wanted. To be with her without the threat of the Delancies and her father hanging over their heads." Crutchie read. The boys all awed at the paragraph. "Jackie's in love, boys!"

Jack laughed, "Where have you idiots been for the past almost year? Cause I've been in love since I set eyes on this princess." He smirked as he kissed Katherine's cheek.

"I thought I was an angel." Katherine joked.

"Why can't you be both?" Katherine laughed but the blush gave her true feelings away. Suddenly, she was hit in the back of the head with the same can that she hit Spot with.

"That was for hitting me the first time." He defended, "Plus you two are disgusting." Katherine simply stuck her tongue out at him.

"'Romeo and Juliet did it!' Katherine exclaimed. Medda could now hear the tears and sadness filling her voice. 'Everyone seems to be comparing us to them lately so why shouldn't we end up like them? At least they're together in death. That's more than Jack and I have.'" Crutchie read.

"Woah. Can someone say drama queen?" Romeo called out.

"Look who's talking." Jack shot back. "You're the one who got mad over me hitting you in a fanfiction!"

Chapter 9

"'The girl who I knew I loved from the moment I sketched her on that pape in Medda's theater. An' if you can't get that through your thick skulls, you can just get the hell out of here right now.'" Crutchie read. Jack and the boys looked shocked at this entire speech. Then Jack looked down at Katherine's face.

"Ace, are you cryin'?" He asked. The boys started laughing when they realized she did indeed have tears running down her face.

"Maybe." Katherine retorted. The boys laughed even harder. "Can you blame me? Fanfiction Jack just went on the cutest speech in the history of forever and it was about me! Add in the fact that I'm a fangirl who is a total sucker for mushy romantic books and movies and that all equals tears!" She pointed to her tear marked face but after a moment, she started laughing along with them.

After Crutchie read the last sentence, Jack immediately said, "That's it. I officially loathe this Matthew character."

"Didn't you always?" Davey asked.

"No. I started out at not liking, went to hating and have now ended up at loathing." Jack explained. This just caused Katherine to start laughing like crazy.

Chapter 10

The entire chapter was just spent with the boys starring in shock as Crutchie read and Katherine and Jack exchanging glances between each other. Crutchie clicked to exit the story. After a minute or two of total silence, Davey finally spoke, "No offense to MusicAnge98, she's an awesome writer and I'm sure that story will have a happy ending, but all in favor of another author?" Everyone raised their hands.

Whew. Finally done. I feel accomplished. That was probably the longest chapter I've ever done. It's taking up seven pages on my computer's Word. Wow. I'm impressed with myself. But can you guys give me your opinions? I'm not usually a humor writer, so I have to have your opinions on how I'm doing. Anyways, next chapter you will see the newsies' reactions to a story by one of my best fansie friends on this site, KnightNight7203! R&R if you want it up faster!

Quote of the Day: Hakuna Matata means no worries for the rest of your days –Lion King (Disney girl, Disney quote… how could I not?)

Song Suggestion: Let It Go –Pentatonix (They do such an awesome a cappella version of the song! They're the aca-best! Hehehe)