Main Plot: Sophie[]
(Sophie is walking to school and stops when she sees it)
Sophie: Hello Clearwater, time to start another adventure.
(Jamie walks up behind Sophie)
Jamie: If you’re looking for adventure, then this is the place to be. I’m Jamie, Jamie Stellar.
Sophie: Hi, I’m Sophie, Sophie Clark.
Jamie: Incoming freshman, I’m assuming?
Sophie: You assumed right.
Jamie: My sister’s a freshie too. Her name’s Moon in case you meet her.
Sophie: Okay…thanks.
Jamie: I’ve made your first encounter at this school a little awkward, haven’t I?
Sophie: No, pretty enjoyable to be honest.
Jamie: Awesome, listen if you can’t find someone to sit with at lunch, there’s room at my table.
Sophie: Thanks…I’d better get going. Don’t want to be late to my first class.
Jamie: Good luck!
(Jamie walks off and Sophie looks back at the school)
Sophie: I’m gonna like this place…
Subplot: Sadie/Jeremy[]
(Jeremy is at his locker and when he shuts it, Sadie is standing there)
Sadie: Hey there, stranger.
Jeremy: Ready for senior year?
Sadie: Being the rulers of the school and getting to pick on all these new freshies…I think I am.
Jeremy: I’m just ready to forget all this stupid drama and move on. This is my last year here and I don’t want to be miserable.
Sadie: So let’s make it the best it can be.
Jeremy: It’s kinda weird thinking about not coming back here after this year. This has been a huge part of our lives.
Sadie: I know right…call me Miss Nostalgia, but this place means so much to me, I want to leave my mark on this school.
Jeremy: So go dip your hand in paint and high five the wall.
Sadie: Seriously, Jeremy. Wouldn’t it be cool if we did something major and underclassmen for generations talked about it.
Jeremy: Major as in killing a teacher?
Isaac: Whoa, that stupid rumor about Mr. Stein getting jumped isn’t going around again is it?
Sadie: No, moron.
Jeremy: Sadie thinks we should leave our mark on this school. Any ideas?
Isaac: Well what’s something that gets people talking? A good scandal, a rumor.
Over the PA: Students should be informed that the first meeting of drama club is this Friday after school in the auditorium.
Jeremy: …or a club.
Sadie: Possibly.
Isaac: What kind of club?
Jeremy: An awesome one!
Sadie: Well, obviously.
Isaac: Just think of something that you love and a lot of other people might too.
Jeremy: Guys, remember when we filmed that one video for history last year and how much fun we had?
Sadie: Didn’t that get like 1000 views on YouTube?
Jeremy: What if we just made videos like that, funny and pointless.
Isaac: I can see people being into it.
Sadie: So, we make pointless comedy videos every day after school.
Jeremy: Basically.
Sadie: That’s a possibility…
Third Plot: Scott[]
(Scott walks into his first class and runs over to Brittany)
Scott: Finally, a familiar face!
Brittany: What’s up, homie?
Scott: Just relieved to see someone I know that doesn’t hate me.
Brittany: Come on, not that many people hate you.
Scott: That’s what you think…
Brittany: Well, isn’t high school the perfect place to make friends? It shouldn’t be that hard, you’re an easygoing, funny guy. Just be yourself and you’ll find someone.
Scott: That’s what they all say…
Brittany: I’m being serious, Scott.
Scott: I left middle school with a solid clique and now I’ve lost everyone except maybe you and a few others.
Brittany: Well, I’m not going anywhere. Neither is Olivia. There, two solid friends. You’ll be fine, Scott.
Scott: Let’s hope so…
Main Plot: Sophie[]
(Sophie sits down in her first class and drops her pencil)
Sophie: Ugh…
Abby: Is this yours?
Sophie: Yeah, thanks. I’m Sophie.
Abby: Abby. Follow me.
Sophie: Where are we going?
Abby: The back of the class, silly.
Sophie: Why?
Abby: You can text without getting caught and you can even get away with talking sometimes. Mr. Tremar is cool.
Sophie: How do you know that?
Abby: A bunch of upperclassmen gave me the 411 on all my teachers. Come!
(They move to the back of the room and take their seats)
Sophie: How do you already know upperclassmen, isn’t this the first day of school?
