Emily doesn't respond. After a few awkward seconds, she realizes that Alex is talking to her. She removes her headphones and looks confused.
EMILY
What did I do? Other than knowing you're noisy and annoying, I barely know you, dude.
ALEX
You're a metalhead, right? Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Oasis?
EMILY (sarcastically)
Holy crap, Sherlock! How did you do that?
ALEX
Boomers hate that stuff. They say that it's satanic and all. May the power of Christ compel heavy metal music. Principal P never appreciated your taste, did she?
EMILY
That's true. She can never seem to get off of me. Always berating me, as if that'll change me.
ALEX
And you're the only senior here! Isn't that supsicious? Where are all the people in your grade?
KAITLYN
Alex, don't be stupid. She's in the same grade as us.
ALEX
Really? She looks so... old...
KAITLYN
She's in the other class. Sure we don't see her often but that should be basic knowledge.
ALEX
For a school that tries to promote unity, they do a pretty crappy job with the whole split concept.
EMILY
Buddy, it's not that hard to use common sense. The totalitarianists only allow us to be absent for five days every school year. I maxed out early so I gotta go to this pointless last day if I want to leave this dump.
ALEX
Such a rebel, eh? Skipping class to do the ol' Mary Jane with your dealer?
EMILY
Back off, jerk. My granddad passed away and I had to attend his funeral for a week. That's all.
Cody walks over to Alex and whispers in his ear.
CODY (whispers)
She's telling the truth, Alfonso. Change the subject.
DENNIS
Wasn't Spotify blocked by IT last week?
EMILY
Ah, yes. Leave it to Atterwood High to get rid of the one outlet students have to unwind after a stressful day. (beat) I don't even like going here. Once I graduate freshman year, I'm gone. No point in me sabatoging my chance of freedom for some petty make-believe feud.
CODY
Oh, definitely, Emily. I never got why they blocked it. What's the harm with listening to a few songs during recess?
KAITLYN
It's a waste of time, Cody. You could've spent those crucial 20 minutes doing your chemistry homework. The school only wants the best from it's students, y'know?
CODY
Well, there's a fine line between succeeding in class and mental health. Music is therapuetic, y'know?
STAI LEGGENDO
The Disaster on Big Bertha
Teen FictionThe students at Atterwood High need to come together in order to solve a mystery on their school bus. This play was originally staged in my high school during the 2018-2019 school year.
