Pride Script

The scene takes place in the school hallway.
Lena, Kylie and Ryan are by Lena’s locker.
Kylie: That’s really cool that Taj’s parents invited us all over for dinner.
Ryan: Yeah they aren’t as bad as he made it seem.
Lena: I’m sure they aren’t going to like my look.
Harmony sees Lena.
Harmony: I like your look.
Lena: Oh what’s up Harmony?
Harmony: Aren’t you going to introduce me to your friends?
Lena: Yeah, this is Kylie and Ryan. Guys this Harmony.
Harmony: The pleasure’s all mine. Lena we gotta hang soon. Later.
Harmony walks off.
Ryan: Is the dark Filipina turning red?
Lena: Excuse me?
Ryan: You’re blushing.
Lena: I gotta go.
Lena closes her locker and walks away from them.
Lena: This can’t be happening.
The theme song plays. The next scene is in English class.
Ms. Roberts: Ok freshman today is going to be the start of a fun project.
Lorenzo: Fun? This is English class right?
Indigo: Shut up Enzo.
Ms. Roberts: I’m going to put groups of two together and they have to create a short story together. The pairings are on the board.
Everyone gets up to look at the board.
Chanel: Harm looks like we’re together.
Harmony: Yes bitch this is going to be the best story ever.
Harmony winks at Indigo and turns back towards Chanel.
Indigo: I can not stand her. Who did you get?
Lorenzo: Mr. Popular himself Tyler Fuentes.
Tyler: Who is Lorenzo Rizzolo?
Lorenzo: That would be this lovely gentleman right here, that’s me.
Tyler: You’re a quirky one aren’t you?
Lorenzo: Most people just call me weird.
Tyler: Well that was a nice way of saying weird so yeah that.
Indigo: Have fun with that.
The scene ends. The next scene is on the track field.
Jaeden: It’s so hot out here.
Bobby: That’s ok because it’ll all be worth it.
Jaeden: You know I don’t run.
Kacey runs towards them.
Kacey: Guys I’m here I’m here. Damn it’s hot!
Jaeden: See what I’m saying.
Bobby: Guys be serious. I have to train hard so hard for track so I can get scouted.
Kacey: Speaking of which, how is cross country going?
Bobby: Tiring as hell but I need another leg up. If scouts see me killing it then they will consider me for track.
Jaeden: That’s actually pretty smart of you. We better just get this over with.
Bobby, Jaeden and Kacey start running the track.
The scene ends. The next scene is in the lounge.
Lena is playing a video game.
Harmony walks in.
Harmony: Can I join?
Lena: Yeah come sit.
Harmony and Lena are playing together.
Harmony: You look really good today.
Lena: Thanks, you too. How is high school going for you?
Harmony: Great, especially since you’re here.
Lena: Oh really now?
Harmony and Lena stare at each other.
Taj and Quinn see them together.
Quinn: What is going on here?
Lena: Nothing. Mind your business Quinn.
Quinn: Were you flirting?
Lena: No I’m not gay.
Quinn: Alright whatever you say.
Lena gets up and kisses Taj.
Lena: See now am I gay?
Quinn: Lena you don’t need to prove anything to me.
Taj: Why would you do that? I thought we were friends.
Lena: I gotta go.
Lena runs out of the room.
Harmony: You can leave now.
Quinn: And you can kiss my ass now.
The scene ends. The next scene is in the computer lab.
Tyler: So… what you want to write about?
Lorenzo: Aliens!
Tyler: Aliens?
Lorenzo: And zombies. I love zombies.
Tyler: Like The Walking Dead.
Lorenzo: No, that show is garbage.
Tyler: I’m going to get a snack, you want something?
Lorenzo: Nope I’ll just be here waiting.
Tyler leaves the computer lab and sees Chanel down the hall.
Chanel: Ty Ty how is things going with Lorenzo?
Tyler: I tried being nice but he’s just so weird.
Chanel: I know and I heard his brother was like, super cool when he went here.
Tyler: Super cool? How does someone super cool have a weird brother like Lorenzo.
Chanel: I still don’t understand why my sister hangs out with him. We’re so different but she’s cool still.
Tyler: Who knows. The world is a strange place.
Lorenzo is seen hiding behind a locker overhearing their conversation.
The scene ends. The next scene is in Math Class.
Bobby is looking at his phone.
Bobby: Damn!
Mrs. Garcia: Hey Bobby can we put up the phone.
Bobby: Sorry Ms. Garcia but I was looking at SportCenter.
Mrs. Garcia: I don’t care what center you were looking at. I said put the phone away.
Safiya: Damn this lady is intense. I actually miss Ms. Benson.
