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Scene 1
The scene opens in a dim room. There is a desk and a wardrobe. The walls are blank. There is a mess on her floor, scattered protein bar and junk food wrappers about. The scene begins with Charlie, a young university student entering the room from house doors, slamming them closed on the way in. She paces the room trying to calm down. Charlie picks up the phone and calls a friend.
Charlie
Hey Allie, Whatβs up? What do you mean who is this? Ohβ¦ well itβs Charlie. How was the β ohβ¦ really? Isnβt it late? Well I guess. (Picking up bottle of wine) (Hesitantly, false enthusiasm) Yeah, of course. Okay well Iβll talk to you later? What? No Iβm fine, donβt worry. Yeah, of course, go have fun. Okayβ¦ yeah, you too. Bye.
She sighs, tossing the phone onto the bed. AD enters from offstage, wearing similar clothing only in grey, stays silent and still.
Charlie
Why did I call. Fuck.
Looking around the room. AD exits.
Emma
Hey! How are you doing?
Charlie
Alright I guess.
Emma
Are you coming out tonight?
Charlie
No, I donβt think so.
Emma
Youβve got to come out. Here, lets pick something out.
Charlie
No, Iβm not feeling it. Iβm pretty tired. Go on without me though!
Emma
Oh come on, letβs go dancing!
Charlie
No, Iβm fine, I need to do some readings anyway.
emma
Thatβs not an excuse, here, this dress will be perfect!
charlie
That? No, it doesnβt fit
Emma
At least try it!
Charlie
Ok, fine. [Changes into dress, it fits tightly] See. Doesnβt fit
emma
It does so! It looks great on you.
Charlie rolls her eyes as Emma begins cleaning the garbage.
Emma
Here, let me help you clean this place up a bit!
charlie
Oh, sorry about that! Donβt worry about it, Iβll get it later!
Emma
I donβt mind. Is this all youβve been eating? You need to take better care of yourself! You canβt live off of this junk.
Charlie
Pretty much⦠look, you should really go out, have some fun.
Emma
No, I canβt just leave you here all on your own.
charlie
No, itβs fine, really.
emma
Really? Youβve locked yourself in here for days, itβs time you get some fresh air.
charlie
Itβs Fine, you go on now.
emma
Okay. Well, text me if you need anything. Okay?
Charlie
Alright, thanks.
Emma
Your welcome, see you tomorrow.
Emma leaves. Charlie lets out another sigh, a minute passes,
Charlie returns to bed turning most lights off. AD enters from the opposite side of the door. After a few moments AD joins Charlie in bed, and spoons her. Charlie, uncomfortable, begins tossing and turning trying to keep AD off of her.
charlie
Canβt you just let me sleep?
Ad
What, Iβm not keeping you up am I?
charlie
Yes. You are. Get out.
ad
Iβm alright. Thanks though.
AD slides a little to the edge of the bed, and watches Charlie as she begins to sleep. Shortly after, Emma enters from a night out, trying her best to stay quiet. Emma can add improvised lines as she changes from clubbing clothes into pajamas and enters/leaves the room to brush teeth, etc. During this scene Charlie eventually wakes up.
charlie
Emma, can you quiet down some? Iβm trying to sleep.
emma
Oh shit! I didnβt wake you, did I?
charlie
Nobody couldβve possibly slept through this, youβre like a bull in a china shop.
emma
Oh, Charlie, Iβm sorry. You arenβt mad at me, are you?
Charlie
No, just be more quiet, okay?
emma
Okay. Iβm sorry Iβm so loud, and that I never spend time with you. Iβm such a bad roommate.
charlie
Itβs okay Emma, youβre not a bad roommate, please just let me sleep.
emma
Wait, do you not want to spend time with me? Do you hate me?
charlie
No I donβt hate you.
emma
Are you sure? It sounds like you do.
charlie
Yes, Iβm sure I donβt hate you. Youβre drunk, just go to sleep Emma.
Emma
Okay. [Pause] Charlie?
charlie
What?
emma
Thanks for putting up with me.
charlie
No problem. Youβre not that hard to put up with.
emma
Awh, thanks Charlie. Nighty night.
Charlie
Good night Emma.
