Geek Charming Page #6

to my Dylish-mobile.

Maybe he should think

you're my boyfriend more often.

Ha, ha. Maybe he should.

So you're, like, totally erasing

that footage of me burping tonight.

Why? It's the real you.

Real is overrated.

I think I like the real Dylan

more than the cover story.

What and ever. Heh.

So Amy.

Where are you taking her

this weekend?

Uh, I haven't really thought about it yet.

Do I have to do everything myself?

Okay, so Asher's having a party

this weekend.

I can get you on the invite list. Done.

I'm not sure that's my thing.

- I know what girls like, remember?

- Yeah.

- Bye.

- Later.

Some great stuff here, Josh.

How's editing?

Uh, I've just been crammed lately.

Between shopping with Dylan

on Saturday

and she came over to my place

for dinner the other night.

It's... Yeah, I'll get to it, okay?

I swear.

Right, well, the film festival board needs

to approve the rough cut

two days before the festival.

I'm on top of it, Mr. F.

All right, I know what movie I wanna make.

Good.

Yeah.

Hi.

- Oh, here, listen to this.

- Okay.

- It's Blue Tangerine's new demo.

- Okay.

- It's not for everyone.

- No.

I could get used to it.

So...

- Shall we go?

- Oh.

Of course, yes. Right, sorry.

After you.

So, what's the plan for today?

I was thinking if it's not too much

to ask on the first date,

- take you home, meet my mom?

- Oh.

She's taking Greek cooking classes.

She's making lamb kabobs for lunch.

And I'm sure they're delish.

It's just that I'm a vegetarian.

- Right.

- I'm sorry.

No, it's okay.

Except when you're craving a burger.

Ha-ha-ha.

- How about a movie?

- Two hours in the dark?

On a day like this?

Okay, how about a party?

At Asher Dumetz's place?

- You're friends with the volleyball dudes?

- No. Not at all.

I'm glad we cleared that up because...

I don't know, I don't usually roll

with that crowd.

Perfect.

But should be fun for a laugh.

- Yeah?

- Yeah.

All right.

One second.

- Thank you.

- Yeah.

Really?

Oh, wow.

Whoo!

Here we go.

I'm coming.

Wanna dance? Wanna dance?

- What?

- Wanna dance?

I'm busy. Maybe later.

You're late.

Wait, you invited us?

Ugh. Oh, I knew Josh would have

nowhere hip to take you, so, yes.

You can hang with Asher and me.

I think I'd rather dance.

Dancing isn't really my thing.

Just go.

Show-off.

I'm happy to see Josh,

but I kind of wish he was on his own

so we could hang out more.

Weird, right?

Okay, I'll stop torturing you.

We got dates to the Spring Formal.

With the twins.

They're matching. I'm with Jay.

And I'm with Danny.

Excellent, ladies.

We can triple date, with Asher and me.

Anyone thirsty?

What are you looking for?

- Lemonade.

- Oops.

Took the last one.

Get used to that loser feeling.

So I was doing my guitar solo

and then an elephant joined in

on the drums.

Wow, that's awesome.

Go check on her.

Wait, what?

Sorry, it's just...

It's fine.

- Are you sure?

- Mm-hm.

I'm gonna go see if the DJ

will let me spin a few.

Okay.

Hey.

Why are you by yourself?

Oh, I was just taking a breather.

Where's Amy?

Okay, what's your deal

with her anyway?

Kind of ditched her in the sixth grade.

Why? Amy's great.

Amy is great.

I was afraid of always living

in her shadow.

You?

So I guess no threat of that

with Hannah and Lola.

Anyway, Amy's downstairs

checking out music.

Uh-oh.

- What "oh"?

- That means she's B-O-R-E-D, bored.

Seriously? What should I do?

Be romantic, dork. Hold her hand.

What, do I just grab it or...?

Like this.

Then what?

Well, when she talks to you,

you wanna lean in.

Like this.

- Hello?

- Uh...

- Uh...

- Uh...

Dylan had something in her contact.

You wear contacts?

No, don't be silly. Contacts?

I have totes perfect vision.

Josh was just...

Yeah, just leaving.

All right, who invited him anyway?

Asher, wait, nothing was happening.

Asher.

Asher.

Asher.

Excuse me, sorry. Asher.

Asher, wait.

Call you later, Ash.

What's going on?

Oh, nothing, I'm just trs fatigue.

- But you never leave parties early.

- Well, I am now, okay?

Look, there's nothing going on

with Dylan, okay?

I believe you.

Um...

Would you wanna go

to the Spring Formal with me?

Thanks, Josh.

But, no.

Why not?

Look, I don't think

you're secretly dating Dylan.

But I think you want to.

What?

Okay, N-O spells no.

Never.

You even sound like her.

I'm sorry.

Yeah.

Now back away, go away.

And look.

And I'm free.

At the beach. Ha-ha-ha.

No, no, no.

No, no, no.

No.

No, no, no.

Here you go. Vote for Paterson.

Hi, guys, don't forget to vote.

For Paterson.

There you go.

Hello. Vote for Paterson.

Okay, here you go,

you have to vote, okay?

Dylan, what are you doing?

Hannah and Lola.

Duh, I'm standing right here.

What's with the fire hydrant?

Oh, I was just checking it.

You know, safety first.

We don't have French class

until after lunch.

Yeah. I was just gonna study

for the pop quiz.

We have a pop quiz in French?

You never know, right?

Hi, Principal Guthrie.

The pressures of Blossom Queen.

It's made her totally snap.

Look, I know the rough cut deadline

is tomorrow,

but is there any chance

I can get an extension?

I'd like to, but you know I can't, Josh.

As chair of the film committee,

it would look like I'm playing favorites.

What's really going on?

Honestly? I need help finishing the film.

Josh,

just tell the truth.

Then your artistic vision

will shine through.

Artistic vision. Got it.

Listen, I'll talk to the

film festival board.

If you can edit something by tomorrow

morning, I'll get them to save your slot.

But I'm afraid

you haven't given yourself enough time

to make something worthy of first place.

He's right.

The post-republican period

of the ancient Roman civilization

was characterized

by an autocratic government.

An autocratic form of government.

In the late third century AD,

Diocletian established the practice

of dividing an order between four...

Here, a note from Asher.

What does it say?

Oh, you know, the usual.

He adores me, et cetera, et cetera.

Actually, it says he's breaking up

with you. Like, now.

What?

You wear glasses?

This will all be on the midterm.

Submit, submit.

Asher.

You look, Asher.

- Asher, s...

- Dude.

- Asher.

- What?

You're breaking up with me in a note?

What about Spring Formal?

Maybe Josh can take you. Whoa!

What's that supposed to mean?

You've changed.

You hang with nerds now.

You're even dressing like one.

Oh, no. Look, look, see?

I'm the same old Dylan.

Yeah, I'm not so sure about that.

Lates.

- Hey.

- Hey.

- I need to talk to you.

- Great. I need to talk to you too.

Let's eat outside.

No, that's what

I wanna talk to you about.

Okay, I can't have lunch with you today

or any day until after the film festival.

What?

I haven't finished the movie yet.

Okay. And I gotta stay focused.

And I really, really wanna win

that film prize.

And I really wanna win Blossom Queen.

So you better not mess this up,

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