Lunchtime
The cafeteria is loud- Leena is at a table, alone- looking at the floor.
Norris walks in and sits in front of her, hoping to have a peaceful moment.
Zoah is going around collecting the foil from lunch and eating it.
Leena: (not looking up at him) So.....how is Kid?
Norris: *sighs and looks up at the ceiling* Not sure.
Leena: You're going to the prom with her, aren't you?
Norris: *hands his foil wrapper to ZOAH* I didnt give her an answer....hey
what gives today you're crying more than usual.
Leena: It was just the whole gym experience...it just...
Norris *takes her hand and pats it* I'll bet it was awful. Karsh had it
just as hard when he was your age.
Leena: I know...
Zoah is heard eating the trash cans now.
Norris: By the way, did you not ask Serge to the prom yet?
Leena: I asked him....but he's going with that dorky Lazuly midget!
Norris: Oh no, I'm sorry...but *shudders* I see. Why lazuly? She's....Lazuly.
Leena: I don't know.....you know....I think he just did it because Kid was
there...and...and he didn't want to say no to her because he's so sweet....
and....and....he really want to take me.
Korcha is seen flying across the lunchroom.
Korcha: But Kid!!!
Norris: Are you sure that's what it is....? I get the feeling your making excuses...
Leena: It has to be it!
Norris: Well...if I went with Kid, that would help things!
Leena:.........don't go with Kid.
Norris: *creaks his neck* Huh.? I thought it might help. I'm not on duty for the prom
so I won't be there to help you snag Serge. Going with Kid can ensure I'll be there.
Korcha flies back to the other side of the room.
Leena:......Kid is mean. Don't go with her!
Nikki: Get away from my Food! *He boots Korcha across the room again*
Korcha: I'm hungry! Hey, Serge. Do you have any food?
Norris: Yes, Kid is rather rough I agree. But not that nasty. I know
you're pretty peeved at her but look at it this way. She didn't get serge.
Zoah: *eats the metal trays* at the end of the cafeteria line.
Leena: Hm. I guess so......I'll be right back....
She gets up and sits next to Serge.
Serge:*sees Leena* ...........um..hi.
Leena: Serge.....w..would you....hm...(she looks around at everyone
watching)....um..
Serge:...huh? Would I what? *looks helplessly at Van*
(Van shrugs).
Leena: I need to see you in private!
Serge: *nods* Alright. But quick, cuz Korcha will steal my lunch. *looks back to Van*
Van blinks. Leena pulls him out of the lunchroom. Norris walks to Van.
Norris: What is going on here? besides Korcha.
Van: Don't ask me. I'm still trying to figure it out.
*In the private sector*
Serge: So what up.
Leena: Serge....I, well...I know why you asked Lazuli. I thought it was nice of you
not to be mean to Kid. But....when are you going to ask the girl you want for real?
(she smiles sweetly).
Serge: *smiles* Well...Leena you are really pretty when you smile..and that
sundress is lovely...
Leena: Oh....(she blushes) Serge, you're so sweet...
Serge: But I already told you, I want to go with Lazzy.
Leena: Get serious, Serge. You only asked her because you wanted to get rid of
Kid.
Serge: I'm dead serious!! I didn't want to go with either of you because I'm
tired of both of you fighting over me. I like you as a friend, i always
have, but I don't LOVE you or Kid!
Leena: Serge, you're crushing my dream! What about ME?
Serge: What about you? *sneering* Well I'm sure Norris can tell you about you!
Both of you always together, what's the deal with that, huh?
Leena: Deal with what?
Serge: *imitates Norris* Ohhh sweet little Leena, are you alright ? did you break a
fingernail? You're such a wonderful girl Leena! *imitates Leena* Oh Norris you are
the best, please help me glue my fingernail back! Together we can accomplish anything!
Serge: Please! Why would I date you when you like Norris more than me, huh? Norris'
aint nothing but a goody goody wimp!
She slaps him sharply.
Serge: Ahh! *rubs his cheek*
Leena: How DARE you!
