Prom Page #4

- Right.

- Only Lucas was invited.

- Silence.

But it's a team barbecue.

Yeah, it is, but it's... varsity.

Everybody's in the back. Go ahead.

- Hey, Tyler, what's up, man?

- My man, what's up

Oh. That explains it.

You kids have fun... without me.

If you guys need a ride before sundown,

you know,

just give me a call. I'll be here.

Hello, hello. What's up?

Lucas, you made it.

What's up, man? This is Simone.

We've met.

Really?

Doesn't everyone know Tyler Barso?

Hey, you know what?

Come inside.

Let me show you guys around.

Come on.

- Hey, my man.

- Hey, what's up?

- Hey, Tyler, what's up?

- Sean!

- Tyler!

- What's up, buddy?

I'll be right back, OK?

Hey, ladies. This is, this

is Lucas, and he's on the team.

Oh, yeah? What position are you?

Seated, usually.

You're funny.

- Hey.

- Don't talk to me.

Come on.

Don't play it like that.

I'm glad you're here. I miss you.

I had no idea this was your party.

Are you sure about that?

There wasn't

a teeny, tiny part of you

that wanted to see me, too?

How many more twinkly

lights do we really need?

A lot.

You collect these things?

Kind of.

Whenever I have an event:

college tour, scholarship

dinner, awards banquet,

I always just stick 'em there.

I know, it's kinda dorky.

No. It's impressive.

- No. Not this song.

- You hate this song, too?

There's like eight words in it

and two of them are "party."

If this were my world,

Corey and I would have veto power for

all music released into the airwaves.

Really? Just you guys?

Well, you too, if you wanted.

Yeah, thanks.

So, do you just talk the talk

or can you walk the walk?

Do I play?

No. I don't.

You wanna learn?

Here.

Put your hand like this.

No. OK.

That's a "C."

C.

Yes, but you have to strum.

OK, wait, wait.

OK, try now.

There you go. You'll be

a rock god in no time.

Do you have a boyfriend?

I'm sorry.

I mean, it's none of my business.

C, C, C, C.

No, it's OK.

There was one guy.

But it turns out

he's not exactly available.

Sorry.

It's fine. I'm over it.

It's perfect! She doesn't

have a boyfriend, she told me.

- And she plays guitar.

- Lucas.

I mean, it's just

like you said, right?

- You never listen to what I say.

- She's into me.

Which is why I'm gonna ask her

to study as soon as I see...

Hey.

- Did you forget what day it is?

- Friday?

Yes, which we've established and

designated as "Stick Hippo T-shirt day."

Where's yours?

I guess I forgot.

All right. Well, I have an extra,

you know, for emergencies...

Tyler! Great party, bro!

Hey, you the man, Luke!

"Luke"?

Mei? You have a very important

decision to make.

What?

And I want you to know that

whatever you decide, I support.

What are you talking about?

The limo. Both Mark

and Izzy want white,

but I said I thought you and I were more

the classic black types.

- Aren't we?

- I guess...

What's wrong?

It's just...

Do I get any say in this?

Yeah, yeah, of course you do.

How many other things

have you figured out?

I mean, who says

I even wanted a limo?

All right. Look, we don't have

to decide this right now.

Forget I said anything.

Go for it!

OK, what do I say?

Just pretend you're a normal person.

OK.

Hi, Kristen! It's Lloyd.

I'm in your Civics class.

- Really?

- You lent me a pencil.

I was like,

"Do you have a pencil?"

And you were like, "Yes."

So, I brought it back...

Here... it is. But wait,

that's not the point.

This might seem out of the

blue, this is out of the blue,

actually, but, prom is coming up, as you

know, and I am looking for a date,

and I was wondering if maybe

you wanted to go with me.

Are you serious?

Well, I know it's

a little last minute,

but I'm really fun, I swear.

- You know, I have references...

- No, it's not that.

I have a boyfriend.

Didn't you know that?

Oh. No, I guess not.

I thought everyone

knew about us.

I'm Kristen, he's Anton.

We're Kranton.

I mean, how could you

not know about us?

- You'd have to live in a cave.

- I don't.

Yeah, I mean, we're always together

and the five minutes I'm talking to you

have been the longest

we've been apart in months.

- Huh.

- Yeah. You're back.

God, I missed you.

Anton.

OK, I'll just... slip it in.

Just slip it in there.

Just... Right in front of me. OK.

Well, talk to ya later then,

"Kranton."

...and she called him.

- Hey, Simone.

- Hey.

Listen, if you wanna study

for the elements test after school...

I'd love to. I really need it.

Cool. How about

we meet in the library?

Perfect. I'll be there.

Hey, I thought

we were gonna study.

Dude, I'm sealing the deal.

OK, yeah. I'll just study by myself.

That's much more efficient.

Cool.

You must've worked all night.

It's...

...inspired.

I have a kid brother. He's seven.

And because of my mom's work schedule,

I have to pick him up from school.

Why are you telling me this?

It's why I cut class

and I'm late getting here.

I just want you to know, I'm not blowing

it off 'cause I'm a slacker.

From now on...

...we start at 3.15.

Hi, Simone.

Welcome to the library.

Hey, Simone, you ready to study?

Hey, Simone, didn't see you there.

What am I saying?

Of course I saw her.

Hey.

What do you want?

Can I give you a ride home?

I have plans.

Listen, I really

need to talk, Simone.

All right, there aren't a lot

of people I can do that with.

Just a few minutes?

- Why won't you answer my texts?

- You know why.

I mean, you said it was over

between you and Jordan.

I never would've gone out with you.

Please don't ice me out

like this, Simone.

I know it's messed up about Jordan,

but we've been together for a long time.

OK, she's been talking

about prom for years.

- But, Tyler, this isn't...

- You're such a special girl.

If you weren't, I would

never expect you to understand.

Just give me until after prom.

You're missing my...

Unbelievable.

What?

Archfield's prom is this weekend,

and Ali just found out that their theme

- is "Starry, Starry Night."

- They have an extra "Starry."

- So?

- It's gonna sound really stupid.

I just thought that we were

creating this one-of-a-kind night,

and turns out there's another

one a couple miles away.

Just makes it feel so... ordinary.

Well, maybe we should check out

how starry their night really is.

You can do it, Nova.

Do what?

Trust me.

Great.

So, how are you

gonna get us in there?

I'm gonna fire my grappling

hook gun, climb onto the roof,

and crash in through the skylight.

Really?

No.

Good thinking.

Oh, man. This is pathetic.

These totally come in a kit.

That's lame.

And a balloon wall, really?

These lights don't even twinkle.

And where's the cosmic canopy?

Complete amateurs.

Why are you doing this?

Well, I hadn't broken in

anywhere in a while, and I thought...

I'm serious.

You don't care about prom.

So... why help me?

It's nice to be around someone

who believes in something so much.

What are you doing?

What do you mean?

You were gonna kiss me.

- No, I wasn't.

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