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INT. CLASSROOM
The camera pans around the classroom, showing all of the students,
it then goes around the back of one napping student, a
clear slacker, with his hair unkempt and his shirt not
tucked, with trainers on his feet and chewing gum in his
mouth. All of a sudden, a pen flies onto his lap. In no particular
rush, he comes into consciousness, scratching his head.
TEACHER
This is a classroom, not your
bedroom, I'll have you know that,
Joseph.
JOE looks up, at first confused as to whether the TEACHER is addressing
him. He looks at her puzzled.
JOE
What? Oh, Ok.
MISS HURST fakes a smile, then reverting to her tightly wound,
stuck up persona.
MISS HURST
I would also appreciate it, if you
would be so kind as to deposit a
certain contraband item of yours in
the bin.
JOE looks at MISS HURST like she has grown a third eye.
JOE
Deposit my what?
MISS HURST
Put your Chewing gum in the bin,
unless I'm asking too much?
JOE now follows what she means, and takes a sarcastic tone with
MISS HURST.
JOE
Why of course, Miss Hurst, nothing
would make me happier.
He Struts/Marches to the front of the class, proudly
thrusting his gum into the bin. He then takes a bow and
walks back to his seat. Joe Sits.Â
MISS HURST
(Grimacing)
Thank you, Joseph. That's much
better.
Angle on Joe, camera pulls in.
JOE
(Narrating)
1st period, Maths, Miss Hurst, can
life get any worse? This isÂ
pretty much every Friday morningÂ
for me... Sitting here, not taking
in a word of what she has to say,
my mind wandering about anything
but this class...
DISSOLVE TO
EXT. FOOTBALL FIELD (DAYDREAM)
JOE is playing football and having fun.
CUT TO
EXT. SCHOOL (DAYDREAM)
JOE is hanging out with his friends.
CUT TO
INT. CLASSROOM (DAYDREAM)
JOE gets up out of his seat and begins to taunt and make gestures
at Miss Hurst. After a while she turns around and looks at
him, astonished.
MISS HURST
Mr. Griffin!
JOE jumps in surprise.
CUT TO
INT. CLASSROOM (DAYDREAM)
JOE jumps (in his seat), the class around him are all
staring at him, and Miss Hurst continues to peer at him with
a sense of utter Loathing.
MISS HURST
Just who do you think you are? I
warned you once already about this
business of falling asleep in my
class! I simply WILL NOT TOLERATE IT!
JOE
Sorry, miss.
MISS HURST
Save it, young man, you are in
sixth form now, for Christ's sake!
Start acting like it! You are no
longer a child yet you insist on
acting like one! And now, like a
child, I must, I mean I simply am
forced to give you a detention.
JOE
Miss.
MISS HURST
You will stay behind during class,
so I may give you your Detention
slip.
JOE
Yes, miss.
Miss Hurst continues to ramble on, partially about JOE, partially
about maths, the camera focuses selectively on Joe, moodily
taking notes.
FADE TO
INT. CLASSROOM
The camera pulls in on JOE standing with Miss Hurst, who is clearly
rambling on about much of nothing, and trying to give JOE a "motivational
talk". The camera cross-cuts between JOE's face and that of
Miss Hurst.
JOE
(Narrating)
God she just keeps on going on and
on and on and on. It's driving me
insane!
MISS HURST
You understand I don't enjoy this?
JOE nods.
JOE
I understand. (Narrating)I
understand you're a bitch.
MISS HURST
I'm Glad, you have so much
potential, Joseph, you're at least capable
of exhibiting a lot more effort
than you are at the moment.
JOE
You're right, miss. I'll try
harder, you know, I've just been having
a hard time focusing recently.
MISS HURST
Why do you think that is, Joseph?
JOE
(Narrating)
Probably because you and your class
are about as exciting as watching a
championship nail filing
competition.
MISS HURST
Joseph?
JOE
Oh, um, I dunno miss, I think it
might just be teen angst and stress
getting to me a bit.
MISS HURST
Is something at home stressing you
out?
JOE
Oh no, I'm fine miss, don't worry.
I'll try harder, I promise.
MISS HURST
(Very awkwardly/forcedly)
Well, if you ever need to speak to,
my ears are always open, and I
always have the time.
JOE
(Narrating)
Sure you do.
