Chapter 1

The Boys of the Manhattan Newsboys Lodging house walked back from Medda's, when they came to the steps they were all shocked to finding a sleeping girl. Jack, being the leader, quickly told the boys to pick her up and bring her inside. Blink, who was next to Jack scooped the petite girl up and brought her up. He looked at her closely, she looked familiar.

The girl stirred a bit. She looked to be about 16, and she had soft brown hair. Then, bright blue-green eyes appeared underneath thick, black lashes. She blinked at Blink.

"Trey." She murmured. Blink put her on the nearest bed, eyes wide.

"Belle?" he asked one eye full of uncertainty.

The girl smile. "I waited. But, I guess I fell asleep." She yawned and sat up.

"Why ain't youse in Boston?" he asked sharply. Jack came up and smiled at the girl.

"Youse two knows eachudda?" Jack asked while the other boys crowded around.

"Why ain't ya in Boston?" Blink asked again.

Belle sighed, "What? A girl can't come and see her favorite cousin?" she smiled.

Blink sighed, "I thought youse was wit ya mom and Bruddah?"

Belle gave a pleading look, "Do I have ta talk about it now Trey? Alls I need is a place ta stay for awhile and if ya don't want me I'll get outta your hair."

Blink pushed her down, "Go to sleep. Youse can stay here and sell wit me. We'll tawk tomarraw."

Belle nodded, turned over on her side and had soon fallen asleep. Blink wondered how this all happened so fast, and how long it took her to get here. She seemed like she hadn't slept or ate in days. He sighed and gave Jack a look. Jack nodded understanding, "I don't want none of youse boys botherin' the young lady. Youse touch her and me and Blink'll soak ya!" and he gave a last glare and went over to his bed.

Blink nodded and went to the bed next to Belle. He looked at her and then fell asleep.

A/N: the other chapters will definitely be longer but I wanted to stop here and see what you people think. Do ya like it? If ya do please REVIEW! If ya don't please give it another chance. I'll have a new chapter up soon!