Disclaimer: I do not own any of the original Yu Yu Hakusho Characters; I did how ever create the characters Ellen and Shinji. Also I don't own Romeo and Juliet.

Chapter 3: Practice makes perfect

"Shall I head now, or speak at this?"

"This is stupid."

"Well Hiei I am not asking you to sit here and listen tome practice." Kurama replied and then coughed.

"That doesn't sound good you should take it easier not that, that should be so difficult while you're always around ningens."

"I am not too sure I am around ningens always."

"What's that suppose to mean!" Hiei said in his usual spit-out-every-word tone of voice.

"Juliet is not as human as she is letting on." Kurama explained.

"Well is she releasing spirit energy? It is not like you to not be sure of these things you know."

"Well she is, but it is very faint."

"Great so Juliet is a low class demon." Hiei confirmed.

"Not that is not possible, how could a low class demon cover themselves so well in the ningen world?"

"Then are you suggesting she is suppressing her powers not to cause a distraction?" Hiei proposed.

"Bingo, my thoughts precisely. "

"Don't say that Kurama it doesn't suit you."

"Sorry Hiei, it must be my hanging around Botan too much."

"Why yes, do you care to explain that?" Hiei replied matter-of-factly.

But Kurama only gave a sly smile.

NEXT DAY

"Am I supposed to kiss her now or wait until the day of the show?"

"CUT!" Shouted Shinji. "Suuichii you never leave character."

"Sorry. Does thou art press thy lips on thee precious lady?" Kurama says sarcastically but in character none the less.

"Yes practice makes perfect! Now action!" Shinji shouted once more.

Ellen looked at Kurama nervously. Kurama put his hand on her cheek and said quietly so no one would hear, "Don't be nervous it is just acting." He went up to kiss her, but then all of a sudden quickly couldn't hold back. No matter how good an actor he was Kurama knew what was coming. He started to cough. He was getting sick and he couldn't hold back anymore. It would be unfair to continue and get everyone else sick.

"CUT!" Yelled Shinji. "What now?"
"I fear thou art is becoming ill."

"WHAT!" Shinji screamed so loud it looked like his head would fall off his neck. "Where the hell do you expect me to find a replacement Romeo for a show that is in one week?"

"Um, Well can I suggest next time allowing for more practice time?" Kurama said unhelpfully.

"Suuichii! Because you were contracted for this role, it is your responsibility to find a new Romeo." Shinji said confidently.

"Excuse me but what contract?" Kurama questioned, not remembering signing anything.

"It is a verbal contract with the theatre club when you agreed to be Romeo. It is written in the rules of the theatre club."

"Hm, it seems I failed to do my homework." Kurama sighed, "Alright I'll find someone by tomorrow."

"Hm, You better!" Shinji muttered.

Ellen walks up to Kurama, "I was really hoping to work with you."

"And I you, I was really looking forward to getting to know you. There are not many who can score higher than me on the exams."

Ellen giggled. "I am honored."