JOE
Thanks, miss, it really means a lot
to me that you would be willing to
make an effort. And if I ever need
to talk to anybody, you'll be the first
person I come see.
Miss Hurst tries not to look like he has just threatened
her.
MISS HURST
Very well. I'm not going to give
you a detention today, Joseph, and
I feel like we really made some
progress here. But I do expect an
increase in your effort, or else I
will be forced into giving you one
in the future...
JOE
Yes miss, I'd better get going to
second period now...
MISS HURST
Right then, goodbye.
JOE walks out.
INT. SCHOOL (HALLWAY)
JOE is casually walking to second period. He walks past a
few people, though not many, as most are in class. Each
person has a different reaction to seeing him, one says,
"Hi",(A 'Plastic') while another looks at him with mixed
hate/judgment/fear (an antisocial Geek/Nerd), a genuine
friend walks past saying, "Hey, you alright mate?", and a
Younger kid walks past. During this period he leaves the
Language block and is walking outside, then re-enters in the
C block. He walks up to a door and steps in.
CUT TO
INT. CLASSROOM
(Other side of the door)JOE casually walks in, it is evident from
the teachers reaction and posture, along with his weak
voice, that he is a pushover, yet he attempts to make an
example of JOE.
TEACHER
You're late.
JOE
Yeah, sorry about that, Miss Hurst
wanted to talk to me about some
stuff.
TEACHER
Oh, um, Ok. um, Where's your Tie?
JOE
Oh, long story sir, I was wearing
it yeah, and I was brushing my
teeth, and then what happens? THUD!
A big blob of toothpaste and saliva
goes flying onto what was my only
clean tie, the others are out for
cleaning.
TEACHER
Oh, I see, Alright then, um, please
take a seat, today we're learning
about culture.
JOE begins to walk over to his desk, where his friend (MICHAEL)
is smiling at him.
JOE
(Narrating)
General Studies, (he laughs), it's
such a bullshit lesson.
MICHAEL
Hey, mate you been missing out on
this incredible lesson!
JOE
Oh yeah, mate!
MICHAEL
Na, Seriously mate, High Culture,
Low Culture man, Free your mind!
they both look up to find the TEACHER is oblivious, and that roughly
3 people are paying attention to the TEACHER as he rambles
on, whilst the others go about their conversations.
MICHAEL
So what you gonna do this weekend?
JOE
Nothing much, sit at home, chill
out, watch some TV, play a little
Gears of war, go chill out with you
lot, you know, same shit as usual.
MICHAEL
Cool cool, you not going to
Sophie's party?
JOE
Nope, you know I don't like her.
MICHAEL
So? A party's a party, man.
JOE
yeah but I aint even invited or
nothing, plus I bet you it'll be
lame.
MICHAEL
Why is that?
JOE
Cause they're always lame, these
parties, so and so gets absolutely
wasted, whats-her-face gets even
more wasted and gets with loads of boys,
whats-his-name gets with ugly-girl,
miss thing rejects Mr. Cocky, whatever
man, that shit is just boring.
MICHAEL
Whatever to you, (laughing) it's
not my fault your an antisocial
twat.
JOE
(Laughing)
Oh yeah sure, I'm so antisocial,
right?
MICHAEL
Na, seriously, you never seem to go
on about the girls in our year like
you used to, I'm starting to worry
about you if you know what I mean.
JOE
What?!
MICHAEL
Yeah mate, it's starting to get
uncomfortable, hey, if you're gay
thats your business but you gotta
warn me first!
JOE
You twat!
They fight playfully. The girl sat behind them nudges
MICHAEL.
MICHAEL
Oh, hey.
GIRL
Hey, Ellie asked me to give you
this.
She hands him a note.
MICHAEL
Oh, thanks sweetheart.
GIRL giggles and blushes.
GIRL
No problem.
MICHAEL starts to unwrap the bit of paper, while JOE crowds around
him.
JOE
Hey, what we got here?
MICHAEL
Nothing much, you know.
They read the message.
JOE
So you and Ellie, eh?
MICHAEL
Keep it down.
JOE
no seriously like she's on you,
like, "hey MICHAEL, when are you
free so we can go somewhere and
have a little fuck fest?"
MICHAEL
(Whispering)
Keep it down man! She'll hear you!
JOE begins to dry hump the table.
