He is the first one there, he goes to sit down in the front. Alex and co walk in
Ale: Are you seriously sitting in front?
Nic: No?
Ale: Bro. Even we don't do that
Alex smiles. He looks at Jeong
Jeo: I'll survive
Ale: Come
Nick stands up. Jordan and Emilia are sitting in the back, in front sits Jeong, alone. To the left, Alex sits down, Nick sits down next to him
Nic: Why is he ... does he know.
Nick stands up and looks at the three friends of Alex. Mohamed and Basit walk in
Nic: He told you, didn't he
Emi: I guessed it. Congrats, Nick
Bas: What?
Moh: Don't know, just sit down
Basit and Mohamed go sit down next to each other
Nic: Listen, I am ...
Alyssa walks in
Ale: Sit
Nick sits back down
Aly: Good morning. It is a beautiful day.
Everyone looks confused at each other
Aly: I went on a date.
Emi: YAY
Aly: Thank you, Emilia.
Nick whispers to Alex
Nic: I didn't think she was capable of love
Alex snickers
Aly: Nick?
Nic: Sorry, I was just wondering how it went?
Aly: Thank you for asking. It was great. She was lovely, and so beautiful.
Jor: YOU'RE GAY?
Everyone laughs
Aly: Kayode, please. That's so obvious.
Emi: It kinda is, babe
Switch to Julio walking out of school. John walks up to him
Joh: Julio, what are you doing here?
Jul: John! Hi, just some paperwork for Alex
Joh: Ah
Jul: You?
Joh: My son didn't come home this weekend and I have no idea where the little punk is. So I'm checking here. If not, I guess I'll have to go to the police.
Jul: Oh?
Joh: He can take care of himself, don't worry.
John taps Julio on the shoulder and walks into school. Julio looks scared. John walks up to felicity's office and knocks
Fel: Yeah
John walks in
Joh: Sorry to bother you but is Nick here today?
Fel: No idea. Why?
Joh: He didn't come home this weekend.
Fel: Isn't that a police matter.
Joh: Thought I'd try it here first. Is it cool if I check around?
Fel: Sorry, but no
Joh: Why not?
Fel: You will disturb class
Joh: Just tell me which class he has right now
Fel: Can't do that, sir
Joh: Why not
Felicity shrugs
Joh: I'll find him myself
John walks out the office
Fel: Sir, you can't do that
Felicity follows him
Fel: Sir...
John walks towards one of the classrooms and opens the door
Joh: Is Nick here?
Dav: No?
John closes the door again and goes to the next door.
Fel: BUTLER!
John opens the door.
Aly: Blue!
Everyone laughs
Joh: Is Nick here?
Nick looks scared to Alex. Felicity walks up to John
Fel: You can't be here, sir.
Aly: Nick? Yeah, why?
Fel: Alyssa!
John walks in to see Nick next to Alex
Joh: Son! Where were you? I was worried
Nic: um...
Fel: Sir, I'm gonna have to ask you again to leave the premises.
Joh: Come with me then
Fel: He can't leave class
Joh: I would like an explanation as to why you weren't home this weekend?
Nick stands up
Nic: I was home.
Joh: No you weren't
Nic: Your house isn't my home
John walks up to Nick
Joh: So where were you
Nic: That's not your problem anymore, is it
John looks at Alex who's looking frightened
Joh: What's going on?
Felicity walks up to John and goes stand between him and Nick
Fel: Leave
Joh: What is happening, Nick?
Nic: Alex is my boyfriend.
YOU ARE READING
A lick away
RomanceNick has ruined Alex's life, maybe it's time for the tables to turn...
