After the Capulets’ ball, Romeo hides from Mercutio and Benvolio and goes looking for Juliet.
Romeo's friends are annoyed with him because they think he is going after Rosaline. They are annoyed with his lovesick behavior and wish to have their friend back. They do not know that his heart has swayed in a different direction.
Romeo and Juliet declare their love for each other at Juliet’s balcony and make plans to get married.
Juliet declares her love for Romeo first, not realizing that he can hear her. She calls him out on this and says that she already confessed her love, but she can take it back if he would rather her play hard to get.
Romeo leaves Juliet to find Friar Laurence and convince him to help them get married in secret.
Romeo has stayed out all night and goes to Friar Laurence. The friar immediately assumes he's been after Rosaline and is surprised to hear that Romeo's heart has changed so quickly and who he has now fallen in love with.
Romeo is joking around with Mercutio and Benvolio when Juliet’s nurse arrives to find out about his plans.
Juliet’s nurse conveys Romeo’s message and helps Juliet secretly go to Friar Laurence’s cell.
Juliet arrives at Friar Laurence’s cell, and he marries the young couple in the hope that their love will end their families’ feud.
Yay, they're married...let the violence and death ensue.
