" Misa-chan, did you hear? I get to have one romantic scene with you," swooned Hinata.

" Um…..alright Hinata. That's interesting and if you'll excuse me I better be going back to my work," Misaki said hurriedly and ushered him out of the room.

" See you tomorrow Misa-chan," yelled Hinata and he went off whistling a happy tune.

Misaki smiled at him and she dived back into her piles of paper work and files that needed to be sorted out.

" See you tomorrow at rehearsal Misaki. Control your excitement over Usui-san," winked Sakura and Shizuko waved goodbye to her.

" Sakura…" said Misaki turning purple but they quickly left before she could start her denial rant.

The following day, everyone was gathered at the Seika High auditorium and all were busy trying out their costumes and playing with the props.

" We look absolutely brilliant in tunics while I bet Misaki will look drop-dead gorgeous in her gown," smiled Shiroyan and the idiot trio started cheering much to the annoyance of Misaki.

" They don't think about anything else, that idiot trio," thought Misaki as she continued helping Kanou and Shizuko set up the props such as the cardboard houses, paper flora and the garden seats.

" Sakura spent a long time making these props so we better not spoil them before the actual show this Saturday," warned Shizuko.

" Wow, Sakura you make a really good artist or should I say sculptor," laughed Misaki and Sakura beamed.

" The costumes will be provided by me since my older brother was in a play too during his high school days. The costumes looked as if you were still in the Victorian era or in the old streets of Italy," said Shizuko.

" I chipped in too by making the swords and the masquerade masks," chimed in Yukimura excitedly.

" I helped Sakura rewrite the scripts and arrange the plot of the story," said Kanou triumphantly.

" This is wonderful. Everybody in Seika High be it guys or girls are actually working together and playing their part in raising funds for the charity and helping our school. This is really good for our system," thought Misaki and she smiled at Shizuko.

" Hold on…Where is Usui Takumi?" asked Shizuko looking around for the blonde male.

" Relax. I wouldn't abandon all of you, especially Misa-chan," grinned Usui as the auditorium door swung open and Usui casually strolled inside.

" You're late you know that?" barked Misaki to Usui who was looking at the clock and glancing back at her.

" I'm actually two minutes ahead of schedule and I think you must really be eager to spend some time with me by the way you're acting. Don't worry, prez. I am excited too," Usui said and he sat down on the cardboard bench.

" Good. Everyone is here so we can began the play. But first, everyone should take their costumes and change before I start directing the play," ordered Shizuko and everyone scuttled to the bathroom to change into their respective costumes.

" Wow, I look so, so polished in this tunic. I look heck of a lot more stylish," laughed Hinata but he deflated when he saw how stunning Usui looked in his dark blue tunic embroided with gold thread.

" Hinata you won't catch Misaki's eye by looking like that," smiled Usui and Hinata glared at him.

" Shut up. I look cooler than you and you're just trying to make yourself feel better by saying that I look bad. You don't look that nice anyway," said Hinata even thought he knew Usui looked liked a prince in it while Hinata looked more like a jester.

" We look like the three musketeers. Classy, cool and stylish," chorused the idiot trio and they started prancing about in their black tunics.

" Not bad even thought green isn't my color," said Kanou looking at himself in the mirror.

" I look pretty decent in yellow," said Yukimur and Kanou stifled a laugh.

" Sure. Whatever you say French fry," grinned Kanou and Yukimura wailed at his teasing.

" Misaki, you look absolutely gorgeous and elegant. Why don't you wear dresses and gowns more often? You look like a model," squealed Sakura and Misaki tried her best not to blush.

" I don't look that nice, Sakura. It is the gown which is beautiful," replied Misaki modestly and even Shizuko had to admit that Misaki looked great.

" This red and grey gown brings out the more emotional side of you and compliments your figure," agreed Shizuko and Misaki looked at her reflection. Indeed she looked like a model but she didn't let it go to her head.

" Alright then, lets go and practice," said Misaki confidently and she went out of the bathroom and back to the auditorium.

" Hey, prez. I see you are looking very beautiful on this fine morning," grinned Usui and Misaki couldn't help but stare at the enchanting sight of Usui.

" Thank you and you're looking quite…." Misaki stumbled to find the words and Usui placed his finger on her mouth.

" Handsome, cute, charming or dashing? I don't mind if you choose one or all," smiled Usui and he stroked the side of her face and soon, Misaki's face became as red as a tomato and she pushed him away.

" This is a practice session not the real thing so I suggest you cool it," Misaki glared at him but he just laughed.

" Alright places everybody because I will be telling you how the story goes now," announced Shizuko and everybody sat in a circle on the stage.

Shizuko cleared her throat and adjusted her spectacles before reading the print on the papers.

