A rose by any other name

Author's note: Some of the verses may not be complete from the play... they were too long so I shortened them. ^_^

Ryanna: 18, Trunks: 18, Kankton: 17 almost 18, Pan: 17, almost 18, Goten: 18

Chapter 3: Give or take apart

{Ryanna}

Hell knew why I was doing this. I guess Pan has a lot of influence on me. She's been my best friend since the beginning of high school. I was a loner, but she turned me friendly. I was a gothic female; she turned me into an individual. I was hardcore, but she turned me soft. Who knew what one person could do to you? Well I walked up the fake set of stair and to the balcony. It was already decorated up with frilly leaves and paint. Down below Trunks Briefs was holding his script, reviewing his lines. I had to admit he was one handsome feller... GAH where did that come from? Bad thoughts Ryanna, bad, bad, bad thoughts!

Ryanna shook her head and coughed letting everyone know she was ready. Trunks looked up to her and smiled. She rolled her eyes. "Okay you two, do the balcony scene starting with your line Trunks." Both nodded and Ryanna scooted back a bit to hide until she was to show herself.

TRUNKS

He jests at scars that never felt a wound.

RYANNA appears above at a window

But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks?
It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.
Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon,
Who is already sick and pale with grief,
As daylight doth a lamp; her eyes in heaven
Would through the airy region stream so bright
That birds would sing and think it were not night.
See, how she leans her cheek upon her hand!
O, that I were a glove upon that hand,
That I might touch that cheek!

RYANNA

Ay me!

TRUNKS

She speaks:
O, speak again, bright angel! for thou art
As glorious to this night, being o'er my head

RYANNA

O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?
Deny thy father and refuse thy name;
Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love,
And I'll no longer be a Capulet.

The judges whisper to each other. "She's very good." "Yes I agree, she's not even looking at the script for help." "That Pan girl didn't either but she had to look at her friend for help." They all nodded then looked back up to the two performers. By now Trunks had climbed the fake set and was in arms reach of Ryanna. hey were looking deeply into each other's eyes.

RYANNA

O, swear not by the moon, the inconstant moon,
That monthly changes in her circled orb,
Lest that thy love proves likewise variable.

TRUNKS

What shall I swear by?

RYANNA

Do not swear at all;
Or, if thou wilt, swear by thy gracious self,
Which is the god of my idolatry,
And I'll believe thee.

TRUNKS

If my heart's dear love--

RYANNA

Well, do not swear: although I joy in thee,
I have no joy of this contract to-night:
It is too rash, too unadvised, too sudden;
Too like the lightning, which doth cease to be
Ere one can say 'It lightens.' Sweet, good night!
This bud of love, by summer's ripening breath,
May prove a beauteous flower when next we meet.
Good night, good night! as sweet repose and rest
Come to thy heart as that within my breast!

The script said that they were to kiss, so Trunks was leaning down to kiss her. "CUT!" Both blinked and Trunks lift up his face and let out a small smile. Ryanna bushed ever so slightly. The two climbed down and there was applause. Trunks bowed but Ryanna just shrugged and made her way to Pan. Pan hugged her. "You were awesome!" Ryanna smiled at Pan.

The head judge came backstage. "All right everyone. I know we were suppose to have a second round but we found everyone we needed. So the posts will be put up tomorrow, until then thank you for trying out. Pan sent a grief look to Ryanna. She just smiled and shook her head. "Don't worry about a thing girly. Come on let's grab some snackage, I'm starving!" Pan smiled more knowing her Son stomach wouldn't pass up a free meal.

Trunks in the mean time was getting praise from all the girls around him. He ignored them though. His gaze was on the retreating forms of Pan and Ryanna. His smile... never once... fainted.

Ooh, someone's gotta crush! Well seems like Trunks is starting to like Ryanna, but does she really like him back? Stay tuned! REVIEW!