Chapter 12 (The SURFACK Club)

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INT. CLEARWOOD HIGH SCHOOL - HALLWAY - DAY

The SURFACK Club (Scott, Andrew, Daphne, Iris, Charlie, Nick, Madison, Derek, Gerald, Robin, Kyle, Martha, Kenny, and Nora) arrive together. They find that everyone at the school appears to be sad. Some people even look at the SURFACK suspiciously.

ANDREW: What the hell is going on?

DEREK: I have no idea.

AUSTIN: (off screen) HEY, ASSHOLES!

Austin, Martinez, and Simon appear out of nowhere. They're angry and looking for blood -- THE SURFACK BLOOD.

AUSTIN: Which one of you assholes did it? (Points at Scott and Gerald) I bet it was one of you!!

SCOTT: What the hell are you talking about?

AUSTIN: Oh, don't play dumb, fuckheads! You know what happened. Travis and his girlfriend were murdered last night.

This actually shocks the SURFACK. Travis may have been their enemy. But they never ever considered killing him.

ROBIN: Oh, my God! I can't believe it.

AUSTIN: Yeah, right! I am betting it was done by one of you losers.

DEREK: We had nothing to do with Travis's murder.

AUSTIN: I don't believe you. I will get you assholes for this. One way or another. You will fucking pay!

PRINCIPAL: (off screen) Austin! Get to class!

Austin turns to the Principal for a moment before turning back to the SURFACK with fury eyes. He then walks away, followed by his remaining teammates Martinez and Simon.

MARTHA: Wow. I just can't believe that somebody killed Travis.

SCOTT: Yeah. I really hope his murder has nothing to do with us. We've already been through this shit before.

DEREK: Austin and his team have bullied many people. I wouldn't be surprised if Travis was killed by someone's parent or big brother over the way that they treat people.

ANDREW: Yeah. Well, it's time that we separate for now. See you all later.

SURFACK: (Everyone) Later.

As the group separates, Iris and Charlie walk together to Iris's first class. Through the window of a classroom door, Karen sees them walking together and continues to be jealous.

INT. CLEARWOOD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - CLARENCE'S OFFICE - DAY

Clarence stares at the security monitors. He's clearly not full there as his mind is on the phone call from last night. He has heard about Travis and Tabitha's murder and wonders to himself if their murders are related to his situation. There is a knock at his door.

CLARENCE: Come in!

The door opens and it's Tannen.

TANNEN: Good morning, Clarence.

CLARENCE: Good morning, Bill.

Tannen notices the look on Clarence's face and is concerned.

TANNEN: Is everything okay?

CLARENCE: Yeah. I'm fine. Why you ask?

TANNEN: (concerned & friendly) Okay. You seem like on edge lately. I was beginning to worry about you.

CLARENCE: Just tired. Thank you, though.

Tannen is satisfied with his answer.

TANNEN: No problem. I'll be around if you need anything. We should have lunch together if you like.

CLARENCE: That'd be great.

Tannen smiles and leaves Clarence's office.

INT. CLEARWOOD HIGH SCHOOL - ENGLISH CLASS - DAY

Cruise is speaking to the class, consisting of our main characters, about Travis and Tabitha's murders.

CRUISE: It is a horrible tragedy. It's not the only time that we've lost students in our class to murders like this.

AUSTIN: Isn't it funny how Travis and Tabitha's murders are similar to the ones that Scott, Andrew, and Iris survived? Makes me wonder if they're actually survivors...or suspects who got away with it.

This hints that Austin believes that Scott, Andrew, and Iris may have been involved with the previous murders. Scott gives Austin a daring glare.

CRUISE: (disciplinary) Hey, knock that talk off. We're not going to accuse anyone of anything. Besides, we don't know anything yet. For all we know that Travis and Tabitha may have just been at the wrong place at the wrong time. We don't know anything and it is inappropriate to accuse of your classmates of murder.

AUSTIN: You mean like Scott's girlfriend Melina, who was a classmate, was the killer? I won't put it pass them.

CRUISE: (getting seriously) Knock it off, Austin.

Austin sighs in anger. He's not giving up his belief that the SURFACK members may have killed his friend.