JOE
Ah, Yeah, Oh yeah, Ah, oh thats it
right there baby, Ah, Ah, Ah, Oh my
god!
After saying "Oh my God too loud, everyone, including the teacher,
look round.
TEACHER
Do you mind, Joe?
JOE
Sorry sir, I just, couldn't control
myself.
TEACHER
Ah, well, um, Please try to control
yourself when you're in my class.
JOE
Certainly, I'll try my very
hardest, sir.
He slumps back in his chair, embarrassed.
MICHAEL
Retard.
JOE
Shut up.
They both laugh.
DISSOLVE TO
JOE and MICHAEL are asleep in their seats. The bell rings
and they wake up.
JOE
Ah, Break time!
MICHAEL
Yeah mate, hey I'll catch you up,
alright?
JOE
Why? You got something to do? OH I
SEE, Bros before Hoes mate,
remember that.
MICHAEL
(Laughing)
Man, Shut up I swear!
JOE gets up and walks out MICHAEL stays behind and begins to chat
up ELLIE.
CUT TO
INT. SCHOOL (HALLWAY)
JOE is walking down the hallway to leave the C block and walks/jogs/skips
down the steps. He walks into the snack bar and sees two friends
of his in the Dinner queue. JOE goes and skips the queue
with them (DAVE) (ROB).
ROB
Hey mate, hows it going?
JOE
Good, good man, you cool Rob?
ROB
Yeah it's all good mate.
ROB (CONT'D)
Hey what lesson you just have?
JOE
General Studies, You?
ROB
I had a free period mate, sat in
the library and did fuck all the
whole lesson.
JOE
Cool, man. (Sees BEN) Hey Ben! Come
sit down!
BEN sits.
BEN
Hey, what's up.
FREEZE FRAME ON BEN. CAMERA PULLS IN SLIGHTLY.
JOE
Not much mate, hows everything with
you?
BEN
It's alright I guess.
JOE
Yeah? Hows your mum doing?
BEN
She's fine.
JOE
How you holding up, with
everything?
BEN
I'm Ok, Joe, don't worry about me.
JOE
Course I worry about you, Your like
my brother mate!
BEN
You too man, don't worry about me.
ROB
(Interrupting)
Ok, you're his brother he's your
brother we're all brothers, you two
finished being all broke-back
mountain?
JOE
hey why don't you shut the fuck up,
cum stain. Hey Michael!
JOE motions him over.
JOE
Hey well if it aint Ellie's future
husband.
OTHERS
Whats this?
JOE
Ellie Richards been writing all
these notes to Mike, talking bout
are you going to Sophie's party and
la la la la la.
They talk and mess around, eventually getting their sandwiches
and then everyone sticking their sandwich stickers on ROB,
who then tries to put them (very aggressively) on BEN. BEN
does not retaliate, but laughs it off instead.
JOE
Hey, you lot have a free last
period?
OTHERS
(Mixed Yeses and Nos)
Oh, well anyway, You wanna go into
town?
OTHERS
Yeah we might as well. (Except Ben)
BEN
I'm alright thanks, I'd rather not.
Everybody else accepts this and goes about their business, whilst
JOE stops to talk with BEN.
JOE
What's wrong?
BEN
Nothing.
JOE
Well then why don't you wanna come
out?
BEN
Well I got a lesson last period,
and if I'm late for registration
the teacher will get on my ass,
plus we aren't allowed into town during
lunch, and
JOE
Hey! It's a Friday, mate. Chill out
a bit, let loose, don't be so
scared of the consequences of
everything, otherwise you'll never
do anything or have any fun, man.
BEN
Yeah, I guess you're right.
JOE
So you gonna come out into town?
BEN
uh, I don't know, probably.
JOE
Ok, man, you don't have to, but you
should, have a little fun, you
know?
BEN
Yeah, I see what your saying.
JOE
Ok, see you fourth period.
BEN
Cool.
JOE walks off. ANGLE ON BEN, Camera takes BEN'S POV as he walks
off to class. ANGLE ON BEN walking down the hallways. Unlike
when JOE was walking to Second Period, there are different
reactions to BEN as he walks by, the smiles from girls,
rather than actual attraction, reflect the opinion "He's a
really nice guy, but I'd never want to be with him", To the
girl who "looks up and down" at BEN, signifying her opinion
of social superiority over him. The boys react differently
to BEN, most liking him, some ignoring him completely.
