Fandom: The Musical

Scene 8

Scene 8: Bench in Park

The scene opens up at a park, with a little bench. Asher and Jasmine walk in and sit down at it. 

Asher: So... if you don't mind me asking... How long have you known?

Jasmine: Middle school. Shortly after Jared and them started beating you guys up for wearing black and listening to Panic! At the Disco

Asher: Worth it. 100% worth it, have you seen my legs in black leather pants?? They're just jealous.

Jasmine: Oh I've seen you in black leather, believe me, I've seen you. *pause* sorry, that sounded so weird I didn't mean-

Asher: No no, you're fine!

*Awkward silence*

Asher: Do tell me if I'm overstepping but... how in the living hell, did you end up dating Jared.

Jasmine: I have no idea. He asked me out towards the end of freshman year. Sophomore year I joined the cheerleaders. I think I was still trying to convince myself I was straight, and I could have the basic American girl dream.

Asher: the cheerleader dating the football dude and being prom queen, and all the jazz?

Jasmine: Yeah. But looking back... damn it, I wasted all of high school on shit that wasn't me. That isn't who I am.

Asher: Luckily, high school is not the end of your life. Do you have any plans for what you want to do next?

Jasmine: ... I don't know. I applied for a couple of colleges but... I don't know if that's the next step for me. What about you?

Asher: I think Sam and I are going to figure out a way to move to LA and start gigging and playing music wherever we can.

Jasmine: Seriously?? When would you be leaving?

Asher: I don't know. The idea has been forming in Sam's head a lot longer than mine, but I would assume as soon as we get enough money and can find jobs and an apartment.

Jasmine: Damn it. I was just getting to know you, and now you're telling me you're leaving??

Asher: I know, so sad. *silence for a bit* hey, if you don't know what you're doing next year, and you don't know if college is the answer, what if you came down to LA with us.

Jasmine: Are... are you serious?

Asher: Why not? We could use another roommate to pay for rent. You could explore, get to know the real you, take a gap year and figure out what you want to do next. As long as you don't mind Sam and I playing music 24/7.

Jasmine: Would Sam be okay with this?

Asher: I'll talk to him, but I'm sure he'll be okay with it.

Jasmine: My hero.

High Definition

Both:

I'd love to be in love with you enough to write a love song

I need to feel needed and I need it more than I let on

I'll be home, just thinking about it, Maybe call like I used to

But I'll just stay alone, because alone is safer than with you

Asher:

I like you inconveniently, You're squeezing out my dopamine

Yeah, you like me in spite of me, I feel these feelings quietly

You're cool but inconvenient, Now, my energy's depleted

Take a seat, babe, if you need it, Like I do, 'cause I'm defeated

Both:

Now, I'm cancelled, I'm whatever, I'm the best thing that you'll never have

Now I'm lonely, yeah, if only, I could text you but I'm holding out

Everyone:

I'd love to be in love with you enough to write a love song

I need to feel needed and I need it more than I let on

I'll be home, just thinking about it, Maybe call like I used to

But I'll just stay alone, because alone is safer than with you

Jasmine:

I know I'm not around enough to make me worth the wait

It's like, who wants to be close with someone who always goes away?

Both:

And even when they're here, it's like

Asher:

"Where's your fucking head at?"

Jasmine:

"Why's it take so long to text back?"

Both:

"You're so bad at loving people back"

Jasmine:

So here's a plaque for your wall, For the Hall of Fame of fucking off

When things get weird, Because I can't handle that again

It's like that, yeah, it's like that

Everyone:

I'd love to be in love with you enough to write a love song

I need to feel needed and I need it more than I let on

I'll be home, just thinking about it, Maybe call like I used to

But I'll just stay alone, because alone is safer than with you

They sit a minute and look at each other. Suddenly Jasmine's phone beeps

Jasmine: Ah shit.

Asher: What?

Jasmine: A friend of mine is inviting me to an end of high school party.

Asher: And I assume you don't want to go?

Jasmine: I wouldn't mind if Jared and his friends weren't going. Plus it's one of those "let's play loud music, get drunk, and forget the world exists " parties.

Asher: You not a fan of parties like that?

Jasmine:... Are you a fan of parties like that?

Asher: Don't know. I've never been to one.

Jasmine: Come with me. There will be karaoke, and you can have a high school experience you missed out on.

Asher: and get my face smashed in. No thanks.

Jasmine: I won't let anything happen to you.

Asher: ... I'll talk it over with Sam and think about it.

Jasmine looks slightly disappointed when she realizes if he does come, Sam's going to come as well.

Jasmine: Well that's all I can ask.

They get up from the bench and walk off stage.