Next 4 scenes - introducing Seth and Delilah

Scene: After the wedding

Jase
You should have just called and asked your sister and her fiancé for directions.

Sophie
We’re still talking about this. Come on. They were following us, Jase. They didn’t know where they were going anymore than we did. Can we just drop it?

Jase
No! I’m pissed. You got us lost.

Sophie
For the last time, I did not get us lost. Did you know the way? No! So we were both lost.

Jase
But you wouldn’t call for directions.

Sophie
We got here alright didn’t we? Why did you hang up when I answered the phone last night? We both left the concert at the same time. I came home, and then you called. What did you want and why did you hang up when I answered?

Jase
What are you talking about? I didn’t call you.

Sophie
Yes you did, it said your family’s name on the caller ID.

Jase
It was probably my mom calling to find out where I was.

Sophie
Why would she call me? She didn’t even know we were together. You had already dropped me off at home and then you went home to change after the rehearsal dinner.

Jase
Good point.

Sophie
Then if it wasn’t you I wonder who else in your household would have wanted to call me. Oooh I bet it was Tucker. I wonder what Tucker wanted to talk about. Too bad I didn’t get to talk to him. Maybe no one was on the phone because I didn’t answer in time. (In a mocking tone.)

Jase
Tucker didn’t call you! I…

Sophie
I know. You called me. Maybe you just didn’t know what to say anymore when I answered.

Jase
Can we go home now?

Sophie
But there is still the dinner.

Jase
You never told me about the dinner.

Sophie
Yes I did! I called and asked whether you wanted chicken or beef. You said chicken. My cousin paid for a meal for you as a thank you for playing at her wedding. You have to stay and eat.

Jase
I never told my mom I was going to stay this long.

Sophie
It’s ok. I can call her.
(Takes her phone out and starts dialing.)
I can let her know that you forgot to tell her about the dinner. She’ll understand.

Jase
No!
(Pulls the phone out of her hand.)
Would you just stop it? I’m leaving. Are you coming with me?

Sophie
Yes!

Jase
Ok then. (pause) I’m sorry, I just felt uncomfortable at the wedding. I didn’t know anyone. On the drive back you and I can just talk without everyone else around.

Sophie
I get it. I’ve been meaning to ask you, what’s the deal with homecoming?

Jase
What about homecoming?

Sophie
Do you want to go with me? Are we going together?

Jase
I have to ask my parents. I’ll get back to you about that later.

Sophie
You’ve got to be kidding me. Why would you have to ask your parents? I want an answer. It’s very simple, yes or no.

Jase
Don’t you think we’ve been spending too much time together? The rehearsal, the rehearsal dinner, the dance, the wedding, the car rides! It’s been like eighteen of the last thirty-six hours. That’s half of the last thirty-six hours of my life!

Sophie
I know it’s been a lot, but we won’t be spending that much time together at school.

Jase
It’s just you constantly pressure me.

Sophie
To do what?

Jase
The dinner and just everything. Pressure, pressure, pressure!

Sophie
That’s a cheap excuse. I was just trying to be nice. I was going to talk to your mom so you could stay.

Jase
I didn’t want to. I just think you get the wrong idea of what we are. I don’t want to lead…
(Stops himself as he clearly did not mean this.)

Sophie
What are we then?
(Sophie goes into defensive mode.)
You assume a lot, don’t you? I have a lot of guy friends, don’t I?

Jase
Yes you do.
(In an almost whisper.)

Sophie
You thought you were ever more than that? Well you’re not. I was asking you to homecoming as my friend. Just a friend.

Jase
Sophie, I’m sorry.

Sophie
I’m leaving. I don’t need a ride home. I don’t want to talk anymore.

Jase
Sophie wait!

Sophie
What, Jase?

Jase
You will talk to me at school, right?

Sophie
Yeah Jase, I’ll talk to you.


Jase
(Sings – “Another Way to Make a Mistake”)

Another day another way to make a mistake.
To say what I don’t mean.
What she sees is beyond me.
I have no clue who I’m trying to be.

I should quit this mess because I can’t keep this up.
Constantly trapped in my self-sabotaging ways.
I hate myself even being near her.
She looks better with him anyways.
I guess that leaves no room for me.


