I finally got this chapter up. It's very difficult to type these out with school and family. Sorry if this is short, but I wanted to post this up so I'm sorry if it's not as exciting, but I hope you still like it. Anyway, enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Romeo x Juliet or it's characters.

Warning: This is boy x boy love (yaoi). In this story, there are not brothers even though there are in the anime. If you do not like them together, please don't read. There may be some OC and some grammar/spelling mistakes for I do not have a Beta so I try to not make it you.

Summary: There were times where I thought I did not belong here. Being abused and barely experiencing life on my own was something I lived off. For a split moment, I was going to kill my self that day on the train. That is...until I met him. It was then, at that moment, that I would take the risk of losing everything, including my freedom, just to be with him, a mere teacher. However, I was unprepared for what I had in store…

Risk

Thoughts

Chapter 9:

Tybalt P.O.V.

"Oh, I forgot to tell you that I got a job position here at the school."

"You're kidding right?"

"Nope! Mr. Conrad decided to have me do some kind of guard thing. Make sure there aren't any fights and stuff like that."

I hmped in amusement. "That's because I told him you couldn't even teach if your life depended on it."

Kazu pouted playfully, "That's cold man, why you gotta do that to me? After all we've been through."

We sat in my office in the boys locker room with the blinds down as I put my black Nike shoes on. I stood up from my black, chair and examined myself in the mirror real fast; my attire being some black basketball shorts and a red short-sleeve shirt.

I turned to grab my keys and clipboard from the desk before opening the office door; walking out with Kazu behind me.

"Don't you have somewhere to go?"

"Well, I never seen you teach before so I figured I'd watch for a few minutes. It should be interesting since you're so hard-headed sometimes." Kazu replied, a smirk gracing his lips as we stood near the left side of the bleachers near the double door entrance of the huge gym.

I didn't reply but I watched as the boys started walking out of the locker room; chatting with one another as they headed towards us.

I haven't talked to Romeo since Friday night and it's now Monday. I also didn't deny the anger welled up in me because Juliet was also in this class and I couldn't even speak to Romeo unless it was just a few words.

"hey, there's Romeo." Kazu whispers to me quickly as I scan the boys and notice Romeo and Benvolio walking side by side; talking.

At least he's ok and not in harms way...for now. "All right, gather around and listen up!" I yell out to the boys as they jog the rest of the way; I stood on a bleacher so I could see all of their faces.

"For warm-up, I want you to do five laps around the gym. After you're done, get into the groups you were in wednesday, and we'll learn some basketball." Speaking loud and clear while watching each boy nod before I blew the whistle and they turned to start the warm-up.

Kazu clapped slowly with am amusing grin, "I'm very impressed. You're actually specific of what you want them to do. I'm impressed!" He says before he stops clapping and looks up at me as I step off the bleacher.

"It's nothing new. Just teach them the basics and keep them active." I reply blankly when I saw the girls finally come out of their locker room as they gathered in the middle of the gym and their own teacher talked to amongst them.

"However, Romeo doesn't seem thrilled with the fact that you're not talking to him." Kazu pointed out as I looked up to see Romeo and Benvolio running at a steady pace as they were coming close to us. "You should say hi to him and piss that damn red-haired bitch up-"

"Kazu." I snapped lowly at him, sending him a side glare but Kazu shrugged it off.

What shocked me suddenly was when both Benvolio and Tybalt stopped in front of us. My arms were crossed and I had hard look on my face as I watched Benvolio glance at Romeo sadly before looking me in the eye. "Tybalt-sama, is it okay if Romeo and I be on oppisite teams? I know we're always on the same team, but we thought it'd be better if we actively worked individually."

I raised an eyebrow and studied the blond for a moment, trying to figure out the secret meaning behind the request but there were none.

Kazu placed his hands on his heads and chuckled at the two, "Did you pratice that yourself or did you learn new words from English class?"

