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{6 Days to play}

Sano woke up to the sound of his alarm and groaned before rolling over and hiding under his blanket. The events of the night before sitting heavy in his brain making the morning seem even more terrible. Does she hate me? What does she think about me now? Does she realize how I feel? I don't want to face her today.

Mizuki realized that Sano had shut off the alarm and hadn't gotten up. Worried she peeked down from her bunk.

"Sano?"

Hearing her voice Sano froze, "Uhh…"

"Are you sick? Is that why you're under the covers?" Mizuki started to climb down her bunk worriedly.

"Yeah, I am not feeling well. You better not come near me; I don't want you to get sick." Sano made a fist at his side. He hated lying to her.

"I guess I will go get Nakatsu and tell him he has to replace you for practice today. You stay in bed! I will pick up medicine from Dr. Umeda for you too."

Sano closed his eyes in anger, Nakatsu playing the prince? Are they practicing the kiss scene again? What am I going to do? If I pretend to be sick too long I can't be the prince. Maybe I should get up anyway.

Mizuki hurried off to practice shutting the door quietly. Rushing she ran to Dr. Umeda's before practice to get something for Sano's illness.

Sano uncovered himself and sat up holding his head. Looking around the empty room he realized how much he wished he hadn't faked illness.

Mizuki barged in the Infirmary and rushed to Dr. Umeda, "Sano is sick…"

"Good Morning to you too." Dr. Umeda put his cigarette out and leaned back in his chair.

"Sorry! Good Morning! Anyway, Sano woke up feeling ill this morning. He is still in bed but we have to get him better before the play!" Mizuki looked rushed and tired.

"Did you sleep last night?" Dr. Umeda touched lightly under the girl's eye.

"Yeah, but I had troubles staying asleep. We practiced the kissing scene in front of our class yesterday and I couldn't help but feel embarrassed. I know I am going to confess to Sano during the play, but yesterday we were just "two guys" kissing."

No wonder Sano is "Sick" today, "But to you, you weren't just two guys were you?"

"No…" Mizuki looked sad, "Yes! We were just two guys for then!"

"Good gir-boy." Dr. Umeda smiled and stood up. That girl really is catching on. Soon she will realize that they like each other. I hope… Handing Mizuki a small bottle of pills Umeda re-lit his cigarette.

"Thank you Sensei! I owe you!" Mizuki hugged the doctor and ran out back towards their dorm room.

I wonder… Dr. Umeda shook his head smiling, "No, she doesn't realize. Sano knows…"

Mizuki burst through the door to their room to stumble upon Sano standing naked fresh out of the shower. Feeling her mouth run dry Mizuki quickly averted her eyes.

"I-I got the medicine from Dr. Umeda. One pill a day should work. Take it before bed." Mizuki faced the door blushing. I have seen Sano naked!

Sano quickly wrapped the towel around his waist. Did she see?

"Thank you for taking care of me, Ashi…" Sano stopped himself, I'll tell her now. "Mizuki."

Hearing her first name Mizuki spun around without thinking, "Uh Sano? You called me Mizuki."

"I know. Thank you for taking care of me, Mizuki." Sano took a step towards her.

Quickly holding the pills out to Sano she felt her face blush deeper, "Here you go."

"Mizuki, say my name." Sano refused to take the pills standing with his arms crossed over his exposed chest.

"Sano…" Stopping herself Mizuki realized what he meant, "Uh, Izumi. Here is your medication."

Taking one long stride forward Sano embraced Mizuki hugging her tightly. I have to tell her, I have to tell her now. Or else she will never understand. It might be too late if I wait.

"Mizuki you don't have to keep your secret anymore. I know. I have always known."

"What secret? What are you talking about?" Mizuki stood stiff in Sano's arms. Tears were stinging her eyes.

"Mizuki, I know you are…" Sano felt the girl trembling in his arms. "You are a…" Why is she scared? Does she hate me that much? Maybe I am too late to admit to her.

"I am what, Sano?" Mizuki wiggled back enough to look up into his face.

She still calls me Sano. Maybe I was dreaming that she liked me. I can't hurt her.

"I know you are nervous about kissing in front of the audience. I can pretend to kiss you during the play. I will block view with my body, then it will look passionate, but you don't have too." Sano let go of her and took the pills, "Thank you again. I will take one now and get some sleep before tomorrow so I can practice again."

"Ah! Practice! I have to go!" Mizuki turned around and ran from the room. Tears poured down her cheeks. I thought he knew I was a girl. I thought he was going to tell me he knew! Why did he hug me? Why did he insist on first names? Does he like the male me?

Sano sat on the bed and hung his head defeated, "I couldn't do it. What kind of man am I? I made her cry again." Looking at the pills Sano sighed, "I better take one; she will probably check when she gets back."

After stopping and cleaning her face in the bathroom Mizuki ran to practice. Nanba and Nakatsu were talking off to the side while everyone else was running around from scene to scene in costume practicing random lines with each other.

"Sorry I am late! Sano woke up sick. I had to get him medicine and then make it to practice! Sorry." Mizuki looked down and realized she had forgotten her costume.

"It's okay Ashiya; we were discussing which scenes need the most work anyway." Nanba smiled at her.

"Sano is sick?" Nakatsu couldn't believe his ears, "Does that mean I am the prince today?"

"Yeah, is that okay?" Mizuki smiled at her friend. I know Nakatsu likes me. I don't want him to feel weird around me though.

"It's fine. Let's practice the scene where I meet you for the first time." Nakatsu nervously ran a hand through his hair. I can't practice the kiss scene with him; I will get a nose bleed. I probably have a nose bleed thinking about it!

The play practice went normal, except Nakatsu kept re-reading his script as the prince. The cast all wished Mizuki well wishes for Sano's recovery before they left for dinner. Mizuki couldn't decide if she should eat dinner with her friends or go check on Sano.

Deciding to check on Sano first Mizuki made her way to her room and knocked on the door. Inside she heard slight snoring. Opening the door she found Sano asleep on his bunk. Sneaking in quietly she climbed into her bunk to grab some of her money for dinner. On her pillow were her favorite peach juice and a note. Clicking on her bedside light Mizuki listened to her roommates snoring as she read the note.

Ashiya,
I hope I didn't scare you today. I am sorry for being so forward. I was just trying to lighten the mood. I really did want to call you Mizuki, but I don't want you to feel pressured to call me Izumi. When you are ready, I want to hear. The juice is an apology and thank you gift. Thank you again for taking care of me.
Sano

Mizuki read the note over and over before she folded it up and hid it inside her book with the picture of her and Sano that Akira had given her. Drinking her juice in silence all she could do is think.

Does this mean he likes me, the male me? I don't understand. I want to be with him. I wanted to hug him back. But I was so scared he knew. But I've already decided to tell him didn't I? If I decided to tell him, it shouldn't matter when. I just have to admit I am a girl too. That isn't too hard…is it?

Mizuki finished her juice and lied down sleepy. Sano's rhythmic snoring helped her fall into a dreamless sleep.

**Okay so the majority vote is…
No chapter of the play, but if there is an important "Scene" in the play that it shall take part in the story! This sounds good to me. I have to next 5 chapters in the works. And I am hoping to have 2 final chapters for after the play. Let me know how this sounds to you all.

As always your comments and reviews make me warm and happy inside ^_^
ILY my darling readers!