Bella
I wanted to say thank you.
Bella
I’m having the most amazing night of my life.
Bella
And it’s all because of you.
Bella
It’s because I’m beautiful.
Bella
Beau picked me up at my house in a white limo tonight.
Bella
He looked so hot. He wore a silver suit with a bright blue tie…
Bella
The same color as his gorgeous blue eyes.
Bella
I wore a long, sparkling white dress.
Bella
Beau brought me a beautiful blue corsage to match his tie.
Bella
We took pictures in the park.
Bella
My parents looked so happy seeing us together.
Bella
Then we went for a ride around the lake.
Bella
Just me and Beau in the back of the limo.
Bella
It was so romantic.
Bella
Then he took me to dinner at the fanciest restaurant in town.
Bella
This is seriously the BEST night of my life. Ever.
Bella
Thank you for making me beautiful.
Bella’s phone beeps as she gets another text.
Bella
Just stepped out for a sec.
Beau
The Homecoming King can’t stand around by himself.
Bella
Ok. Be right there.
Bella returns to the dance.
Bella
I told you, I stepped out for a second.
Bella follows Beau onto the dance floor and they begin to slow dance.
Beau
Don’t take off on me again, ok?
Bella
Ok. I won’t. Sorry.
They continue dancing. Beau starts aggressively kissing Bella’s neck.
He tightens his grip around her waist and continues kissing on her.
He continues against her wishes.
Bella
I asked you nicely.
Bella
I do. Just not here.
Beau
Nobody cares! We’re the Homecoming King and Queen.
Beau wraps his arms even tighter around Bella and pulls her in.
He begins touching and kissing her all over.
Bella
BEAU! I SAID DON’T!
All around, people stop dancing.
They stare at Bella and Beau.
Bella
I’m not dancing with you, if you’re going to make a scene.
Beau
I’M not the one making a scene.
Bella notices the people laughing and pointing at her.
She goes back to dancing with Beau. He whispers into her ear.
Beau
Don’t EVER embarrass me like that again.
Beau
You should feel lucky you’re MY date tonight.
Bella runs off the dancefloor, crying.
She walks outside and stands alone for a while, just breathing.
The cold air dries her tears.
After a moment, a familiar-looking boy with sandy hair and freckles approaches her.
Freckles
Everything okay?
Bella
Yeah, I just needed some fresh air.
Freckles
I saw what happened in there with your date.
Bella
You did? Sorry about that.
Freckles
Don’t apologize.
Freckles
You didn’t do anything wrong.
Freckles
Are you sure you’re going to be alright?
Bella
Of course. I’ll be fine.
Freckles
OK. Well if you’re looking for a new dance partner, I’m available…
The boy smiles and walks back inside.
Beau
I told you NOT to take off!
Bella
OMG! I want to go home!
Bella
Fairy Godmother?? Help me!
Bella
Beau is a total jerk.
Bella
He’s being so mean to me!
Bella
He seemed like such a nice guy at first.
Bella
He LOOKS like such a nice guy.
Bella
I’m so confused. I don’t know what to do.
Bella
I haven’t felt this way since…
Bella looks through a frosty window onto the dance floor, her eyes wet with tears again.
The boy with freckles catches her eyes and smiles.
He gestures to her, “come dance”.
Bella dries her tears and walks back inside.
He approaches as she walks in, takes her hand, and leads her onto the dance floor.
Bella smiles, and starts feeling better.
Beau catches them dancing together.
Beau
You aren’t supposed to dance with anyone but ME!
Beau grabs Bella by the arm and pulls her off the dance floor.
Beau
You made me look like an ass in front of everybody.
Bella
No. You did that to yourself.
Bella
Leave me alone, Beau.
Beau
You might be a little bitch…
Beau
But you’re a hot little bitch.
Beau
And tonight, you’re my hot little bitch.
MC Announcement
Will tonight’s Homecoming King and Queen please come to the stage?!
MC Announcement
It’s time for the Royal Romp!
MC Announcement
Everyone’s favorite Homecoming tradition.
MC Announcement
Where the newly-crowned King and Queen come up on stage…
MC Announcement
Aaaand sing a song!
Bella
I totally forgot about the Royal Romp!
Beau
Come on! We have to get up there.
Beau
You better not embarrass me again.
Beau grabs Bella by the arm, and drags her back inside.
Bella’s stomach sinks as she follows Beau onto the stage…
Beau hands Bella a mic and the music begins…
Bella takes a deep breath.
The most hideous sound comes out of her mouth.
The crowd erupts in laughter.
Beau
You don’t deserve to be queen!
Bella bursts into tears and runs out of the auditorium…
With her face buried in her hands.