Abby: Yeah, but the clique that I hang with from my old school had a few high schoolers in it.
Sophie: Oh…
Abby: You’re not part of a clique, are you?
Sophie: Not really, well not here at least. I moved here from New York.
Abby: Why the hell would you leave NYC for Ohio? Haven’t you got the memo, seriously nothing ever happens here.
Sophie: Exactly, there was so much drama at my old school. I just want some peace.
Abby: Well…it’s not that peaceful. Don’t expect high school to be sunshine and rainbows hun, high school is the epitome of drama. That’s just the way it goes.
Sophie: Well I’m going to try to stay clear of it the best I can.
Abby: Yeah, good luck with that. Hey, sit with me at lunch?
Sophie: Well I mean, I was already asked by someone but-
Abby: Would you rather be a nobody at this school or have people envy your popularity?
Sophie: Um..I don’t know. I guess it’d be cool to be envied.
Abby: Okay, then you’re gonna sit with me and my clique today.
Sophie: Thanks?
Abby: Give me your number so we can text once class starts.
Sophie: Um…okay.
(Sophie pulls out her phone and smiles)
Third Plot: Scott[]
(Scott enters the lunchroom and sees Brittany)
Scott: Still haven’t talked to anyone new.
Brittany: Stop freaking out, these things take time.
Scott: Yeah, but I’d like to make a friend before I’m fifty.
(Scott sits down and sees the popular table, staring at them)
Scott: Why can’t that be me?
Brittany: Who says it can’t?
(Scott stabs his tray with a fork and sighs)
Subplot: Sadie/Jeremy[]
Jeremy: So, easy, short, funny videos will be our M.O?
Isaac: Sounds good.
Sadie: Wait, what if we did like actual productions?
Jeremy: What do you mean?
Sadie: Like hour long movies!
(Isaac and Jeremy look at each other)
Isaac: Won’t that be hard?
Jeremy: I think people would be more into making short videos, actually.
Sadie: I don’t think so. Long videos are the way to go!
Jeremy: Now we have a problem.
Isaac: Disagreements make me hungry, I need a sandwich.
(Isaac leaves and Sadie looks back at Jeremy)
Sadie: Long videos just seem more meaningful than short pointless ones.
Jeremy: Yeah, but people won’t get bored watching them.
Sadie: Long movies are boring?
Jeremy: Hellz yeah!
Sadie: Well maybe we should just make our clubs separate.
Jeremy: Maybe so!
(Sadie gets up and leaves and Jeremy looks frustrated)
Main Plot: Sophie[]
(Jamie sees Sophie in the lunchroom)
Jamie: Hey, you wanna sit here, Sophie?
Sophie: Oh…Jamie. Someone in my classes actually asked me and I just thought that-
Jamie: Don’t worry about it, go sit with them.
Abby: Over here, Sophie!
(Sophie smiles at Jamie before joining Abby and her friends at the popular table)
Abby: We were just talking about throwing an awesome party tonight. You should come, kick off the year.
Sophie: Oh, sounds cool.
Brad: Someone else better get the beer this time. I got it for the last three parties.
Sophie: Beer?
(Abby kicks Sophie under the table)
Abby: Me and Sophie can get pizza.
Sophie: You guys have beer at this parties.
Brad: Yeah?
Alicia: She’s new to this scene Brad, give her a break.
Abby: Sophie, come to the bathroom with me, okay?
(Abby pulls Sophie behind her)
Sophie: Beer? Really?
Abby: Listen, I told them how cool you were and they’re expecting you to not act like a loser. So stop acting like a loser!
Sophie: I’m not that girl who parties like a maniac and smokes and drinks.
Abby: No one is telling you to smoke or to drink, all you have to do is come and have fun.
Sophie: Are you sure?
Abby: Yes! Stop worrying so much, Soph.
Third Plot: Scott[]
(Scott sees Eliza in the halls and runs up to her)
Scott: Hey, Eliza! What’s up?
Eliza: Oh, hey Scott! Not much, just trying to find this class.
Scott: Wanna hang out or something?
Eliza: Today?
Scott: Yeah, are you busy?
Eliza: Actually yes, me and Moon are going to hang out.
Scott: Tomorrow?
Eliza: This whole week is pretty busy. I’ll come to you when I’m free, okay?
