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David Jacobs

(So I found some old pictures of the possible kids behind the newsie strike on 1899

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Going to school wasn't the worst, but definitely not the best. Especially for girls. We were always looked down upon for being 'less smart than their male counterparts'. They taught us more about etiquette and manners and boring shit like that. Lots of the time I would hear boys laugh in the school yard about how girls shouldn't even go to school, or go to a school that would teach us how to do laundry and wash dishes. What utter scum. 

When I bumped into David he was very different. He was polite and kind and treated me like human being. He was a nice breath of fresh air, and I wanted more. I knew him to be in my advanced English class and Math. Boy was he smart, but so was I. I think he noticed I was in a few of his classes and chose to sit by me. We had a small chat about books we liked and how our lives at home were. He was a sweet boy unlike the ones I've seen and met before. 

So that lead me to tell my best friend about him. She told me that I was starting to fancy him but I doubt that. I barely know the guy!

"You totally fancy him!" (F/n) squealed with a giant grin. "I better be a brides maid!" 

"Wha!" I exclaimed in embarrassment. "No! (F/n)! I only talk to him in classes, and he probably only sees me in a friendly manner anyways."

"We can change that," She said wiggling her eyebrows. 

"You suck," I said clearing all expressions from my face.

"Oh come on," She said rolling her eyes playfully. "I just want to help."

"Yeah yeah," I sighed. "You know, I'm okay with just being friends."

She just shook her head as the bell rung, "David Jacobs huh, I think he's in my next class."

I felt my face pale not knowing what she would do. Maybe she's just scaring me. Before I could warn her not to she left me standing alone in the schools garden. I made my way to my next class, my mind elsewhere. Would David and I ever get together? Would he ever like me like that? What would it be like dating him? 

My waking thoughts were consumed of just David and I. The possibilities, the romance that seemed  nonexistent, how good of a person he seemed to be. The next day when David sat next to me there seemed to be something on his mind.

"Hey David," I said with a smile closing my book. 

He just stared at me for a few seconds before snapping out of his thoughts, "Oh, hey." I furrowed my eyebrows, 'Does he want me to leave him alone?' Probably, so I opened my book and started to read leaving David to his thoughts. I may like to talk to him, but I know when to stop. I was only able to read a few pages before David passed me a note. I looked at him with curiosity and opened it. 

It read:

Your friend told me you needed some tutoring with math, I could help you. 

I felt my eyes widen and blush a bit. So she did talk to him. I looked at the clock noticing that class will start soon so I quickly scribbled down my reply.

Yeah, some of it was kind of confusing. How about this Saturday? At noon?

I passed him back the note and I noticed he seemed extremely nervous. He scanned it quickly and let out a sigh of relief. A grin took over his features as he wrote. Passing it to me it read:

Sounds good. We could go to my place, I can pick you up. What's your address?

I wrote down my address and just like that, a study was planned. The week seemed to pass quickly after that exchange. David hung out with me more and more frequently. He would walk me to some of my different classes  and he would walk me home. 'Just so I know the way' Was one of his many excuses. Once Saturday rolled around I was made sure to dress in somewhat casual, yet still presentable garment. A baby blue skirt with a white lacy top. 

A knock was heard at my door and it seemed like I wasn't quick enough to answer it, for there was my mom and David standing there talking. I shyly approached the two as my mom was questioning him and he looked extremely nervous once again. 

"Stop interrogating him mother," I said sternly. 

"I just want to make sure this young man has the best of intentions with you," My mother responded crossing her arms. 

"He's just going to help me study," I sighed out as my mama moved out of the way. 

"Make sure you're back here before dinner you hear me?" She asked. "I don't want to make food for two only for it to go to waste." 

I nodded in understanding, "Of course mama." I kissed her cheek and left with David to his house. 

"That was scary," He said letting out a breath. This caused me to laugh. When we got to his house we were the only ones there. We studied, him explaining further how to do some of the stuff we learned earlier. Then his family came home. We were in the kitchen so they saw us right away. 

His little brother, which I think he said his name was Les, ran over to us with a giant smile, "You're the girl Davey won't stop talkin about!" My eyes widened and I felt my cheeks heat up.

"U-uhm," I stuttered out not knowing how to reply. 

"Les!" David whispered harshly. 

"It's alright," I said with a slight laugh. His sister, which I forgot her name sorry, laughed too. 

"Come on Les," She said with a smile, "Let's let them continue studying." His parents walked in to introduce themselves.

"I'm Mrs. Jacobs and this is my husband," She said politely. "It's a pleasure to meet you dear."

"The pleasure is all mine Mrs. Jacobs," I smiled. "My name is (y/n) (l/n)." They then left to the small living room leaving me and David slightly alone. We couldn't seem to focus on our work anymore and we decided to take a break, David helping me onto the fire escape. We stared out at the sky breathing in the fresh air. I noticed it was started getting late and mentioned to David I should head home.

"I'll walk you there," He said while helping me back into his apartment. I nodded with a smile as we packed up our stuff. Les started to complain saying how 'Davey' hogged me the entire time and that he wanted to play with me too. Sarah, I learned her name was, told him that next time he would be able to. We bid his parents goodbye and we left off to my house. 

"The stars look very pretty," I mumbled out as we walked down a cobblestone street. "Too bad the lights of the city block them."

"The city lights let some shine brighter," He muttered under his breath but I heard him. I looked at him in confusion and I notice he was blushing. 

"What do you mean?" I asked. 

"I-I, uh," He stuttered out. "You look beautiful and the l-light uh..." I blushed and couldn't help but let out a small giggle.

"Y-you happen to look handsome," I replied tucking a stray hair behind my ear. 

Once we got to my house I stopped before entering. I turned to David and smiled shyly.

"Thank you Davey," I said with a slight smirk. I leaned on my tip toes and gave him a light peck on the lips before bolting into my house. I looked out my window to see a stunned Davey standing there. Then a love sick smile rested on his face and I knew that I did the right thing. He slowly left with a bit of a pip in his step.

I guess I should thank (f/n).