Serge: How dare I what??? geez!! Its true, he IS a pretty-boy wimp!
Leena: I love you! Or at least I did......(she storms off)
Serge: ..........*shakes his head* Damnit...why me...*walks back in*
Serge looks to Van.
Serge: Thanks for guarding my lunch, dude.
Van: (he nods)......what happened?
Serge: .......Leena...she slapped me.
Van: Oh. Sorry...
Serge: She really loves me...*prods meat with fork miserably* I feel like scum...
(Lazuli sits next to him). Serge smiles again.
Serge: Hey Lazzy!
Lazuly: Hello, Sergey!
Norris walks up to them.
Norris: Oh serge. What happened?
Lazuly looks at Norris, smiling.
Norris: *nodding* Lazzuly.
Serge: I don't know where se went. Period.
Serge holds up his mystery meat and flings it at the exit so Korcha can fetch.
Korcha: Chaaaa! (he runs after it)
Van smirks slightly.
Norris: Van, what is it.
Van:...hm?
Norris: that smile of yours...did you see where Leena went?
Van: Oh, no sir.
Norris: *nods* Very well. I'll be looking for her.
Van: (he nods)
Serge: *shakes his head as Norris walks away*
Serge: Where in the hell did that girl
go...
Lazzuly: What was that all about?
Serge: *smiling* Not a problem. LEena's just upset because Norris didn't compliment
her new dress. But Leens is still my friend. Van, lazzy, will you help me find her.
Van: I guess so....in whatever time we have left. I have to go to class after this.
Serge: Thank you. Lazzy?
Lazzuly: Of course I will, Sergey.
Serge: Let's go then!
Meanwhile Norris walks down the back hall and runs into Karsh.
Norris: *nodding* Sir Karsh.
Karsh is chewing on some leather.
Norris: Is Zoah done eating too?
Karsh: I don't know, simpleton.
Norris: Might you have seen LEena around here?
Karsh: She's in the locker room again.
Norris: Again? I didn't know she went there...
Karsh: She was there to change her clothes for gym.
Van hears this and sneaks in for eavesdropping.
Norris: may I go in?
Van:.....hm...
Norris: That is, if Skelly isn't there...
Karsh: Go on.
He walks into the dressing room, hoping Skelly isn't there. Van curls up in a
stall, comfortable. He listens carefully.
Norris: Leena? You here?
Leena: Ooh, that Serge...(she kicks a locker)
Norris: *walking up to her* Hey now, what'cha do that for? Poor locker...
Leena: Norris?
Norris: Mm-hmm the one and only. Leens, what's up? You just left
like that.
Leena: I'm sick of Serge. My dreams are shattered!
Norris: What's going on with Serge? I know he didn't ask you to the prom but what gives?
Leena: It was my childhood dream for him to ask me to prom..
Skelly pokes Van from inside the stall.
Skelly: Say if I may listen with you...
Van:...hm? Shh...
Norris: Yes. You had told me about your dreams. Sweet ones at that...
Leena: They were the sweetest.....oh...I give up. They were just worthless
daydreams ayway.
Norris: *shakes his head* They are not. you are pained at the moment. I too once
thought I had no dreams. But it was you who showed me to live for more than my job.
You taught me how to have fun again.
Leena: *smiles weakly* Yes.. Hm......I..I guess so...
Norris: So don't worry...its just one bad experience. Why I remember when I was
your age...
Leena:.......hm....you do?
Norris: Hey it was long ago! Heh. Karsh and Dario were all over
Riddel. And I was in for her cousin. *looks up* But her cousin
loved Riddel...she was a lesbian.
Leena: Oh.......Norris, I'm sorry...
Norris: It's alright. Everyone loved her. Not me though. *Hugs her* Trust me, you'll get
over Serge.
Leena: *hugs back* I...I guess so...
Norris: Well...don't worry Leens. I'm sure you'll have tons of men at your feet someday.
Leena: You think so?
Norris: Of course! You're.....well...
Leena:.......well what?
Norris: *looks down and kicks a rock* Beautiful...*gulp* For 17 you are pretty...*smiles*
Leena: (quieter)....you think so?
