forum In Fair Verona // Modern Romeo and Juliet // Private RP - CLOSED

Started February 05, 2019 by @blue_topaz

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Romeo’s POV

I didn’t bother taking notes for the rest of the class, watching Juliet. I practically sprang out of my seat as the bell rang, eager to leave and spend time with Juliet.

Mercutio’s POV

“Great.” I replied dryly, trying to hide the building anxiety in my chest.

Marina’s POV

“I’ve chosen my prize, by the way,” I called over my shoulder as we arrived at the bus stop.

Juliet’s POV

Five minutes later, I found myself in the school field, waiting anxiously for my boyfriend.

Romeo’s POV

I shoved my books into my locker, snatching out a small stuffed fennec fox and bounding towards the field without any hesitation.

Mercutio’s POV

Dread pooled in my stomach at her words. “And that is?” I question, affixing my gaze onto the sidewalk to avoid panicking. I’m so screwed.

Marina’s POV

I raised an eyebrow at his painfully shy behaviour and flashed a grin. “You have to buy me pizza once every two weeks, at whatever time I chose.”

Juliet’s POV

I laughed when I saw Romeo sprinting towards me with a small object in hand, but I knew we weren’t in the clear yet, so I turned and took off for the street.

Mercutio’s POV

That’s it? I physically stopped myself from replying with that, biting my tongue. After a moment I provided a tentative “Okay.” Followed by some ungainly stammering before I managed to shut my mouth again, pushing my glasses up onto the bridge of my nose.

Romeo’s POV

I watched Juliet break into a run towards the street so we could distance ourselves from the school. I charged after her, grinning wildly at the chance to stretch my legs for the first time in ages.

Marina's POV

The bus pulled into the stop just as I saw a familiar head of hair crest the hill of the school field behind us. Shit. I grabbed Mercutio's arm and pulled him onto the bus with me.

Juliet's POV

"Damn it!" I cursed, watching a bus pull away from the spot just as I arrived. We'll just have to wait for the next one….

Mercutio’s POV

I couldn’t help the startled yelp that escaped my lips as Marina suddenly yanked me onto the bus. I blinked a bit dazedly, staring at her in surprise. “What was that?”

Romeo’s POV

I almost crashed into Juliet as I caught up to her, immediately pulling her into a bear hug.

Marina's POV

I practically shoved Mercutio into a seat, peering anxiously out the window as the bus drove away. "Juliet…" I muttered. "She almost saw us. I don't know why she's skipping…"

Juliet's POV

I sank into the embrace with laughter spilling from my lips. "Hey, you!"

Mercutio’s POV

“She’d probably shoot me on the spot if she found out we were doing this.” I huffed, letting Marina push me into a seat.

Romeo’s POV

“Hey…” I breathed, smiling ear to ear as I held my girlfriend close. “I missed you.” I whined, pressing my forehead against hers with a contented sigh.

Marina’s POV

I swallowed, but managed to arch an eyebrow. “So, Mercutio. Tell me, have I won yet?”

Juliet’s POV

I placed a hand in the centre of his chest. “We’re not clear yet.. wait until the bus comes, then you can kiss me all you want.”

Mercutio’s POV

“No way.” I grumbled, refusing to make eye contact. “It was not in that room.”

Romeo’s POV

I whined softly, but pulled away from Juliet to give her space. “Hold our your hands.” I grinned, hiding the stuffed animal behind my back.

Marina’s POV

I leaned forward until my nose was nearly brushing his cheek. “Then, why can’t you look at me?”

Juliet’s POV

I raised an eyebrow, but did as he requested, closing my eyes.

Mercutio’s POV

I gritted my teeth as Marina put her face right up against mine, trying to suppress the cherry red glow that signified all the blood rushing to my face.

Romeo

I plopped the stuffed animal into her hands without hesitation, grinning excitedly.

(I thought it was a fennec fox?)

Marina’s POV

“You’re blushing~” I teased, a vision of calm despite the fact that my heart was currently pounding with wild abandon.

Juliet’s POV

I opened my eyes and glanced down at the item in my hands…. and immediately let out a mortifyingly high-pitched squeal.

(Oml sorry that was autocorrect at work, I’m writing essays at the same time as this so I’m neglecting grammar! I fixed it now)

Mercutio’s POV

“Who wouldn’t? You’re uncomfortably close, you know.” I snapped, squishing myself into the corner of the seat as a defense mechanism.

Romeo’s POV

I couldn’t stop smiling as I saw how excited Inhad made Juliet. “I take it I did good?” I laughed, blushing profusely.

(Np!)

Marina’s POV

I chuckled quietly. “You’re awfully close to me, and I’m not blushing.”

Juliet’s POV

“Oh my god—Yes—“ I pressed it to my chest, grinning like an absolute idiot.

Mercutio’s POV

“Wanna bet?” Deciding I had nothing left to lose, I raised my gaze to meet hers. I’m such an idiot. was the only thought running through my head as I pressed my forehead against hers, trying to ignore my glasses sliding down my nose.

Romeo’s POV

“I thought you might like it.” My cheeks were starting to hurt from smiling too much.

Marina’s POV

I couldn’t breathe.

Mercutio’s hands were in his lap, but I could clearly picture them cupping my cheeks or sliding over my shoulders. No. Stop. Pull away, you idiot!

But I didn’t.

Juliet’s POV

“I love it, oh my god,” I repeated, lifting the stuffie at eye level just as a pus pulled into the stop behind me.

Mercutio’s POV

We were both frozen in place.I didn’t know how to justify myself, but I didn’t know how to pull away either. I could hardly breath, my breaths short and light as my heart tried to slam through my chest.

Romeo’s POV

“I wanted you to have a little reminder of me for when you’re stuck at home.” I replied gently. “The bus is here, come on.” I reached for her hand.

Marina’s POV

My eyes flickered down and skimmed the length of his lips. They were so close, and so soft….

I wrenched myself away from him, breathing hard.

Juliet’s POV

I grinned like an absolute idiot and pulled him into the bus, clutching the plushie to my chest.

Mercutio’s POV

As soon as Marina moved I snapped to my senses, scooting as close as I could to the window. “See? I um… I told you it’s not easy.” I tried to play it cool, but my cheeks rivaled a fire hydrant in color.

Romeo’s POV

I let Juliet pull me onto the bus. As soon as we climbed in, I ushered her to the back so we could sit together.

Marina’s POV

I inhaled sharply. “Why—Why did you even want to do this in the first place?”

Juliet’s POV

The moment we’d settled in our seats, I was grabbing Romeo by the collar and pulling him to me in a kiss.

Mercutio’s POV

I didn’t know how to respond. I opened and closed my mouth a few times before shaking my head. “Why do you think?” I said dryly, closing my eyes and leaning my head against the window.

Romeo’s POV

“Hey! Take it easy!” I laughed, peppering Juliet’s face with teasing kisses.