" The Capulets and the Montagues are two families which are feuding. And Romeo is in love with another girl. However, he attends a masquerade ball organized by the Capulets and he falls for Juliet. However, Tybalt, a Capulet is in love with Juliet and he tries to woo her. Tybalt confesses to her but Romeo wins her heart. Romeo and Tybalt fight and Romeo kills Tybalt. Friar Lawrence tries to help Romeo and Juliet elope but Romeo takes his life when the law is after him and at last Juliet follows his actions," said Shizuko and everybody were busy picturing the story in their minds.

" The story never fails to capture my attention or to draw my attention. This romantic and sorrowful play is just another great Shakespeare classic," smiled Yukimura.

" So you like romantic stuff, eh? " laughed Kanou and Yukimura glared at him.

" Places everybody and we are going to start the practice. Alright. One, two , three action!" shouted Shizuko emulating the forceful presence of a movie director.

The first scene shows the idiot trio and Kanou in a heated argument representing the feuding families. " We will never be allies, let alone friends," said Shiroyan trying to make it more melodramatic.

" Fine then. Thou shall not ever hear the name of Montague in thou's house or the name Capulet in mine," said Kanou and everyone applauded Kanou's style of acting.

" Very nice Kanou. I would want to see more of that," said Shizuko and Kanou tried not to break into a smile.

It was the next scene and Usui is seen strolling with a few friends when they overhear the plans of the Capulet's to have a masquerade ball that night. " How exciting that the Capulets will be having a masquerade ball open to everyone. Shall we gatecrash it?" asked one of his friends and Usui flashed them and the crowd a brilliant smile which made all the girls sigh and swoon. Misaki just sniffed contemptuously at him.

" My heart yearns for the beauty that is beyond comparison to the beautiful night sky which is Rosaline but I am compelled to enter the gates of the Capulet mansion and indulge in some light hearted fun," said Usui charmingly.

" The masquerade ball shall help thou forget about Rosaline and maybe gain someone better since she is not interested in thou," said another of his friend and the scene in the streets of Verona ended.

The next scene was the masquerade ball where all the extras were on stage to make up the numbers in the ball.

" So many people yet so little women in the Capulet's mansion," sighed Usui but he pretended to be awestruck when he saw Misaki mingling with the other guests and he made a beeline for her.

However, Hinata as Tybalt was busy monopolizing her but she pretended not to be interested. " Misa-chan, this is so fun. You and me pretending that we liked each other," whispered Hinata and Misaki just gave a weak smile.

Usui saw Hinata trying to make a move which wasn't in the script and his eyes narrowed but he carried on acting.

Usui went up to Misaki and started to chat her up. After a little while, they started becoming friendlier and Misaki pretended that she was also smitten with Romeo. While dancing, Usui whispered into her ear. " How I would want to meet you. In a crowded room, I single you out and we develop feelings for each other."

Misaki blushed once more but she didn't say anything in case of spoiling the scene. Hinata saw this and he burned with jealousy as he saw the glint in the corner of Usui's eyes.

Hinata marched up to him and started talking to him and pretended that he suspected Usui was a Montague. Hinata slyly poked Usui in the ribs and Shizuko gave such a venomous glare that Hinata didn't dare try anything funny anymore.

Thus, the masquerade ball scene ended and the next scene was the confession of love from Tybalt to Juliet which Hinata waited with much anticipation.

Tybalt and Juliet moved into the garden settings where Juliet sat down on the fountain and Tybalt was handing a rose to her.

" Juliet my lovely rose, I have something of the upmost importance to tell you and I want you to listen to me," said Hinata blushing much to Usui's chagrin.

" I have never seen anyone as beautiful as thou from the beginning of my life. Thou shall never know the true meaning of ugly for it is thou that shines among the stars in the night sky. I have loved you since the first time we met and all that you have said to me has moved me," professed Hinata and he actually was saying this spontaneously. Misaki couldn't help but blush a light shade of pink and Sakura smiled.

" Shizuko, Hinata didn't follow the script and yet his words are more meaningful than what I could come up with," whispered Sakura to Shizuko.

" This is more than just acting for him. For Shintani, this is actually what he feels from the bottom of his heart for Misa-chan," replied Shizuko smiling.

" Tybalt…..I have met another man," said Misaki.

" Could it be that that filthy Montague has stolen my darling's heart from my clutches last night? Juliet, a wine as sweet and rare such as thee should not be tasted by a man of such class and honor but appreciated and cared for by a man such as me. Juliet, my love is nothing more than a long list of confessions to thou but please be known that I love you and I hope that you do too," professed Hinata and he gave Misaki a loving smile and she couldn't help but blink a few tears.

Usui just shook his head in disgust and glared daggers at Hinata who was trying his utter best to charm his childhood sweetheart.

" I…..I am sorry Tybalt but thou have shown up too late and now my heart is a flutter for another man," replied Misaki.

A/N Chapter 3 took quite some time but it was worth it. Please read and review and tell me what you think so far.