The camera follows BEN through to class, showing he has less "pep
in his step" than JOE, though a very innocent (though not
TOO innocent) good-natured, smile rests on his face most of
the time.
CUT TO
INT. WHITE-BOARD
The text (Period 3) is written on the board.
CUT TO
INT. CLASSROOM
BEN walks into his classroom and takes a seat. As he sits he shares
glances with a somewhat pretty-looking girl. He sits down
with a dumb smile on his face, indicating his feelings.
TEACHER
If you turn to page 254, you should
see some questions on alcohols and
when you finish those, page 372 has
some questions on proteins, any
questions?
A student raises their hand, they begin to ask a question as the
sound fades out and the camera pulls in on BEN as he begins
to open his book to find the page, and begins to scribble on
his notebook.
CUT TO
INT. BEN'S NOTEBOOK
Ben has written his name and traced over it several times,
he begins to write the first few letters of the answer to a
question, then begins to go over that, then begins to doodle
in the margin. He tears off the corner of the page, and
scribbles "How R U?" on the piece of paper, passing
CUT TO
INT. CLASSROOM
BEN looks over at the GIRL (KATIE), and watches her read the note.
She looks over to him and he waves. She smiles back and
waves back. She scribbles something on the paper.
BEN gets a note back from her.
CUT TO
INT. BEN'S NOTEBOOK
Ben drags the note across his exercise book and opens it. It says
"I'm doing really Good, You alright? xx". BEN grabs his pen
and begins to scribble.
CUT TO
INT. CLASSROOM
BEN passes a note forward. a montage begins of notes being passed
to and fro. The sequence ending with BEN receiving a note
from her which has part of their conversation on it.
CUT TO
INT. BEN'S NOTEBOOK
part of a conversation is shown on the note.
KATIE
Erm, I'm kinda busy lunchtime, you
wanna talk after school?
BEN
Yeah, sure, that would be great.
KATIE
K, See you after school then! xx
CUT TO
INT. BEN'S NOTEBOOK
Ben smiles nervously, he leans back in his chair slightly.
DISSOLVE TO
EXT. SCHOOL (DAYDREAM)
BEN and KATIE are walking together, holding hands. BEN is talking
to her.
BEN
So yeah, uh, well I mean, I
understand if you would rather just
be friends or you're not
interested, or if nows a bad
time...
KATIE
(laughs a little)
Ben, Honestly, I've been waiting
for us to have this talk for ages.
BEN
Wait, so that means?
They kiss.
CUT TO
INT. CLASSROOM
BEN is sitting, smiling and completely daydreaming as those around
him work/talk/mess about. His teacher approaches him.
TEACHER
Come on, Ben. Let's see some work.
BEN
(Sighing)
Yes, sir.
TEACHER
Come on, I know you don't find it
hard, when you can be bothered you
always produce great results, its
just this daydreaming and the way
your effort levels seem to sway so
dramatically...
BEN
(sighing more)
Yeah, sorry sir, I've just been
distracted recently.
TEACHER
Ok, just knock out these questions
and you can be as distracted as you
want, (trying to be nice) Drift off
in period 4, just try and work in
my lesson...
BEN picks up his pen and begins to write.
FADE TO
INT. CLASSROOM
The school bell rings, and the students, bags already
packed, get up and leave for their next class. The camera
starts to pull in on BEN, who is leaving class. KATIE
catches up with him.
KATIE
Hey, so I'll see you after school
yeah?
BEN
Yeah, sure.
KATIE
Great! Bye then.
She hugs him briefly and walks away to catch up with her friends.
CUT TO
INT. CLASSROOM
BEN, JOE, DAVE, MICHAEL and ROB are sat in class, all
looking somewhat bored. A note is passed to BEN, It says,
"You Coming to town then?", he looks over at JOE and nods.
BEN then sits back in his chair and begins to daydream
again.
DISSOLVE TO
EXT. SCHOOL (DAYDREAM)
BEN and KATIE are standing in the street. KATIE has her
right hand on his shoulder. His posture is weaker than the
previous scene.
KATIE
I'm really sorry, BEN, I would just
rather we stayed friends, I really
like you and everything, I just
don't know that I could see us together.
