The Green Gnomes' backyard was very busy. Gnomes and other garden animals were walking around, buying fresh fruit and vegetables. Some were gnomes were chatting with each other about their daily lives. Children ran around playing. You can see Gnomes of every color there (except Red and Blue obviously). The Green gnomes are a peaceful clan. They are kind to everybody regardless of color or status. Because their garden grows fruits and vegetables and edible flowers, the green gnomes were always happy to share them with other gnomes. The green gnomes were very friendly and welcome everybody, regardless of color or species. After entering through the green gate door, Juliet sighed in relief that she hadn't come across any dogs or Blues.
"Well, time to buy some fruit!" Juliet said to herself. She walked over to the garden to browse around. Some minutes later, the green gate door opened again, only this time to show a certain Blue gnome in duct tape and a black hood.
"Good I'm here!" said Gnomeo. "Now where did do the Greens keep their spray paint?"
After being offered a free small green basket, which every gnome gets, Juliet went to pick some fruit. She picked twenty raspberries, six strawberries, ten cherries, and six cranberries. Juliet would like to buy some other fruit besides the red ones but she knew that Aunt Ivy would have her smashed if she dared to bring home a single blueberry. She continued browsing and picked some berries that are any color but blue, such as blackberries and purple grapes. She goes over to one of the rocks to pay her money of coins.
"Oh please Billy!" Gnomeo begged. "You got to have some blue paint spray!"
"Sorry, Gnomeo," said Billy, a green gnome. "But we just ran out of it." Gnomeo's eyes looked cloudy.
"Are you sure you don't have any blue paint left?" He asked again. The Greens just got to have some blue paint!
"I am afraid not," Billy shook his head. "But our owner, Mrs. Rowling, has gone to buy some blue paint spray. Why don't you come back tomorrow?"
"Okay," said Gnomeo, seeing as that he had no choice but to wait. He turned to leave. "Well, nice seeing you anyway, Billy!" he waved.
"You too, Gnomeo!" Billy waved back. Gnomeo walked while looking down at the ground. Great. Now what would his mother and Miss Montague say? Suddenly, he bumped into Juliet!
"Aah!
"Oof!"
Juliet dropped her basket, spilling most of the fruit out! Oh no! She quickly began to pick up some of the fruit. She hoped that some of the fruit didn't get squished. Gnomeo, felt bad. He didn't mean to make her drop her groceries. So he decided to help Juliet pick them up. As the two gnomes bent down to pick up the last strawberry, their hands touched. They both looked up into each other's eyes and all the sudden, the world seemed to stop. Gnomeo felt his breath being taken away. Juliet felt her heart pounding. Gnomeo felt dizzy. Juliet had butterflies in her stomach. Gnome gave Juliet a smile while Juliet smiled back. They both continue staring into each other's eyes, which sparkled like stars. They each stood up, both carrying the last strawberry, not breaking eye contact from each other. Somebody bumped into Juliet from behind, causing her to fall into Gnomeo's arms. They looked at each other for a few moments before Gnomeo set Juliet down and cleared his throat.
"Um, sorry, I uh, wasn't watching where I was going," he stuttered.
"O-Oh no!" stuttered Juliet. "I mean, um, it's my fault. I uh, wasn't paying attention while wulking-walking," If they could blush, their faces would be as red as tomatoes. Both teen gnomes smiled sheepishly at each other, too shy to speak.
"Thanks for your help," said Juliet, sweetly, referring to him picking up her groceries.
"Sure, i-it's no problem," said Gnomeo, smiling and shrugging his shoulders. He tried to think of something else to say but he kept staring at her beauty. "So uh, what are doing?"
"I bought these fruit for my family," said Juliet. "How about you?"
"Well, I was going to buy some paint but they didn't have what I was looking for. Oh well! I can come back later after supper," Gnomeo answered, noticing the sun setting. Juliet's eyes widened when she saw the sunset.
"Supper? Oh no! I got to get home quick!" said Juliet. quickly grabbing her basket. Gnomeo quickly pulled her arm back.
"Do you really have to go?" he asked, feeling sad. He didn't want her to leave.
"I'm sorry but I have to," Juliet said, reluctantly. She really didn't want to leave either. Gnomeo reluctantly let go of her hand.
"I hope I'll see you again," he said.
"Me too," said Juliet, as she walked away. Gnomeo stared at her walking away, until Billy told him that it's closing time and that he should head home. Gnomeo didn't mind and walked home.
Juliet came home in the Red garden, sighing in happiness and content. She was daydreaming about that handsome gnome so much that she didn't care when Aunt Ivy yelled at her for not making supper on time.
Gnomeo came home in the Blue Garden, sighing in happiness and content. He was thinking about that beautiful girl so much that he didn't care when Lady Blueberry yelled at him for staying out so late.
Okay, I think that is all for this chapter. I wanted to add the part where Lady Blueberry and Aunt Ivy decided to throw a peace ball but I think that will fit better in the next chapter.