Suddenly, a person runs into David. He's taken by surprise by the impact. The two stumble back a little. That's when David sees who he ran into, someone who he never thought he would see again. Jack Kelly. His first love. It's clear that Jack hasn't forgotten him either. What if ... Jack and David knew each other before the strike? What if they were close friends? What if ... they were lovers? It's not easy for either of them. Come on, who wants to be selling newspapers with their ex? But then the prices rise, and everything changes. And now with the strike, they'll have to reevaluate everything: how they used to be, what went wrong ... and how they feel for each other now. Please, no homophobia or transphobia, profanities, slurs, hate, etc. None of these characters are mine. Rights go to Disney. Only the story idea is mine.

Davey Jacobs was the new kid. And boy, did he hate being the new kid. His whole life, Davey had gone to private school but now, since his father hurt his leg at work, he had to go to a public school. A public school, where he would have no friends. That is, until he meets Jack Kelly and his group of friends, dubbed the 'Newsies' due to their work selling the school newspaper and working on the school news team. Suddenly, Davey isn't so lonely anymore.

The year is 1959, and Davey Jacobs has been swooned by none other than Jack Kelly. But it's not so easy. Trying to keep a secret and running away from bullies is harder than it was at his old school, and that's saying something. But maybe Jack can make it alright. Maybe he can make it worth it. Maybe he can be his thing. -------------------------- Racism, language, and bullying are serious themes in this story, as well as kidnapping. Please read at your own discretion.

One room that fits two people, and two people only. Yet, they somehow find a way to fit all of their problems, too. A Ralbert Story

After the strike ends, life for Jack Kelly and Davey Jacobs is far from easy. With the dust settling, Jack finds himself reeling from Sarah's rejection and struggling to move on, while Davey silently carries his own feelings for Jack, feelings he can't voice. As they both try to survive in a world that seems to pull them further apart, unspoken words and a series of quiet drawings start to bridge the distance between them.