I'm so sorry, You understand,
right?
BEN
(holding back the sadness)
Yeah, don't worry about it, I
understand.
BEN forces a smile.
KATIE
I knew you would! you're so
understanding, oh, well I have to go
now, see you tomorrow?
BEN
Yeah, sure.
KATIE runs of to join a group of mixed girls/boys.
CUT TO
INT. CLASSROOM (DAYDREAM)
The camera begins to pull in out from BEN, and in on JOE,
who has a weird smile on his face. The camera cuts to the
attractive TEACHER, then back to him, then back to the
TEACHER, then back again to him. The camera then cuts to the
teacher blowing a kiss to him, then back to him, then to the teacher
beckoning him over with a finger, then back to him. JOE gets
out of his chair, walks over to the teacher, and they begin
to get off. The lights switch off, and the camera cuts to a
view of the classroom, which is now empty, they are getting
off on the classroom desk.
TEACHER
(In sexy tone)
Oh, Joe!
TEACHER
(in completely different tone)
Oh, Joe.
TEACHER
Joe
TEACHER
Joe!
CUT TO
INT. CLASSROOM
JOE is sat in the full class, the TEACHER staring at him.
TEACHER
Would you care to put the answer on
the board Joe?
The perverted smile on JOE'S face drops immediately, he begins
to act nervously, he quickly glances down, as it is evident
he has a BONER.
JOE
uh, you mean like go up to the
board and write it?
TEACHER
That's usually how you do it, Joe.
JOE
ah, well, miss, I hurt my leg real
bad doing sports studies, so uh,
I'd really rather not. I can give
you the answer if you want, though.
The teacher looks at him, then decides to spare him.
TEACHER
No, no, that's fine Joe. Any
volunteers?
The camera pulls in on JOE, as he takes a Long, loud, sigh
of relief. The TEACHER glances round at him suspiciously,
possibly regretting her decision. The camera pulls in on
MICHAEL.
DISSOLVE TO
INT. BEDROOM (DAYDREAM)
MICHAEL is going through his wardrobe looking through
MICHAEL
(narrating)
What should I wear to that party?
CUT TO
INT. CLASSROOM
Michael looks ponderous.
FADE TO
INT. CLASSROOM
The school bell rings. The students get up to leave.
TEACHER
Ok, everybody, have a good weekend!
and don't forget the essay due on
Wednesday. Oh, and Joe, could you
stay behind a few minutes please?
JOE slumps, while standing packing his bag. Everybody gets
up and leaves the room, leaving the TEACHER and JOE.
TEACHER
So, Joe...What happened today? You
were barely in the lesson.
JOE
Yeah I'm Sorry miss, I'm just
really tired today, I was so busy
last night.
The screen splits. In one screen JOE is talking to the TEACHER,
in the other, he is playing Xbox 360.
TEACHER
What were you busy doing?
JOE
Well, working mostly, I had a bunch
of homework. Plus it's the fourth
period on a Friday, so you can
imagine I'm not at my best.
TEACHER
Ok, well get my homework done, and
make sure you have an early night
tonight then.
JOE
Will do, miss.
TEACHER
Ok, Have a good weekend, JOE.
Joe Leaves the classroom.
CUT TO
EXT. SCHOOL
ROB, DAVE, BEN and MICHAEL are walking together down steps
to walk in the direction of town (Manwood road). Behind them
Joe is jogging to catch up. He jumps and holds himself up on
both their shoulders.
JOE
You alright mateys?
BEN
Man you're killing me here.
MICHAEL
Yeah, you fat bastard!
Joe jumps off of them.
CUT TO
INT. CANTINE (OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT)
A plate of spaghetti Bolognese spells out the word "LUNCH".
FADE TO
EXT. TOWN
BEN and JOE are sitting on a bench in town while the others are
in a shop.
JOE
You worry too much, that's what
will get you. Don't take it too
seriously, don't be nervous, if she
says No, it's hardly that bad, I
mean, you're only 16, and she'll
probably say yes, I've seen you two
together.
BEN
You think so, eh?
JOE
Yeah, you just have to be yourself,
but be confident, not a dick, but
confident, you know, forget what
others think, they probably don't care
anyway, it's not like exposure,
everybody knows you like her, and
most people think you're a cool guy
anyway, so just go for it, forget
about all that other shit..
