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)