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Javid

A few of the boys had saved up and decided to head over to Medda's. Jack had invited Davey to come. After the strike they were basically inseparable. Then David went back to school and they barely got to see each other. On the way there they talked about nothing and everything. David talked about school and how boring it was, and Jack talked about how selling was going. It felt great.

When the two had arrived Medda had made sure they got good seats. The first couple of acts were fine, he guessed. Jack didn't really pay attention, he was too busy watching David. Dave was suprisingly amazed by the magic act. Kind of ironic seeing how he is absolutely hated deception. He gasped at every reveal, laughed at all of the comedy acts, and sang along with the numbers he knew.

Then, came Rose. Seductive, tantalizing, Rose. Jack Kelly was not jealous. He didn't get jealous. Not over anything or anyone. Not even David Jacobs.

'Yeah, keep tellin' yaself that, Jackie-boy.'

Who was he kidding? Of course he was envious. He couldn't help it. Not with David practically jumping out of his seat with every kick or twirl.

"I'm gonna go out an' take a smoke, Dave." Jack made his way outside to the alley way. Why was he so jealous? It was David for crying out loud! He took out a cigarette from his front pocket and lit it. Jack knew David and knew what type of girl Rose was. It wouldn't work. But then again, look at them. Lying, cheating Jack and honest, hard working David. He took a long drag out of his cigarette.

"Penny for your thought?" David seemed to have materialized beside him.

"Ain't really thinkin' anything worth sharin'," Jack flicked the cigarette butt onto the ground.

"Are you sure, because you missed the last half of the show," David raised an eyebrow.

'Half of the show?' Jack hadn't realized he'd been out that long. He shrugged his shoulders.

"I guess it doesn't matter. Hey! you'll never guess who I saw after the show."

"Who?" Jack asked knowing the answer.

"My cousin Rose."

Jack smiled.