The Ultimate Player

          Percy: I don't ever recall ever hearing that phrase, Ali.

          Alicia: Unfortunately, my brain is exclusive.

          (Alicia gives Ryan photos)

          Ryan, here, just take your pick.

          (Ryan flips thorough files and stops at picture of a brunette girl with grey eyes and pink lips)

          Ryan: She looks pretty hot.

          Alicia: Jessica Alderman. Transferred from Dalton High about 3 months ago. She's in my History and Chemistry classes.

          Ryan: So you can introduce me?

          Alicia: Sure, Monday at lunch?

          (Alicia takes pictures back)

          Ryan: It's a date.

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SCENE TWO: (It is the following Monday. Ryan and Alicia are sitting at a lunch table in Westview High's Cafeteria. Jessica walked up towards them)

          Alicia: Ah, here you are, Jessica. This is Ryan, my friend I was telling you about. I'll leave you two alone so you can talk.

          (Alicia leaves the table and exits. Jessica replaces her)

          Ryan: (waves) Hi Jessica.

          Jessica: Hey. So why did you want to see me?

          Ryan: (smirks and shrugs) I don't know. I like making new friends.

          Jessica: Why did you choose me?

          Ryan: Well I may sound like a stalker, but I saw your picture and I asked Alicia to introduce me. Let me say, you do look much more flattering in person.

          Jessica: (looks down and back up, smiles) Thanks, You seem as nice as Alicia mentioned.

          Ryan: (surprised) Really? What else did Alicia mention to you?

          (Ryan leans forward on table.)

          Jessica: She said you were funny, smart, and really hot.

          (Jessica bursts out laughing. She stops abruptly and points behind Ryan. Ryan looks round to see Hannah stood with folded arms.)

         Hannah: Nice new slut, Ryan.

          Ryan: (glare) Doesn't that mean you're an old slut?

          Hannah: But when you kiss her you'll still be thinking of me.

          (Hannah glares at Jessica)

          New girl, he does this with everyone - DON'T be fooled. He'll just play you then dump you like he did to me.

          (Hannah exits)

          Ryan: Ignore her. She's just jealous. I'm apologising on her behalf.

          Jessica: (sigh) It's okay. I would understand how she feels. Used and rejected. It's normal after a break up.