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Dedication: Nori, my bestest friend. Thanx for introducing me to this!

(on the school bus-lots of students talking and laughing-Abbey Miller and Aimee Parker sitting down)

Abbey: In five minutes, we'll be official eighth graders...we're going to be social brussel sprouts!

Aimee: Brussel sprouts?

Abbey: Yeah, (sighs) unattractive, detestable, and have no sense of style whatsoever.

Aimee: (scoffs and looks offended): I don't plan on being 'social brussel sprouts'. You don't either, Abbey. What is going on in that head of yours?

(Freeze) Abbey: That's me, Abbey Miller and my best friend Aimee Parker. We've known each other since Aimee moved here in third grade-that's 5 years!

(unfreeze) (the bus stops)

Abbey: Here we go....do I look okay? Anything on my shirt or anything? Do I have a zit? Oh man I forgot to put my Clearisil on.....(mumbles)

Aimee: Abbey Brianne Miller....attention to Abbey Miller. C'mon, you're acting like a total spaz! It's the same as last year, except some harder classes and higher expectations from other peers, but that's it, you'll be fine, okay?

(freeze) Abbey: Did I mention that Aimee is a total genius? Yep, she took the SAT's and everything-but don't worry, she's not a geek........at least I don't think. (unfreeze)

Abbey: (sigh) I'll be okay.

(Both girls walk off the bus to their large school building)

Aimee: We have most classes together. You have Chemistry when I have Algebra II...I don't think you take that though. Our last classes aren't together, but we'll be okay....right?

Kadee: Why, isn't it Tweedle Dumb and Tweedle Dumber?

(freeze) Abbey: That's my archenemy Kadee. Or should I say "Miss Perfect"? She does everything right, and I am insanely jealous of her, but I won't tell her of course. She's not the smartest person, so at least I can tease her about that....even though I'm not much smarter than her. (unfreeze)

Abbey: I bet you can't even spell that.

Kadee: (scoffs) Children, children, can't we play nice? I am an eighth grader now....(looks at the two girls disgustedly) at least an attractive one, and I will not be bothered by your........

Aimee: Antics? Critisms? Onomatopoea?

Kadee: Huh? I mean, yes that's what I mean. Now buh-bye.

Abbey: Onomatopoea? That's making sounds like an animal, like moo like a cow....that didn't make any sense!

Aimee: No, it was the first thing that came to my mind and she doesn't know what it means anyway.

(The two girls walk down a long hallway to a room that says "Mr. James Hudson-Geometry" on it)

Aimee and Abbey: We have Mr. Hudson! Yes!!

(They walk into the room, and Mr. Hudson greets them)

Mr. Hudson: Hey girls!

(Freeze) Abbey: That's Mr. Hudson....what a hunk. He came last year and Aimee and I could not wait until we got his class. Too bad he's married and has a daughter...but look at those pearly whites. (unfreeze)

Abbey: Um...Hi Mr. Hudson.

Aimee: Hello Mr. Hudson. Nice to meet your aquantance.

Mr. Hudson: The pleasure is mine. I'll see you two in a second! (walks off)

Abbey: Nice to meet your aqauntance? (giggles)

Aimee: It's better than 'Um...hi...." (at this Abbey playfully slaps Aimee)

Mr. Hudson: Alright, class, lets all set down please. That includes you, Ms. Janey Hudson....my daughter...

Abbey (whispers to Aimee): I think that shut her up.

(Camera pans to Janey, who sits down and quiets abruptly)

Mr. Hudson: Thank you. Alright, can anyone tell me about the 4 different geometric shapes?

(afterwards-the bell rings and everyone leaves out the door)

Abbey: That was interesting. I almost got it when I was caught daydreaming about what i'm going to name Mr. Hudson's and mine children....

Aimee: (weird look) Ok......

(cuts to lunchtime-the two girls plop down to the end of a table)

Aimee: This food is toxic. Look at it. Is this supposed to be sloppy joes? Eww look at the green beans..

Abbey: I think it's growing mold.

(both girls giggle)

Johnathon: Hello girls. Nice day isn't it? Ah, the feeling of the first day of school, don't you?

(freeze) Abbey: That's Johnathon Brewster. He was one of our best friends, but he became popular and we never get to talk to him anymore. He acts like he wants to hang sometimes, but his evil girfriend, Kadee will not allow it (unfreeze)

Aimee: Johnathon, what do you want? (mean look)

Johnathon: Why the hostility, babe?

Aimee: Do I look like a talking pig to you?

Johnathon: Do you really want me to answer that?

(girls giggle and Johnathon chuckles and sits down)

Abbey: What do you want, seriously? You never talk to us social-

(Aimee kicks Abbey under the table)

Johnathon: Girls, sometimes it's really hard to be good-looking, athletic and pretty smart at the same time. (chuckles) Sometimes, I would like to hang out with other people (at this, Kadee walks up behind Johnathon and fraps him on the head)

Kadee: What are you doing? Have you lost it? C'mon, get away from these....unknown unpopular and unpretty things! (grabs him and pushes him to a table-Johnathon waves)

Abbey: What did he want? I think he was losing it.

(Aimee nods)

(bell rings)

Abbey: That was a long and enjoyable lunch, you think? I'll see you later okay?

(bell rings-girls meet on bus where loads of kids are going in)

Aimee: Hey...how'd it go?

