A/N: And the next chapter! I hope you enjoy it… On with the next chappie!
The More You Hate, the More You Love
The next morning, Emina was walking around the school looking for Juubei. Spotting him, she went over to him.
"Hey, Juubei-san! It's me, Emina!" Emina called while running over to him.
Juubei spotted her and waved, "Hi! Good morning!"
"Good Morning. You forgot to show me where my classroom is yesterday. Would you know where class 1A is?"
(A/N: I don't know anything about the class sections in Japan, so I just made up a number and letter…)
"Why of course. That's my class as well. Are we classmates, then?"
"Yes!"
The bell then rang, signaling the start of classes, or rather, rehearsals.
Once they got to the classroom, the first thing Juubei spotted was Kazuki's scowling face. Kazuki was dressed up in his Juliet costume: an ornate, lavishly decorated flowing light blue dress with golden cuffs and linings. His shoulder length hair was tied back neatly with a ribbon. Their classmates were crowded around him, and he doesn't seem to be very happy with the girls shouting how cute he is. Juubei, who couldn't pass up the chance to tease him, went over, leaving Emina on one corner of the classroom.
"Come on, Kazuki, you look nice in that costume anyway!" Ginji remarked.
"Shut up."
(A/N: Kazuki's hair is much shorter in this world, coz I figured if he had that long hair he would probably look weird. XD)
"Hey, why is everyone dressed in costumes?" Juubei asked his classmate who was beside him.
"Didn't you know? It's rehearsal with costume today. Your costume is inside the dressing room."
"Oh, thanks." Turning to Kazuki he mocked in a girly voice, "Oh, hello my dear sweet Juliet. You look absolutely 'adowable' in that dress today!"
Turning red because of embarrassment, Kazuki retorted, "Shut your mouth, idiot. Leave me alone and go die somewhere."
"Oooh, is that a right attitude for such a beautiful maiden? Or are you jealous because of yesterday?"
"What the hell? Why would I be jealous?"
"Because I went out with her instead of you." Juubei smirked while pointing to Emina.
"I-idiot! I-I couldn't care less on who you go out with!"
"Oh? And why are you blushing, then?"
"I… I… Grr… Just shut the fuck up and go dress up, moron."
"Fine. I'll let you go just this once." After that, he went to the dressing room to change.
When Juubei emerged fifteen minutes later the girls couldn't help but squeal. He looked absolutely stunning in a similarly ornate blue long sleeved shirt and blue pants. When Kazuki saw him he couldn't help but blush.
To his surprise Juubei went over to him and asked a really weird question. "Would you like to dance, my dear sweet Juliet?"
Kazuki grunted and replied, "That was not in the script, mor… waa!" Before he knew it, Juubei grabbed him and twirled him across the room. Somebody started playing music. When Kazuki met Juubei's eyes, he glared. Seeing the soft expression he softened a little as well and just closed his eyes while they continued to dance. The both of them seemed lost in their own world as they didn't even see the teacher come in and look at them with dreamy eyes. When the dance ended everybody cheered while Juubei brought a blushing Kazuki closer to him, and before they knew it, Juubei kissed Kazuki softly and sweetly in front of EVERYONE, which caused different reactions.
The teacher stood there with her mouth hanging wide open, while some of the girls blushed. Some of the guys cheered while others merely smirked. A small group felt awkward. Emina whispered to herself 'I knew it' and went to sit in one of the empty chairs. Ginji became confused.
When they broke away and realized what happened, Kazuki backed off and looked away, blushing. Juubei cleared his throat and sat on one of the chairs. The teacher regained her senses and assembled the class.
"Juubei, Kazuki, would you mind if we add that part in the play?" The teacher asked the two of them, much to everyone's surprise. "I just thought it looked absolutely romantic, and you've acted it out so well already. So?"
"But… it wasn't in the real story or the script." Kazuki protested. He added while glaring in Juubei's direction, "And it wasn't even consensual."