Scene: Sophie and Jase talking at school

Jase
I’m going to play bass guitar in the pit for the public school’s musical. Are you going to come watch me?

Sophie
How am I supposed to watch? You’ll be in the pit.

Jase
Yeah, but I’ll wave to you. All throughout the show I’ll be waving, so you better be watching. I also have to hold up a fish on a stick for some production number. The fish will also be waving to you.

Sophie
Shouldn’t I be watching the actors?

Jase
Well who is more important – the actors or me?

Sophie
How can you be in the pit for the public school? You don’t go there.

Jase
I switched over there for the band program. There’s actually more than one person per instrument. It’s amazing. You should transfer over there for choir. You’re too talented to stay here.

Sophie
I’d have to wait until next semester.

Jase
I can arrange things for you. I’ll talk to the choir director and get you an audition.

Sophie
What if I don’t get in?

Jase
You’ll get in, trust me. Band is at the same time as choir, so I can drive you back and forth.

Sophie
You make everything so much better.

Scene: Jase and Delilah’s introduction – at musical rehearsal

Delilah
You’re new here aren’t you?

Jase
How could you tell?

Delilah
You had this “oh shit, I don’t know anyone” look.

Jase
Oh

Delilah
Well, I’m Delilah.

Jase
I’m Jase. I go to the Catholic school.

Delilah
So are you good in bed then?

Jase
Excuse me?

Delilah
I heard Catholics are good in bed.

Jase
I’ve never heard that before. Do you know if the soda machines are on out in the hall?

Delilah
They’re not, but you can have some of my lemonade.

Jase
Thanks, that’s very nice of you.
(Takes a sip and nearly spits the “lemonade” out.)
This isn’t…

Delilah
Yes it is. It just has other ingredients.

Jase
Like what?

Delilah
Vodka. Always a good choice.

Jase
Don’t you worry about getting caught?

Delilah
Not really. The teachers would probably rather pretend to not know. If I don’t supply the alcohol, than who will? The class depends on me. Tell me about yourself.

Jase
I have a band with my brothers.

Delilah
Oooh a rockstar in the making.

Jase
Yeah, not quite. Sometimes we play gigs at restaurants on the weekends.

Delilah
I bet you have so many groupies.

Jase
Why is that?

Delilah
Because you’re pretty hott. Do you have a girlfriend?

Jase
Not in so many words. I don’t know what she is.

Delilah
What’s her name?

Jase
Sophie.

Delilah
How do you know her?

Jase
She asked my brother to homecoming. Then we started talking, and became whatever we are now.

Delilah
She’s using you.

Jase
You don’t even know her. Why would you say that?

Delilah
You met her because she likes your brother. If you talk to her it gets her closer to him. Does she come over to your house?

Jase
Sometimes.

Delilah
Is he always there?

Jase
He does live there.

Delilah
How far have you gone with her?

Jase
She’s not like that. She’s a few years younger than me.

Delilah
Well then what fun is that?

Jase
We talk. She gets me.

Delilah
It’s all just a game to her. You’ll realize that when she’s gone, and then you can sit and think about all the time you wasted.

Jase
Sometimes I wonder if that’s what is going on.

Delilah
Sometimes I wonder what people sleep in.

Jase
You really have a one track mind don’t you? Absolutely no sensor whatsoever.

Delilah
You’d be lying if you said you didn’t wonder what innocent little Sophie wore to bed.

Jase
Beyond the point.

Delilah
So what do you wear?

Jase
Boxers.

Delilah
I like to sleep naked. Clothes are just so confining. I mean really, what’s their point anyways.

Jase
I could name a few reasons.

Delilah
I walk around my house completely naked at times. Great visual isn’t it?

Jase
You walk around like that when no-one is home. Right?

Delilah
No. I could care less who is home. Hell, I look good. Here, you know what? I’m going to give you my phone number. I like you, I think we could work something out.

Jase
Work what out?

Delilah
Give me a call and I guess you’ll find out.
(Jase takes the phone number and walks away.)

(Sings – “On a Saturday Night”)

Blending into the leather couch.
So rigid and cold.
Listening to the thoughts of someone else.
Can I try to make you smile today?

I could be your vision, be your muse.
Just to be in your world.
I would live through the songs you sing on a Saturday night.
Is this what you say to a guy who has it all?

