Romeo was standing quietly, watching as guests floated in and danced,sang and chatted to each other. His cousin, Benvolio and best mate, Mercutio sat beside him, chatting with other friends. Romeo had only come to this ball since Benvolio forced him to. Recently Romeo was rejected by both Rosaline and Juliet, he couldn't feel more upset.

as he stood quietly,he felt someone bump into him. Thinking it was an ememy, he turned around in a hurry.