♤ Sweethearts ♤ Newsies One Shots♤

Mush

Today was the day. Today was the day where I tell Mush how I feel. My heart was racing as my mind ran a mile a minute. I am a spy for Spot, a 'boid' as he calls it. He placed me with the Manhattan newsies and I could not be anymore thankful. I met Mush thanks to that and he was the sweetest man I have ever met...besides Crutchy but you get the point. 

Mush was the definition of a dreamboat. His chocolate colored eyes that I could stare into forever (if I had the confidence to even make eye contact). His brown curly hair that looked soft to the touch. We may be grimy, dirty, street rats but man he sure keeps his appearance up. But he could be the dirtiest, ugliest man on Earth and I would still be madly in love with him.

Love. I'm completely sure that's how I feel about him. How else would I explain him being in my head nonstop? I always dream of how we would interact the next day. I make every interaction we have romantic in my head even though it was mostly just friendly. Imagine us holding hands, kissing him, or even just his brilliant smile. 

I just got back to the lodge with Crutchy. He was my selling partner and it was peaceful for the most part. He was such a sweetheart and he was honestly my best friend. He kept giving me a reassuring smile, almost like he knew what I was going to do.

"You'se finally gonna tell 'im?" Crutchy asked taking in my nervous posture. 

"Dat's da plan," I responded giving him a nervous smile. 

"Don't worry (n/n) (nickname)," Crutchy said with a knowing smile. "I'm sure he likes you'se too, and if he doesn't? He don't know what he's missin out on!" Always give it to Crutchy to find a way to make me feel better. 

"Tanks Crutch," I beamed feeling a bit better. "You'se a real peach."

He blushed a bit and smiled shyly, "I think someone's lookin for you'se." I looked at the front of the lodge to see Mush sitting on the steps looking around a bit. I took in a shaky breath and walked up to him. 

(I'm seriously contemplating on making this a Crutchy one shot but too late I'm too lazy to change anything.)

"Heya Mush," I spoke out catching his attention. "Ya lookin for someone?"

A giant smile overtook his features as he saw me, "I was actually lookin for you." He stood up towering over me, "Could we talk...alone?" I nodded, not trusting my voice. I felt a lump in my throat as we stood in the ally next to the lodging. He also looked like a nervous wreck as he scratched the back of his neck. 

"I wants to tell ya somethin too," I mumbled hugging myself a bit. 

"O-oh, okay," He nodded. "I j-just wanted ta say that...that I'm in love wit ya (y/n)." I felt a sudden shock run through my body as my eyes widened. My body heated up as I tried process what he said. It didn't help that he was staring intently into my eyes searching for some sign that I felt the same way. 

"I w-wanted to say the same thing," I whispered out, the butterflies in my stomach soaring. "I love you too." 

"Can I kiss you?"

"Please."

With that he crashed his lips onto mine. It was a sweet yet passionate kiss as he held me in a gentle embrace. I wrapped my arms around his neck as the kiss deepend. It felt like sparks were flying between us with each touch. My lungs felt like they were burning and I slowly departed, wishing I could feel his plump limps on mine forever. He followed me with a slight whine and I giggled a little.

"I need air love," I said breathlessly. 

"Be my goil?" He asked holding my cheek with his slightly calloused hand. 

"Of course!"

(This one is short but I find it so cute🥺🥺)