Your light draws my mind.
I’d take the chance of falling.
You could be a mirror of me.

I could be your vision, be your muse.
Just to be in your world.
I would live through the songs you sing on a Saturday night.
Is this what you say to a guy who has it all?

Don’t you see how much you shine?
What I’d give for you to let me in.


Scene: Sophie’s house on Halloween

(Door bell rings)

Sophie
Time to hand out some candy to the kiddies.
(Opens door)

Seth
I believe we’ve met before. Would you care to join me in the dark world of the undead?

Sophie
Seth aren’t you too old to be trick or treating?
(Sets bowl down and sits down on couch)

Seth
No. Can’t you just feel my 17th century charm?

Sophie
I sense the failed charming attempts of the 17 years of your existence. Why are you still standing outside?

Seth
I’m not able to enter your house without an invitation.

Sophie
Are you serious? Seth you’re tan, and drinking a cream soda does not make you immortal.

Seth
(Enters the house)
Thanks for ruining my fun. I wanted to see my best friend. It’s not like we go to the same school. I don’t exactly see you all of the time. I figured we could watch a scary movie or something.

Sophie
Sure. Is there a reason you brought your guitar oh ancient vampiric one.

Seth
Well yes there is. I’m glad you asked. I made a mix cd for you, and included a new song I wrote called “Songs for November”.

Sophie
It’s October.

Seth
Well pretend it’s tomorrow. So I brought my guitar to sing it for you. You need the full effect before you hear the recording.

(Sings - “Songs for November” - Co-written by Joel Stepanek)

Just another verse for a chorus that I never got to write.
Another strum on a string and a voice in the night.
One more chance to make you see that the only notes I ever sang
were ones just to make you believe.
All my songs were for you if you would only open your heart to me.

These are your songs for November.
Bleeding heart stitched together.
Trying to find your place in life.
When you feel like everyone has left you.
Know that I am standing by to remind you of who you’re meant to be.
When the November cold is all you feel.

Yet a moment out of tune was all that I could give.
Trading off my awkward moments for a chance to really live.
So I’ll take your time in stride to sing a song by your bedside.
You’re in my my dreams and I won’t breathe until you see that.

These are your songs for November.
Bleeding heart stitched together.
Trying to find your place in life.
When you feel like everyone has left you.
Know that I am standing by to remind you of who you’re meant to be.
When the November cold is all you feel.

The shadow at your back and the music in your night.
I could be your harmony.
Just let me inside your inspiration.
I could be the key to your heart if you would only fall onto me.

Sophie
I love it! Hey, just curious, you have class with Jase right?

Seth
I don’t go out during hours of sunlight.

Sophie
Seth! Be serious!

Seth
Yes I have one class with him. Why?

Sophie
Do you think you could talk to him?

Seth
About what? It’s not like we’re friends.

Sophie
You could try to be his friend, and then kind of find out what he thinks about me.

Seth
Do you really still like him? I just don’t get what you see in him.

Sophie
Yes I still like him. That’s not even in question.

Seth
Ok, I’ll see what I can find out. I’m not happy about this though.

Sophie
You’re happy when I’m happy though, right?

Seth
I’m reluctantly answering yes. There are better guys out there than Jase.

Sophie
Like who?

Seth
Let’s just watch the movie. I bet you five dollars you scream once before the movie is over.

Sophie
You’re on.

Scene 6-7 (you know the drill on previous scenes)

Scene: Jase and Tucker talking - a few weeks have passed

(Sophie at this time is hidden to Tucker, but seen by the audience)

Tucker
I really want to ask Sophie to homecoming.

Jase
Then go for it.

Tucker
What if she doesn’t like me anymore? Then I’ll just make a fool out of myself.

Jase
She has asked you to homecoming before. I’m sure she’ll go.

Tucker
You really think so? Good! I wouldn’t want to take anyone else. I don’t know how to ask her.

Jase
Why don’t you go somewhere and think about it for a while, and then ask later today.

Tucker
Ok, I’ll do that. Thanks Jase. I don’t know what I’d do without you.
(Tucker leaves while Sophie approaches Jase)

Sophie
I cannot believe he is actually asking me to homecoming. What am I supposed to do? Say no?

Jase
Just avoid him. He’ll get the idea. Poor kid doesn’t realize his interest in you is a bit too late.

