Script

BILLY:
Today is another day full of endless possibilities. ... Yeah right, who am I kidding? So was yesterday.

Now you might think I'm this gloomy goth, that I hate the world just sound deep and artistic. But no, I've actually got someone I love. (close-ups of Rachel) I've actually found someone now, even though they're a bit of a mainstreamer. (reveal Rachel in common room) But she really is such a work of art.

Splitscreen of Rachel in common room and Rachel painting (at such a work of art)

RACHEL:

Look at me there, fitting in. But it's not what I feel inside. I dress like other girls do, try to talk like they do, but I don't know, I've never actually fit in anywhere, never had anyone. Well, until now.

BILLY:
So yeah, one small problem with this love of my life. Doesn't like girls.
(at the mirror wiping lipstick off) I'm such a traitor for taking this off, but maybe she'll notice me if I don't try to be noticed.

HUGH:
My life motto is, just enjoy it. I know a lot of people think I'm privileged. Well I am. No use in them. If they want to change

Girl asks her to blow her pool stick.
Ah yes, always glad to do a favour. But no, no, I'll behave, I have a new treasure to look after at the moment.

CORRIDOR

BILLY:
Right, now just gotta. Oh crud, . What do I do. Come on Billy, it won't change the weirdo everyone thinks you are.

Rachel waves

BILLY:
Oh my god. Is she? This must be some kind of dr- (was going to say dream)

Hugh bashes into her.

HUGH
Dream on lezza!

RACHEL (smiling at her new boyfriend)
I know he's bit of a dick. But I feel he at least gives me some attention, and he's there for me. Suppose that's what I want.

The two walk off.

HUGH:
Oh dear, what a villain I am. But come on, I'm doing her a favour. Rachel's got class, she'd never go out with a

BILLY
-freak like me.

Billy just sits there. Eventually, Jake lowers his hand to help her.

BILLY (looking up)
Oh great, the only goth in the village, meets the only geek in the village. No thanks.

Rejects him and storms off