Chapter 4 – Plays, Kisses and Confessions?

By : Tsuchiz T.T

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Backstage

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"Nao, what the hell was that about? It wasn't in the script, why did you even do something like that?" Mai snapped and confronted Nao.

"MUAHAHA! Wasn't my performance wonderful? I've gotten tons applause. I'm definitely the best actor of this second rated play" Shiho interrupted, clearly with her ego at large.

"You wish little girl. You are ten years too young to upstage me, I'll be the best actor without doubt" said Haruka who was now locked in a death glare match with Shiho, both of them trying to kill the other with lightning shots from the eyes.

"Because it was fun and it would spice up this boring play" Nao snorted back at Mai after being interrupted by the idiotic duo.

Akira sweat-dropped, Shizuru grinned, Mai looked distressed and Takumi was lost in thought. Everyone else just glared at Nao with the exception of Haruka and Shiho who were still glaring at each other shooting lightning bolts.

Nao was beginning to get annoyed with this little confrontation, therefore when she saw the door opening she shed her silly costume and bolted from her chair leaving Aoi who was standing in the doorway and everyone else in her dust.

Aoi who could sense the tension in the room, tried to direct everyone's attention to the piece of paper she was holding.

"Hey guys, have you seen fliers that are being distributed promoting the play?" asked Aoi.

"Not yet, since they were only completed today when they were supposed to be done 2 days ago." Chie answered while looking at Natsuki

"Are you implying that it's my fault?" Natsuki tried to defend herself but it was clearly her fault and everyone knew it.

"Well guys take a look at this" Aoi stuck her arm out and showed everyone. They gathered around her and began reading the flier.

Come visit the Drama Clubs very own rendition of Cinderella with a mix of Sleeping Beauty. Starring Tate Yuuchi as the prince and Okuzaki Akira as the princess. Yes there is no mistake, a male will be the female lead. With that said, girls be sure to drop by and witness Fuuka Gakuen's heart- throbs engage in a hot and steamy kiss scene. Satisfaction guaranteed

(Insert picture of Tate and Akira here)

Both Akira and Tate's jaw dropped once they finished reading the flier. Takumi blushed, Shizuru smirked evilly, Shiho fainted and the others laughed hysterically. This was clearly amusing.

"NATSUKI!" Mai yelled with a murder in her voice.

"Hey, I re-really ha-d no-nothing to do w-with this …" she tried to answer while laughing.

If looks could kill, Natsuki would already be dead. Meanwhile, Aoi and Chie fanned Shiho who was still unconscious. Takumi was stealing glances at Akira who was gawking at the flier along with Tate and there was only an inch separating them.

Aren't they standing a little too close? Tate get away from my Akira … Omg … I just called Akira mine … what is wrong with me? There is definitely something wrong with me!

"'Clap clap clap' Alright that's enough, let get ready for the next scene, shall we?" said Shizuru with her hand pointing at the door. "Oh Tate-kun, Akira-kun please pick up your jaws" she teased.

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Unknown narrator: And everyone please do not take notice of the slight character change. Thank you and enjoy the scene. So as time passed, the princess grew up beautiful and intelligent but she had no idea about the curse that was placed on her. Her parents had ordered all the knitting needles in the kingdom to be seized and destroyed, not one remained. This next scene takes place half a year before the princess's 16th birthday.

"Ah such a beautiful kingdom, I wonder why father forbid me to come here. I shall free the princess of her deadly curse." Tate recited his lines.

"We have a visitor, let him in at once" said the king.

"Yes hurry. Dear, it has been such a long time since any royals from other kingdoms set foot on our land" said the queen.

It's kind of weird hearing my sis call me 'Dear'

"What can we do for you, prince?" asked Takumi as the king.

"I have come for a far away kingdom and I seek the princess. I wish to free her from the curse that threatens her life" replied the prince humbly.

"You have come for our dear daughter? Are you going to save her?" asked the king.

"Yes I have, please tell me what needs to be done." Said the prince.

"Cinderella, please come here and meet your prince" summoned the queen.

The princess walked out to meet her parents and the prince. Takumi was stunned yet again as he saw Akira walking towards him (he is next to the prince) in a dress. Akira was wearing cloud blue dress laced with silver thread and she was wearing a pair of matching gloves along with a pair of glass slippers.

She's gorgeous

Akira had a hard time walking in high heels since she was not used to it. Luckily her years of ninja training paid off and she managed to walk out onto the stage without tripping.

As she walked out onto the stage, the crowd gasped and whispers could be heard.

"Wow he looks like a real girl." said a boy in the audience.

"Akira-kun looks great doesn't he?" a few girls giggled.

"Yes mother?" Akira said then bowed politely in front of Tate.

When Tate saw Akira bowing dressed in her costume, he blushed but luck wasn't on his side because Mai caught him blushing. She hit Tate with a powerful elbow punch which landed on his stomach.

Takumi coughed and Akira sweat-dropped. But Akira blushed when she noticed Takumi staring at her blushing.

"You look beautiful." those were the words Takumi mouthed to Akira, which caused her to blush even further.

"As you can see our daughter is beautiful but …" Mai continued "… she is cursed and she will die at the age of 16. One kiss from a prince can ease her suffering. That is all we ask from you my dear prince."

"I will do what I can" said Tate as we walked closer to Akira and grabbed her by the waist.

Pretty thin for a guy.

Tate leaned in slowly preparing for the 'kiss' but Takumi finally snapped and he pushed Tate. Akira dodged as the prince hopped a few steps forward and landing on the trap door. A 'snap' could be heard as the trap door gave way; Tate fell with a 'CRASH' at the end.

"Tate!" Mai screamed as ran towards the trap door but sadly she stepped on her own costume causing her to twirl like a ballerina and then falling down the trap door herself. She also landed with a 'CRASH' but it was accompanied by an "OUCH!"

The audience laughed out loud as they thought it was part of the play.

Shizuru began to narrate.

"Now with the prince and the queen in the basement (literally), is there no hope left for the princess?"

Suddenly, out of no where fairy godmother Nao appeared. "Oh dear princess, do not worry because I have not told you the second part of my blessing which I gave you 15 years ago." said Nao with a wide smirk.

"A prince shall ease the suffering but a kiss from a king shall save your life"

"WHAT!" both Akira and Takumi said in unison.

Shizuru began her narration.

"Now that the curse can be lifted with a kiss from the king, what will he do? Will Takumi- I mean the 'king' kiss the princess? Let us watch as this historical moment unfolds."

Everyone gasped.

There was a moment of silent anticipation. Takumi wondered what he should do.

Should I kiss him? Would he hate me? ARGHH! I don't care anymore. This kiss shall be a sign of my love for him.

With that final thought, Takumi pressed his lips onto Akira's as he embraced the thinner boy. Takumi deepened the kiss, forcing his tongue into the other boy's (he doesn't know it is a girl's yet) mouth exploring every inch of it, indulging himself in the taste of Akira's mouth. Akira returned the kiss by entering his tongue into Takumi's mouth. Their tongues played, twirled, fondled and licked each other. Both boys were in a world of their own now; they had completely forgotten their presence on stage as they continued the kiss. They broke apart slowly, neither wanting it to end.

"KYAA! Did you see that? They kissed, actually French kissed on stage! OMG I'm going to faint." Said some random girl in the audience before she passed out.

The curtain dropped as the scene ended with Takumi gazing into Akira's green eyes.

To be continued...