Sweeter Than Revenge 2

Make or break

Scene 1:

3 more weeks have passed. Term 3 came to an end, and Zoey and JJ had an amazing time together during the break, as boyfriend and girlfriend. On top of that, Zoey also got to spend a lot of time with Leslie, while JJ often hung with the trio and Lance, to practise for the upcoming australian football match. But right now, it's an October Sunday night. Zoey just came home, after spending all day with Lagi, Mia and Perri. She opens the door, and enters the living room.

Zoey: Phew. If I have to sit through another dinner with those three, I will either explode, or officially turn into a normie.

[She looks around, and doesn't see JJ]

Zoey: JJ, where are you?

[She notices the bedroom door locked, and goes to knock]

Zoey: (knocking) Hey. Can I talk to you, or are you masturbating?

[JJ opens the door, seemingly nervous]

JJ: Come in. And for the record, I haven't done that since we've been going out.

Zoey: Good, I'm proud of you... Sorry, I came here to complain about my day with the popular girls, but apparently, you're not in a good mood.

JJ: You got it... I'm so nervous about tomorrow.

Zoey: JJ, it's just a football match.

JJ: Yeah, but this time, I'm in it. I'm gonna be doing sports, in front of people from two schools.

Zoey: So?

JJ: So? I'm not ready for this. I used to sneak out of the school, whenever those things happened, because I couldn't even sit within the crowd. And now I'm supposed to be in the spotlight.

Zoey: And why does that freak you out, all of a sudden? You knew this could happen.

JJ: Yeah, but I didn't think they'd actually let me play. I learned to play footy 2 months ago, and they're gonna let me play in the most important match of the year? It doesn't make sense.

Zoey: ... You're right. It doesn't make sense to let a new guy, especially an american who didn't know this sport even existed, play in the big match. It's completely illogical. But they know about this, and they're doing it either way. You know why? Because they see something in you. You have a talent for this, and they're willing to take that risk with you. You got this.

JJ: Yeah, there's no way that's the case.

Zoey: Then why did Lance say you're a good player? Why did he pull strings, to make sure you end up in the big match?

JJ: Because this is about popularity, Zoey. It's not talent. And now it's all at stake. It's make or break.

Zoey: Jesus Christ, you're making such a big deal out of this. People like you for you. No one is gonna care, if you screw up in the match. You have an excuse. You're american, you didn't know the sport. The other guys don't have that, and they're still playing.

JJ: But those guys actually know how to play.

Zoey: And so do you.

JJ: No, I don't. Maybe I should tell Lance and the coach that I'm quitting.

Zoey: And be seen as a coward? What's that gonna do for your popularity?

JJ: Then what the fuck do I do, Zoey?

Zoey: ... Remember when you were stuck on that island, and didn't think you were ever gonna live a normal life again?

JJ: ... Yeah.

Zoey: That scared you way more than this match, didn't it?

JJ: It did. I never thought I'd get out... Damn, you're good at this.