"Alright guys! That was a great final rehearsal!", Iruka complimented us. "I think you all should get into costumes now. Play starts in about an hour.", he reminded us. Gaara and I got off the floor. It was hard pretending to die! Though, I would never kill myself over a guy, Juliet did. I stood up and dusted off my jeans. I coughed and flipped my bangs so it didn't get in my way of vision. I looked at Gaara and he looked a little worried.
"Are you okay?", he asked me. I gave him a confused look.
"Yeah, why?", I answered him with another question.
"Cause you just coughed, and I don't wanna have to do the play with Ino."
Ino was my understudy. You know, the person who takes over if the first choice person is sick, hurt, or unavailable.
"I'm fine...", I answered. I did feel a bit sick though.
"JULIET!", Ino and Sakura squealed with all their might. I cringed at their voices and looked at them.
"Yes?", I asked them. Instead of getting a flat out answer, I got giggles, sequels, and them dragging me away to wardrobe.
About twenty minutes later, I had my dress on, and my makeup done too. I stepped out of the room and into the backstage where everyone was. Most of us were in ridiculous getup. Things were really weird back in the day. TenTen and Hinata saw me and said I looked beautiful. Temari just had a "proud mother" kind of look. Naruto just smiled at me. Kiba, Lee, and Neji sorta just stared at me, wide eyed. And as soon as Gaara and Sasuke looked at me though, both of their jaws dropped. Sasuke looked at a loss of words, yet I knew he was complimenting me through his eyes. Gaara though, forced his usual carefree look on his face and walked up to me.
"You look lovely.", he smiled. "I however, look really stupid."
"You look fine.", I pushed him playfully. He just smiled and went off to his siblings. I made my way to Naruto and Sasuke, and sat right in between them.
"You look great Julie!", Naruto praised me. I wrapped my left arm around his shoulders.
"You look...", I looked over his outfit. "Fine, considering the fact your playing my father."
Naruto just rolled his eyes and smiled. I then looked over to Sasuke, who was on my right, and wrapped my right arm around him. "How are you, my little introverted brunette?"
Sasuke gave me a weird look. "Introverted Brunette?" I bit my lip.
"Well, you know how Gaara is my little psychotic clumsy redhead?"
Sasuke nodded.
"I wanted to give you a similar name...I'm still working on it.", I sighed. Sasuke just shook his head with a smile in place. He had on regular clothes, since he didn't have a part. He was Gaara's understudy. So if anything happened to Gaara, I'd have to do the play with him. I don't mind really, either way I'm kissing a guy I like. I have to make my mind up though. Gaara is sweet and really understands me, on the other hand, we have Sasuke who's a great friend and it's fun learning things about each other. And from what I can tell, he's a crazy good kisser. Why should I choose anyways? It's not like they like me. I mean, they both act the same around me, and Sasuke has a girlfriend, which means Gaara can get one anytime he likes. Boys are confusing.
"Juliet!", Lee said, motioning me to come over. I sighed and stood up, ruffling Sasuke and Naruto's hair before walking over to Lee.
"Yes?", I smiled. Lee grabbed me and dragged me to corner, so no one else could here. "Yes?", I repeated.
"I have a problem.", he started. I honestly don't know why everyone likes to drop their problems on me. Do I look like Dr. Phil? I cannot help all of you!
"What is it?", I asked. It may be annoying, but I like challenges, so lay it on me baby!
"I am gay."
...I certainly wasn't expecting that at all.
"I don't see a problem here, Lee."
"How do you not the see the problem? How am I suppose to tell everyone?", Lee began to panic.
"Lee, chill. I'll find a way to help you. Though, now isn't exactly the best time to be talking about this.", I told him. He sighed and nodded.
Soon enough, the play started. As Gaara began the play, I was still backstage and I was peering through the audience. I saw my mom, Kakashi, Jiraya, and even Anko. As I looked through some more, I saw Deidara and...Itachi? What the hell? I snapped out of my thought process as I realized it was my cue to go on stage. I began reciting my lines, and kept myself focused on Gaara. This was suppose to be where Romeo and Juliet first meet. Gaara was really getting into character, however I wasn't doing my best. My mind kept wandering back to as to why Itachi would be here. Even if he grew a new found liking towards his brother, Sasuke isn't even in the play. I knew my acting was getting a little worse because I kept delivering my lines a second too late. Gaara noticed something was off too, and for my sake, he began fucking up with his lines too, trying to match my mediocre acting, trying to make it even and seem natural. Did I mention he's the sweetest thing on the face of the Earth? Before I knew it ACT one was over, and the curtains pulled down for a brief break.
"Are you alright?", Gaara asked. I nodded.
"Yeah, I just got some stuff on my mind and I feel a bit lightheaded.", I admitted.
"If you don't feel well, we could always get Ino to play the part."
