Disclaimer: I don't own any Naruto characters or Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

Authors Note: I've had this chapter in my head for a while now so it's a relief to finally post it. I was planning on typing it earlier this week but I was working on an English project. I hope you appreciate this chapter though because I gave up walking my pooch to write it! As far as some of the names go, I don't know Tenten's last name and I had to make a few up. I also used Japans emperors name during WWII, so don't mind that.

Summary: Two rival students, Sakura Haruno and Sasuke Uchiha, must share the spotlight in order to produce this years school play, Romeo and Juliet. Unfortunately, they hate each other more than they can bear to act, though neither is willing enough to give up the game. Can they over come their differences and discover that just maybe, there really is something hidden under all the hate? Maybe even a little romance?

Ro-may-oh and Juliet

It was quarter of 7:00, five minutes before the bell rang to begin homeroom. Most of the students of Kona-high were hanging around on the front steps of the building, enjoying the last bit of semi-warm air before winter could begin to take hold. But this wasn't so for the drama club. The minute they had been dropped off or arrived or arrived at the school, they made straight for the drama room, which was conveniently located next to the stage area. The results of the tryouts had been posted, and people were anxious to know what role they would be playing.

Sakura tried to squeeze her way into the swarm of students surrounding the bulletin and felt a strong tug on her sleeve. Ino yanked her away from the group.

"Geez! What the hell was that for?" Sakura said rubbing her shoulder.

"Look it's no use just wait until most of them leave." Ino replied massaging her temples.

Soon the only ones left around the board were some juniors and a few bored seniors who really didn't care whether they were late for class or not.

Sakura and Ino ran to find out what role they had earned. After quickly scanning the list they high-fived each other. A voice spoke behind them, "So I assume that you both got the roles you wanted?" Naruto said over their shoulder.

"Mmhmm." Sakura nodded smiling. She re-scanned the list. "And it looks like you got Mercutio."

"You'd expect anything less from an awe-inspiring actor like myself?" He said as he mocked being offended. She punched him playfully on the shoulder.

"Oi Sasuke!" Naruto yelled, turning around. "Don't you want to find out what role you are?"

Sasuke, who had been leaning on a wall, shook his head and said smirking, "I already know I'm Romeo."

Sakura and Ino threw him disgusted looks. "Ooo cocky are we?" Ino said coolly.

"Couldn't you at least pretend to be modest?" Sakura added disbelievingly.

Ino glanced back at the bulletin and her eyebrows raised. She nudged Sakura and pointed to were Romeo was cast. At first she didn't understand but then she caught on. The two girls began giggling and looked back towards Sasuke incredulously.

Finally when he heard Ino whisper "Friar Laurence" and then glance towards him, Sasuke gave up on trying to pretend it didn't bother him. He did get Romeo didn't he?

Sasuke pushed passed them and looked at the list. It read:

Casting for Romeo and Juliet is as follows:

Romeo-Sasuke Uchiha

Juliet- Sakura Haruno

Nurse-Ino Yamanaka

Mercutio-Naruto Uzumaki

Benvolio-Kiba Inuzuka

Tybalt- Neji Hyuga

Lord Montague-Souji Kanyo

Lady Montague- Hinata Hyuga

Lord Capulet-Hiro Hito

Lady Capulet- Tenten Sumthin

Prince Escalus-Shikamaru Nara

Count Paris-Rock Lee

Friar Laurence- Kenji Hurame

Balthasar- Deshi Moral

The list then went on to state the more minor characters. Sasuke shot a fierce look at the two girls who were now cracking up with laughter. "I…can't…believe…that you fell for that!" Ino said gasping for air.

Sasuke rolled his eyes and turned away, but not before suddenly realizing that it was now official. He was going to be acting as a lover to Sakura Haruno.

The bell had rung 15 minutes ago to signal the end of the day and Sakura slung her book bag over her shoulder. She was late due to a grade discussion she had had with her Algebra teacher, Mr. Maito, and had undoubtedly missed her bus. 'God I can't wait til' I can drive' She thought pensively.

A voice made her stop in her tracks. "Miss Haruno, for what reason, may I ask, are you so late in leaving on this gorgeous Wednesday afternoon?" Sasuke drawled on as he stood, hands in pockets, leaning on a locker.

"As if I would owe you an explanation." She said sourly. Great, on top of being late now she had this egoistical idiot to deal with.

"My dear lady! Is that anyway to speak to your co-star?"

"Ugh, don't remind me." She groaned.

He made his way in front of her and was blocking her way. She looked at him skeptically. Since when did Sasuke ever prevent her from getting away from him. "What do you want?"

She noticed the odd expression on his face as he looked at her. She couldn't tell what it was but it was quickly replaced with his infamous smirk. He continued staring at her, and, weirded out by his unusual behavior, she went to move her way around him but a hand stopped her.

Sasuke was holding out his hand to her in a courteous manner, and said "If I profane with my unworthiest hand This holy shrine, the gentle fine is this: My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand To smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss." The same line he had said to her at the auditions.

Sakura raised her eyebrows at him. This was a game he was playing. Who knew their lines better? But was he challenging her? Did he really think she would decline an opportunity to beat him at his own game? She accepted his challenge and dropped her book bag on the floor.

Sakura took a step away from him and smiled pityingly. "Good pilgrim, you do wrong your hand too much,

Which mannerly devotion shows in this; For saints have hands that pilgrims' hands do touch, And palm to palm is holy palmers' kiss."

Glad that she had played along, he continued. "Have not saints lips and holy palmers too?"

"Ay, pilgrim, lips that they must use in prayer."

"O, then, dear saint, let lips do what hands do! They pray; grant thou, lest faith turn to despair." He said, taking a step towards her.

Sakura slowly circled him, as though she were the real Juliet, mocking Romeo. "Saints do not move, though grant for prayers sake." She stopped in front of him.

"Then move not while my prayer's effect I take. Thus from my lips, by thine sin is purged."

It was then that Sakura remembered what she had forgotten about this part of the scene. Sasuke had gently lifted her chin up and placed his soft lips upon hers. She was in total shock. Her heart raced and it was only when she heard the gasp behind them that she pulled away from him.

Standing there, with a look of total betray and hurt written on his face, was Lee. Her eyes widened and she placed her hand over her mouth, as though she couldn't believe how bad her luck had just gotten.

"Sakura how could you do something like this?" And with that he took off down the hallway.

Still in complete shock at all that had just occurred in the past 5 seconds, she turned back around to face Sasuke.

He actually looked sorry. She simply stared at him wearily. "Look, Sakura I didn't mean-" but she cut him off, not wanting to be near him any longer. "N-no..This is…this is all your fault." She said numbly. She leaned down, her pink hair cascading over her shoulder, and picked up her bag. She walked away slowly, leaving a confused Sasuke, staring at the back of the beautiful girl who he was supposed to hate.