"Actually, I learned from you Kazu-sama," Benvolio replied sacastically as Kazu gave him a confused look before he continued, "Your quite loud when you want to be in the boys restroom. Next time you wanna learn new words, try using a book instead of your hand." He stated with a fake smile before jogging up to finish the rest of his laps.

I couldn't help but smirk at the boys comeback and I looked over at Kazu, who stood there in shock with his mouth open like a fish. "Boys restroom? Really Kazu?"

"Umm...Tybalt?" Focusing back on Romeo, I noticed that he didn't give me eye contact as he spoke.

"Though Benvolio's request is true from the both of us, I'd rather not participate in basketball today. I have this presentation to finish and it's not due till next class-"

"No."

Romeo was taken back by my sudden reply and finally looked at me with shocked teal eyes. Kazu blinked in confusion and looked from me to Romeo.

"Why not?"

"You need to participate more. Last time, you barely played anything because of the same kind of excuse. I need you to play basketball otherwise I'll fail you. Is that clear, Romeo?" I asked with a serious face, trying so hard not to just hug him tightly and carry him away, but I couldn't.

Romeo and Kazu were silently shocked by my words but none of them opposed of it. Instead, Romeo only nodded before sparing me a look with sad eyes as he resumed his laps. When I knew he was gone and from ear reach, I tilted my head back and let out a soft, frustrated grown.

Kazu watched me for a moment before letting out a tired sigh, making me look at him. "I know that you can't talk to him the way you usually do because of the blackmail, but did you have to be so harsh on the kid?"

"Cielo's most likely took care of the problem. Besides, I do care about Romeo, not only outside of school, but in school as well. If his personal problems effect his grades, he may not be able to go to college or maybe transfer." I answer back before turning back to see if everyone had finished their warm-ups and most of them had.

"True, but are you saying that you care more about Romeo's schoolwork then his actual well being?" My brown-haired friend asked me quietly before some small beep noise made both of us look at Kazu's watch.

"Shit, I gotta go. Call me when your done. I'll be around." Kazu told me as he turned to walk towards the gym twin-doors, waving over his shoulder directed to me as I watched him push the left side door open and disappear.

Romeo's well-being...I do care about Romeo. He's the only reason I have to live for, but since Juliet and Scarlet started interfering...Will I start to doubt my motives? What if instead of protecting Romeo and ensuring his safety, I only pushed him away from me and further into Montague's trap?

My group gathered under the basketball net as I studied them for a second before stepping off the bleacher and walking towards them. Two of the boys noticed me coming and soon everyone turned to see what I had to offer.

I got a splt glance at Romeo, who met my gaze before looking away quickly; like I was some kind of horrific animal. As for Benvolio, he only spared me soft glare; a message saying that there wasn't anything he could possibly do since he heard my words to Romeo moments ago.

No...I won't let that happen. I let go of Romeo once and I'm not doing to do it twice. I made a promise to someone dear to the both of us. For that, I have to keep it. Otherwise, everything that we've worked for, the loved we formed, the and risks we took; meant nothing.

R I S K

Benvolio P.O.V.

Today isn't turning out good at all. After gym class with Romeo, I felt like I couldn't do anything to make my friend better because of Tybalt's behavior. Even though we know about Juliet's blackmail that makes me want to just slap her face off and run her over with a car, I can't do nothing about it.

Romeo and I had parted ways since our second period class was starting and I stopped by my locker to get some Art supplies. Why can't Montague just let Romeo free? Though we're not even 18 yet, I still feel as if Romeo has a right to leave. With everything that's happened, he shouldn't have to deal with all this drama.

When I got close to my classroom, I saw Antonio walk towards me in the opposite direction. He was also in my Art class but something about him got me thinking. Not that he's a bad kid, but I feel like he's hiding something important. Antonio adjusted the strap on his shoulder of his messenger book bag as he stepped in the room and I followed behind him.

The room itself was big and had nine, big square tables could seat 3-4 people. I walked towards the left side of the room at the middle table with my back turned to the window as I sat on the wooden stool and looked around the room to see Antonio sitting at the back table.