BEN
You know, its not that simple!
JOE
Sure it is, just go with the
flow...
BEN
Yeah that's fine for you to say!
all you ever do is go with the
flow...and everything is fine for
you, well it isn't fine for me,
man, you can't go through life just
going with the flow!
JOE
Hey, I'm just trying to give you
some friendly advice, how far has
your way got you?
BEN
Yeah, but, you just, you make it
seem so fucking easy to be relaxed,
and it isn't! You can't just be
relaxed all the time!
JOE
Hey, you done lecturing me? I am
who I am, and I aint about to start
conforming and acting like some
twat, always worrying about what everybody
thinks about me...
BEN
Yeah well you are who you are, but
that's not who I am!
JOE
Hey, you know what, you just need
to calm down, alright?
BEN
I can't calm down, it's just too
much sometimes, all these people
look at me, and their judging me
Joe, I know it! I know they're
judging me! They sit in their
perfect little worlds, with mummy
and daddy sorting everything out
for them, and they judge me! they
think, who the fuck is this guy?
and that feeling, Joe, it eats at
me, it picks me to pieces, I can't
calm down!
JOE
Ben, what you're feeling is normal.
We all feel the same way...
BEN
there's no way you feel the same...
JOE
No, I don't, but if I let myself
think about it as much as you did I
probably would, everybody just
looks at me and thinks, good for nothing
slacker, never done nothing for
nobody, and I know this, but I
don't think about it, so I'm
alright, just try to stop thinking
about it alright? stop taking shit
from people, stop caring about what
others think so much, and just be
you and fuck who doesn't like that!
BEN
(laughs)
You're crazy.
JOE
Will you at least try?
BEN
Yeah, Ok.
All of a sudden the others come walking on screen, with various
food/drink in their hands.
JOE
You lot ready to get going back?
I'm gonna miss my train at this
rate.
MICHAEL
(gasping sarcastically)
Oh yeah! lets make sure Joe doesn't
miss his train!
JOE
Hey fuck you!
FADE TO
EXT. TOWN (COMING OUT OF CHURCH AREA)
The five are walking out of the church area and crossing the street.
They are laughing and mucking about in the typical fashion.
Michael is in the middle of telling a story.
MICHAEL
Now, I knew she was drunk, but so
was I, and I figured we were about
the same drunkenness. So we're
kissing, and then, she looks at me,
and says "I don't feel so great",
and I'm thinking I can't be THAT
bad a kisser, next thing I no,
(makes vomiting noise) all over my shirt,
my brand new shirt I bought just
that afternoon, and I wasn't going
home till the next morning. So I
start to realize what's happened
yeah, and then I can smell this
fucking puke on my shirt, and it
starts getting to me, and then I
look at her mouth, and I just
kissed that mouth, and I couldn't
help myself, I just vomited right
back on her!
OTHERS
That's sick!
MICHAEL
Yeah, how do you think I felt?!
ROB
So you two get right back together
after a quick clean up?
The OTHERS all make disgusted noises.
ROB
(laughing)
What? What's the big deal?
They all laugh.
MICHAEL
Well actually...
The OTHERS all make disgusted noises.
JOE
You sick fuck!
MICHAEL
(laughing more)
I was only kidding! (Looks at Rob)
You're the one who got with Jane,
the one with the Dog face!
They all laugh.
JOE
Oh dear! She actually does have a
dog face! oh say it aint so Rob!
ROB
(looking embarrassed)
That's a lie, I never got with her!
BEN
(laughing innocently)
You know, now that you mention it,
she really does look like a dog!
MICHAEL
Yeah! I know right?!
BEN
I think its the Nose that does it!
They all laugh, except ROB, who looks embarrassed and angry at
BEN, feeling that he has taken the spotlight, while ROB
looks a fool.
ROB
(Coldly/Agresssively)
Yeah, well who you got with
recently, BEN?
OTHERS
OOOOOOOOOOOH!
BEN
Nobody actually, Rob, you know
that.
ROB
Oh yeah, I forgot. Oh what about
Katie?
BEN
(starting to get angry
himself)
No, I can't say I have.
ROB
Wow, well that's surprising, I mean
everybody knows she's a bit of a
slag.
BEN
Oh really?
ROB
Yeah, Really.
