When The Ink Dries ~Newsies Fanfic'

Chapter Fifteen

Skip P.O.V

My sleep is disrupted by a loud scream coming from the rooftop. I shoot out of bed, throwing my clothes on and climbing the stairs faster than my own heart is beating. When I reach the top, I see two hands gripping the edge, the knuckles turning white. "Someone help!!" The voice screams. Jack. I scramble to the railing, trying to pull him up. But I'm too weak! Then, Specs and Elmer join me on both sides, and we pull Jack onto the roof. I pull him into my arms, sobbing into his shoulder." Jack, I was so worried about youse'! Where were you last night?!" I ask, sniffling. Specs and Elmer disappear inside.

((Yo guys self harm trigger here just a warning)) "I... when they took you, I thought I'd neva' see you again... so I... I didn't even wanna live anymore. I tried everything, cutting, suffocating, you name it. I was about to just throw myself off the roof when I couldn't do it. So I held on for dear life." He explains, looking down. I examine his wrists and neck. Sure enough, his wrists each have about five slits, not very deep, but still. His neck also has a bruise. "Jack..." I pull him super close to me and snuggle his head against my chest. "Please, never ever do this again... do you promise me?" I pull his face up to look at me. He smiles that ageless, hopeful, powerful, loving smile. "I promise, Skip." He vows, kissing me softly. I kiss him back, caressing his cheek with my thumb.

I stand up now, pulling him up too. He scoops me into his arms, walking down the stairs. I smile, resting my head against his warm chest and listening to his heartbeat. We sneak past the boys and go upstairs to the bunkers. I strip into a tank top and boxers, and Jack into just boxers. I climb up to our little top bunk, staring at the ceiling. He climbs up now, too, pulling me up to snuggle against him. I arch my back against his bare chest, smiling. He pulls me closer, planting kisses on my neck and shoulder."Have I told you how beautiful you are today?" He asks. I dramatically roll my eyes. Jack Kelly, I swear I'll love you till the day I die. And nothing, nobody, and nowhere can ever change that. We found love right where we are.

~END OF BOOK ONE~

((Omg guysss what a sweet ending, right? :D I was originally gonna have Jack go into a coma from his cuts but I didn't hehe. STILL CRIED ABOUT THIS CHAPTER THO. So stay tuned for the sequel!))