Hello fellow gnomies, it's me again! Long time ago, my mom told me a small story about a man who hired a guy (with a crooked nose), to write love letters for a girl he was smitten with. Eventually, the girl ended up with the crooked nose guy because his passionate letters truly came from him, not the other man. I thought of doing a Spongebob fan fic based on it and (and send it to Stephen Hillenburg!) but there were already three episodes about Spongebob helping Squidward, Plankton, and Mr. Krabs getting dates! I am not sure when it inspired me to turn it into another Gnomeo and Juliet story. (shrugs) I guess it happened when I listened to "I'm Not That Girl" from Wicked. Only instead of picturing Elphaba pining for Fiyero who's with Glinda, I imagined Juliet pining for Gnomeo who's with Rosaline (or Brittany pining for Alvin who's dating Charlene). Anyhow, I got the story idea worked out and now I will share it with you! I don't know how many chapters this story will last but it will be shorter than my previous fan fics. Onto the story!
Love letters chapter 1
It was early evening in a suburban England. A Blue garden gnome, Gnomeo was with the other gnomes and toys at a garden owned by Yellow gnomes. They were there to see a concert, performed by a toy rock band, Garden Fairies. Like anyone else, Gnomeo was excited!
"All right gnomes and toys! Are you ready to rock?" The band's lead singer shouted through the microphone. The audience yelled, "Yeaaaah!" prompting the band to play. Everybody shouted with joy and waved their hands up to the a Garden Fairies. Some danced to the music. Gnomeo joined in dancing. He was so caught up with the rock n roll that he accidentally bumped into someone.
"Hey watch it!" A feminine voice snapped at him.
"Oh I'm sorry!" Gnomeo said, backing off a little. He looked at who h bumped into and it was a girl gnome! She had long golden blonde hair, brown eyes, and was dressed in all dark red. Even her hat was dark red! Gnomeo's heart pounded. She was the most beautiful girl he had ever seen! The red girl was so busy making sure her dress wasn't wrinkled, that she didn't noticed Gnomeo drooling over her. She turned to watch the band again, when Gnomeo appeared beside her. He tapped on her shoulder to get her attention, which worked.
"Hello gorgeous!" Gnomeo said very smoothly. He showed his one-million dollar smile that make girls swoon. "Did you know Red is my favorite color? Cause it reminds me of love! Rawr!" Rosaline mentally rolled her eyes but smiled, just to be polite.
"Oooh really?" Rosaline asked, smiling really, really big. "I never knew Red (or any color) could attract mates. Very interesting uh...whoever you are!" She swished her hips a bit, making her act believable.
"Gnomeo my lady," the blue gnome replied, bowing before her. "And you are..?"
"Rosaline," she answered, hesitantly. Before she could tell him goodbye, Gnomeo spoke again.
"Rosaline do you know what's more beautiful than Red?" He smirked.
"What?" Rosaline asked. She looked at anywhere but Gnomeo.
"The moonlight that is shining on us tonight," Gnomeo answered slyly. Rosaline looked at her wristwatch.
"Oh my! Would you look at the time! I must be going. Toodles!" She said before hastily, trying to go. Gnomeo grabbed her hand.
"Wait! Will I see you again?" He asked. Rosaline wanted to say no but she didn't want to be rude.
"Yes, maybe. Now bye!" She replied, quickly. Just as Gnomeo let go of Rosaline's hand, she ran off.
"Rosaline must have been in a hurry to get home!" Gnomeo said to himself. Although he was disappointed that he and Rosaline didn't talk longer, he's certain they will meet again.
Three years went by since Gnomeo saw Rosaline. Now we find him in the Blue Garden (owned by a kind woman, Mrs. Montague), sitting on a rock. Gnomeo stares up into the sky, daydreaming about Rosaline. He wished he could see her again. After the concert, Gnomeo had been talking to his family, the Blue garden, non-stop about Rosaline. He talked everything about her from her hair to her dress to her lips. Lady Blueberry was pleased to find that Gnomeo had found a girl. The other Blue gnomes were happy for him, too. Gnomeo had tried looking for Rosaline but he couldn't get a hold of her. He didn't know what garden she belonged to or if she's from England. Gnomes and toys are not listed in phone books but thier owners are! But because Gnomeo didn't know the name of Rosaline's owner, phone books were out of the question. It seems like he'd never find her but who knows? Maybe they'd meet again someday. Gnomeo was so busy daydreaming, he didn't noticed somebody approaching him.
"Gnomeo? Gnomeo? Helloooo! Maaaaaate!" A voice saidin a sing-song voice, waving his hand in front of Gnomeo's face.
"Huh? Oh Hi Benny," Gnomeo said, trying to be cheerful. Gnomeo's cousin, Benny was a garden gnome with a yellow long-sleeved shirt, and blue pants. He sported a long blue hat that made up for his short stature. He sat down beside Gnomeo. Gnomeo's blue mushroom pet, Shroom, hopped toward Gnomeo's foot. Gnomeo rubbed him on his head, gently.
"What's up, coz? You've been sitting on the rock for hours!" He asked.
"Oh just thinking," Gnomeo said in a faraway voice.
"Of whom?" Benny inquired. As if he didn't know.
"Rosaline," Gnomeo answered. Both Benny and Shroom frowned.
"You're still thinking about her!?" Benny asked incredulously. Gnomeo nodded. "Gnomeo, it's been three years since you saw her! Why do you care about this girl!"
"Because she's the right girl for me!" Gnomeo replied. "I know it because my heart pounded when I first saw her!"
"Seems like you experienced love at first sight. But what about her? Does Rosaline like you?" Benny questioned.
"Of course! She flirted with me back!" Gnomeo responded.
"If she did, then why hasn't she contacted you?" Benny asked, again.
"To be fair, she left before I could ask her where she lived. And I didn't tell my address either!" Gnomeo sighed.
"You should forget about her Gnomeo. Guess it wasn't meant to be," Benny stated. Gnomeo's eyes widened.
"Don't say that, Benny! Love will find a way!" He exclaimed.
Benny sighed, deciding not to push the subject further.
"Whatever you say, mate," Benny muttered. Just then, Dolly, a blue girl gnome ran over to them.
"Hey boys!" She called. "You better get our lawnmower out into the alley! The race with the Reds is going to start soon!"
Benny, Shroom, and Gnomeo wasted no time heading to Mrs. Montague's shed.
Gnomeo should be cautious because I am not sure if Rosaline feels the same or not. I know it's weird seeing him going lovey Dovey over Rosaline (Actually not really because in the original play, he was pining for her before Juliet came into the picture). Sta. Tuned for chapter 2 because that's where the fun begins!