Scott: Yeah…okay
(Eliza walks off and Scott looks disappointed)
Subplot: Sadie/Jeremy[]
Isaac: You really think Mr. Stein will be able to help us?
Jeremy: Well he can at least tell us what to do next to make the club official.
(They knock on Mr. Stein’s door and he lets them in)
Mr. Stein: Hey guys, need something?
Isaac: We actually just had some questions.
Jeremy: We’re trying to make a club and we…don’t really know how to do it.
Mr. Stein: Well, are you guys totally and completely dedicated to this group.
Jeremy: Yes!
Isaac: Absolutely.
Mr. Stein: …Tell you what, come back here at the end of the day and I’ll help you set it up, okay?
Jeremy: Thank you so much!
(Isaac and Jeremy leave and Mr. Stein chuckles)
Main Plot: Sophie[]
(Abby and Sophie walk up to the party)
Abby: There’s nothing to be nervous about, okay?
Sophie: Yeah, I’m fine.
Brad: Abby’s here! Let the party begin!
Abby: Calm down, horndog.
Alicia: Hey, you’re Sophie?
Sophie: Hi and yeah I am.
Alicia: I’m Alicia. Want a beer?
Sophie: Oh…um
Danielle: Back off Alicia, she just got here. I’m Danielle, don’t worry I’m not about to ask you if you want some weed.
Sophie: Okay…do you guys do this all the time?
Alicia: Not all the time.
Danielle: Special occasions like the first day of freshman year call for special parties.
Alicia: If you want to hang with us you can. We’re not into the whole drinking scene.
Sophie: You guys don’t smoke or drink at all?
Danielle: We’ve tried it, but it’s not worth the hangovers and headaches. Abby on the other hand.
Alicia: That girl drinks like a dog.
Danielle: And smokes even more.
Sophie: Really? She doesn’t really seem like that girl.
Alicia: Oh believe us, she’s that girl.
Danielle: Just don’t let her control you…she can do that sometimes.
Abby: Sophie! I have people you should meet, come with me!
(Danielle gives Sophie a warning glare as Abby pulls her away)
Third Plot: Scott[]
(Scott walks into his class and sees people everywhere talking and laughing. He sits down alone and watches the others)
Subplot: Sadie/Jeremy[]
(Isaac and Jeremy are talking and Sadie walks up to them)
Sadie: Hey guys, can I apologize?
Jeremy: I’m listening.
Sadie: Sorry I kinda made up my mind on the group. I thought about it more and maybe shorter videos would be more convenient and popular.
Jeremy: You’re forgiven, so you’re in?
Sadie: I am so in!
Jeremy: Guys, we’re about to create a brilliant thing…
Main Plot: Sophie[]
(At the party, Sophie is with Abby’s friends)
Abby: Could you believe they just randomly had sex like that, what a slut? Right, Soph!
Sophie: Uh, yeah. What’s wrong with them?
Leah: Hey, new girl, are you gonna have any fun at all?
Sophie: What do you mean?
Leah: You’ve just sat there like a statue the whole time. Have a beer, that’ll loosen you up.
Sophie: Oh, well I don’t think-
Leah: What? Your mom will find out and ground you for a whole week!
Sophie: No it’s not that, it’s just-
Leah: Then what is it, party pooper?
Brad: Leah, back off.
Sophie: No…give me a beer, I’ll try it…
Leah: Zombie girl has awoken from her eternal slumber.
Brad: Sophie, you don’t have to.
Sophie: Why not? You’re only a teenager once, right?
(Leah hands Sophie a beer and she takes a swig)
Abby: Let the party start!
Sophie: Whooooo!!!!!
Leah: This girl knows how to party!
(Danielle and Alicia watch and look disappointed)
Third Plot: Scott[]
(Scott is walking home and Chloe walks up to him)
Chloe: Hey, Scott.
Scott: Hey, how did you like your first day?
Chloe: Pretty stressful at first, but it wasn’t too bad. You?
Scott: Just wish I knew more people.
Chloe: Brittany told me about how lonely you’ve been. You know I’m here for you, right?
Scott: Yeah…thanks Chloe.
Chloe: Look, I know we don’t have any classes and we don’t see each other all that often, but we can hangout and stuff.