"No, No. I could stick it out for the next two ACTs. Besides, I'm not gonna miss my chance to kiss you.", I shooed away the thought of Ino kissing him. During rehearsals we didn't actually kiss because Iruka said if we saved it for the actual play, it would seem more real. Gaara gave me an unsure look. "I'm fine.", I assured him.
"Alright then. I'm gonna go get you a glass of water though.", Gaara told me and ran off. He came back a bit later and made me drink as much as I can until I couldn't handle anymore. He finished it off and threw out the plastic cup. About a minute later, everyone got back into positions. Naruto and I were the only ones on stage for now. Once the curtains revealed the audience, it was go time. My acting went from average to excellent. I delivered every line on time, and delivered them with emotion. When we started arguing about Romeo, I did such a great job of acting, I almost felt like I was actually angry.
"Father, I love him!", I screamed at Naruto.
"Juliet, I won't have you running off with a peasant such as him!", Naruto argued right back. I huffed. The play went along quite smoothly. At the end ACT two, Gaara and I had to kiss. It felt like everything went in slow motion. He cupped my face, stroked my cheek with his thumb, leaned in and all of a sudden, we were kissing. His tongue and mine, playing with each other. Our lips falling into perfect sync. People must've thought we were doing such a good job at acting, because everyone applauded. But we weren't really acting, we were just two hormonal teenagers that were making out. But that's what Romeo and Juliet were, right? We were suppose to break our kiss before the curtains closed, but out of the corner of my eye I saw Iruka silently telling me to keep going. So when Gaara tried to back away, I pulled him in and even deepened the kiss, making him melt onto my lips once again. Once the curtains closed, Sasuke practically ripped me out of Gaara's arms.
"Well, that's enough of that.", he muttered. I almost punched him in the face for ruining the mood, but Hinata was right by his side in a matter of seconds.
"Great acting.", she complimented us, playing around with her microphone. She was the narrator after all.
"Yeah...acting...", Gaara gave me a look to tell me it wasn't just "acting". I rolled my eyes and gave him a look that told him I already knew that. I turned back to Sasuke and Hinata, and gave them a smile. Hinata smiled back, but her boyfriend just looked at me with a blank expression. Oh Sasuke, why must you confuse me so?
In a few minutes, everyone prepared for the final ACT. TenTen, Gaara, and Kiba were on stage and the play began once more. I didn't really have much to do except find "Romeo" dead and then kill myself. I sat in a chair and sighed. Sakura and Ino were touching up my makeup and left me. But before Sakura walked away from me, she gave me a look of concern, then scurried off. I wonder what she was thinking about. About twenty minutes later, I had to go back on stage. I smoothed out my dress, and walked out. Gaara's head was facing opposite of the audience, meaning no one could see that stupid smirk placed across his face except me. I fought the urge to laugh, because I bet that Gaara would die with his classic smirk on his face. I continued to act sad and shit, I drank the "poison" and then I died. The curtains closed for good this time, and the first thing I did was bust out laughing.
"Something funny?", Gaara asked me, wrapping an arm around my body.
"You bastard! You were doing that on purpose!", I accused him.
"I have no idea what you're talking about."
"You were smirking!"
"Why, I would never!"
"Shut up, bastard."
"Jerk."
"Ass wipe."
"Cutie. Oh wait..."
"Awwwww", I smiled and got off of him. He stood up, and helped me up. "Well thank God this stupid play is over."
"At least you got to kiss me."
"True.", I shrugged. Iruka walked up to all of us.
"YOU GUYS THAT WAS FANTASTIC!", he smiled so wide.
"Well, we tried our best.", TenTen said.
"Hinata, you did a great job as the narrator!", Iruka complimented her. She smiled and Sasuke wrapped his arm around her and pulled her in closer to him.
After all that was over, my mom drove Sasuke, Sakura, Naruto, and me all home. We dropped Sakura home first, then Sasuke, then we headed to our own home. Once we got home, I ran right into my room and flopped onto my bed. I had a lot to think about.
I have this whole Gaara and Sasuke thing going on. I don't even know why this is an issue. Sasuke has a girlfriend. Though, I still find the idea of him and Hinata a bit off putting. I also found out that Gaara self harms just like me. Then I have the Shikamaru and Temari problem. Then I recently have Lee come to me to help him out with his sexuality crisis. I'm also worrying about why the hell Itachi was at the play for no reason, and dealing with the fact that I'm the Akatsuki's next target. Not to mention, that look Sakura had on earlier. This is waaaaay too much for me to handle. I need a problem to be solved sooner or later, or I'm gonna go insane. Suddenly, I felt my phone vibrate on my bed. I grabbed my phone and sat up on my bed. I took a look at the screen. A picture of Temari kissing Gaara on the cheek showed up. Temari looked happy, and Gaara looked annoyed, yet happy. I answered the call.
"Hi, Temari.", I greeted her.
"Hey, Juliet.", she greeted back.
"What's up?", I asked.
