Like Romeo And Juliet
by: sexmitchell
"Okay now Emily, sit by Hanna and practice these lines with her then later we'll do what the script says." Spencer said while lending Emily the sheet of paper.
The girls were in Spencer's room memorizing lines and acting out scenes from the script for a school play in which they all agreed on participating in for fun. It was mainly about a girl who's reputation as a daughter of royal rich and strict parents did not allow for her to fall in love with just anybody although she ends up falling for a boy who doesn't quite reach her parent's expectations but treats her right and she learns many things from him. In the end, they both run away together and go through lovely, dramatic events as a couple… kind of like Romeo and Juliet except in modern times and they don't suffer a tragic death. Spencer and Aria played the maids in the house, Hanna plays the best friend, Noel Khan plays the boy whom the girl falls for, and Emily plays the girl. The parents were rolls played by older kids in the senior class who barely showed up because they barely had any lines or scenes in the play.
"..But Jamie what do I do if my parents find out!" Emily said while facing Hanna as she waited for Hanna to say her line.
"Listen, they won't find out you just need to relax I promise everything's gonna turn out for the best Lauren." Hanna then did as the script said and put her hand on Emily's shoulder as to comfort her.
"Okay I think we've done enough practice let's go downstairs and eat something.." Spencer suggested as she walked passed Emily and Hanna out the door.
"Ugh finally gees Spence, I can't believe you're making us act out the script as if it wasn't enough that we do it in school." Hanna sigh and followed Spencer as Emily and Aria followed behind. Emily giggled.
"Well sorry that I want this to go well and I want to be prepare for the play on Friday." Spencer reached for a glass of orange juice.
"Spencer's right and plus this is fun I honestly don't see the problem." Emily agreed while smiling at Hanna.
"Thanks for completely taking her side Em!" Hanna said teasingly and poked Emily's stomach jokingly. Emily couldn't help but blush.
Did she just blush? Hanna couldn't help but notice. She didn't think too much into it. Maybe it's just Emily being the same cute self she is always shy and sweet. Although, for a fact Emily did have a huge crush on Hanna but never planned on acting on it and though her feelings were strong, Hanna never seemed to notice. Emily loved everything about Hanna and most of all the way she felt when she was with her. Safe. She couldn't quite pin point the moment she begin to grow feelings for Hanna but she knew she was hopelessly in love with her best friend. Never did she try telling her how she felt for fear of ruining the friendship although deep in her heart she knew Hanna wasn't cruel and she knew that their friendship meant to Hanna as much as it meant to her.
"Okay enough flirting you two..Aria do you want orange juice?" Spencer said. Emily blushed like never before and Hanna upon seeing this smirked at Emily.
Wednesday came along and the girls were all practicing their lines in class when Emily saw the drama teacher approaching them.
"Hey Emily…there has been a small change in the script.." she smiled at Emily and handed her the new sheet if paper.
"But Ms. Rivera I've already memorized these lines. Why would you change it?" Emily said with a worried expression.
"Well turns out Noel got suspended over some fight or something so now he can't play the boy…" She paused. "So…I did a lot of thinking and thought maybe I should changed the play a little bit around."
"A little bit around?" Emily asked curiously.
"Yea well.. since all the guys already have parts, instead of you falling for a boy, you will fall for a girl." Ms. Rivera said while glimpsing at Hanna. Emily raised her eyebrows in amusement.
"Gees that's gonna be easy considering the circumstances…" Aria chuckled.
"Just because I'm gay doesn't mean It's going to be easy playing love interest with any girl." Emily rolled her eyes.
"Oh it won't be any girl Emily, read the script." Ms. Rivera pointed at the paper on Emily's hands then walked away. Emily then read quickly through the script and her jaw dropped.
"So who's the lucky girl Em?" Spencer smirked while looking at Emily's surprised face. Aria stared at Emily waiting for a response.
Emily gulped hard "It's um… it's…it's Hanna."
"Me? I'm your love interest?" Hanna walked over to Emily and read the script. Both Aria and Spencer looked at each other in shock.
"Well seems like you two are gonna be having LOTS of fun in this script..." Spencer smirked at both Hanna and Emily. Aria tried hard not to laugh.
"Shut up Spence!" Emily said.
"This is going to be an interesting play..." Aria suggested awkwardly.
"Em are you cool with this cause I don't mind." Hanna smiled.
