The auditorium was filled with students, hoping that they could eventually be a part of the school's history. On one side of the room were the jocks. On another, the preps. The auditorium wasn't very large. However, there were more than enough seats. If every seat was filled, the whole room would be packed. But fortunately no one was sitting down. Students were just wandering around the room, talking and gossiping about the latest trends. And this pissed off the theater arts director. She was wearing what a typical director would wear, a leather jacket and a French barrette.

"All right, students, everyone auditioning for the part of Romeo come to the stage at once!" The director took her seat in front of the stage.

"Ash, do your best!" May encouraged him. "No matter what."

Ash smiled. "Thanks May. Hope you do well too, later on." He gave her a wink before heading to the stage. May's face turned pink.

Ash and the others lined up on the stage. One by one each boy read a line from the famous balcony scene. As Ash's turn approached, he started to panic. Ok, Ok. Nothing to worry about. Just do slow, deep breaths. So he took some deep breaths. After a few minutes, which seemed like eternity to Ash, it was his turn.

"Ketchum, Ash! Action!" the director screamed at him. She could at least not yell for me to start. So he took one last deep breath, and began.

"But soft! What light through yonder window breaks?

It is the East, and Juliet is the sun! Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon." Ash tried to talk in an Old-English accent to get into character. It seemed to be working. The director was looking at Ash in an approving manner. I think we found our Romeo. She smiled.

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The last of the boys auditioning for Romeo had just left the auditorium. The students who auditioned for minor roles had already left. The only students who remained were those auditioning for Juliet. Ash had stayed behind to watch and take May home after her audition. Of course, May started to fret. Oh God. What if I don't get picked! Then I won't be able to see Ash. She slapped herself in the face. May! her conscience yelled at her. Don't focus on that boy! Only worry about yourself! Now go out there and do the best you can! Wiping her face to remove any trace of tears, she bravely headed for the stage. Fortunately, not many girls were auditioning for Juliet, so she didn't have to wait too long.

One by one each girl tried to win the director's approval. Most of them did very well. Some did better than others. After what seemed to be forever, it was finally May's turn.

"Maple, May! Walk to the center of the stage, and begin!" the director screamed again. Why does she have to yell all the time? May wondered as she walked towards center stage. Oh well. Time to show her and Ash what I'm made of! A faint blush appeared on her cheeks. After remembering Ash's encouragement from before, she began.

"O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo? Deny thy father and refuse thy name; Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, And I'll no longer be a Capulet." Everyone suddenly stopped what they were doing, just to listen to May. The director observed May closely, nodding and smiling in approval. Miss Maple. I think you have what it takes to be a real star!

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May spent the next couple of days wondering if she got the part. She was also thinking about going to the movies with Ash on Saturday. It was Friday. The movie is tomorrow. I'm wondering if this is Ash's way of asking someone out on a date. She suddenly spotted Ash near the library. She waved to him. He waved back. Instantly, May's heart began to beat faster and her stomach tightened. What in the world? Must be some sort of bug that's going around. She ran up to him.

"Hey Ash! Great job yesterday at the auditions!" May said happily.

Ash took of his hat and ran his fingers through his hair. "Thanks. But you were the best out of all the girls who tried out for Juliet. I think you made it." May blushed a deep shade of red. Ash noticed her face turning red and immediately felt her forehead. Of course, this only made her blush harder.

"Are you ok? You don't seem to have a fever. Are you hot?" he asked her in a worried tone.

"Y-Yeah. I'm just hot. They really need to get air conditioners in this place don't they?" May knew she was lying, but she didn't know why she blushed in the first place. Is it possible that I like-like Ash after all? she wondered.

"If you say so." he replied, not convinced. He suspected that she wasn't telling the truth, but decided not to question her any further. So Ash changed the subject. "Can't believe its already Friday. Tomorrow is the movie. You excited?"

"Yes! I am. I've seen trailers for it on TV a lot lately. It looks funny." May happily stated. "Thanks for inviting me to go with you."

"Its my pleasure, Lady May." Ash grabbed her arm. "Come on. Let's see if the results are posted." He started to drag May down to the fine arts department.

"Ash! I'm going to be late for my next class! Please let me go." She started to pry Ash's arm off of her. But to her surprise, his grip was unusually strong. Might as well go with him, seeing that he won't let go of me.

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When they finally reached the drama classroom, most of the students were already leaving to go to class. Some were joyful and happy. Others were disappointed and in tears. May spotted her friend Misty examining the list. Misty turned around to find her friend running up to her.

"Hey Misty!" May gave her friend a high-five.

Misty smiled and gave her best friend a hug. "Hi May! Guess what! I know who got in the play!"

Ash and May's ears perked up. "You do?" they asked together.

"Yeah! Come on!" Misty dragged the duo over to the list. They examined the list. "I got the part of Romeo's mother!" Misty announced to the world.

"Congrats Misty!" May smiled. She continued to examine the list. When she reached Romeo and Juliet's names, May screamed. "No way…"

Cliff hanger! And a major one too! I'm so sorry for the really late update. My computer crashed and I couldn't work on any fanfic for about five days. But I'm back! Please review D