Abbey: (holds out jean jacket sleeve) LOOK AT MY SLEEVE!! When I was in Chemistry, Jamie Powell knocked this ALL over me! I have never been so embarrassed!

Aimee: (explodes into laughter) I'm sorry i'm sorry, but you're such a spaz!

Abbey: I am?! I am! Oh my gosh, I'm a spaz! I'm a total spaz! When I'm in high school, i'll be known as the 'spaz girl'! Ahhh! I'm not spazzing now am I?

Aimee: Not at all (rolls eyes)

(cuts to Abbey walking into her house)

Ms. Miller: How was you're first day of eighth grade? And don't you dare say 'fine'!

(Freeze) Abbey: That's my mom, Kathee. My dad died two years ago, when I was 11 of lung cancer. She is the strongest person I know, and if you can't tell already, she was a former model. She still could be if she wanted to. She's a great mom, but don't get on her bad side!) (Unfreeze)

Abbey: Okk....it was...okay then.

Ms. Miller: Abagail, darling, please, I've heard that for 8 years! Can't you say more than one word?

Abbey: I did. Okay-then. (walks upstairs into Aunt Sue's room)

(Aunt Sue has a "Miss USA 1986" banner and a tiara on)

(Freeze) Abbey: That's my Aunt Susan, we call her Aunt Sue, my mom's sister. She was Miss USA 1986 and Miss America 1990, and she loves to put on her banner and tiara on and walk around waving. She is a little wacky sometimes, but she's very loving and a great mentor) (Unfreeze)

Aunt Sue: Abbey, oh I wish I could fit in that evening gown of mine. Look at it. (holds up a red gown that is tiny-smaller than Abbey) Do you think I could?

Abbey: Um....You know, I feel like I'm living in the shadow of former models and beauty queens. I'm supposed to live up to it! I'm suppossed to be pretty!

Aunt Sue: Sweetie, you could be a model or beauty queen! You're gorgeous! Just look at that hair of yours! (lifts a strand of brown hair)

Abbey (groans): Yeah, sure. Well, I have to go do homework. (goes to her room)

(phone rings-Abbey answers)

Johnathon: Abbey?

Abbey: Um...yes this is her...me.

Johnathon: What's up with you, babe?

Abbey: Um..uh..I'm..wonderful (mutters to self: 'what'?).

Johnathon: That's great. Me too. Well, the reason I called was...the First-Of-Year-Dance is next Friday...do you wanna go with me?

Abbey: Yes! I mean, yeah I'm free then.

Johnathon: That's sweet. Well, I'll talk to you later, babe. (click)

(Abbey shrieks with delight and falls in floor-gets up and dials Aimee's number)

Abbey: JOHNATHON BENSON ASKED ME TO THE DANCE!!

(Aimee holds back phone)Aimee: That's great! You're on your way to popularity!

(Abbey scowls at phone) Abbey: You should have heard me. I sounded like a total sp-freak! I was stuttering and when he said 'How are you' I said 'Wonderful'! I am such a geek! Aimee! You HAVE to get a date! Dates are totally a part of middle school dances (goes on and on)

(Camera zooms in on Aimee who's not smiling and looks upset)

(camera shows calender. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Abbey: Oh my gosh, it's Thursday. One day 'till the dance! I'm soo excited! Have you got a date yet?

Aimee: Um..not yet.

Abbey: You totally have to get a date! Dates are a part of-

Aimee: Will you please SHUT UP?! All I've heard for FOUR days was about Johnathon Brewster, dances, and dates!

Abbey: Well, I'm excited, okay? You're just jealous because I have a date and you don't!

Aimee: No I don't have a date, I probably won't get one, and know I believe that I don't need you as a friend either. (walks away)

(Abbey sighs and walks to her class)

(that night)

Abbey: Mom, are you sure that I look okay? I mean, are jeans and a blouse underdressed? Should I go with my miniskirt? HELP!

Ms. Miller: Oh, sweetie, you're fine. You look great!

Aunt Sue: Oh Abbey, you look wonderful! Want some perfume? (holds a bottle out)

(Abbey sniffs it and looks repulsive) Abbey: No thanks. I'm just going to wait for Johnathon.

(clock shows and an hour passes)

Abbey: He isn't coming! He stood me up!

(Ms. Miller hugs Abbey) Ms. Miller: It's okay, sweetie, he probably just had a minor crisis or something.

(Abbey starts to cry) Abbey: No, he stood me up. He was pranking me. No one likes me. Aimee hates me too. I wouldn't shut up and I lost my best friend!

(doorbell rings)

(Aunt Sue answers)

Aimee: I believe we're one person short at the dance tonight.

(Abbey smiles) Abbey: Really? You mean it?

Aimee: Yep. Johnathon is a loser and you and I know it. He was at the dance with Kadee looking miserable. Why stay here and be miserable also?

Abbey: I guess....did you really miss me?

Aimee: I was a total snob today, I was just jealous I guess.

Abbey: No, I was the snob. I was the one acting stuck up and selfish....Well lets stop putting ourselves down, lets go and dance!

(shows dance)

Aimee: You know, I'm glad I got you over here..I was getting bored. That's like the only reason that I hang out with you. 'Cause I'm bored!

(Abbey playfully punches Aimee) Abbey: Meanie!

(camera shows Johnathon uncomfortably dancing with Kadee)

(both girls giggle)

THE END

Sunday, June 06, 2004