A High School Love Story
Act 1 Scene 1-“My Name Is…”
Act 1 Scene 1-“My Name Is…”- School Hallway
Sebastian, Xavier, and Riley are walking down the hallway of their school on the first day of 11th grade. Sebastian is somewhat upset.
Sebastian
I can’t believe this. It’s been so many years and I still haven’t found the girl for me.
Xavier
That’s because you’re too picky.
Riley
It’s true. We’ve known you since like 6th grade and we’ve seen so many girls get a crush on you but they never seem to be “good enough” for you.
Sebastian
Look. I’m okay with getting a really hot girl like the ones that I’ve seen before, but I want a girl who’s beautiful and SMART, you know. There’s more than just the looks that you should like girls for.
Sebastian
Like how smart they are, how nice they are, how they act, how they think…
At that moment two cheerleaders pass by, Riley and Xavier stare at them.
Xavier
Dibbs on the hot one!
Riley
Dude I saw her first!
Xavier and Riley continue arguing as they exit offstage following the cheerleaders. Sebastian talks to himself as he continues to walk to class by himself.
Sebastian
All I want is a girl who is sweet and considerate, who would talk to me about how she’s feeling and is herself no matter what anyone else thinks.
Sebastian
Well, guess I’d better hurry to class.
Sebastian gets to class, then opens the door for the cheerleaders, followed by Xavier & Riley, who are still arguing about them. Sebastian hesitates to walk into class and instead goes to drink water from the drinking fountain on the other side of the hallway. As Sebastian begins to drink water, Diana walks out of the classroom and stops right next to him.
Diana
So you’re Sebastian, huh? My name is Diana. Teacher told me to get you into class so we can start.
Sebastian gets up and looks at Diana, then begins to stutter..
Sebastian
Oh… yeah… let’s go… to… to class… over there…
Diana giggles a little then grabs Sebastian’s wrist and pulls him into the classroom and closes the door.
Act I Scene II-Help With What!
Act I Scene II- “Help With What?”- Cafeteria Lunchroom
Four class periods passed, and now Sebastian, Riley, and Xavier get their lunch and sit down at a table. Riley and Xavier talk about the cheerleaders as Sebastian scans the lunchroom, searching for Diana.
Riley
Diana’s over there Sebastian. Want me to call her over here?
Sebastian
What are you talking about Riley?
Xavier
You know exactly what he’s talking about. You like Diana. I can tell. Riley knows so too. And dude, I think she likes you too.
Sebastian
Still don’t get what you’re talking about.
Riley
The teacher didn’t tell Diana to go get you. She was talking to her friends about how cute she thinks you are and her friends convinced her to go talk to you. She likes you, and you like her.
Xavier
I heard she’s in the Honor Roll, and is one of the most well behaved students. See Sebastian? Beautiful and Smart- Exactly what you wanted.
Sebastian
Well let me get to know her first.
Riley
Okay if that’s what you want.
Riley turns around and calls!
Three Tables away, Diana turns around
Diana turns around to her friends and they all giggle then Diana walks over with her food and sits down next to Sebastian. Sebastian becomes nervous.
Diana
Yeah? What’s up… umm…
Riley
Name’s Riley, and that’s Xavier and that’s-
Riley
How’d you know his name??
Diana hesitates a little then answers..
Diana
I just know. I mean- so far I’ve had him for all my morning classes..
Sebastian
Oh, sorry for not noticing.
Riley
So anyways… Diana I called you over because Sebastian here needs some help.
Sebastian gets a confused look on his face.
Riley
See, he’s never had a girlfriend before and he’s really upset about that and me and Xavier think you are the perfect person for him to talk to about that.
Xavier
So we’ll leave you two to talk about that because we need to go look at those smoking hot cheerleaders. Bye!
Riley and Xavier exit offstage. Diana and Sebastian enter an awkward moment then Diana hesitates a little and begins to talk to Sebastian.
Diana
So… you’ve never had a girlfriend?
Sebastian starts picking at his food
Sebastian
Unfortunately, no.
Diana begins to pick at her food as well
Diana
Oh, I’m sorry. I know how you feel. I’ve never had a boyfriend.
Diana
Yeah… I just haven’t found a guy who’s right for me. Most guys just go for the hot girls, but I want a guy who cares about how I feel and what’s on my mind and loves me for what’s outside and inside- you know what I mean?
Sebastian
Trust me, I know EXACTLY what you mean, because…
Diana accidentally drops her fork
Sebastian
I’ll get that for you.