"No it's fine I'm sure the play will be awesome. I just don't want to freak you out because I'm-"
"Gay?!" Hanna interrupted. "Emily please, you're my best friend. It's just a play." Hanna continued. "It's going to be fun." she added smiling.
Later that afternoon after school Hanna and Emily agreed to go to Hanna's house to act out the play and practice for Friday.
"Okay so in this scene we're in your balcony and we're talking about how your parents expect too much from you and then I comfort you and then..." Hanna said flipping through the pages of the script.
"Let's just practice and get it over with plus I'm hungry." Emily sounding a bit anxious and nervous.
"Okay then, let's start. You're up first." Hanna pointed at Emily while reading her own paper.
Emily then read from her script. "My parents...they don't understand. They want me to be like them."
"Lauren you can't keep allowing your parents to make your life decisions. You need to go and follow your dreams. I'm here for you, you're a special girl..you deserve the world." Hanna said looking dead into Emily's eyes trying to stay as serious as she could.
Emily smiled, "That was good you managed to stay serious!" She said considering Hanna always smirks or busts out laughing during serious scenes in the play. She playfully shoved Hanna's shoulder and Hanna winked at her flirtatiously. They continued to act out scenes and memorize lines until it was time for Emily to go home.
The next day, the teacher suggested everyone to act out the scenes to see if they needed to add something or if they were ready for Friday. When Hanna and Emily's rolls were up, Emily was in her sitting position and Hanna standing a few feet away from her as it said in the script.
"I feel so alone and my parents don't even bother listening. You've been the only one there for me Jamie. But you know, I wouldn't blame you if one day you got tired of listening to me rant." Emily looked down as if she was upset like it said in the script while waiting for Hanna to say her line.
Hanna walked slowly over to Emily and sat next to her beginning to say her lines. "Me? Tired of listening to you? Lauren I'm here for you. You are one of the things I look forward to every day and I hate seeing you upset." Hanna then placed one hand on Emily's shoulder.
"Kiss." Ms. Rivera said interrupting the play. Everyone turned to look at her. Emily and Hanna shot each other a look with eyes wide open.
"w-what?" Emily stuttered trying to make sure if she heard right. "That wasn't in the s-script"
"I know. But I need y'all to kiss. It's the only thing fit for this scene. See, in the play she's your best friend but she's falling for you and you're definitely falling for her. The thing is, the audience don't know that so when you drop the bomb which is a kiss, it will give them some excitement and something to look forward to throughout the play and then later on you guys will begin this romantic lifestyle without Lauren's parents knowing." Ms. Rivera continued to talk in enthusiasm as both Hanna and Emily watched stunned. Spencer and Aria were just as shocked and speechless.
When she finally stopped talking Hanna was the first to speak. "Um...so... you're suggesting that we kiss after I read the line I just finished reading?" she raised an eyebrow while Ms. Rivera nodded yes.
"A pop kiss or..." Hanna asked stretching the last part.
"I'm not asking for you guys to make out I mean, I don't mind. The more intimate the kiss, the better but if you feel uncomfortable all I really need is a passionate kiss perhaps lasting 3 seconds. It doesn't have to involve a whole make out session unless of course you guys choose to. That's up to you though." Ms. Rivers smiled sweetly at Emily and Hanna not realizing the awkward tension between the two friends.
"That's sexy" one of the boys said. Emily still stood frozen in place.
"Okay starting from the top!" Ms. Rivera yelled to the class. Emily and Hanna slowly got into their positions once again.
Emily said her line and waited for Hanna to say hers. As soon as Hanna finished her line she reached slowly lifting Emily's chin leaning in pressing her lips with Emily's feeling fireworks run through her body the minute their lips touched. Hanna kissed her softly and passionately as if she had been wanting to do that for a while. Emily felt weak at Hanna's touch with butterflies in her stomach, completely drowning in the feeling of the kiss. She couldn't believe this was happened, she was so glad Hanna was the replacement of the part Noel Khan couldn't play. After 4 seconds passed by, which in reality felt like eternity, Hanna pulled away looking into Emily's eyes in such a loving way. She felt something, Something she couldn't explain, but she loved the kiss and the sparkle in Emily's eyes only made her heart melt. Emily smiled shyly looking down blushing by the way Hanna was looking at her. Hanna didn't even notice it, she got lost in Emily's beautiful face.
"That is what I'm talking about! Perfect!" Ms. Rivera said loudly. "Now again from the top."
Hanna turned instantly to Ms. Rivera.
"A-Again?"