Chapter Five:

It had come time for Art, I had asked the teacher if I could go to the library and get some references to add to my assignment. She liked me enough to nod and wave me off. I made my way to the library, I had stopped by the toilet, I checked to make sure my hair was ok for some reason. I decided to stick it up on top of my head. I always did so when it came to study. I walked out and headed straight for the library, walking in and heading to the desks, I sat myself up. I pulled out my Physics and started to read through it.

"Please don't tell me you added more." came the familiar male voice.

He sat down the seat next to me, he pulled it a little closer and looked over my shoulder. The hairs on my neck stood up, I forced myself not to shiver. I prayed I wouldn't do something stupid.

He took one of my pens and pulled my book closer to me, he started to explain how to solve the simple equations, apparently I needed to start from scratch. I felt mortified by this.

"Actually you can also do the simple thing by adding an extra three to your starting equation and then at the end you can divide it by three." came Amy's voice. I whipped up and looked at her, she made it sound so easy.

"Could do but what happens if you need it to become a negative?" Kai asked her.

"I guess don't do that..." she laughed. She sat down opposite us. "You just fill it out like normal then. Negatives can be a little tricky."

"They can indeed." Kai agreed with her.

They both started to talk about Physics, I excused myself and retreated to the English Lit text books. I could add a few references to my paper due today, even though I know it would be A grade stuff already. Why not go an extra mile? I grabbed the book I needed and headed back. The two of them were still talking, well more arguing their theories on something.

I felt myself getting tired of all the Physics.

"Is it passable?" I asked when they finished their mini argument.

"Yes."

"Good." I took it and read through it, it didn't sound like I had copied from anyone, I didn't though. Kai just explained how to do it, I started to fill out the equations properly this time. Kai and Amy started talking about Calculus. I shuddered with that thought, no way was I going to listen in on this. I finished up and put away my assignment, I checked my watch, I still had half an hour, I pulled out my English paper and added a few more names and dates to it.

As I proofread through everything and was happy I went to put it away when Kai pulled it out of my hands. He started to read through, raising his eyebrows, looking a little shocked. I felt my cheeks burn, I bit my lip and waited for all the negative comments to come my way. I knew I had different ideas then most people but I was very good at English, I loved it.

"I never thought about it like that."

"Let me see?" Amy asked, he handed it to her and she read through. When she turned to me, she smiled handing me my paper.

"Rei these are some very good points you made. I too never would have thought about them."

I beamed at the compliment coming from one of the smartest people I knew.

"Thanks, I can't wait for the debate about it."

That was a few weeks away, first we had our stories to hand in and complete. Then I thought to start and interesting topic.

"Camp is coming up soon, anyone going?"

"I have a study exchange program." Amy answered, I rolled my eyes, more study. I wasn't like Serena when it came to study but there was only some much some one should do.

"I have a competition." Kai answered.

"What kind?" I asked, generally interested. We were interrupted by Greg coming over.

"Hi Amy, it's so nice to see you and Rei wow, you too." he said, he looked between Amy and I. He gave us a knowing look, the last time I had seen him, he had been a monster. I couldn't help tensing slight at his arrival. Amy just smiled.

"Hi Greg, it had been too long. How are you?"

"I am well and you?" he asked.

I learnt closer to Kai and whispered to him.

"Greg and Amy are pen-pals with more then just friendship on their mind." I informed him. He gave me this look of confusion before understanding exactly what I was saying.

"He use to attend the same school as Serena and Amy."

"You didn't go to their school?" he asked.

"No, I was in a private school, it shut down due to not enough student attending. I ended up here." I finished up.

He nodded and rose from the chair.

"Well I better get going. We have our first rehearsals after school for the play...Juliet."

he smirked with the name. I glared at him.

"Not funny Romeo."

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The day ended rather quickly, I headed to auditorium with Hilary beside me.

"I can't believe your playing Juliet, you must be really good."

"Oh no, I actually have no idea why I got it, to be honest." I said, feeling all shy.

"Well I know Kai is good, I have seen it." Hilary winked at me.

We walked in and took a seat. Kai walked in, Tyson and Ray behind him.

"Why can't I play Romeo?" Tyson whined.

"You really can't act Tyson, plus you have a memory of a goldfish." Hilary interjected.

Ray laughed, Kai smirked and Tyson pulled a face. He walked over to me and looked at me like he had never seen me before.

"Who are you?" he asked.

"Rei Hino." I looked at him in horror, how did he not know?
"Tyson, she takes a few classes with us, Art and Chemistry. Remember? She tells Serena off a lot." Hilary went bright red with the last one. I just groaned, it wasn't my fault.

Everyone was hurried into their seats, Kai sat next to me and leaned over and whispered.

"Ready for this?"

"Not in the slightest." I replied.

It was always nerve racking the first time Drama was preformed in front of each other. We were handed our scripts. I flicked to where my first scene was and almost feel out my chair. Were they serious?

I looked at Kai in horror, he snickered.

"You look shocked."

"We have to kiss." I said.

"So?" he asked.

I pointed to the page and waved it in front of his face.

"We have to kiss."

"We have more then one, Rei. I thought you liked English." he reminded me.

Then everything came flooding in, Romeo and Juliet was a tragic love story, tragic but there was romance, a lot of romance. They kissed when they met, then when they marry, then when they die. I counted three times roughly, it shouldn't be too bad I thought. Three little kisses, sounds easy enough. I started to get a little sweaty, I haven't kissed a boy in a long time. What happens if I stuff up?

"Looks like we have five romantic scenes."

my face burned even brighter, was he for real? I flicked through and started to count. He was right. I felt like I was going to pass out.

"Are you ok Rei?" I felt my body being shaken slightly. I turned to Kai and forced my smile.

"Peachy."

the teacher called for the first act, I breathed a sigh of relief when I wasn't going to be apart of it. It was focused more on Romeo at this point. I watched the first scene unfold, to my surprise, Kai was good. He was really good. I was getting really nervous. I watched at the director called cut, the teacher wanted us to call him that now.

"You are a star Kai."

Kai headed back to his chair, when he sat I nudged him and smiled.

"You are a star." I mocked.

He gave me a light shove and smiled.

"Be quiet."

the rest of rehearsals we just focused on the first act, we had to get that one right before we moved on. I giggled every time the teacher called cut, Kai's face was saying it all. The irritation for some kid to get his one line right. The hour passed and we were allowed to leave, I was called to stay back along with a few others.

"Is everyone comfortable with their parts?" he looked at all of us, I turned to see Kai looking down at me. I nudged him and frowned. I can do this. What's one little kiss?

One little kiss that had to be preformed in front on and audience and it was five little kisses actually. I turned and glimpsed Kai's profile. He was really good looking, I blushed and turned away. Where was my focus now?

So it was five little kissed with a very good looking guy in front on an audience, I could do it, right?