Thursday - 5/6
SALEM HIGH SCHOOL
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The kiss only lasted a moment. When it ended, they stared into each other’s eyes for a moment.
SILVER: Wow! That was even better than I thought it’d be! Your lips are so soft, and that lip balm tastes great!
Sydney continued staring.
SILVER: Syd? What’s wrong? Why aren’t you saying anything?
SYDNEY: No, nothing’s wrong. Sorry, I’m just thinking.
SILVER: Oh, right. So, how was it for you?
Sydney hesitated.
SYDNEY: It was...nice. Um...I think we should talk.
SILVER: Okay, sure.
They walked off of the dance floor and stood against one of the walls. Sydney looked like she was deep in thought.
SILVER: Is everything okay?
SYDNEY: Yeah, I’m just trying to think of the right way to say this.
SILVER: Say what?
SYDNEY: Do you, um, do you have feelings for me?
SILVER: Yeah. I thought the kiss would have made that obvious.
Silver chuckled slightly.
SYDNEY (under her breath): Allie was right.
SILVER: Sydney, what’s going on?
SYDNEY: Look, you are my best friend. You were the first person I got to know after my mom, Allie, Johnny and I moved back here.
SILVER: Yeah, and you’re mine.
SYDNEY: Right. But, that’s all we are, best friends. At least, that’s all we are for me. Silver, I don’t want to hurt you, that’s the last thing that I would ever want. You’re an amazing friend. But I don’t have those kinds of feelings for you. Or anyone, really. At least, not yet.
SILVER: Oh.
Silver tried to hide her disappointment.
SYDNEY: I’m sorry if I said or did something to make you think I did. Like I said, I don’t want to hurt you. Your friendship means so much to me! I hope we can still be best friends.
Silver blinked hard.
SILVER: Yeah. Um, I need to go.
Silver quickly walked away and out of the gym. Sydney watched and sighed. Meanwhile, Meadow Shaw walked over to Johnny and Meadow West, who were still dancing.
SHAW: You!
JOHNNY: Can we help you?
SHAW: You did this! This whole thing is your fault! You should never have even approached us, and I should never have been stupid enough to listen to the other two and let you hang out with us! If you had just left us alone, none of this would be happening!
West rolled her eyes.
JOHNNY: Sorry, but I have no idea as to what you are referring.
SHAW: You know exactly what I mean! Now will you just stand still for a minute?
JOHNNY: Ah, can’t I’m afraid.
WEST: I’m sure whatever you have to say is very important, Meadow, but it’ll have to wait. See, my date and I are trying to win a dance contest here, so if you don’t mind…
SHAW: Oh, but I do! I definitely mind! The two of you are not going to get away with this!
WEST: Meadow, shut up! For once in your life, just shut up!
SHAW: Excuse me?
JOHNNY: I believe the lady asked you to shut up.
Shaw growled.
SHAW: This isn’t over! Not by a long shot!
WEST: Whatever you say. Now, if you’ll excuse us.
But Johnny and West didn’t give Shaw the opportunity to reply. Without breaking stride, they danced to the other side of the dance floor, leaving Shaw at a loss for words.
WEST: I should have done that a long time ago.
JOHNNY: I’m glad you finally did.
WEST: Anyway, let’s not let her spoil our evening.
JOHNNY: I agree. And what do you think of it so far?
WEST: I gotta say, I’m impressed. I didn’t have you pegged as a dancer.
JOHNNY: As I said earlier, there’s a lot you don’t know about me. Perhaps after tonight, you’ll want to learn more?
WEST: I’d say there’s a good chance of that.
The song changed.
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RICKY: You okay?
ALLIE: Yeah. I’m having a really great time!
RICKY: Me too!
They stared into each other’s eyes as they danced and the music played. Then, they suddenly felt each other’s lips against theirs. A moment later, they went back to looking into each other’s eyes.
RICKY: That was…
ALLIE: Awesome!
Ricky nodded. Just then, both of them felt a tap on their shoulders, signifying that they were out.
ALLIE: Darn.
RICKY: Yeah. Still, it was fun to dance with you. And, you know...
ALLIE: Yeah! This whole night has been amazing! I don’t think I’ve ever danced this much! And it was made even better because I was dancing with you.
RICKY: I feel that way, too. So, you wanna grab some punch or watch the rest of the contest?
ALLIE: I’d love to. But, first I’ve gotta make it pit stop. I’ll be back soon, I promise.
RICKY: I’ll be here.
Ricky leaned forward and kissed Allie on the cheek. They smiled at each other for a long moment.
ALLIE: Be right back.
Allie walked out of the gym and into the girls restroom. While she was taking care of business, she heard what sounded like someone sniffling. After finishing, she got up.
ALLIE: Is someone there? Sorry, I don’t mean to intrude. I just didn’t know there was someone else in here.
A small whimper came from a nearby stall, which had the door shut.
ALLIE: Is everything okay in there?
SILVER: Allie?
The door opened and Silver, who was crying, walked out of the stall.
ALLIE: Silver? What’s wrong?
Silver opened her mouth to say something, but then closed it again, more tears welling up in her eyes.
ALLIE: Hey, it’s okay. Did something happen?
Silver nodded.
ALLIE: Whatever it is, you know you can tell me, right? Even if it’s hard to talk about. Just take as much time as you need, okay? Is it okay if I put my arm around you?
She nodded again. Allie took a step forward and held out her hand. She wrapped her arm around Silver and gently rubbed her back. Silver buried her face in Allie’s dress.
