Jenn: I think we're already on the front row without even realizing it

Taylor: This is gonna be good~!

Ayame: Let's just all give them both a big applause!

Everyone: *Claps hard

Ayame: Oh yeah! Now let's start the show!


Chapter 7: Let the Play Begin!

(Emma's POV)

Two weeks later...

After two weeks, the play was on good progress. I never expected that the others are really good at acting. Aria-san wrote a great script but me and Taylor edited the script and made it better, seemed like everyone liked the script more now. I begged Taylor not to make the romance lines not too romantic. And Jenn got more interested on the play, that made me feel much more annoyed.

When it comes to costumes, Sylvette had no problem making them, well maybe a little bit. Even though I really hate wearing skirts or dresses, I actually like mine. It was a white and blue dress, it has ruffles in the middle which made it look great. And thank god Zazie doesn't need to kiss my forehead for real during practise. Me and Taylor were okay when it comes to acting, but the others, they really need to get used to it. But they actually became really good after two weeks.

And, the day of the play finally came. The other were amazed when they saw me in dress, I think I almost got myself killed because of them. I wasn't too surprised when Zazie look at me with that expression, he walked towards me and said, "Y-you look great Emma." He scratched his head and his cheeks became a shade of pink. "I think somebody adores her~!" Jenn, Taylor and a few who weren't jealous squealed, that made us both blushed and looked away.

"Alright, I'm the one who will do the introductions and narrate the story. Is it okay Aria-san?" Announced Taylor.

"That's alright." The stage was actually beautiful, it was located outside of the Bee Hive which is in the middle of Central. A lot of people came to see the play, which made me very nervous.

"Welcome Ladies and Gentlemen, and also children of all ages. I am Taylor Hanson, a writer that will tell you all a story of two friends who are actually in love with each other! Once upon a time, there was a kingdom that was in a very far, far away land where there were two beautiful and popular girls, and they both are in love with a certain merchant..." Taylor stopped, me and Jenn were revealed when curtains opened. The boys squealed my name so hard because of my beautiful appearance.

"Don't you think boys chasing us is getting well you know... annoying Jenn?" I asked. "What's so annoying about it Emma? They chased us because we're surprisingly beautiful. And besides, I started to hate you because you have more fans than me." She shot a glare at me.

"Who cares? I mean, you're beautiful too but umm... I think you should fix that bad attitude of yours." I said.

"Oh whatever Emma, don't act like you're smarter than me." Jenn said.

I went to my ornament shop to open for the day. In the script, my friend Zazie always come by to see me everyday in the shop, so he entered the stage. Which made the girls squealed so damn hard because of his handsome appearence, I was really shocked to see Allison and the others, th-they were squealing too?!

"Good morning Emma, catch!" He called out and threw me an apple, and I caught it with my hand. "Thanks! I think you always pick the best apples! And it's always been free." I giggled while taking a bite from the red shiny apple. "You're welcome. And I think I'll buy this one please." He put some money on the desk.

"Are you buying this for a girl you secretly admired?" I grinned at him. "W-what made you say that? I have a little sister remember?" He was suppose to blush in the script, and he did. He actually looks cute when- wait, WHAAAT? "Geez I'm just kidding!"

"I know I know. Well, see ya later!" He waved at me. "Yeah!"

After that, I walked outside of the shop to take a walk, suddenly Jenn appeared. "What I most hate about you because Zazie ALWAYS come to your shop, and have a little chat once in awhile! Why doesn't he come to my shop instead?!"

"Even though he knew about you, maybe he doesn't like your attitude like I said. And besides, me and him are good friends. I think you're too overreacted." I sweat dropped. In the script, I considered her as a friend while she considered me as rival, and Zazie was one of the popular guys. Then we saw a huge crowd, and that means that the prince of this kingdom has arrived, Liam walked towards me that made the audience more interested and the girls of course, squealed.

"Umm... Emma Hanson, I Prince Liam Wright, would like to ask..." Then Liam knelt down and held my hand then said, "if you want to be my Queen?" The crowd was rejoicing right now. I looked at Taylor who was obviously waiting for that moment.

The audience waited for my answer, buuuut...

"F-forgive me Liam, I-I mean your Majesty. Somebody actually has already stole my heart, I-I just can't become your Queen." My reply made the audience say "Awww~!" and some said, "Too bad Prince." Liam left the stage and the curtains were closed.

"Weeks after Prince Liam proposed to Emma, but who was turned down. Jenn became more-more jealous of her, she kept spying on her and Zazie whenever they see each other. Since she couldn't stand it anymore, she sent kidnappers to kidnap her so Jenn can have Zazie all to herself." The curtains were opened and it revealed me who was walking. Then two Letter Bees wearing a kidnapper costume pulled me hard.

"H-hey! W-what are you-?!" One of them covered my mouth and continued pulling me until we reached the backstage. The curtains were closed again.

"After being unconcious, Emma then found herself at a dreary dungeon. Will she ever be saved? Well then, let's find out." The curtains reopened again and I was collapsed at the stage. "W-where am I?" Rubbing my eyes and Jenn suddenly appeared.

"In a dungeon my friend, that's not it, my rival." She answered me with an evil tone. "Why are you doing this Jenn? Tell me right now!" I pretended to be mad.

"Isn't it obvious Emma? I locked you up down here because I want Zazie for myself!" She answered me again. "Well that's a stupid reason to have. Except if I did something bad, obviously." I sweat dropped once again.

"It is not! I doubt that somebody will help you, I'm surprised if you're lucky enough. No one will ever find this place!" She left the stage.

"Damn you Jenn..." And here's the next scene...

