It seems to me some folks like the wonderful FansieFace really like Jackrine! (I'm guilty of that as well!) So, if it's anything to calm your lovely heads, JACKRINE SHALL RECOVER! But, it'll take roughly 6 Newsies, 1 fight, 4 camels, and 14 ripe oranges. (Just kidding about the last two!)

Katherine's POV:

I was perched on a bench, trying desperately not to notice the agonizingly gorgeous boy watching me through slitted blue eyes. Come on, Katherine, the part of my heart that was still in love said, Just beg for forgiveness... he'll surely take you back! The not-so loving part of me snarled, He's a liar, plain-spoken, know notnothing, skirt chasing, cocky little son of a-! I battled internally before standing, and quickly walking to Stars' place. I knocked on the door apprehensive as to the reaction of the girl.

"Katherine? What do you want?" She asked, crossing her arms defensively "Stars... I-I wanted to apologize. I acted badly last visit. I'm really sorry." I scuffed my shoe on the front step, like a small child confronting an adult. Her soft voice surprised me. "Come in... Keys an I was just having some tea." The other female Newsie appeared as if on command. "Hullo. We haven't talked much, but I know lots about ya." The girl said, her dark green eyes staring straight into mine. She was about 5 feet, 6 inches, and was tough as nails. She and Stars were friends, and Keys was currently going out with Finch. Well, not really... but everyone knew they were sweet on each other. She even beat him at arm wrestling. If that didn't seal the deal, her pretty, caramel braid should have.

I sat, toying with the edge of my shirt sleeve. Keys was fidgeting with her ever-present bronze key necklace. Stars glanced at me, and cleared her throat. "Um, okay..." She turned to me. "Katherine. Admit it. You want him back. You're kissing Oscar freaking Delancy." Keys took a deep breath. "Finch' s been talkin' ta me, and Race's been doin' da same with Stars here. They'se been confirmin' our suspicions. Jack's kissin' any girl that asks, and you'se is miserable." I tried to protest, "uh-uh. Don't even deny it. So, we've arranged for ya ta meet with Jack at a cafe to talk it out. Tomorrow, noon." I nodded into my tea. "Alright, see you then." I then strolled out. I heard the two talking behind me.

Jack's POV:

Little Miss Katherine just went to see Stars and that newbie, Keys. So, I went ta see Race. Only fittin', am I right? He was waitin' for me... oh God.

"Jack. Please come in". The usually boisterous boy led me into the Lodging House common room. Romeo, Finch and Davey sat in a solemn circle. I'd never seen the lot of em so sobered up and serious... well, except Davey. It was Race who spoke first. "Okay Jack... we know you want her back. We can tell you'se is practically miserable" then Romeo piped up, "you has got a goil on either arm, and ya still look a little" he shrugged a bit, "well, unsatisfied. A year ago, ya would be perfectly happy like that." This time, Finch spoke. "Jack, Keys and I have talked. And Race and his goil are in touch as well. We made a-" he glanced at Davey, "whasit called?" Davey replied, rendezvous." "Yeah, a randavoo" Finch said, messing up the word while still keeping a straight face. "So, you'se is gonna meet Plums there tomorrow." Their leader groaned, and simply said, "nope." That got Davey up. "Jack Kelly. I have known you a while, and you are stuck on that girl. Admit it." The elder boy scowled, but muttered a consent to their plan.

No one's POV:

Jack was in his usual outfit, and Katherine wore a dark red skirt, with her signature white blouse. The two sat in stiff silence before Race whispered from a window, "what's going on? Ouch, Romeo that's my foot!" Katherine giggled, but quickly silenced again. The exes made simple small talk, with "no, Mr. Kelly" and "no, Miss Pulitzer" until, a frustrated Romeo yelled, "Kiss her already ya stupid dope!" And Jack, looking deep into the girls eyes, did just that.

LATER

"I can't believe you dated Oscar!" "Well I can't believe it took 6 Newsies to get us back together!" "Well I can't believe that we were ever apart!" That was the conversation as Katherine cuddled up next to her boyfriend on the couch, as he sketched a skyline. It felt so good to be back where she belonged. No matter what Spot Conlon said, they were meant to be!