BEN
I suppose Dog face is better?
ROB
I didn't get with her!
BEN
Hey, don't worry, we're all friends
here, if bestiality is your thing,
we're supportive of you one hundred
percent.
ROB
Hey so what if I got with her? At
least I got with someone, the
amount of people you've gotten with
is?
BEN
Can't say I remember.
ROB
You don't? Its an easy number!
None! Zero! Naught!
BEN
Oh, you got me! you got me mate!
ROB
I mean, maybe if you had half a
pair of balls, you would ask a
certain someone out.
BEN looks at ROB, his anger building.
ROB
You know what I think it is? I
think you don't actually want to go
out with her. I think thats why
you've never made a move on her,
why you never made a move on any
girl. I think I know why you don't
want to go out with any girls
either. I think its cause you're
gay. I mean, thats the only explanation
I can think of for why someone
would be such a -
MICHAEL is about to tell ROB to shut up, but BEN beats him
to it.
BEN
Hey, why don't you go fuck
yourself?
ROB
What?
ROB Steps in closer to BEN. BEN Walks right up to ROB fearlessly
and enraged.
BEN
I SAID, WHY DON'T YOU GO FUCK
YOURSELF?
BEN shoves ROB very aggressively, ROB is taken aback.
ROB
Are you crazy?
BEN
Try me.
BEN looks at ROB menacingly, as though he wants to take hi rage
out on him.
ROB
What's your problem?
BEN
My problem, is that you act like a
dick head day in day out, I'm sick
of it, you think you're so tough?
Then come and try me.
ROB
(Sarcastically)
Oh, I forgot how much of a hard man
you were.
BEN
Being hard got nothing to do with
it, either stop fucking around, or
if you wanna act like I'm a fool,
then go ahead and make me one.
ROB
But.
BEN
I'm waiting.
ROB
(Laughing nervously)
Fuck off, Ben. Stop kidding around.
BEN
I'm waiting.
ROB
Hey look, just leave it out
alright?
BEN
Leave it out?
ROB
Yeah, leave it out.
BEN
Fine, I'll leave it out if you stop
being a prick all the time.
ROB
Huh?
BEN
Will you stop being a prick to me
all the time?
ROB
(Nervously, and confusedly)
Um, Yeah, Sure.
BEN
Fine.
BEN reaches out his hand and they shake hands, they continue to
walk, the atmosphere still slightly tense.
JOE
Hey what time is it?
MICHAEL
It's 1:45.
JOE
Oh, we're alright for time then.
MICHAEL
Yeah.
JOE
Hey, Ben, you wanna come round mine
after school?
BEN
Na, I can't, got something going
on. Sorry mate.
JOE
It's cool. Hey look there's Katie.
Show Katie talking with friends.
BEN
Oh, crap. Hey can I catch up with
you lot later? I'm just gonna go
talk to Katie real quick.
OTHERS
Yeah, see you later mate. (ETC)
BEN begins to jog lightly across the street. The camera cuts to,
JOE'S face as he shouts in distress.
JOE
Ben!
JOE sprints out in front of BEN and pushes him back. Cut to BEN'S
surprised face. Cut back to JOE getting taken out by a car.
The Passenger is somewhat injured in his car. BEN's limp
body falls to the ground. KATIE AND FRIENDS scream, along
with JOE'S Friends. JOE reaches out for BEN as BEN runs over
distraught. BEN Reaches out also, sliding to his knees and
reaching for JOE'S hand, which has fallen to the road. JOE
is unconscious and presumably dead. BEN Grabs his hand.
JOE'S hand twitches slightly, he opens his eyes slightly and
looks at BEN, however briefly. JOE DIES. BEN shakes JOE,
crying, and shouting. He begins to shake him more and more
violently, he puts his head to JOE'S chest, and, sensing no
pulse, sobs softly. Others scurry near. He motions them
away. He looks in anguish at JOE, flashing half of a
bittersweet smile. He is assisted by MICHAEL in hoisting JOE
to a nearby low wall to lie on, out of the street. He
Slumps/Kneels near JOE, crying (MICHAEL is also crying).
KATIE approaches and looks at JOE, sad and shocked. She
pries BEN off of JOE and they Embrace. The Camera pulls out
to show the whole bloody and emotional scene.
                                 THE END.
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