Mrs. Garcia: Ms. Bachchan, did you have anything to say?
Safiya: No I did not.
Mrs. Garcia: I thought so.
The school bell rings.
Mrs. Garcia: Don’t forget your homework had to be submitted by the end of the day.
The students all get up.
Safiya: Bobby, are you cool. You seem upset.
Bobby: No. This Corey Hodgkin is on everybody radar. They say he’s the best athlete in the state. I have to be scouted.
Safiya: I heard he’s a real dick.
Bobby: Which is why he’s going to be scouted. They tend to scout the people with the worst personalities.
Safiya: Stop worrying Bobby. Your talent will speak for itself. I promise you that.
Bobby: Thanks Safiya I really appreciate that.
The scene ends. The next scene is in the girls’ locker room.
Lena is sitting in on the floor crying.
Kylie comes in there and sees Lena.
Kylie: Lena? What’s wrong?
Lena: I don’t know who I am.
Kylie: That’s kinda the point of being a teenager. None of us do.
Lena: I kissed Taj today.
Kylie: You kissed who?
Lena: Taj. I’m sorry I know you kind of have a little crush on him.
Kylie: I’m not mad about that. Lena do you think you feel this way because you like that girl Harmony.
Lena: Kylie, I think I might be gay.
Kylie: And there is nothing wrong with that. We’ll still love you the same.
Lena: But I won’t be treated the same.
Kylie: It’ll be hard but the people who love you will make it easier for you because we know the real you.
Lena: How do you know that?
Kylie: You’re talking to the girl who moved here from Cuba without knowing a single word in English. Everybody looked at me different but eventually it got better and easier. It takes time.
Lena: Thanks Kylie.
Kylie: Now clean yourself up before the rest of the cheerleader comes in and your tough girl act is ruined.
Lena goes in the mirror to fix her makeup.
Quinn walks into the locker room and sees Kylie and Lena.
Quinn: Kylie you’re early for practice. Ew Lena.
Lena puts up her middle finger.
Kylie giggles.
The scene ends. The next scene is in English class.
Ms. Roberts: So how is everyone’s projects going?
Harmony: Good. Chanel and I have an amazing story.
Chanel: Yeah the best story in class.
Indigo rolls her eyes.
Tyler: Lorenzo where did you go yesterday? We didn’t even get to start our short story.
Lorenzo: I heard what you said.
Tyler: Said about what?
Lorenzo: That I’m a weirdo and comparing me to my older brother. Do you know how that makes me feel?
Tyler: I’m sorry that I said that.
Lorenzo: I’ve been an outcast and bullied by girls like Chanel and Harmony my whole life. Having to live up to my cool older brother's legacy. Sometimes I just wish I could disappear.
Tyler: You seem like you don’t care what people think of you.
Lorenzo: Well most of the time I don’t but other times I do.
Tyler: That’s what I thought was cool about you. That you’re unapologetically yourself.
Lorenzo: You think I’m cool.
Tyler: How about we start over and we could be friends.
Lorenzo: Wow, um ok cool.
Indigo: Is everything ok over there Lorenzo?
Lorenzo: Yes everything is grand.
Lorenzo and Tyler continue to talk.
The scene ends. The next scene is on the track field.
Kacey: Bobby are you ready for your cross country meet?
Bobby: Hell yeah thanks guys for supporting me.
Jaeden: What are bros for.
Orlando runs up to them.
Orlando: Good luck on your meet dude. I heard a scout will be looking at you.
Bobby: Looking at me?
Orlando: Yeah. You’re really talented and I’m sorry about everything that went down and I hope we can move past this.
Orlando goes and sits in the crowd.
Safiya: Come on guys let's find a seat. Good luck Bobby.
Safiya winks at him.
Jaeden, Safiya and Kacey find a seat.
Bobby runs in the meet and actually wins.
His friends run up to him.
Jaeden: Damn Bobby all your hard work paid off. You killed it.
Bobby: Thanks and I’m not even tired.
Safiya: We’re so proud of you B.
A man walks up to Bobby.
Ian: Bobby Mendelsolhn? Damn I have to say I’m impressed.
Bobby: Thanks.
Ian: Our school is interested in you coming in the fall. We will be looking out for you so keep killing it.
Bobby: Thank you sir that really means a lot.
Ian: It’s Ian.
Bobby: Thank you Ian.
Ian walks off.
Orlando: See I told you they were looking at you.
Bobby: I’m glad that my hard work is finally paying off.
Kacey: I got my check for my video shoot and I want to spend it on us to celebrate Bobby.
Bobby, Safiya, Kacey, Jaeden and Orlando and take a selfie together.
The episode ends.
Category:Season Seven
Category:Script