INT. CAFETERIA - DAY

The SURFACK (Scott, Andrew, Daphne, Iris, Charlie, Nick, Madison, Derek, Gerald, Kyle, Robin, Martha, Kenny, and Nora) are all sitting together at a large table for lunch.

DAPHNE: (to Iris and Charlie) I think it's cool that you two are dating now.

ANDREW: (to Charlie) Yeah. I think you're better with Iris than Karen.

MADISON: I agree.

Everyone seems happy about Iris and Charlie's new relationship. However, somebody else is NOT happy. Karen sees this occurring from the other end of the cafeteria. She feels betrayed that not only did Iris steal her crush but that her "friends" are okay with them being together. That's it.

Karen drops her tray of lunch. The loud impact of the tray landing on the floor gets everyone's attention. Karen confronts the group, more specifically Iris and Charlie.

KAREN: How can you ditch me for this nerdy little bitch?

MADISON: Karen, don't do this.

KAREN: Shut up! You're a traitor for being okay with this.

The group realizes that shit is about to go down.

CHARLIE: Look, Karen. I'm sorry. But I just don't like you like that. I like Iris and you just gotta get over it.

This hits Karen so hard that -- SHE SLAPS CHARLIE.

Iris jumps up and gets into Karen's face.

IRIS: HEY! DON'T HIT MY BOYFRIEND!

KAREN: HE SHOULD BE MY BOYFRIEND! I HAD HIM FIRST!

IRIS: HE DOESN'T WANT YOU!

KAREN: (pushes Iris) FUCK YOU, GEEK!

IRIS: (pushes her back) FUCK YOU, BITCH!

Karen slaps Iris, who slaps back. The entire cafeteria goes "OH!" upon seeing the slapping. And with that, the fight is on. Karen punches Iris and Iris punches back. Karen jumps on Iris and they proceed to fight. The entire cafeteria, aside from the SURFACK, chant "FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!"

As the SURFACK attempts to break the fight up, other students get in the way so that they can see the fight. Next thing we know, Iris and Karen are surrounded by people watching them fight. Karen and Iris continue to pull each other's hairs, scratch each other, punch each other. Karen gets bloodied up as Iris proves to be stronger than she really appears.

The Principal and Cruise burst through the crowd. The Principal pulls Karen away and Cruise pulls Iris away. But even then, the girls continue to throw punches at each other until the Principal and Cruise restrains them. The Principal is more aggressive with Karen than Cruise is to Iris, as he's obviously aware of whose fault this is.

PRINCIPAL: BOTH OF YOU GIRLS IN MY OFFICE! NOW!

INT. HALLWAYS - DAY (LATER AFTER SCHOOL)

The SURFACK (minus Iris and Charlie) are hanging out in the hallway as they collect their belongings to leave school.

DEREK: It sucks that Iris got detention for something that she didn't start.

ANDREW: I know, right? This was Karen's fault.

SCOTT: (to Madison) Why are you even friends with her?

MADISON: She use to be nice. But she changed for some reason. I don't really know how or why. Honestly, I haven't cared for her that much anymore. She's been too bitchy even for me and I am a bitch.

ANDREW: I can't allow her type of behavior at my place.

DEREK: And it's not allowed in our club either.

MADISON: I understand and I'd be okay if you guys exclude her from the club.

DEREK: Good. Karen is gone. You and Iris can stay.

Nick notices that Charlie isn't around.

NICK: Where's Charlie?

INT. DETENTION - DAY

Iris, Karen, and other students are sitting at desks. Iris happens to look up at the window to find Charlie standing out there, smiling at her. She smiles back at him. He signals to her that he'll be waiting for her. She nods.

INT. HALLWAY - DAY (LATER)

After Detention, Iris leaves the classroom and runs up to Charlie, who wraps his arms around her.

IRIS: I can't believe you waited for me.

CHARLIE: Of course, I did. You're my girl.

This makes Iris smile and they kiss.

CHARLIE: (taking her hand) Come on. Let's get out of here.

They take off. Karen also leaves the classroom and watches them. She continues her hostile feelings towards them.

KAREN: (to herself) Fuck you both.