"H-hey Jenn, have you seen Emma? I've been waiting for her in the shop for a long time, I'm a little worried about her." Zazie asked with a worried face. Taylor was pushing my shoulder because of this. I was blushing so hard right now.

"I-I don't know, m-maybe she's s-sick right n-now..." Jenn answered with a scared face. "Where is she Jenn? Tell me!" He shook her shoulders.

"Alright-alright! She's locked up in that dungeon right now. But you can't save her! There's some vicious guards there. Besides, why save her if you can spend time with me instead?" She tried to convince him. "No way I'm gonna sit here and do nothing. I'm going to save her!" He smirked when he ran away from her.

"D-don't tell me that you already knew where the dungeon is!" Jenn pretended to be shocked and sweat dropped.


These next parts of the play will be one of the most embarrassing moments of my entire life!

"The young merchant finally arrived outside of the dungeon, when he saw two men who actually looked vicious just like Jenn said. Will he ever save the damsel in distress?"

"Damn it! How am I gonna get those keys? Hmmm..." The two Letter Bees pretended to sleep, Zazie used a stick to get the keys that was hung pretty high. I was hitting the bars to create a tune to make them sleep hoping that somebody will also find me like in the script. And Zazie came to my rescue.

"Thanks for helping me get the keys." He thanked me while he unlocks the jail door. "No thank you for saving me, now let's go!" I whispered to him and I blushed a little, he pulled my hand and we tried to run away. But eventually the kidnappers caught us.

"Where do you think you're going? If you're a man, then fight us like one." One of them warned us. "Suit yourself."

"But are you sure you can handle this by yourself, I didn't know that you can even do this!" I held one of his hands tightly. I'm like the 'girl who's worried about the guy she loves' right now. "I can't guarantee that I'll live, but I'll die for you!" I looked at Taylor and Jenn who looked so happy. They're actually good at it during the sword fight, and they like used real swords. If I follow the script, Zazie won but he got a little bit injured and collapsed. I helped Zazie up and carried him out of the dungeon.

"After the sword fight, the brave merchant collapsed to the ground. B-but no worries, he's not dead! Obviously, haha. After a few days, he realized that Emma took care of him." Before the play, Taylor told me she purposely add this line so I comment about it. So I did, I stepped to the stage.

"You know sis', me and Zazie aren't actually in love in real life you know! Why would he be interested in me anyways?!"

"By the way folks, I purposely said that because I wanted to know her reaction. And come on, a lot I mean A LOT of boys adore you much. Am I right? He actually might be even jealous. No on with show again!"

"H-hey!" She pushed me hard to backstage, the curtains were closed again. We always like to annoy each other. I mean like that's what sisters are for actually, am I right? After that, the curtains were opened again revealing Zazie who was lying down in his bed and I was sitting in a chair next to him.

"Zazie? Zazie! You're awake! I-I'm so glad you're okay damn it!" He opened his eyes and looked at me.

"It's alright, I'm fine. Where are we and how long was I out?" He asked while he held my head, that was quite embarrassing. "We're in your home. And you were passed out for... four days." I answered.

"Oh... Y-you took care of me?" "Your mom was kind of busy, so she wanted me to take care of you."

"Well thanks, for taking care of me Emma." He smiled at me, which made me blush a little. "I-it's not a problem, really." Not looking at him.

"Days after the incident, the girl and the merchant's bond slowly became something more, that is... more than friends. And did Jenn regret for what she had done about that day?"

Me and him were just taking a walk in the village, then Jenn appeared and said, "You guys... I'm really-really sorry for what I did a few days ago. I-I din't know that you would get hurt because of me, I'm sorry Zazie. And I'm sorry Emma, for being jealous of you, I know it's a really pathetic thing to get jealous about, but still... I'm sorry!" Jenn suddenly hugged me.

"I-it's alright Jenn, really. Just don't do dangerous and stupid things like this again okay?"

"H-hey! Can you shut up already?" "I'm sarcastic aren't I?" I giggled, I'm sarcastic in real life too.

"Well gotta go! See ya guys later!" We waved back at her, and we continued walking. And after this, here comes the most embarrassing moment.

"You know... I've been wanting to tell you something..." I can already tell that Jenn and Taylor have been waiting for this moment for a damn long time.

"What?" I asked, I was feeling worried and nervous at the same time. "I... I really love you Emma." Oh, my, god.

"W-WHAT?! But I-!" He suddenly held my neck and he kissed my forehead, I'm just completely... blown away. I think my face is red as a tomato right now.

"W-why did you kiss my damn forehead?!" Yes! Even in the script I can hit his head for real. When I saw Taylor and Jenn, they were jumping in glee. "T-that hurt you know! And what did you expect?"

"Alright-alright I'm sorry. What took you so long to say it? Idiot..." I said holding his shoulder.

"And thus, the girl accepted him, which made him happy. Jenn became a better person than before. And they lived, happily, ever after. The End! We hope you all enjoyed the play, thank you, and good night!" Taylor ran to backstage when the audience stood up and gave us a big applause.

I think I'm gonna dread this day every year. But at least the play was a success...


Jenn, Taylor and Ayame: OH MY GOOOD! *fangirling hard

Ayame: Good show! Jolly good show! *Shouting with Pops Maellard accent

Emma: I-I can't b-believe he k-kissed my forehead *feeling super embarrassed and sulking

Ayame: Good job everyone, especially Zazie and Emma!

Zazie: Shut it Ayame

Ayame: Oh don't be rude Zazie, I know you've always wanted kiss her

Taylor: When are they gonna kiss, I mean like for real?

Ayame: You'll see soon enough *evil grin

Girls: EMMAAAAAA!

Boys: ZAZIEEEEEE!

Ayame: Everyone get out of the place before they kill you. R&R pleaaaase, AAAAAAAHHHH!