EIGHTH CHAPTER:
Kiss
(This is from the past when Romeo and Juliet were four)
Romeo dangled his legs back and forth in the back seat of their sedan. He sat in between his mom and dad. His eyes were bright and full of enthusiasm. "Where are we going today?" he asked.
His mom placed a hand on his knee. "We're going to Juliet's. You like her don't you?"
Romeo wrinkled his nose. "Juliet's a girl!"
His dad placed a hand on his head and rubbed his hair. "She's a friend, be nice."
"Why are we bringing Hannah's puppy?" he asked.
"We're giving him to Juliet," replied his mom, "She's going to take care of the puppy and feed him and play with him. She's going to make sure he grows up big and strong."
"Is she gonna really take care of him?" he asked.
"Of course," replied his dad. "Juliet will love him."
"Okay," Romeo said, "I trust her."
Juliet waited impatiently for her visitors to arrive. She had woken up early just to make sure she's ready when they arrive. Her mom and dad hadn't said much except for the fact that they've brought a surprise along. What could it be, what could it be?she thought. She sat on the sofa, waiting for the door to creak open.
"Don't get too excited, Juliet," said her dad. "They'll come soon enough."
But that just made her even more excited.
The door opened and in came the Montagues. Juliet smiled with delight upon seeing the three of them. "Where's the surprise?" she asked.
"Show her, Romeo," said his mom.
"Okay," he replied. "Close your eyes." He pulled on Juliet's hand and led her outside. They stopped under the shade of a tree, where Romeo had earlier left the puppy. "You can look now."
Juliet opened her eyes and was met by playful barking. "It's a puppy!" She crouched down and rubbed the puppy's tiny head. "He's so cute! What did you name him?"
Romeo shrugged. "I haven't given him one yet. Maybe you can name him."
Juliet stared at the puppy for a second then said, "Max. I'll call you Max."
Romeo crouched beside her and scratched behind the puppy's ears. "Max. That's a good name."
Juliet smiled. She turned and kissed Romeo on the cheek. "Thank you."
