Newsies One Shots

I Think I Love You|| Joshua Burrage

Your POV
      Joshua Burrage has been my best friend since we were in diapers. When Josh started touring with Newsies, our friendship declined. We hung out every day, whether it was before school, during school, or after. We were practically attached by the hip. Sure, we kept in touch through the phone over text and FaceTime. But it wasn't the same as being together every day.
     What Josh didn't know was that throughout our friendship, I had the biggest crush on him. He'd always tell me I was like his little sister, and there was no way I'd ruin what we had. I'd rather stay friends and not tell him how I feel than to confess my feelings and ruin our close-knit bond.
     Newsies was coming around to our hometown, and I immediately ordered tickets. I didn't care how much they were, just as long as I could see my best friend do what he loves.
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  The day of the show had me in a nervous wreck. What if Josh forgot about me and replaced me as his best friend. What if he found a beautiful girl? These thoughts raced through my head, causing me to tear up slightly. I knew I was being over dramatic, but he's always been my rock.
    I got ready, curling my y/h/c in tight ringlets. Once I finished curling all of my hair, I ran my fingers through them to separate them. Makeup was simple, all I did was enhance my natural features.
    Fortunately, it was easy to find an outfit, my mom had taken me shopping because she knew how excited I was to see my best friend in my favorite Broadway musical. I paired my white romper with nude boots, because this was my signature outfit that Josh said truly suited me. I was snapped out of my thoughts when my mom walked in my bedroom.
    "Y/n, it's time sweetheart." She half smiled. My mom knew how terrified I truly was. I mean, I haven't seen my best friend in a little over a year. People change over a year, and I surely wasn't ready to see his change.
   **time skip to after the show**
   I truly was in awe. Not only was Josh as talented as I remember, he was even more handsome than before, making me fall in love again. Just like the many times before.
    Josh was signing playbills, taking pictures, and laughing with his cast mates. That smile could really melt my heart. As he made his way around, we locked eyes for a second. His face lit up, a smile spreading to his cheeks.
    "Y/N! I missed you so much!" Joshua practically flung himself onto me. We held each other there, not realizing how long we'd been standing there until my mom cleared her throat.
      "Mrs. y/l/n! How are you? It's been so long!" Joshua said with a tint of pink on his cheeks as he gave my mom a hug. They'd begun a conversation as I looked around the area, admiring all these actors and actresses. Everyone was so talented, and Joshua most definitely belonged here with his second family.
   "Y/n...y/n? Earth to y/n. Are you with us?" Josh waved a hand over my face, causing me to hold a grasp back into reality. I slightly smiled, a bit embarrassed that I'd completely zoned out.
    "Huh? Oh. Right, sorry. What was that?" I managed to get out.
    "I was wondering if you'd like a little backstage tour and then we could go for dinner and you could crash at our hotel...your mom is cool with it." Joshua quickly rambled on, playing with his fingers. Why is josh acting so nervous?
    "I'd love to!" I beamed at him as he took hold of my hand and practically dragged me through the theatre. Once he took me to the ensemble room, he paused and huffed.
   "Okay, y/n. Before we go in here, these guys are a little wild. Don't listen to anything embarrassing they say, okay? Also, some of them might flirt a little. Again, don't listen to them. Okay?" He stared intently into my eyes, causing me to feel my cheeks flush as I smiled.
   "Okay."
       Josh paused a second, breathed out, and pushed open the door.
   "Hey guys! This is my best friend, y/n! She's from y/h/t, where I used to live. We were next door neighbors."
All the boys looked at me, waving. They were very calm compared to Josh's warning.
    "Josh, is this the lucky lady you've been telling us about? 'She's so beautiful, and her y/e/c sparkle in the light. I miss my best friend so much, I want to see her. What if she's at the show?' Don't worry though, we've gotten used to it. I'm Ben by the way." A curly blond hair, blue eyed boy smirked at me.
      Josh looked over at me, completely red in the face.
   "Uhm..I'm going to grab my jacket, so.." Josh shyly inched out of the dressing room.
    "He really is crazy for you, you're all he ever talks about." A fiery red head smiled at me. I nodded my head, a bit shy. There's no way he thinks that way about me. He's always told me opposite. Why are things changing now.
     "I mean, I feel the exact same way about Josh. But he's always told me he thinks of me as his sister, so I've just left it at that. I wish I knew for sure how he feels.." I trailed off, confused at the new information I'd been given.
   We were all having conversations when I got a text from Joshua.
Joshyyy: meet me on the stage.
Puzzled, I said my goodbyes to the boys and headed towards the stage. Without any warning, there he was. My best friend, on the stage with a dozen roses in his hands.
    "I hope it's not too much, but I wanted to tell you how much I've missed you, and how much I appreciate you. I'm glad we got to see each other again, y/n. It's been too long. I can't wait any longer to see you every day."
   At this point, I'd engulfed Josh in a hug. We'd hugged before, but this time felt a little different. It felt like it was only us two.
   We'd parted from the hug, staring at each other. From the back of the theatre, I saw Ben and Sky.
   "JUST KISS ALREADY!" Sky called out. I looked at Josh, giggling at how red his face was. Moments later, Josh' hand cupped my cheek as he pulled me in for the kiss I've wanted all my life.
   "You have no clue how long I've wanted to do that for. Y/n..I think..I think I love you." He shyly glanced at me before I could grab his face and smash our lips together.
    "Joshua, I think I love you, too."
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A/n: aaaahhhhh!!! I'm not sure how I feel about this, but it's only the first one shot!! I hope y'all enjoyed!!