INT. STUDY HALL – DAY
We see a video of Abram, Jeff, and Nikki rocking out in Jeff's garage, Flynn's drone floating over and around the band. Nikki's singing lead with Jeff on guitar and Abram playing the drums. Flynn is editing the video on his laptop, headphones on. CLARKE (cheerleader with a hidden edge) sits behind him chewing gum. She leans in to peek over his shoulder.
CLARKE
Sounds good.
Flynn takes off his headphones. Turns around.
FLYNN
I'm sorry.
CLARKE
I said, it sounds good. The song. That's your band, right?
FLYNN
My band? Uh...yeah. Sure.
CLARKE
Maybe I could watch you play sometime.
She sits back in her seat, blows a bubble. Flynn returns to his laptop. He's psyched.
EXT. CAFETERIA – DAY
Torie, Mo, and Shae are sitting at a table. Torie notices Savannah searching around for a seat.
TORIE
Savannah. Over here.
Savannah makes her way over. Mo and Shae are visibly not feeling it.
TORIE (CONT'D)
From now on you sit with us.
SAVANNAH
I don't know. I was starting to enjoy the freedom of sitting alone. Lots of space.
The table grows silent. Torie notices the tension between the three girls. Tries to break the ice.
TORIE
So, I know we jumped right into this. You must have a lot of questions for us.
MO
I have a question. What brings you to Northpointe? The witness protection program?
TORIE
She's kidding.
SHAE
You do seem to have a lot of secrets. No one even knows where you came from.
TORIE
The girls are right. We hardly know anything about you. Which is why we should have a sleepover at my place. That way we can all get to know each other a little better. It'll be fun.
SHAE
Great.
EXT. CAFETERIA – DAY
Flynn and Abram are playing Mario Kart on Game Boy Advance SPs. Nikki roots them on as Flynn joins them, setting down his lunch bag.
FLYNN
I need a favor.
JEFF
I told you he wasn't going to go away.
ABRAM
Yes! The champ reigns once again. Eat my digital dust.
JEFF
We're going again.
Flynn unpacks his bag.
FLYNN
Are you guys even listening?
JEFF/ABRAM
No.
Nikki assesses Flynn's meticulously healthy lunch. Picks up a Ziploc of rice cakes.
NIKKI
Why would you eat that?
FLYNN
They're Non-GMO. (beat) I want to join your band.
JEFF
What did he just say?
NIKKI
Aw. He's fanboying.
ABRAM
Sorry, Flynn. Clubhouse members only.
FLYNN
You don't understand. There's this girl, her name's Clarke, and she's a cheerleader.
JEFF
We're listening...
Nikki throws food at him. Jeff shrugs.
JEFF (CONT'D)
It's good to have context.
FLYNN
She thinks I'm one of you guys.
ABRAM
And now your relationship is built on a lie. Not off to a great start.
FLYNN
Please. I know it's superficial, but I've never hung out with a girl before. Outside from class projects, but it doesn't count if they're only doing it for a grade. If I'm a part of something she likes, maybe she'll like me too.
ABRAM
Do you even play an instrument?
FLYNN
Define instrument.
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