"Saturday," I yawned excitedly getting out of bed "Drama!"
Hurriedly I dressed, grabbed a muffin then raced to the auditorium. So many students were waiting patiently for the teacher and a major group of girls were crowded in a corner. Drama, one of my favourite classes but the group of girls made me want to start to hate the class.
"Irie Tama! Sasuke Uchiha!" the principal called "I wish to see both of you immediately."
Sasuke immerged irritated from the group of girls in the corner. I thought I was stuck with gossiping girls, but instead with the even more annoying fan girls. The two of us left the auditorium to see a timid looking woman.
"This is Miss Mimi Hogatsu," the principal introduced "She's your new drama teacher. I want the two of you to help her this year."
"It's a pleasure to meet you Miss Hogatsu," I gave her a slight bow "My name is Irie Tama."
"Please call me Mimi, Miss Tama," she smiled.
"Irie," I corrected smiling back "This is Sasuke Uchiha."
They gave each other a nod "I thank you both for your help."
The principal gave a nod of approval then left. The three of us walked back into the auditorium, the class went silent.
"My name is Mimi Hogatsu," she introduced "I'm your drama teacher. What kind of play do you want to do this year?"
"Romance! Mystery! Adventure! Fairy tale! Criminal!" people shouted.
"Calm down," there was immediate silence "What about a modern version of Cinderella?"
Cheers erupted from the class. Mimi began writing on a piece of paper then tore it up.
"Choose a piece of paper from this pile," she instructed "Upon it will be the character you'll play. Next week I'll have a script made up for you."
Sasuke and I were the last to choose. Written upon my paper was a name that I was unhappy about.
"Who has Cinderella?" I raised my hand "And the Prince?" Sasuke raised his hand "You two are going to have to work very hard to make the audience believe you're in love. Study together, practice actions and lines together."
"Do they have to kiss?" some guy asked.
"Who knows?" Mimi replied mysteriously.
I groaned inwardly and when I didn't hear a sound from Sasuke I glanced at him. He was staring at the paper in his hands, cheeks flushed; I wish I knew what was going through his mind.
"Let's try some acting!" Mimi called "Get into groups and think of an improvisation that you can show us."
Sasuke and I partnered up; we decided to do a play about two loved ones who have to separate to protect the other. When the time that was given to us to prepare came to an end Mimi told us to go first. We walked onto the stage and got ready to act out our improvisation piece that would make the teacher believe the actions and emotions that we were going to act out. I pulled up a chair and sat down, Sasuke walked by and the play began.
"Welcome back Sasuke," I stood up to hug him.
"I'm leaving you," he walked past again.
"What?" I shrieked.
"You heard me," he stated calmly.
"Why?"
He stopped where he was and slowly turned toward me. My breath caught in my throat, his face was as emotionless as usual as he answered.
"Because I love you."
"That makes no sense!" tears began flowing from my eyes.
"I'm protecting you," he moved closer to rub my arms.
"Then stay with me," I leaned into his chest "Leaving me will only kill me."
"I'll come back when the threat is gone, I promise."
I looked up into Sasuke's eyes; he leaned down and captured my lips in a sweet caress. After a few short moments he pulled away and I fell to the stage floor shaking with emotions.
Once off the stage the young Uchiha called: three years later. I sat back up on the chair and laid my head down on an imaginary table when Sasuke stomped his foot indicating a knock on the door.
"Who is it?" I called.
"Delivery for a Miss Irie Tama" I got up to open the imaginary door.
"It can't be," I stumbled back as Sasuke walked in "I was told you were dead."
"Do I look dead to you?" he gave me a mocking smirk "I promised I'd return."
"You could be a ghost, or just an illusion my mind made," I grabbed my head.
"Touch me," he opened his arms wide.
"What?"
"Touch me; feel for yourself that I'm real. Not a ghost and not one of your illusions."
Cautiously I took the few steps needed to be inches away from him. Our eyes locked and I could feel the tears begin to form. Almost mechanically my fingers tangled into his hair then travelled across his cheek to trail over his soft lips.
"See?" Sasuke smiled gently.
"You're real, but are you really my Sasuke? You could just be an imposter."
Sasuke growled grabbing my shoulders and smashed his lips onto mine. He pulled me closer by moving his arms to wrap securely around my waist.
"Now do you believe me?"
"I can't believe it," the tears finally fell as I smiled at him "Never leave me again."
He kissed me gently "I promise."
I wrapped my arms around his neck pulling him in for another kiss. Sasuke tightened his grip around my waist lifting me off the ground. When he put me down we both turned to the silent class and bowed, then the room irrupted in applause.
"That was amazing!" Mimi complemented "I could feel the emotions the two of you emitted, I was on the edge of my seat. This year's play will be the best this school has ever seen!"
I smiled at her compliment but my mind was spinning with Sasuke's kisses. I glanced at him; he stood back a bit staring at me with a pink tint on his face. When his eyes caught mine that tint darkened and he walked off the stage, I sighed and followed him so the next group could go.