Norris: Yes M'aam!
Skelly gags himself.
Van: (thinking) Oh.....I get it now...(the bell for the next class rings) Oh no..
Leena: I have to go to class...
Norris: May I walk you there? I'll see Kid anyway and maybe she does want me to go to
the prom.
Leena: No.....don't worry about it....you have your job.
Norris:...but I wanted to....
Leena: I'll see you after school....I have to visit Riddel.....so I can't visit for long.
Norris: Alright. I will see you th en.
He walks out.
Van: Oh dear...(he crawls out of the stall, hoping to go unnoticed- but Norris sees
him anyway)
Norris: Van!!! What are you---
He looks quickly at Norris and pales.
Norris: ............how much did you hear?
Van: Everything.
Norris pales.
Norris: I...I was comforting poor Leena.
Van:............I...I guess so...
Norris: ............yeah. She's a sweet girl. Not like Kid.
Van: If you say so.
Norris: Well...get to class, boy. And not a word to anyone or else!
Van:............(he nods and walks to class)
Skelly: Sir Norris!
Skelly jumps out and Norris screams and runs away. Serge runs up to Van.
Serge: Man, where WERE you??
Van: I was looking for Leena...
Serge: But you were gone an awful long time. Did you find her?
Van: Well....
Serge:.............spill.
Van: I sort of promised not to....
Serge grabs him and shakes him like a box of cereal.
SErge: C'mon!!! She's my friend!
Van: I didn't promise HER anything.
Serge: What? Then what the hell are you on about?
(Korcha flies across the halls).
Van: Norris.
SErge's eyes widen.
Serge: What about Norris? Did you catch him peeing on himself or what?
Van: He was "comforting" Leena. I think it goes much, much deeper, though....
Serge: *gasps* WHat??????????????????????????????????????????????????? *choking him* spill
spill spill!!!!
Van: He said.........Serge, if I tell you, he could have me expelled!
Serge: I won't tell!! Geesh! A stupid security guard can't have you expelled.
(Korcha flying back across the hall)
Van: For one thing, he said she was beautiful.
Serge: *shrugs* I told her the same thing. Keeps women happy, I tell ya.
Van: But........but you could see in his eyes. He's got it bad for Leena.
Serge: *cackling like a witch* Eheheheh...for real? How could ya tell
Kid: Oiii Korchaaaaaaaaaa!!! (Korcha flies across the halls)
Korcha: Kid! Take me to the prom!
Van: I don't know. You could just sort of.......tell....(he shrugs)
Serge: *noogies Van*Aww maybe its your imagination. But if its true, then gossip here I
come!
Kid: (sees Leena) Oooiii no, Korcha I asked Norris to the prom!!
Van: Maybe......but why would he want to keep it secret?
Serge: Because it could turn into a scandal! *cackles*
Van: Hmm. I guess you're right.
Kid: Oh hello Van! going to the prom, are we?
Van: I have to work the lightboard. You know that.
Kid: *sneers* I may be going with that sexy security guard Norris! *glares at Serge* I like
REAL men!
Van: Kid, don't you have class?
(Lazzuly walks by)
Serge: Gahhh Norris can kiss my ass,who cares he's no t even working on prom night.
Kid grabs Lazuly and stuffs her in a locker. She shrieks.
Serge: Lazzy!!! *pulls her out*
Lazzuly: What was that for?
Kid: Because you're a little hussy, you like to steal our men, right Leena??
Kid turns to Leena.
Leena: Hm. (she shrugs and walks on)
Kid:...........whoah, what the bloody hell??
Kid: *turns to Laz* Well she's given up on Serge so its me against you, Munchkin!
Lazzuly: She's doing the right thing by ignoring you, Kid. (she walks on to her
class)
Kid: OIIIIII1!!!!!
Serge walks in and sits next to Leena.
Serge: Leena...are you ok? I'm sorry about before.
Leena: I'm alright, Serge.
Serge: ....Are you sure?
She nods and the class starts. For the rest of the day, nothing interesting happens.