I sat in the front seat of my Dad's car, i had a large pile of papers that were pinned together on my lap. The first page read 'Newsies written by Bob Tzudiker & Noni White. Directed by Kenny Ortega.' Kenny Ortega is my Dad. He is Director who has worked on things such as 'Hull High.'
Peggy Holmes and him as choreographed the movie 'Newsies', the screenplay now sitting in my lap. I helped with some parts or at least gave them ideas since my background of dance. I was able to meet a few cast members one day at a rehearsal. They were nice, and also not to mention cute. I mean who doesn't love a movie filled with cute boys dancing? Exactly. My dad agreed to let me come to a few day's on set, of course he gave me the whole Dad lecture saying things like "No flirting with the boys Ariana!" and then a lecture in the eyes of a Director so he said stuff like "No funny business while we are working Ariana!"
There was only one girl that i had met prior to my day on set, she was older then me though. Her name was Ele Keats. We had become best friends since the first day i met her in rehearsal. Ann-Margret was playing Medda Larkson, i had seen her as kim in the movie bye bye birdie and loved her ever since. I was hoping to meet her on set if i was lucky.
When we reached the security gate my Dad rolled down his window and gave the guard his ID "Have a nice day Mr.Ortega, you too miss!" He said happily before we drove off. We ended up in a parking lot that was filled with different cars and big trailers. If i was honest i was mentally screaming. I had never been on a movie set before. I got out of the car and held my copy of script in hand. My dad gave me a copy so i knew what was happening if i needed to help with any choreography. I ended up learning every dance. I knew them by heart.
As we walked on the set my dad stopped, "Welcome to newsies square Ariana" I smiled and looked around at the set buildings that stood tall on the dusty ground, different crew members walking around making sure everything was in check.
"This is amazing" i said a smile appeared on my face as i took in the sight. I turned when i heard my name getting called. Across the way i saw Ele running towards me, she was already in costume. He hair and makeup done also, "ELE!" I squealed running to her
We both hugged each other tightly "You didn't tell me you were coming!" She said laughing as she pulled away from our hug
"Surprise!"
She gasped grabbing my hand "Max and David will be so excited to see you! Come on they are with a few of the other guys"
She held my hand tightly as she dragged me through the so called 'newsies square' not how i thought this whole thing would start off. It was worse when we ran passed the whole little food section, i would have loved to have a muffin. I never got a muffin. I really wanted a muffin.
Ele quickly stopped a few feet away from four guys sitting in chairs. They read: Christian Bale,David Moscow, Max Casella, Marty Belafsky. The other chairs that sat next to the boys were empty, other cast mates names written on the backs.
Ele turned to me placing her finger over her mouth symbolizing to be quiet. I smiled. She had read my mind. She quietly started towards David while i started towards Max. She counted down on her fingers. After she placed her last finger down we both grabbed their shoulders and scream 'BOO' which cause they both to jump up and scream in terror. I doubled over laughing hysterically.
"WHAT THE HELL ARIANA!" Max yelled before stopping for a moment, David and him looked at each other before looking back at me "ARIANA!" They screamed together running around the chairs and engulfing me in a hug
"Heya Max-o-million, Davey" I said as i hugged them back, Ele was still doubled over laughing
"You didn't tell us you were coming" Max complained
"That's why is called a surprise" i laughed before looking over to see the other two boys that sat in their chairs, pure confusion written on their face
David looked at them, then at me, "Oh, Guys, This is Kenny's daughter Ariana" i smiled "Christian here plays Jack and Marty plays Crutchy"
"Hello!" Marty spoke up as he got up and shook my hand
"Ah, the one newsie i don't have to worry about to see if they did a stag jump correctly" I laughed
David put his hand on my shoulder "yeah, this crazy loone made some of the combo's we all do..which you don't have to"
"They all hate me for it"
"I like this one, she makes you all suffer" Marty said with a laugh
We all laughed as the rest of the newsies cast came over. One caught my eye, he was around my height. His hair was tucked into his newsie cap. His costume consisted of a plaid shirt that was opened up, red suspenders,boots, brown pants, and a cane with a gold handle. He walked over to me.
"And who might this be?" He asked with a smile on his face
"Ariana Ortega, Kenny's daughter" Max spoke up "This is Gabriel Damon he plays-"
"The almighty Spot Conlon, King of Brooklyn" he said cutting off Max
"You aren't that mighty" I laughed a little
He gasped putting a hand on his heart acting as if he was hurt "Excuse me? I'm the king of brooklyn"
"Actually you're just a workboy from Brooklyn" I said which caused all of the boy's to stop their chatter. They looked at me with confusion written on their face, "You guys didn't know Spot Conlon isn't the real king of brooklyn?"
"Of course i'm the real king of brooklyn, i mean it written in the script" Gabe tried arguing
"The real leader of brooklyn was Racetrack!" I laughed "Spot was just a workerboy that all the newsies knew"
The boys around me erupted into fits of yelling and laughter, "YA HEAR THIS FELLAS I REALLY AM THE KING OF NEW YORK!" Max yelled loudly as he wrapped his arms around me. Gabriel looked at me dumbfounded before mouthing 'well played' to me. I gave his a small finger salute
A/N:And here we are at the first chapter i hope you fellas like it!
-Corey
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Fanfiction"Oh my pure innocent Gabe, you just wish you were as tough as the all mighty Spot Conlon" {Gabriel Damon x OC}
