In a garden…

Izumi sat down on a bench and sighed. Almost everyone was trying for either Romeo or Juliet. No one has ever bothered with the other characters.

Daisuke must have a plan if he's allowing so many to audition for the main roles…She thought. She sighed again and started reading out loud from her script.

"O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo? Deny thy father and refuse thy name; Or if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, And I shall no longer be a Capulet…"

Meanwhile, Lee was standing behind a tree not far from Izumi. When he heard her, he started to blush. Oh Izumi, here is your Romeo! Then, he felt something slither up his leg, and froze. He couldn't move and was starting to fall over. Lee tried to grab a branch, but the results were not as he expected. He came down with a crash and the thing that was crawling up his leg jumped off (it was a lizard who apparently mistook Lee for a green vine). And, Izumi noticed…

"Lee, what are you doing?" She stood over him. Lee looked at her and turned even more red, What beauty! Fast as lightning, he stood up.

"Oh nothing, nothing! I-I was j-j-just enjoyi-i-i-ng this b-beautiful garden!" Izumi smiled, "A little brake from the practicing, huh?"

"Y-y-y-y-…" Lee was so flustered that all he could do was nod.

"Do you want to sit down with me?" Izumi turned towards the bench, turned her head at Lee and smiled once again. Lee was even more in shock. (Inner Lee: Gai-sensei, this is my chance!...What should I dooooooo?!? (tears streams down inner Lee's face) They sat down and Lee was so nervous he couldn't speak.

"Lee, what role are you trying out for?" Izumi asked while staring at her script.

"Um…I-well…er-Romeo…" Lee hesitated. Izumi gave him a sad smile, "Good luck, then…" she suddenly became quiet and a little serious. Lee noticed and looked at her.

"Izumi, do you wish to try out for Juliet?" She nodded and sighed.

"I just don't have a chance…" This made Lee upset, "Why shouldn't you have a chance? You are one of the most beautiful girls who are trying out for the lead role!" He paused, thought, and froze over what he had just said. Izumi looked back at him with hopeful eyes, "R-really?" Lee blushed and looked down, "Hai…you have even been with the acting troupe for a much longer time than the others. I know you can make it." He looked back at her and smiled. This made Izumi happier.

"Hey, Lee…would you like to practice together for this?" Lee looked back at her in disbelief. Then, he tried to smile his most charming smile and said, "Yes!"

"Yay! Okay, let's do the balcony scene!" Izumi opened up her script and Lee followed suit.

"I'll start where Juliet is about to finish her big speech!" Izumi said, "Oh, that I were a glove upon that hand, That I might touch that cheek! Aye me!" She paused and waited for Lee to speak. And waited…and waited…

"Lee, are you even paying attention?" She looked at him in anger, but then softened as she saw him shivering.

"What's wrong?"

"…"

"Lee…"

"…I can't understand this!!!!!!" Izumi fell over.

"What do you mean 'can't understand'? Weren't you paying to Daisuke at all?"

"I-I-I-I'm sorrryyyy!" Now, tears were srteaming down Lee's face.

"Okay, okay! We will take this two lines at a time for your part! I'm sorry I yelled at you!" Izumi put an arm around Lee to comfort him.

Meanwhile…

Gai was sitting in a tree watching the whole thing. He smiled and tears of joy ran down his cheeks. Lee, I'm proud of you for partially handling this on your own!"

"Gai, shouldn't you be studying?" A voice behind him said. Gai froze, then relaxed when he realized Kakashi was right behind him.

"And how long have you been here, my arch rival?"

"Not long, just reading." Kakashi held out his usual book, Icha Icha Paradise. A big sweat drop hung over Gai's head.

"Plus, I'm only worried about you. How should really be studying." Gai sighed, "Very well…we will both leave."

"B-both? But why?" Kakashi stupidly asked. Gai muttered under his breath.

"What did you say?"

"Pervert."

"Am not!"

"Are too."

"Not!"

"Too."

"Not!"

And they were like that whenever they saw each other for the rest of the day.

YES!! Chapter 2! I decided on a LeexOC thing, but still confused over what other pairings there needs to be. If you want yaoi (sp?) vote yes or no! R&R, and stay tuned!!