Sophie
I have a question for you though.

Jase
Oh now what would that be?

Sophie
My cousin is getting married. She asked me to sing for the wedding, but I need someone to accompany me on the piano. Would you be at all interested?

Jase
Does it mean I get to spend more time with you?

Sophie
Of course!

Jase
Then it is a definite yes.

Scene: Sophie and Jase at the rehearsal dinner for the wedding

Sophie
Well the rehearsal for the wedding went well.

Jase
Yeah, I guess.

Sophie
Hey what’s wrong? Is my family overwhelming? I know sometimes they can be.

Jase
No it’s fine. It would’ve been nice if you had told me prior to this that the dinner was going to be an hour away from the church.

Sophie
I didn’t know.

Jase
I’m going to add the music I learned for the wedding to my piano music collection. So when I’m a professional piano player someday I’ll have a binder of all the songs I know how to play. So what are we supposed to do now?

Sophie
We’re at a restaurant. We’re supposed to eat.
(Jase and Sophie go get food and sit down at a table)

Jase
Starving yourself again I see.

Sophie
No. Why would you say that?

Jase
I see you throw away half of your lunch at school. When we were rehearsing, I offered you my sandwich, and you wouldn’t eat it.

Sophie
Your sandwich was gross.

Jase
Why is that?

Sophie
I don’t like onions.

Jase
You could’ve taken them off.

Sophie
I don’t like tomatoes. It’s hard to get rid of tomatoes. I’m not a person who eats a lot. That’s just how I am.

Jase
Well you’re eating more tonight, and that’s final.
(Places more food on her plate)

Sophie
Fine, whatever.

Jase
At least it’s really warm outside. The lake is nice. Hey I think I just saw a shooting star!

Sophie
Really? Where did you see it?

Jase
I don’t think I saw one.

Sophie
But you just said…

Jase
I didn’t. It was probably just a glare off of a car window.

Sophie
Ever the pessimist. Are you going to the concert tonight?

Jase
I don’t know. Are we even going to make it back in time?

Sophie
We’re not that far from home.

Jase
I never told my mom there was a concert. She probably won’t let me go. How about you? Are you going to the concert?

Sophie
I don’t know. I’m getting pretty tired.

Jase
Do you hear the song playing in the background. Tucker can play this on his guitar. I can’t.

Sophie
Let’s not talk about Tucker tonight.

Jase
Why?

Sophie
Because I’m here with you.

Jase
I like that.

Scene 4-5 (if you want the previous three scenes, check out the previous posts)

Scene: Jase sitting in a chair at school doing a word search

Jase
There’s one word, (pause) there’s another.
(Enter Sophie)

Sophie
And here’s one more.

Jase
Hey I didn’t see you there.

Sophie
Well here I am.

Jase
I like when you help me with these. You’re always so good at them.

Sophie
It’s because I read so many books. You should try to read more. It might help.
(Walks across the room towards desk.)

Jase
I have tried. I can’t focus long enough. Where are you going?

Sophie
I’m just setting some things down on the table. Don’t worry I’m right here.

Jase
I was thinking about doing something with my hair.

Sophie
Like what?

Jase
Well maybe go blonde.

Sophie
Huh?

Jase
Well you like Alexander Skarsgard and his hair is blond. I thought maybe I should dye my hair blond…or grow it long. Do you think I would look better?

Sophie
No! Please don’t do that. I think you look fine as you are. Much better with brown hair.

Jase
Yeah I thought so too. Hey, look what I have.

Sophie
Oooh what’s this?

Jase
Well go ahead, look through it.
(Sophie pages through book.)

Sophie
Is this what I think it is?
(Jase takes book back.)

Jase
Yup. My parents got me a brand new mixer for my birthday.

Sophie
That’s awesome!

Jase
They didn’t quite get the reaction they were expecting though.

Sophie
Why is that?

Jase
I opened it and all I could think of was how much I wanted to show you what I got, and how excited you would be. Actually that might have been the first thing I said. I can’t wait until Sophie sees this. Not thank you, but Sophie needs to see this.

Sophie
I feel special.

Jase
Sophie, how old are you?

Sophie
What made you bring that up?

Jase
Oh it just crossed my mind talking about birthdays and presents. You don’t want to say?

Sophie
Not really.

