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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, What’s up? What do you mean who is this? Oh… well it’s Charlie. How was the – oh… really? Isn’t it late? Well I guess. (Picking up bottle of wine) (Hesitantly, false enthusiasm) Yeah, of course. Okay well I’ll talk to you later? What? No I’m fine, don’t worry. Yeah, of course, go have fun. Okay… 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 don’t think so.
Emma
You’ve got to come out. Here, lets pick something out.
Charlie
No, I’m not feeling it. I’m pretty tired. Go on without me though!
Emma
Oh come on, let’s go dancing!
Charlie
No, I’m fine, I need to do some readings anyway.
emma
That’s not an excuse, here, this dress will be perfect!
charlie
That? No, it doesn’t fit
Emma
At least try it!
Charlie
Ok, fine. [Changes into dress, it fits tightly] See. Doesn’t 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! Don’t worry about it, I’ll get it later!
Emma
I don’t mind. Is this all you’ve been eating? You need to take better care of yourself! You can’t live off of this junk.
Charlie
Pretty much… look, you should really go out, have some fun.
Emma
No, I can’t just leave you here all on your own.
charlie
No, it’s fine, really.
emma
Really? You’ve locked yourself in here for days, it’s time you get some fresh air.
charlie
It’s 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
Can’t you just let me sleep?
Ad
What, I’m not keeping you up am I?
charlie
Yes. You are. Get out.
ad
I’m 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? I’m trying to sleep.
emma
Oh shit! I didn’t wake you, did I?
charlie
Nobody could’ve possibly slept through this, you’re like a bull in a china shop.
emma
Oh, Charlie, I’m sorry. You aren’t mad at me, are you?
Charlie
No, just be more quiet, okay?
emma
Okay. I’m sorry I’m so loud, and that I never spend time with you. I’m such a bad roommate.
charlie
It’s okay Emma, you’re 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 don’t hate you.
emma
Are you sure? It sounds like you do.
charlie
Yes, I’m sure I don’t hate you. You’re drunk, just go to sleep Emma.
Emma
Okay. [Pause] Charlie?
charlie
What?
emma
Thanks for putting up with me.
charlie
No problem. You’re not that hard to put up with.
emma
Awh, thanks Charlie. Nighty night.
Charlie
Good night Emma.
