This story takes place at Ophelia's sixteenth birthday party thrown by her father, Polonius in an extravagant castle in Denmark.
Polonius: My dear Ophelia, for your sixteenth birthday I've had the castle decorated in your honor and invited all of your closest friends for a party I want you to remember for the rest of your life. I have some important duties to attend to so I'll be leaving now. You have a great time.
Ophelia observes the beautifully decorated hall for her party and feels greatful as all of her closest friends pour in through the door bearing gifts. She greets her friends as they show up. She looks through the crowd of her guests and spots Hamlet with his friends Horatio, Rosencrantz, and Guildenstern. She blushes when she sees him and her girl friends (other noblewomen in Denmark)notice. They laugh at Ophelia and snicker about how she is in love with Hamlet.
Ophelia's friends: Ophelia and Hamlet sittin' in a tree, k.i.s.s.i.n.g..
The party goers mingle as ROphelia admires Hamlet from afar. She notices he looks slightly disturbed. Maybe annoyed?
Horatio aside to Hamlet: Hamlet you're at a party you should be having a good time.
Hamlet: I can't be bothered with these childish gatherings. I have alot of preparation for when I become king and this party is just a waste of my time.
Party goer: I have an idea. Lets play spin the bottle!
The party goer obtains a wine bottle and all of the guests gather around in a circle.
Hamlet catches Ophelia's eye as she looks at him with longing. "I should be going now" thought Hamlet. As he walks toward the door Rosencrantz and Guildenstern call him over.
Rosencrantz: Come play spin the bottle, Hamlet.
Guildenstern: Don't be a party pooper.
"To play or not to play. That is the question," thought Hamlet. He was clearly superior to these foolish children and their games, but Hamlet has admired Ophelia for years and it seemed as though she wanted him to stay. Hamlet joined the other guests in the circle.
Party goer: Here we go!
The party goer spins the bottle and the two ends stop in between Ophelia and Hamlet. The two shudder and meet eyes as the guests chuckle and snicker.
Horatio: Now you have to kiss the birthday girl, Hamlet.
The two lean in to kiss as everyone watches. They slowly get closer and closer when Laertes bursts through the door.
Laertes: Where's the birthday girl!? Hey little sis! Birthday punches!
Ophelia sighs as the guests leave the circle. She looks at Hamlet and the two exchange a smile.
Horatio to Hamlet: Are you having a good time yet?
Hamlet: (thinking about Ophelia) I'm glad I came after all.
