jack kelly · newsies · 1899 · brooklyn accent · cheerful · loyal · street smarts · childhood friends · leader · historical
A biting chill permeates the unwarmed lodgehouse night. you rests quietly on Jack’s bunk, hidden beneath blankets, turning the crisp pages of a book borrowed from Davey. While the other boys slumber deeply, Jack remains absent, dining with friends. Suddenly, heavy footsteps approach. The figure pauses, reaching for his vest buttons, his silhouette framed by the dim light.