Analysis Of Romeo And Juliet's First Meeting: The Modern Version

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Romeo and Juliet's First Meeting: The Modern Version I never thought I would find someone to love. People look at me and don't see me, they see my money. No one actually liked me for me, but to use me for their own gain. It was only till that night, that I found someone who loved me for me. The night of the Homecoming dance most people are excited, because after a long game of cheering and sweating from the bake of the sun, what else would girl like to more, but kill her feet in 5 inch heels.Thus when I found out I was suppose meet Paris at the dance. The thing about Paris, isn't his looks he is a gorgeous football player, it's the fact that he has the IQ of a sack of nickels and I really wasn't into that type of air head commitment. I wanted somebody with charm, someone I could have a decent conversation with, he didn't have to like all my jokes or agree with my favorite food; I just wanted someone that looked past my outward appearance and my family status. …show more content…

"RN I'll be back I'm gonna go get some punch". As I'm walking a tall, and surprisingly handsome boy walks up to me. "Hey, your a great dancer", he says. In the back of my mind I thank all the hip hop summer intensive I ever went to. "Thank you", I say awkwardly. My hands begin to sweat and I know it's only a matter if time before Rachel goes looking for me. "What's your name"?, he ask with the cutest smile. Oh my goodness he has dimples! Finally after what probably was too long of a pause I respond, "Juliet, what's yours"? His eyes remind me of a blue raspberry 7-11 slurpee."My name is a

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