Jase
I mean I know you are younger, but by how much?

Sophie
I’m three years younger than you.
(Clearly embarrassed)

Jase
That’s it.

Sophie
You thought more?

Jase
No, I wasn’t really sure. So you are the same age as Tucker?

Sophie
Yes.

Jase
So that’s why you liked him.
(An aha! moment.)
You thought you should like someone your own age. You don’t have to do that.

Sophie
I know.

Jase
Everyone says you still like Tucker.

Sophie
Are you kidding me? You know it’s not true, right?

Jase
Are you sure. Is it really not true?

Sophie
You know better. Why would I lie to you?
(Jase lays his head on Sophie’s arm and she pulls away.)
Jase no! Didn’t we talk about this already?

Jase
I broke up with Tessa.
(Rests his head back on her.)

Sophie
Although this is nice. I have to get going to band practice. I’m so glad the teacher actually lets me leave. It’s pretty understanding of her.

Jase
Hey how is the whole band thing going? You never tell me anything about it.

Sophie
It’s going pretty good. Apparently the band is going to play at school liturgies. We’ll start at middle school liturgies, and if we are good enough we’ll eventually play at our liturgies
Jase
Who is even in this band?

Sophie
Well it’s me, Tucker, and…

Jase
What? Tucker is in the band. Isn’t that convenient.

Sophie
But I don’t like him! Didn’t we just go over this a few seconds ago?

Jase
Oh no you just leave class frequently to spend time with him.

Sophie
It’s band practice. He’s not the only person in the band.

Jase
But he is in the band. You leave to be with Tucker. You leave me to be with him.

Sophie
Don’t even say that! You know that’s not true!

Jase
I just, I can’t stand to be in the same room as you. I can’t look at you.
(Exits)

Sophie
Fantastic!

(Sings – “Scattering Weaknesses”)

Your weaknesses crumble me.
I’m breaking apart.
Pieces of me are scattering on the floor.
Having to stay strong is too much.
I can’t care if you can’t trust.
There’s no more to give, and nothing is ever enough

Love to you is placing blame.
Making others the reason for your unending pain.
I’m already drawn into this mess.
I have no defenses.

If I could just get through.
Tear down the walls you have conveniently built.
I can’t create what is not there.
I won’t take the fall.
I can’t care if you can’t trust.
There’s no more to give and nothing is ever enough.

(Jase enters as the song ends.)
Are you going to be ok? I don’t like seeing you so upset.

Jase
I just needed something to drink. The juice machines were on, so that made me happy.
(Sophie still looks quite freaked out by what just occurred.)

Sophie
Well I guess it will be a while before I see you again after this week. Summer break never seems much like a break. There’s always something going on.

Jase
Aren’t you going to be in the workout program again this summer? The one with the football team?

Sophie
And…

Jase
And the one cheerleader.
(Laughs)

Sophie
Yes, I am.

Jase
Tucker and I will both be there.

Sophie
Oh, great. (Sarcastic)

Scene: Sophie and Tucker waiting during summer

Tucker
I’m going to bench press now. Can you spot me?

Sophie
I don’t think I’m strong enough. If you were to drop anything, I don’t think I could catch it.

Tucker
Don’t worry, you’ll be fine.
(Starts to bench press and then Jase enters.)

Jase
Shit!
(Tucker sits up and looks at Jase.)

Tucker
That is no way to speak in Sophie’s presence.

Jase
Seriously, shut up. We have bigger problems. The car won’t start.

Sophie
What do you think is wrong?

Jase
Not sure, I mean we just had stuff fixed on it last week. Nothing should be wrong already.

Sophie
It’s ok we can wait.

Jase
That’s not the thing though. I have a dentist’s appointment in…
(Looks at watch)
five minutes. Great!

Sophie
Don’t worry we’ll get things figured out.

Jase
Yeah I sure hope so. In the mean time I need to change. I can’t be wearing this
sweaty shirt there. I feel they probably wouldn’t appreciate it.
(Takes off shirt to switch to other shirt. Tucker takes off shirt as well.)
What the hell are you doing? (To Tucker.)

Tucker
It’s hot out, I wanted to take off my shirt.

Jase
Right, show off. I needed to change, you didn’t. Put a shirt on!

Tucker
No! You can’t make me.

