Newsies One Shots

Rockin' Round the Rink

Modern AU

What once was the beautiful blue summer lake was now frosty white, and full of ice. Thick, snow stuck to everything it touched, making the park into a winter wonderland, and, right behind that landscape, were the tall, silver buildings that reached up into the sky. Yes, that's right. Winter had once again come to New York, and our favorite boys, and the girls decided to spend the day at the ice rink in Central Park. Crutchie was sitting on a nearby bench with a large hot coco with a candy cane. He sipped at it slowly with a smile as he watched his friends lace up their skates before heading out onto the ice. He was sitting alone, until Feister slid behind him and whispered, "If ya see Mush, I'm not here."

"Can't you roller skate?" Crutchie questioned.

"The ice is more dangerous," Feister replied. "It could eat ya alive, just ask the people on the titanic."

"But the people on the ti-"

"Exactly," the smaller girl cut off. "You could fall and get ice burn, not to mention the tiny show offs that could push past ya. Oh, and of course there's always the chance that a limb could get cut off! Have you seen how sharp skates are?" Crutchie chuckled to himself. While all those statements were true, knowing Mush, he was going to get Feister onto the ice, even if he had to carry her there. Meanwhile, Romeo was looking mindlessly around. He saw families, friends, and all kinds of different people, but there was one person in particular he was hoping would be there. "You comin' on the ice Rome?" Race asked as he walked up to the younger boy.

"I need to...adjust my skates," Romeo replied. "They feel a little lose."

"If this is bout Juliet," Race began, for he knew all about Romeo's little cute romance with Juliet. Race just hope they don't die in some tragic way like in the story. "She'll be here fore ya know it. And, a little word of advice-"

"Oh, good job Racer," Albert cut off. "Give the poor kid some messed up advice that'll ruin his life later on."

"Says the guy who hasn't made a move on a little freckled face, blue eyed beauty," Race shot back with a smirk.

"Are we gonna play some puck or what?" Albert asked changing the subject as he tightened his grip on the hockey stick. His face also turned a deep red, but if anyone asked, Albert would blame it on the cold. By this point however. Romeo had slipped away from Race and Albert. The little newsie walked right up to her and said, "It is East and Juliet, is the West." it was a corny thing to do, sure, but corny never stopped Romeo.

"Would you rather skate lover boy, or be a complete sap?" Juliet asked as she placed a hand on her hip. Before Romeo could answer, Mush walked by with Feister slung over his shoulder. Bright side, she wasn't wearing any skates, so Mush was completely safe from getting cut open. Down side, Feister didn't look happy in the slightest. "Don't mind us, as you were," Mush replied as he walked past Romeo and Juliet. As Mush walked away, Feister looked up and said, "Break his heart Julie, and I promise, I'll break your pretty little face!"

"Don't listen to her!" Mush called back. "It's just an empty threat."

"I'll show you empty threat!" Feister replied as she struggled to get out of Mush's grip.

"Anyways..." Romeo started. "May I take you on a magical, icy ride?" he asked with the show winning smile.

"Why not," Juliet shrugged. And with that, the two of them made their way to the ice. Just as they were about to step onto the ice, Davey glided by, holding onto one of those things that little kids used to help keep their balance. The rather tall boy was hunched over and looked like a newborn baby deer trying to walk for the first time.