"What you looking at Blondie?" I rolled my eyes quickly and turned my head to look up and see Mercutio standing at the other side of my table; his black book bag strapped to his back.

"Not you." I replied with a fake smile before I wiped it off and looked at the front board near the front.

"I'd hope not cause you're not the cuttiest guy in here." Mercutio said with an evil smirk and I averted my gaze back to him and I crossed my arms.

"Really now? So who is the cute one in this classroom then Mercutio?" I asked, giving him a challenged look and an amusing smirk.

However, Mercutio didn't seem frightened or annoyed by my challenge because he only smirked even more and just walked towards the back at...right at Antonio's table! At first, I wasn't sure if this was his answer but when I saw Mercutio sit rather close to Antonio and brushed a stand of hair from the brunette's eyes, that was all I needed to know.

I sat here with my mouth slightly ajar in shock as Mercutio turned his head towards me with an evil grin and winked before talking to Antonio.

You have got to be kidding me.

"May I get every-one's attention?"

Snapping out of my faze, I turned towards the front to see Conrad, our principle, stand in the front of the class and...Cielo from Curio's bar was here too. Once we all stood up from our seats in respect, some of the students around me at the other tables started giving each other confused looks and most of the girls were checking Cielo out.

Conrad cleared his throat before placing his hands behind him; his posture straight and wise.

"This will be your new teacher, Mr. Cielo. Mr. Kanata is absent because of a severe family matter which will take a great deal of time, and so Mr. Cielo will take his place. I expect each, and every one you, to be on your best behavior. If you disrupt or misbehave, I will see you in my office faster then an sword striking you down on the battlefield." Conrad announces loud and clear; his sharp eyes literally making eye contact with each and every boy and girl in the room.

Mercutio chuckles, "Nice simile Mr. Conrad! Can you do a metaphor too?" he asked out loud; the question directed to our principle, who sent a sharp glare at Mercutio.

"Want to clean all 45 classrooms Mercutio?" Conrad challeneged with an evil smirk, making Mercutio's smile vanish as he shoved his hands in his pockets and looked away;muttering curses.

"Now that you all have been warned, I will let Mr. Cielo take over." Conrad stated, turning his head to Cielo to give him a quick nod before walking out of the room; closing the door behind him.

"All right everyone, you may sit down." Cielo told us as we all sat back down in our seats and watched our new teacher turn to write some instructions on the board.

"Since I am new here, I want you to draw something that symbolizes you. I do not want fancy handwriting of that sort, just a simple picture. In depth detail would be appreciated and you have till the end of class to do so." Cielo explained to us while he walked around the room and giving a blank, piece of white paper to each student.

When he reached me however, Cielo was a little bit surprised by my prescence but then gave me a gentle smile. "Why hello there Benvolio. I did not expect you to be in my class." He said quietly while the others around us talked amongst themselves.

I positioned the paper horizontally as I tapped my #2 pencil on the table and shrugged; trying to shake off the nervous feeling I got in my stomach by this handsome man's presence. "Well...now you know I guess." I replied, looking back at Cielo with a thin, shy smile.

"Very true." Cielo chuckled softly; his laughter pratically melted my heart as he patted my back with friendly aura. "Get to work." He added before walking back to his front desk.

Why did he of all people have to be my Art teacher? Plus, why does he have to be so freaking hot? I don't get this at all. A sigh escaped through me as I resumed with my assignment. I glanced over at Antonio's table to see Mercutio looking right back at me. Thing is, he got that evil grin on his face when his eyes moved from Cielo to me; showing me that he knew something was going on between us. So I only did the one thing I knew.

Gave that bastard the middle finger.

Actions always speak louder then words.

TBC

A/N: And that's the end of chapter 9. I'm surprised that I'm close to chapter 10, which I will try to post as soon as I can, but guarantee no promises. Please review though, I want to know what you all think! =)