A/N: I had no idea where to go on this for a looong time. But I have a new direction in one manner, so I think I can get on with it now….Please review!
Disclaimer: I didn't write Romeo and Juliet and compared to Shakespeare, I Are mUch sMarT. Yeah, nuff said.
Ch: 3
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"Sadly? How can such an affair be sadly forbidden? You would want this trembling spiritless wench?" Mercutio said with disgust, "You would desire her over a more beautiful and deserving girl untainted by the foul name Capulet?"
"Foul name? Surely no name can be fouler than your mouth, aided by such obviously dull wit and cloudy eyes." Terra shot back, "Surely thine heart tis so cold it hath damaged your head?"
"My head may be damaged but tis surely better than having, like thou, none at all," Mercutio replied, "For the rest of your head has obviously left with your maiden head. " at this Terra went dark red and was so mad all she could do was make a menacing hissing noise.
"Stop!" Renae whispered vehemently as soon as Terra was recovered enough to retort, giving her a look of ice, "You are not helping! You vowed you would not interfere!" at this accusation Terra seemed to cool a bit.
"You are right, and besides tis not worth my time." She agreed, settling with giving Mercutio a look that could kill, though it only made him smile smugly.
Taking advantage of the momentary silence Romeo suggested to Juliet that they take a walk in the forest.
"You shant take my cousin anywhere with out me, "Terra said pointedly, looking suspiciously from one boy to the next, her gaze landing on Romeo.
"Well then, we shall all go!" Renae said happily, grabbing Benvolio's arm and smiling warmly at his look of surprise. Juliet followed suit and her and Romeo started off first followed by Renae and Benvolio. Terra gave Mercutio a dirty look before hurrying to catch up.
As the couples entered the forest, the path narrowed and only two could walk side by side. Romeo and Juliet walked close to each other and chatted contentedly between themselves while Benvolio and Renae had their own conversation.
"How rude of me," Benvolio said, "I have not yet introduced myself to the fair lady."
"I don't think it very well to interrupt my cousin, she seems so intent on her current company," Renae joked.
"Are thou not fair?" Benvolio shot back.
"Fair though I may be," Renae smiled, "I am no lady," at Benvolio's confused look she continued, "I am not a lady of class, I am a servant at the house of Capulet. Though my mother is Juliet's nurse, and I am lucky enough to be favored with Juliet's friendship, it does not change the fact."
For a moment Benvolio thought about this, and for the first time noticed the slightly more worn and common state of her cloths. "Benvolio at your service." He said, "You speak very well for your status; do you enjoy reading and language?" After this they talked of many things, but not again of Renae's status.
There was no talking between the last couple, though Mercutio contented himself with seeing how far over he could drift before Terra would get annoyed, stop trying to keep the distance, and push him as hard as she could toward the opposite side of the path. By the time dusk set in the group had turned back and where at the fountain again.
"I bid thee the sweetest of nights my fair star, shine bright till morrow next when we shall meet again!" Romeo said passionately after he kissed Juliet good night.
Benvolio gave Renae a quick hug in parting, "Fare thee well good miss, I look forward to meeting again."
"As do I," Renae replied, "I hope you rest in safety," and as the girls turned to leave Renae gave Benvolio a swift kiss on the cheek. When Terra passed Mercutio he stuck out his foot and she stumbled over it, so in parting Mercutio got a swift slap to the face.
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A/N: Well I worked all day on this one, so I hope you enjoyed it. I now have a pretty clear idea where to go but if you have any suggestions I'd still like to hear them! This is my favorite chapter as of yet. Please review! Till next time!