Jase
Oh great now we’re dealing with a three year old. I’m going to go see what I can do with the car.
(Exits)

Tucker
So… do you want to play some basketball? I mean that is if you are up for the
challenge.

Sophie
Are you kidding me I could totally take you!
(Sophie starts dribbling basketball. Tucker is playing defense. Tucker eventually falls backward)
I’m so sorry! Are you ok?

Tucker
I think I’ll be fine.
(Sophie goes to help Tucker off of the ground. Jase enters. Sophie and Tucker have a “moment” and do not let go of each other’s hand until Sophie notices Jase and drops Tucker’s hand.)

Sophie
He fell I was just helping him.

Jase
The car is fixed.

3rd scene - read previous post for first 2 scenes.

Scene: In Tucker’s room
(Tucker is sitting in his room which only takes up a small portion of the stage. It
is the focus of attention because of light placement. The rest of the stage is black and unlit. Jase then enters)

Tucker
Hey, what’s up?

Jase
I’m breaking up with Tessa.

Tucker
Ok, wow. I was thinking more along the lines of “not much Tucker, what’s up with you”. Why are you breaking up with her?

Jase
I don’t like her anymore. She acts like we’re in a marriage. Some kind of sick dysfunctional marriage. I’m sixteen, almost seventeen! I don’t want to be a husband.

Tucker
Makes sense. Moving on to more important things... Has Sophie said anything about me in class? Like when you two talk? You said you were going to help me.

Jase
I read a song she wrote, “Idealistic Dream”. It’s beautiful.

Tucker
If it’s beautiful, then it must be about me.
(Tucker smiles while Jase glares)

Jase
It’s not about you. I brought it home with me if you want to read it.
(Hands the song to Tucker and leaves)

Tucker
(Tucker begins to sing the song that he is reading over – “Idealistic Dream”)

You don’t even know what I see.
Somehow you make all the bad go away.
Maybe if I was a different person, you wouldn’t look at me the same.

Your eyes pierce my soul, my idealistic dream.
You make everything alright.
I feel I am losing myself slowly.
As long as you’re here I know I’m still alive.

(The remainder of the stage lights come up and we see the room divided into three segments – Tucker’s section, Jase’s section, and Sophie’s section.)

Jase
I’ve been ignored for so very long.
If you didn’t have so many guys to choose from, you could see how happy we would be.

Your eyes pierce my soul, my idealistic dream.
You make everything alright.
I feel I am losing myself slowly.
As long as you’re here I know I’m still alive.

Sophie
Such an obsessive personality.
I’m so blind from denying reality.
Trying to find ways to stand out, but I can’t compete anymore.

All
Your eyes pierce my soul, my idealistic dream.
You make everything alright.
I feel I am losing myself slowly.
As long as you’re here I know I’m still alive.

Sophie
Your eyes pierce my soul, my idealistic.
Your eyes pierce my soul, you mean everything to me.
I know I’m still alive you when you are here.
Please be near.

First 2 scenes for "Songs for November"

Scene: Sophie and Jase back in high school at concession stand

Jase
What can I get for you?

Sophie
Um, I’m not quite sure yet. I’m still looking.

Jase
(Leans on the counter)
I was watching you and honestly you don’t seem too interested with what’s going on. Do you not want to be here?

Sophie
Oh you know, you show up because everyone else will be here. By the way, I’m Sophie.

Jase
(Laughs)
I already know that.

Sophie
You do? I’m sorry, I don’t know who you are. Should I?

Jase
I sit right next to you in class. I’m Jase.

Sophie
Wait that kid is a (pause)…I mean (pause) he wears glasses. You are most definitely not… (pause) You don’t (pause) … you look nice.
(She smiles nervously.)

Jase
You mean these glasses.
(Pulls out glasses.)
I switched to contacts this week. I’m not quite used to them yet, but if you think they’re doing something for me than they can’t be that bad.
(Tucker enters dribbling a basketball.)

Sophie
Do you know that guy?

Jase
Vaguely. Do you?

Sophie
My mom always used to say how attractive she thought he was going to be someday.

Jase
Didn’t you think so?

Sophie
I thought he was awkward. Not anymore. He’s definitely looks good! Ok I’m sorry that was a weird moment.

Jase
He’s my brother.

