Chapter 6

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I placed my stack of papes on the floor next to me. I grabbed one paper and looked through the articles. Nothing. I decided today would be a good day to test out my acting skills.

I looked down the road at Spot who was selling three papes to an adult woman. Yuck, even they are mesmerized by his 'charms'

My eyes brightened up, realizing I could use his success to my advantage. I pulled my hat off my head and pulled my hair down. Ringlets of chocolate colored hair enveloped my shoulders and I put my head in my hands and made noises as if I was crying.

An older man sat next to me on the bench and put his hand on my upper back. I smirk into my palms. Hook, line and sinker.

"What's wrong darling?" I looked up to him with red eyes, I sniffled and wiped my face free of the false tears.

I sighed, "That boy down the street," I pointed at Spot, "He, he is just such a great seller, and I can't sell a pape foah me life." The man looked at Spot.

"Why is that?" He asked.

"Because he is smart and charming, he makes up lies about the head lines den sells dem anyway!" The man looked at me, "He told me if I'se wasn' able ta sell papes, I would starve."

The man smiled sympathetically at me, handing me a nickel, "Five papers, please," I smiled greatly at him, reached down and handed him the papes.

"Thank ya kindly sir! Ya have no idea what ya did foah me!" I called as he left. To my luck, other people had seen my escapade and came to buy papes from me.

In just an hours time I had sold all my papes and turned to see Spot finish too. He made his way towards me and smirked, "How many papes ya got left? Twenty foah?"

I gave a sarcastic smile, "Actually, I jus finished sellin, so if ya wouldn' mind, let's go out ta lunch.

Spot's eyes widened in surprise , "I'se impressed," I smiled, "I'se impressed dat you'se was able ta sell twenty five papes in the same amount of time it took me ta sell two hundred," my face fell, "Congrats," he smirked meanly.

I scowled as I marched in the direction of the diner, Spot strolled slowly behind me.

Once we reached the diner, I spotted Sinker sitting at a table with three other newsies. He saw me and smiled brightly. He waved for me to some join him and I complied with a smile.

"Cross! How was your day, if I may ask?" He asked, scooting over to make room for me to with him.

"Me day was fine thank ya, and how was yoah's?" I asked, actually caring for his reply.

"It's better now that I know you had a good day," I blushed as he said this, "Cross, this is Jumper," he pointed to a short, Italian looking boy who tipped his hat with a smile, "That is Indy," He pointed to a boy, who looked older than me with light brown hair and he shook my hand, "And that is Phantom," the boy was pale white with black hair and dark eyes. He didn't do anything to greet me, just stared.

I had the feeling I was being watched, so I looked over my shoulder and saw Spot staring holes in the back of my head through the corners of my eyes. I rolled my eyes at his childish antics. Why did he care anyways?

I brushed my thoughts aside and looked at Sinker, "The waiter will come with our food in no time, this place has fast service," he assured me with a smile.

I sighed inwardly. Smiles were so much warmer then smirks were.

Sinker was right; the waiter came with our food in only a few minutes. I ordered a hotdog, fries and a soda. As soon as he set it down in front of me, I dug in ferociously. I was so hungry, and the food tasted even better knowing that it was rightfully earned.

Once I finished I leaned back and laughed as boys stared at me with surprised looks. "How does she fit dat much in her mouf?" Asked Jumper.

I laughed, "I don' know, I'se guess I was jus so hungry," I said, shrugging my shoulders.

"Cross!" I heard my name being called. I didn't have to turn around to know who it was. I looked behind me and saw Spot standing at the door. I raised my eyebrows at him.

"Well? Get ovah heah! We'se leavin'," he said.

"Can't I jus go wid Sinker and dem?" I asked crossing my arms. Whoa, maybe I do do that a lot.

"No, cuz we'se going some wheah, you and me," he said.

I looked over at Sinker and he smiled and motioned for me to go. I got up and walked over to Spot, "Wheah we goin'? " I asked in a hurried, annoyed voice.

Spot just ignored me and kept walking. He strode about ten steps ahead of me and I followed him. I was sick of being his little pet.

Spot made a turn down a dock and I followed him. I looked around confused then focused on Spots back.

Me made it to the end of the dock and I looked at Spot, "What are we heah foah?"

He smirked at me and took off his shirt, "We'se goin' swimmin'."

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