Joy: This first fic is a gift for Dark Angel Princess. She was hoping for a Sakrua/Ryou fanfic. The song is something she gave me the lyrics for. I am not sure who sings it, but it belongs to the people who wrote and own it, not I. Sakura is the creation of Dark Angel Princess and so are her two dark sides (or yamis if you prefer) William Shakespeare wrote "Romeo & Juliet". So here you go!
Romantic Scenery
A Day in the Park
Sakura looked at the poster in awe. There was a play being performed for the end of school festivities and it was going to be a Romeo and Juliet. I wonder who will get the lead parts. GODS I want to be Juliet! Knowing my luck, though, I will be one of the maids…or the lady in waiting for Juliet. She sighed.
Her slight decrease in happiness did not go unobserved by her two darks, Cala and Caru. Relax, Sakura. I think it will be exciting no matter what part you get.
Hey, there's Ryou! Caru exclaimed. Sakura turned and sure enough, there was Ryou, walking up to her. She felt her heart give a light little flutter and the heat rush to her cheeks. She had a big crush on the Ring-bearer, and it was increasingly harder to hold it back.
"Hey, Sakura! Can't believe that we are finally going to be getting out of high school. This is the last year for Yugi, me and Joey." That's when he noticed the poster. "Hey, a play! Romeo and Juliet! One of my favorite romantic tragedies. Are you going to sign up for it?"
"I already signed the sheet. Are you?" she asked, trying to contain her rising emotions for the white-haired boy. His brown eyes sparkled.
"Yeah. Who knows? We might have fun." He used the pin on the table and signed the sheet. "Well, we better get to class."
Sakura smiled and nodded. Ryou returned the smile and they headed off to class.
…Two Days Later…
Sakura walked up to the list on the wall of the hallway. This was the list of who made the final cut to be in the play. She was a little nervous. The auditions had gone well, but she could not help but be nervous. Her worried eyes ran over the list. She was not surprised to see that Ryou had been dubbed as Romeo, nor that Yugi had been named as his best friend. They were both very good in the auditions. But what did surprise her was the name next to the slot for Juliet.
Juliet = Sakura Kadosawa
She could have fainted. She read the name over and over again just to be sure. She didn't realize anyone else was around until she felt a hand on her shoulder. She jumped, then turned to see Ryou staring up at her. "Sorry, Sakura. Didn't mean to startle you." Then he looked at the list. "Wow, we got the leads! Amazing!"
Sakura finally found her voice. "Um…yeah…so…Do you maybe wanna…"
Ryou gave her a smile. "Want to what?"
"Do you maybe want to go somewhere and practice after we get our scripts?" There, I got it out.
Finally. How hard is it to ask the boy a question? Cala asked.
Oh, hush.
"I would love to. How about tomorrow after school?" Sakura managed a nod. "Great! I'll meet you in the park, okay?" Another nod and the two parted ways.
…In the park the next day…
Sakura and Ryou met in the park as planned. "Okay, I think we should do the scene where they first meet…at the party I believe," Ryou suggested as he sat his battery operated Boom box on the ground nearby.
Sakura's eyes widened. But…but…but…
What is it, Sakura? Cala asked, sensing the light's increasing unrest.
Um…Cala…that's a kissing scene.
Caru burst out laughing. And to think that Ryou suggested it. Does that tell you anything, Sakura?
That he must have missed the part with the kiss…yeah, that's it. Maybe we can skip it.
"Okay, there is music in this scene, so I took the liberty to bring along some for some help with the scene. It never said what music was in the scene, so I just came up with something romantic. I hope you don't mind." Ryou added when he saw how nervous Sakura was.
"Oh…n-no. T-That's fine. I-I'm ready."
"Okay." Ryou reached down from his CD player and pushed the on button.
I've waited all my life,
For the day when love appears,
Like a fairy tale in days go by,
He will rescue me from my fears,
Ryou began his lines. He reached over and took her hand, as called for in the script. Sakura was pale and blushing at the same time. "If I profane with my unworthiest hand…"
Sakura took in the boy's face, He could never profane me with those hands…well…maybe one way… He raised his head from his script and their eyes met, sending Sakura into a furious blush.
"To smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss," Ryou said.
And now,
I feel him standing close to me,
And how
can I tell him what he means to me?
My heart stands still has he come?
Sakura blinked. Oh! My cue. Ryou smiled. She started her lines, trying to make every word count. "Good Pilgram, you do wrong your hand too much,/Which mannerly devotion shows in this./For saints have hands that pilgrams' hands do touch,/And palm to palm is holy palmers' kiss."
Ryou spoke. "Have not saints lips, and holy palmers, too?"
Oh starry night,
Is he the one that I dream of?
Oh starry Night,
Is my own true love?
They continued on with the dialogue for several moments. Then came the dialogue before the kiss.
"Saints do not move, though grant for prayers' sake," Sakura said.
Here I sit in my lonely room,
Waiting for my prince to come,
Wondering if he'll be here soon,
And I,
Sit patiently waiting for a sign,
And I,
Hope that his heart Longs for mine.
He calls my name is he the one?
"Then move not while my prayers effect I take." Ryou leaned forward and their lips met. It was the most wonderful sensation in the entire world. Ryou tasted like everything that was wonderful in the world. She leaned into the kiss, not for one instance wanting it to end. She wrapped her arms around Ryou and surprising she felt his arms at her waist.
Oh starry night,
Is he the one that I dream of?
Oh starry night,
is he the one that I dream of?
Finally they had to part for air. Ryou looked over at Sakura, who was still a little flushed from the kiss. "Sakura…what does this mean?" Ryou asked, taking a few deep breaths. He blinked in amazement. "I know THAT wasn't in the script."
Sakura giggled. "Of course not. I was adlibbing." Ryou laughed. "Ryou, I think I should tell you something. I have such a terribly big crush on you. I have for quite a while. I just…didn't know how to tell you." She suddenly found her feet interesting.
Oh starry night,
How will I know?
WIll his love show?
Is he my own true love?
"Sakura, I am flattered. And you know what else I am?" Sakura blinked as Ryou gave her a chaste kiss on the lips. "I am also very happy you return my feelings."
Sakura's eyes lit up and she jumped into Ryou's arms, knocking them both to the ground. "I love you!" she exclaimed. Ryou laughed.
"I love you, too." Then they lost themselves in another kiss.
--Owari—
Joy: There you go, Dark Angel Princess. Sakura and Ryou - happily ever after. (grins) I hope you liked it. And to anyone else reviewing, I hope you enjoyed it and see you next time!