"I wouldn't mind. After all, my only point is to give happiness to the audience." Juubei answered with a smirk on his face.
"But Kazuki said it wasn't consensual, Juubei." The teacher said.
"If it wasn't, then why didn't you push me and shout 'moron'? It looked to me like you enjoyed it."
"Why you… Argh, fine, I give up."
"Then you do agree to it, Kazuki?" The teacher asked expectantly.
"Yeah, yeah…"
"Okay! Practice it one more time! We'll fit that in somehow… Probably in the party part…"
As the bell rang and the rehearsal was over, Kazuki let out a breath of relief. He ran to the dressing room, but was stopped by Juubei along the way.
"What do you want?" Kazuki asked frigidly.
"Nothing. Are you angry with me?"
"Ever since we first met."
"Oh, that's right. Anyway," Juubei slipped his arm around Kazuki's shoulder, "Why don't we go out tonight?"
"And why would I hang out with a dork like you?" Kazuki abruptly removed Juubei's arm that was wrapped around him.
Juubei replied with a look of mock hurt on his face, "Ah, honey, don't be so mean. It's time we give up the rivalry and be friendly, ya know."
"Give up the rivalry?! Ha! In your face! And call me 'honey' one more time and you're dead." Kazuki stormed out of the hallway.
"I'll pick you up at eight!"
"Stay away from my house or I'll kill you!"
"That last sentence doesn't suit your beauty!"
"Shut the hell up! I swear every single word I said!"
"I'd rather take the risk!"
"Whatever!"
After that conversation, Juubei contemplated. Okay, what the hell did I just put myself in? I don't seriously like him, right? Anyway, he's gonna think that's a joke anyway, so I'm not coming. I was just humoring him, right? Oh man. He was snapped out of his thoughts when Emina came running beside him.
"Hey, Juubei-san! Wanna hang out with me tonight?"
"Sorry, but I have plans." Juubei blurted out before he even knew it. What the hell? What plans? Say yes, you moron! Change your mind! You're not exactly going to Kazuki's place, right? Oh man. I need a psychologist!!! Help!!!!! I think I got MPD!!!
(A/N: MPD is short for Multiple Personality Disorder. XD)
"Oh, that's too bad. I was hoping we could get to know each other. What are you doing tonight anyway?"
"Ah, nothing. I was just gonna go out with someone." Ah great! Okay, now I'm seriously crazy. Do you expect your rival to say yes?
"Oh, I see. Well, see you tomorrow then." Emina waved sadly.
"Yeah, bye."
Kazuki was back at his house thinking about the event this afternoon. I'm sure he was serious. He looked like he wasn't just joking around. Will he really come at eight tonight? Kazuki shook his head. Ah great. I'm actually acting like I wanted him to mean everything he said! No way!
Seven thirty came, and Kazuki found himself rummaging through his closet for what to wear. What the hell am I doing? My body is acting of its own accord! Yaah!
He finally chose a plain blue shirt paired up with jeans, and just put on a pair of sneakers. He found himself waiting by the sofa in the living room. At eight o' clock exact there was a commotion outside, and when he looked Juubei was being held by the guards.
"Hey, let him go. He's a guest." Upon hearing their master's words, the guards let go of a smirking Juubei, who was dressed in a plain red shirt and black pants.
"Hmm, I thought you were going to kill me?" What the hell am I doing here?
"I guess I changed my mind, but don't think this means something. After all, you're still my rival."
"Ah, come on now. Loose the cool attitude and let's be friends, ne?"
"Hn, like that will ever happen."
Juubei took a surly Kazuki to a classy restaurant where he reserved seats. When Kazuki saw this his expression softened a little, which is a good sign for Juubei.
"So what now, you like it?"
"Whatever. I'm here just because I feel sorry for you."
Juubei took a sip from his wine and looked at Kazuki's glaring eyes, "Are you sure? You look happy."
A blush crept to Kazuki's cheeks. "Shut up."