Scott: Yeah…that’d be nice.
Chloe: Friends will come, Scott, you just have to be patient. Text me later, okay?
Scott: Yeah…
(Chloe walks away and Scott starts smiling)
Main Plot: Sophie[]
(Leah, Abby, and Sophie are all wasted and hanging out by the door)
Leah: This party…will be remembered!
Abby: Hell yeah! Great way to kick off the year! You alright Soph?
Leah: Yeah, you’re not looking so hot.
Sophie: I’m fine…what time is it?
Abby: You expect me to read a clock like this?
(Leah pulls out her phone and it’s 11:30)
Sophie: Oh shit!
Abby: What, curfew?
Sophie: Yeah…I was supposed to be home by…I don’t remember. I have to go!
Leah: You can’t drive like this.
Sophie: I’m biking, dummy.
(Alicia walks up to them)
Alicia: I can see if my brother can give you a ride, Sophie.
Sophie: No, no, no, no, no…no…I’ll be fine.
Alicia: Doubt it…
Danielle: My ride’s here, see all of you tomorrow.
Brad: Who’s your ride?
Danielle: Jamie Stellar. She’s a junior. Sleeping over her house tonight.
Brad: Can I come?
Danielle: Hell no, nice try though. Sophie, Jamie can give you a ride too- where’d she go?
Abby: Guess she already took off…
Danielle: Hope she gets home alright…
(Outside, Sophie is biking down the street)
Sophie: Only a few more blocks…almost there.
(Sophie falls off her bike and collapses in the middle of the street)
Subplot: Sadie/Jeremy[]
(Sadie and Jeremy are brainstorming ideas for the club at her house)
Jeremy: Okay, we can come up with a better name than The Viral Crew. I think the club name should be the same name as the YouTube channel.
Sadie: I agree with that…what about the Video Vultures?
Jeremy: No! Just stop!
(Sadie starts laughing and it goes silent as they both look at each other)
Jeremy: Perfect!
Sadie: Thanks…you really think so?
Jeremy: What?
Sadie: Oh um…what?
Jeremy: Film Fridayz!
Sadie: It’s catchy, memorable and fun. I think that’s a good idea!
Jeremy: We got our name…one step closer to actually starting the club.
Sadie: I’m glad we got to do this together, Jeremy…
Jeremy: Yup.
Sadie: Wanna go watch a movie in my room or maybe-
Jeremy: Oh, it’s eleven thirty already! I got to go, seeya tomorrow!
(Jeremy runs out the door and Sadie looks disappointed)
Sadie: Bye Jeremy…
Third Plot: Scott[]
(Scott calls Olivia)
Scott: Hey, Olivia. Want to hang out tomorrow, maybe?
Olivia: I would love to, Scott. Meet me at my locker before school, okay?
Scott: Yeah…
Olivia: See you then!
(Scott hangs up the phone and smiles)
Main Plot: Sophie[]
(Sophie wakes up in the morning in an unfamiliar bed)
Sophie: Where am I?
Danielle: Calm down, we’re at Jamie’s.
Sophie: What?
(Danielle leaves the room and Jamie walks in)
Sophie: How did I get here?
Jamie: Me and Danielle found you lying in the middle of the road last night. We brought you here and had to sneak you in so my mom didn’t see.
Sophie: Oh my god…thank you so much Jamie. I could have been hit or raped or kidnapped or something.
Jamie: But you weren’t…what happened to you anyways?
Sophie: I had a little too much to drink last night…
Jamie: Why did you go hang out with those drunks anyways?
Sophie: Abby made me feel like I fit in somewhere…I thought that if I drank and smoked like they did…I would have my own posse. I wouldn’t have to worry about finding friends anymore…you know?
Jamie: I offered to be your friend. Danielle and Alicia apparently offered to hang out with you, alcohol free, last night as well.
Sophie: I guess I’m just stubborn.
(Sophie’s phone rings and she checks her text)
Jamie: What is it?
Sophie: Abby wants to have another party this weekend…
Jamie: And?
Sophie: I’ll be busy…
Jamie: With what?
Sophie: Hopefully hanging out with my new friends Jamie and Danielle…
(Jamie smiles and starts to chuckle)
Jamie: You got it, kid.
Sophie: Now I know I’m going to like this school…