Last time: Kurama revealed to Juliet that Yusuke has a secret crush on Botan and is using the play as a chance to win her over. Moments later Yusuke seized an opportunity to steal a kiss from an unsuspecting Botan during the balcony scene of the show. What will happen next?

Five-Minute Intermission

Yusuke at intermission

"Alright!" Juliet said clapping her hands as she walked out on stage. The curtain closed behind her hiding Yusuke and Botan who were still locked in each other's arms. "Well folks…" Juliet said to the audience; she was trying to act calm but was confused and frazzled by the whole thing, "wasn't that a great first act? We are going to take a short break to get ready for act two so go get a snack or a drink. I think I could use one myself. Well see you back here in five." She turned and sprinted behind the curtain. Yukina was waiting behind the curtain holding a cup of tea in her hands.

"Here you go Juliet I made it with some herbs Kurama gave me." She handed her the cup with a gentle smile.

"Thank you Yukina I don't know what I would do without you." Juliet sipped the tea and she felt a little calmer. Till she caught site of Yusuke walking backstage, she nearly dropped her cup as she ran to him. "Yusuke what the hell were you thinking?" she grabbed his arm. He looked down at her shocked.

"Oh you know I just thought the first act should end with a bang." He said trying to hide the blush on his face.

"But you've ruined the play!" Juliet yelled throwing up her hands and her teacup along with them. The cup was headed for Yukina but Hiei jumped in front of her and caught the cup before it could ht her.

"Hey watch what you're throwing!" Hiei growled glaring at Juliet.

"Um thank you Hiei." Yukina said shyly bowing and running off to get more tea Hiei blushed and turned back to Yusuke who was listening as Juliet called him a slew of names Hiei didn't think any human girl should know.

"And another thing…" Juliet said raising her hand as though to slap him. She couldn't believe that he was turning her beautiful show into a dating service, "how dare you-" she was cut off by some one putting their hand over her mouth. She looked up and saw Kurama standing next to her. "What are you doing let me hit him!" Juliet yelled through his hand, she tried to pull away but Kurama held her arm tightly.

"No let him be Juliet. He went for what is heart wanted. Isn't that what you would have wanted him to do?" Juliet looked up at Kurama then back over to Yusuke. He looked different some how, Juliet had known him for a while now and he always looked angry or goofy but now, he looked as though he was at peace with himself. He seems truly happy. Juliet lowered her hand and Kurama let her go.

"Albright everyone places for Act 2!" She yelled.

Botan at intermission

All of a sudden Yusuke was kissing her, her brain scrambled to make sense of what was going on while her body just pressed more into his. She didn't know why she was doing this it was true she had always liked Yusuke but never more then friend. At least that's what she told every one else. She was always trying to convince herself that she didn't like him that way. That he was meant to be with Kieko, but something inside her heart wouldn't let her forget the feelings she had for him. In truth she had agreed to play the part of Juliet because she had over heard Kurama and Yusuke's plan to switch parts. She just happened to be walking past the coffee shop where she saw the three boys sitting at an outdoor table. While she was walking up she herd their planning.

~Flashback~

"Are you sure you want to do this Yusuke?" Kurama asked "All we know is that Juliet asked her to play Juliet we don't know if she said yes yet. "

Botan walked in earshot of the boys with out there noticing.

"It doesn't matter." Yusuke said forcefully. "I have to be Romeo if I don't I'll never known what might have happed. " Botan stopped dead in her tracks. Even though she didn't know the exact reason; she knew Yusuke wanted to be Romeo. This was her chance even if he liked Kieko he would have to pretend to be in love with her at least. She knew she had to accept Juliet's offer now. She turned and ran straight to Juliet's house to tell her she would be happy to play Juliet.

~End flash back~

And now Yusuke was kissing her it was what she was waiting for. Even though she knew it was fake, and that there was no way Yusuke could ever love her. Still there was something in the way he was kissing her. It was slow, sweet, and full of passion and lust. Botan started to think that maybe he did have some kind of feelings for her. "Wow." Botan thought to herself while Yusuke's tongue slowly entered her mouth causing her to moan "Yusuke is either a really good actor, or maybe . . . he likes me?" Before she knew it his arms were wrapped around her waist she put hers around his neck. She opened her eyes a little and saw that the curtain was closing she could faintly hear Juliet's voice telling the audience it was time for intermission. Slowly Yusuke pulled away form her, he looked into her eyes as though he wanted to say something.

"Botan?" he whispered softly

"Yes Yusuke?" Botan's heart was beating faster and faster.

"W…. we should…." He was blushing and Botan leaned closer to hear what he was about to say.

"Yes Yusuke? What is it?"

"We should uh…. get ready for act 2." He said with a smile he then stood up and walked back into the wings. Botan was so shocked and disappointed she couldn't even say anything. She just sat and stared has the man she loved more then anything in the three worlds walked away from her. Her heart sank deep into her stomach, she felt like she was going to cry or throw up. Just then Shizuru, and Yukina came looking for her.

"Hey there you are Kido!" Shizuru said walking over to her "great job in that first act, whoa and what a kiss I didn't think that was in the script." She put her hand on Botan's shoulder and saw a tear stream down her cheek "Hey what's wrong." Yukina had come on the other side of Botan and was now kneeling next to her drying the tears from her eyes with a tissue.

Botan told them everything; about Yusuke and why she accepts the part and what had just happened between them. She was so upset she didn't know what to do she asked Shizuru for advice.

"That dumbass doesn't now a catch when it's standing right in front of him." She stood up and waved a fist in the air. "What you need is to let him know what he is missing."

"How do I do that?" Botan asked looking up at her sadly. Shizuru gave her an evil smirk she knelt down next to Botan and Yukina and started whispering in their ears. As she spoke the same smirk came over Botan and even Yukina angelic face.

"Alright! Every one places for act !" Juliet yelled.

Botan stood up and whipped the remaining tears form her eyes. "Alright Yusuke it's on now."

End of intermission

Next time: Act 2 of the play starts and you won't want to miss it. There's laughter tears maybe some yaoi and the death of yyh's two favorite demons? Not mention Botan starts to put Seizure's plan into action and it will shake up the show so much you'll forget it's Romeo and Juliet. So stay tuned for the next chapter.