"Well, Shikamaru just asked me out on a date. I was wondering if I should say yes or not."
"Well you obviously like him. So say yes."
"How'd you know?!", she screeched on the other line.
"I didn't. I just guessed but now I know!"
"Juliet!"
"Temari, I didn't know you liked younger men! You cougar!"
"JULIET!"
"Haha, sorry. Seriously though, he likes you."
"He does? Really?", she sounded so hopeful.
"Duh, why else would he ask you out on a date?"
"I guess you're right."
"Haha, I know I'm right. Now go say yes."
"Alright, I'll see you tomorrow.", she said. I'm surprised she hasn't said anything about Gaara and me. "And make sure to say 'I do' when you and Gaara get married."
That bitch. "BYE TEMARI.", I hung up. Well now I don't have to worry about Temari and Shikamaru for a while.
The next day at school, we were all doing some worksheet in English class. I quickly went through the worksheet and placed my pencil down. This class was too easy. I took my time surveying everyone in the room and came to a conclusion. We were all a bunch of weird little shits. First off, at my table, Gaara couldn't keep his tongue in his mouth. It was just, hanging at the corner of his mouth. Naruto was wiggling his eyebrows for no reason, while Sakura was just shaking her legs like crazy. Sasuke wasn't doing his work at all, he just stared at the piece of paper like it just said something offensive to him. Hinata was in her usually state, meaning that if you looked somewhere even remotely in her direction, she would break down and cry. As for the others in the room, Shikamaru looked much happier than usual, Lee was trying his best not to look at Neji, Neji was just staring into space and Kiba was just chewing on his pencil.
"Hinata, Juliet."
Hinata and I looked up to Kakashi.
"Would you guys like to do me a favor?"
We looked at each other and then back at him.
"...Sure?", I answered. He nodded and motioned us to come over to him. Hinata and I stood up and walked over to his desk.
"I need you guys to go get some books from Shizune at the main office.", he stated. We nodded, took a hall pass and walked out.
"Wonder what book he's gonna have us read next.", I started, trying to make small talk.
"Yeah me too.", Hinata nervously chuckled in response. We walked down the stairs and made it to the first floor. We were almost at the office, but we ran into two certain people.
"Well hello, ladies."
Hinata and I both stopped cold. Hinata looked so frightened, I thought she would've died from a heart attack right then and there.
"Hi Sasori, Hi Kisame.", I managed to respond.
"Where you heading off too?", Sasori continued talking, inching closer.
"No where important, just the main office.", I answered, me and Hinata stepping backward each time they stepped forward.
"Well, they're just gonna have to wait...", Kisame chimed in.
"Oh, why's that?", I nervously chocked out.
"Cause we want to have a little fun first.", he answered. Sasori grabbed me and Kisame grabbed Hinata. We both knew better than to resist, I wasn't in the mood for getting a black eye and a busted lip, no thank you. They both led us to a part of the hallway where the security cameras had no view of. Smart kids. They both slammed us against some lockers and leaned in. Sasori kissed me and smiled.
"Oh, you taste sweet.", Sasori said with a sick smirk placed on his face. He then turned to his partner in crime. "How about her?"
Just then, Kisame kissed Hinata. He pulled back and seemed quite pleased. "Not bad.", he judged. Sasori slipped his hands down my pants and began kissing my neck. He bit down so hard, I'm sure I'm bleeding. Sasori almost slipped his hands into my panties but all of a sudden, his hands were out my pants, his lips were off my neck, he wasn't even near me. What happened? It took me a second to realize the Sasuke had just thrown Sasori off of me, and across the hall. Well goddamn, Sasuke's pretty strong. Kisame didn't seem to have a care in the world, he just kept going at it with Hinata. Sasuke didn't even bother to save his girlfriend though, he just started to throw punches at Sasori. I wanted to help Hinata, but I was so frozen from fear that I just slid to the floor. All of a sudden, Itachi and Deidara showed up. They both ran up to Kisame and pulled him off of my friend. Hinata slid to the floor next to me and looked much more frightened than me. Deidara and Itachi started to yell at Kisame. Sasuke stopped punching Sasori for a moment and got a bit confused as to why Deidara and his brother were angry with Kisame. He then looked back at Sasori and continued assaulting the boy. I managed to stand up, and I helped Hinata up as well. I dusted off my pants and then I heard a pair of footsteps making it's way over to us. The footsteps stopped and the person's jaw dropped at the scene. Deidara and Itachi yelling at Kisame, Sasuke's fist in the air hovering over Sasori, Hinata and I standing there looking ruffed up and scared. The hallway went dead silent.
"Oh, uh...hi mother.", I nervously smiled.
A/N: Wow, so much drama, huh? Haha, how do you think they're gonna get outta this one? Don't worry, Juli-chan is smart, she'll figure something out. ^_^ So did you guys like this chapter? I would love to know, so leave a review. Other than that, next chapter shall be up soon and bye, I love you. :)