Both Diana and Sebastian get down to get the fork. Their hands touch when they get to the fork. They blush and look at each other for a moment, then Sebastian gets closer and kisses Diana. They kiss for about a second, then stop and look at each other again and smile. Diana blushes then turns back to Sebastian as he tries to kiss her again, but the bell rings and they get up from under the table.
Sebastian Regains focus..
Sebastian
Oh, umm… here’s your fork.
Diana is still a little unfocused
Diana blushes and smiles..
Diana
So… Drama next period?
Sebastian
Yeah… Wanna walk to class together?
Diana
Yes! Oh umm… I mean… sure.
Sebastian gets both their plates and throws them away then comes back. He hesitates then grabs Diana’s hand and they both start walking to class together. Outside the doorway of the classroom, Sebastian stops and pulls Diana to the side.
Sebastian
I think I should ask now before I get nervous. Diana- Do you want to be my girlfriend?
Diana jumps to Sebastian and kisses him. They kiss for about a second or two then walk into class together. Riley and one of the cheerleaders are talking when Riley looks over at Sebastian and Diana who are holding hands as they walk through the doorway. Riley stands up and turns to the rest of the class.
Riley
Everyone! I present you the first new couple of the year- Diana And Sebastian! Everyone- Round of Applause!
The whole class begins cheering and clapping loudly. Diana laughs. The teacher claps a few times then looks at the class.
Drama Teacher
Well, I think it’s very clear who will get the two empty seats over there. Diana, Sebastian, take your seats please. And Riley- announcing their new relationship out loud to the class- very, different, indeed.
Riley
Only in Drama class I assure you… only in Drama class.
Drama Teacher
Alright then, everyone, I think we are ready to begin.
The teacher looks over at Sebastian and Diana who are still looking at each other..
Sebastian turns away from Diana and looks at the teacher.
Drama Teacher
If at any moment you feel the urge to kiss your new girlfriend, let me know so you can do it in front of the class.
Diana blushes while she laughs. Sebastian agrees and smiles at Diana then sits correctly as the teacher begins talking to the students about the class.
Act I Scene III She Left Home
Act I Scene III- “She Probably Left Home”- After school
Sebastian finds Riley and Xavier outside the entrance of the school. Diana walks out of the school with Emily, Alicia, and Chloe. Diana sees Sebastian then turns to her friends and whispers “That’s him you guys.” Diana giggles then walks up behind Sebastian to try to surprise him but as soon as she gets to him, Sebastian turns around and pulls her close to him and kisses her. The girls start laughing and walk over to Sebastian and Diana.
Emily
Okay Diana, you two can stop now.
Xavier
Yeah Sebastian, let go of Diana.
Sebastian pulls Diana closer to him and wraps his arms around her. Diana puts one hand on Sebastian’s back and the other on the back of his head.
Emily
I don’t think they’re gonna stop anytime soon.
Riley
Don’t think so either.
Emily
So… what do we do? Pull them apart?
Xavier
Emily and Chloe, pull Sebastian. Me and Riley’ll pull Diana.
Riley
Pull on three. One… two… three!
Riley and Xavier pull Diana by her arm. Emily and Chloe pull Sebastian by both his arms. They all end up lying on the ground. Alicia is suddenly gone. Everyone except Diana is laughing. Diana gets a worried look on her face. Sebastian looks at Diana and becomes a little worried as well.
Sebastian
What’s wrong Diana?
Diana
Alicia, she was here a minute ago, now she’s gone.
Everyone stands up and looks around for Alicia.
Emily
She was right next to me. I wonder where she went.
Xavier
She probably left home.
Diana
No I don’t think so. Mom would be very angry if we didn’t get home together.
Sebastian
You two sisters?
Chloe’s cellphone beeps. She reads a text message then turns back to everyone.
Chloe
Hey I have to go right now.
Chloe
Nothing. I just have to go. Bye.
Chloe runs offstage. Emily becomes very concerned.
Emily
I’ll follow her and see what’s up. Diana I’ll call your house later if I find out anything.
Emily runs offstage behind Chloe.
Xavier
Well, I’m going with Riley to his house. Wanna come Sebastian?
Sebastian
Nah, I think I’m gonna walk Diana to her house and help explain to her mom why Alicia and Diana didn’t get home together.
Sebastian
Not if you don’t want me to.
Diana
Of course I want you to, but we can’t let her find out about us being together ok?
Sebastian grabs Diana’s hand.
Sebastian
Let’s go. I’ll text you guys later. Bye.
Riley
See you later you two. Bye.
Xavier and Riley exit offstage and leave together and Diana and Sebastian walk together towards Diana's home.
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