When The Ink Dries ~Newsies Fanfic'

Chapter Twelve

Skipper P.O.V

The following morning, we set out for the street, marching to the refuge. I gripped Jack's hand tightly, not losing it. When we get there, a horse and coach putter through the gate, and we run in behind. "Hey, you filthy rats!" yells a guard behind me. I feel a cold hand grab my arm, ripping me away from Jack. "Oh, a girl, eh?" He says as I fidget against his grip. Jack pounces, knocking the guard down. "Skip, come on!" Davey says, helping me up. Jack yells as he punches the guard. "Get outta here, go!" He shouts. We nod, taking off for the fire escape. Two guards jump at us, but Davey knocks them backwards. "Beat it, save Crutchie!" He yells, pushing me up the stairs.

I swallow the lump in my throat and run for it, looking for the rope. I spot it, and swing to the windowsill, untightening the screws. But just as I lift the bars, I see Oscar dragging Crutchie out of the room. Damn it! I swing back, running back for Jack and Davey. They're being pushed into a coach, headed who knows where. I spring into action, climbing onto the bottom. As the coach bumps down the street, I climb to the front and remove the clip that connects the horse's harness to the coach. The horse rears, taking off. Since the driver was holding the reins, he goes flying, being dragged by the horse. I break the latch on the coach door, and swing it open. "Skip to the rescue!" I exclaim. They climb out, and Jack hugs me close.

"Youse' coulda' died, Skip!" He yells, looking into my eyes. I rub his cheek with my hand, touching my forehead to his. "Love neva' dies." I say, kissing his forehead. He smiles, and we go to find Mush, Race, and Romeo. But when we enter the alley, we find them all being dragged away by three men in gray. I catch Romeo's glance for a moment. "Jack, Skip, Dave! Beat it!!" He yells, struggling to escape. The man elbows him in the ribs. He winces, and I try to run after them. Jack and Davey each grab my arms, holding me back. They release me as soon as they're gone. Suddenly, Snyder appears. "Ah then, Kelly and Jacobs. And what's this? A new little convict?" He sneered, grinning grossly at me.

Jack stepped between us. "She ain't no convict. She's my goil' and if youse' want er', you gotta go through me first." Davey stood beside him. "Through us." Snyder backed away. "I just thought you'd like to know, Kelly, that I'll get you back to the refuge one day." He snapped coldly. Jack scowled with disgust. Snyder vanished. It was getting dark now. "Come on, let's get youse' home." He said, scooping me into his arms. I snuggled into his chest, letting him carry me. The only place I ever want to be... in his arms.

((Awwwww the #jip is back yo))