After the half silent, half noisy dinner (noisy because Juubei would either blurt out a sarcastic remark or Kazuki would answer back), Kazuki began to relax around Juubei's presence. They went to this secluded place afterwards to just watch the moon. Juubei wrapped his arms around Kazuki's waist, and to his surprise Kazuki didn't resist and just put his head on his shoulder. By the end of the night Kazuki was half smiling while they returned to his house.
"Goodnight." Juubei called out before turning away to walk back to his own house.
"Yeah."
The next day was rehearsals again. Kazuki was dressed up in the Juliet costume as usual, while Juubei was in his Romeo costume. The rehearsal seemed to just pass by: everything was performed perfectly that it looked like the real play. At the end of the rehearsal the teacher praised them. The bell then rang, signifying the end of classes.
Juubei ran to Kazuki while he was walking to his locker. To his surprise Kazuki didn't wave him away, which he took as a good sign.
"Hey, honey. Had a good time last night?"
"Call me 'honey' again and I'll slit your throat."
"I take that as a yes."
"Hn."
Just then Emina came walking down the hallway. When she saw Juubei she smiled.
"Hey, Juubei-san! I do hope you don't have plans for tonight."
"No, why?"
"It's Friday today, and there's a great movie showing in the cinemas. I was hoping you'd like to come with me?"
"Sure, why not?" Turning to Kazuki he asked, "You don't mind, don't cha?"
"I couldn't care less what you wanna do with your life, so leave me out of this." After saying that, Kazuki trudged out of the hallway. Juubei started to follow after him, but Emina caught his hand.
"You will go with me, right?"
"Ah, yeah, I guess."
"Well, let's go!" Emina said energetically while dragging Juubei along with her.
Why the hell do I feel so jealous? Kazuki asked himself. I mean, Juubei isn't anything to me but a rival. I don't even like him. That thought made him pause for a minute. Or do I? Arrgh! I guess it's time to ask Ginji for help, but I don't want him to think badly of me! I want to wait longer…
The whole time they were watching the movie, Kazuki was the only one in Juubei's mind. He couldn't concentrate on the film or even pretend to watch it.
Emina sensed that Juubei wasn't paying attention, so she decided to catch him by surprise. She knew there was a really scary scene coming up, so all she has to do is scream really loud and hold onto Juubei…
But before she even realized it, Juubei got up from his seat and went out of the cinema. She followed him afterwards.
"Juubei-san, what's wrong?"
"I just remembered I had to run an errand. I'm sorry."
"Then could you at least walk me home?"
"No, sorry. I really have to go now." Juubei ran away before she could even say another word.
I'm guessing it's Kazuki. She thought. I won't give up! I'm not losing to an effeminate guy!
Once he got to Kazuki's house he was stopped by the guards again.
"What's wrong? Don't you recognize me? I was the one who came last night."
"We do, but Master Kazuki did not tell us to let you in anytime."
"What?! You mean you need permission to let me in? Damn it." He then took out his cellphone and called Kazuki.
Kazuki saw who the person calling was and refused to answer. Juubei also sent him a text message just in case.
Kazuki then called him on the phone. "Leave me alone. Go home."
"I have to know why you're so pissed off. Let me in!"
"You're asking me why I'm pissed off? Why shouldn't I be? You're my rival. I'm supposed to be pissed off with you!"
"I don't mean that. Ever since that girl started hanging out with me since, like, two days ago, you looked more pissed off than ever."
"What's it to you then if I'm pissed off or not?"
"What?! I… Well, fine. Be that way, I don't care." With that said, Juubei walked away from the house and turned off his cellphone.
Kazuki peered through the windows. He was relieved. Phew. No more of that stupid attitude of his bothering me around.
End of Chapter
A/N: So how did you like this one? I know the ending was kinda lame but it's just that the chapter's getting way too long… Anyway, please read and review! I need two positive reviews in order to inspire me to update… Kazuki/Juubei forever! XD And this fic is extremely OOC… But, oh well. It's an AU story anyway…