Sophie
And now things are even more awkward. Well it was nice meeting you…

Jase
Jase

Sophie
Yes Jase, I guess I’ll be seeing you then. Now that I know who you are I won’t forget
you.

Jase
Wait! Sophie!

Sophie
Yeah.

Jase
Didn’t you ask Tucker to homecoming?

Sophie
I did, but he can’t go. Something about his parents wouldn’t allow it because it’s his older brother’s turn first. So I guess that would be you.

Jase
I’m really sorry about that. If you want to hang out that night, we could. I’m not exactly Tucker, but I could try to be an adequate replacement. At least you won’t be spending the entire dance alone.

Sophie
Thanks I’d like that.

Song: Arcade Games
Jase
This is starting out different than before.
For once I don’t know what to expect.
I’ve been set off-balanced.

Sophie
Every time I see you I want to melt.I regret that I don’t have more information.
Don’t want to give into temptation.

Jase
You are not what I was looking for.
I’m not even smart enough to know the right words.

Sophie
I could need some help with explaining why I feel the way I do.Even though I barely know you.

Jase
I find it likely that you could be perfection.
Separated by the wrong place and time.
I am flawed by wishful thinking of being near you again.
There, I’ve said it. I’ve got it out.

Sophie
I still don’t know what you’re all about.
I don’t want to be the crazy girl.

Sophie& Jase
Always misinterpreting other people’s actions
I know to realize a simple conversation doesn’t always mean attraction.

(Exits)

Scene: Jase and Sophie walking in

Jase
Where should I set this?
(Carrying an empty cookie tin)

Sophie
Right there is fine. It’s too bad all of those people were afraid to eat my cookies. Just because they look weird doesn’t mean they taste weird.

Jase
I thought they were good.

Sophie
I could tell. You ate all of them. You didn’t have to do that. I wouldn’t have been upset with people not eating cookies. They are just cookies.

Jase
Well I ate them because I liked them, not to make you feel better. Really does everything have to come back to you? (Sarcastic tone)
(Sophie and Jase laugh)

Sophie
You are so nice to me.

Jase
Well people do say I treat you better than my girlfriend.

Sophie
I’m not sure how to respond to that.

Jase
It’s a good thing, I suppose. I’m a terrible boyfriend. I don’t mean to be. (pause) I’m thirsty.
(Grabs Sophie’s soda)

Sophie
Wait no, I don’t let people…
(Jase takes a sip of Sophie’s soda)
drink from my sodas.

Jase
Germaphobe! What’s the paper you keep writing on?

Sophie
It’s a song I wrote.

Jase
Can I see it?

Sophie
Sure. It’s not very good.

Jase
Well I’ll be the judge of that.
(Scans the song)
I like the song. It’s a very good representation of Tucker.

Sophie
It’s not about Tucker.

Jase
Oh yes it is! “Your eyes pierce my soul.” That screams Tucker. He does have pretty sexy eyes.

Sophie
I am not going to give in. It’s not about him.

Jase
I could give this to him for you! He would love to read it.

Sophie
No!

Jase
Oh come on this is way too cute to pass up. You know I do see him every day. I live with him. My bedroom is right next to his. I’ve seen him in boxers.

Sophie
You’re terrible!

Jase
Maybe I am.
(Jase lays his head on Sophie. Sophie drinks out of her soda, hands it to Jase and he takes a sip. Then she pulls away.)

Sophie
I can’t do this. It isn’t fair. You have a girlfriend.
(Sophie exits)

Jase
And she leaves. Can’t I ever do anything right? Maybe break up with my girlfriend. That would be a start.

(Sings - “Always Known”)

I thought I knew what I wanted.
Something I forced upon myself.
Dreams created my fake reality.
I ignored my possibilities

I’ve never been able to see what’s in front of me.
I always passed you off as too good for me.
I think you know what I see.
You must have always known.

How you’ve gotten me through amazes me.
Just having you around make me happy.
Wondering what you think of me.

I’ve never been able to see what’s in front of me.
I always passed you off as too good for me.
I think you know what I see.
You must have always known.

I wonder sometimes if I really deserve your attention.
That you think I’m a person I can’t be.
I realize I’m wrong whenever you look at me.

I’ve never been able to see what’s in front of me.
I always passed you off as too good for me.
I think you know what I see.
You must have always known.

(Jase exits)