Disclaimer: I am not in any way affiliated with Nickelodeon and The Drake and Josh Show except for my being an obsessed fan. I'm not making any money out of this, but really, the fact that the show got me inspired to write is fulfilling enough. Although, I still wouldn't mind receiving money. Who would?
Author's Note: This is my very first The Drake and Josh Show fanfic, and I'm really hoping you like it. This was posted before in The Amanda Show section, but since there's now a Drake & Josh section, I decided to re-upload it. Anyway, it has a different last line from the first one.
I decided to write it in script format since the flow is like that of an episode of the series. You may even find traces of the episodes "Believe me, Brother" and "First Crush" in it, but I assure you it's different from that.
I don't know the correct format for sitcom scripts though so I'm making this like that of a one-act play.
Since that is the format, there wouldn't be too much explanations here on who the characters are, etc. It's not too complicated but you'd surely understand it better if you've already seen an episode of the series.
Anyway, hope you like it, and I'm really looking forward to reading your reviews. I sure hope you leave some! Thanks very much!
Josh: I don't know why people still can't believe Drake and I are step-brothers.
Drake: It's so easy to deny that Josh and I are step-brothers.
Josh: I mean, we have plenty in common.
Drake: We have nothing in common.
Josh: We both play videogames.
Drake: He hates junk food.
Josh: We both like sports.
Drake: He likes school.
Josh: And we're both great with the ladies.
Drake: Girls hate him.
Josh: I even think we're starting to look alike.
Drake: And I'm so much better-looking than he is.
Josh: I'm pretty sure people will start believing sometime soon that we're related.
Drake: It's gonna be a loooong time before anyone believes we're related.
THE NEW GIRL
Scene 1
In the high school. Josh has just come out of a classroom with a bunch of people and is talking to a girl named Paula.
Paula:So Josh, what grade did you get on your essay?
Josh:Oh, I got an A. Mr. Coulson even said that he liked my essay so much he might send it to The Post newsletter. What about you?
Paula: Well, he didn't say anything about a newsletter, but I got an A, too. And it's all because you helped me. Thanks so much!
Josh: It's nothing.
Paula: I mean it, you're so helpful! (Looks at her watch) Anyway, I have to go. See you around! (Walks away)
Josh: See 'ya! (Waves)
A pretty girl named Ashley walks up to Josh and taps him on the shoulder.
Ashley: Excuse me, can you, uh, tell me where this room is? (She raises a piece of paper and points at it)
Josh: (Turns around, but looks at the paper, and not at the girl) Oh, it's right around that corner. (Points at the end of the hall) I can take you there if you like. (Looks up, and seeing that the girl is pretty, suddenly seems uneasy and shifts weight from one foot to another) Are you uh… Are you, new here? (He holds out his hand) I'm, uh… I'm… Jo… Josh… Yeah, I'm Josh.
Ashley: (Shakes Josh's hand) Ashley Riteman. I just moved here yesterday. It's nice to meet you, Josh.
Josh: Yeah, uh… Nice to meet you too. (Stuttering) I can take you there if you like. To the room… Around the corner… I can take you there if you like.
Ashley: (Laughs) Thanks, that'd be great.
The two of them walk along the hall.
Ashley: (Looks at Josh) So Josh, have you always been this helpful?
Josh: (Still nervous) Well… Uh… My mom once said that I'm the most diligent worker at our house.
Ashley: Really. Are there a lot of workers at your house?
Josh: It's really just my brother and me. Because my sister Megan's still a kid so she can't really handle much.
Ashley: I know what you mean. I have a kid sister too and sometimes I wish she'd grow up faster so she could help me with my chores.
Josh: (Muttering silently to himself) I wish my brother would.
Ashley: Did you say something?
Josh: (Looking at her quickly) No. I, uh, just… (Looks around and then points at the door beside them) This is the room you're looking for.
Ashley: I see, well, thanks. It was nice to meet you. (Opens the door and walks inside) See you around!
The door closes.
Josh: (Waves slowly with a big goofy grin on his face) See you around.
Drake appears and bumps Josh on the side.
Josh: Ow!
Drake: (Crouches behind Josh) You have to hide me Josh.
Josh: (Looks behind him) What? What are you doing?
Drake: (Moves so that he's always behind Josh) Sssshh! Rachel and Sandra are both looking for me and they don't look happy.
Josh: (Sarcastically) Gee, I wonder how that could be. (Gives Drake a pointed look) You went out with both of 'em last night, didn't you?
Drake: (Shrugs) I told them it was a double date.
Josh: That's not what "double date" means, you idiot! You were supposed to have another guy take one of them out, too!
Rachel and Sandra: DRAKE!!
Two girls are seen walking towards Drake and Josh. Drake tries to run, but Josh catches his sleeve and prevents him from going.
Josh: Oh no you don't. You should do the right thing and apologize.
Drake: (Raises eyebrow at Josh) Not when you still have time to run away.
Josh: Just charm them. It probably won't be as bad as you think.
The two girls reach where they are. They both glare at Drake.
Rachel: Well?
Sandra: What do you have to say for yourself?
Drake: (Looking from one girl to another) Well… (He looks at Josh. Josh gives him an encouraging look, and then he turns back to the girls) You see, Josh was supposed to have taken out one of you last night, but he got caught up doing chores around the house so he, uh…
Josh, Rachel and Sandra: WHAT?!
Rachel: (Glaring at Josh) Why would you make plans to double date with Drake and then forget all about it?
Sandra: (Glaring at Josh as well) And how could you prioritize your chores over a date with one of us?!
They toss their hair and walk away angrily.
Drake: (Lets out a sigh of relief) Whew! That was close. (Pats Josh on the back) You know you're right. It wasn't as bad as I thought.
Scene 2
Still in the high school. Josh is at his locker and Ashley taps on his shoulder.
Ashley: Excuse me, could you tell me where the exits are?
Josh: (Turns around and smiles upon seeing her) Hey Ashley! How are you?
Ashley: Well, I managed to survive my first day without setting anything on fire.
Josh: Congratulations! Do you… (He pauses, and looks at his shoes, uneasy)
Ashley: Let's go celebrate! Know any places with food better than your cafeteria?
Josh: (Nodding) There's this batch of brownies at our house I helped my mom bake yesterday. She's great at baking things.
Ashley: That sounds great! I love brownies!
Scene 3
At the Parker-Nichols residence, in their living room.
Josh: (Gestures at the sofa to Ashley) Wait here. I'm just gonna reheat the brownies.
Ashley: Okay. (Sits down as Josh goes into the kitchen. She sets her bag beside her and picks up a magazine from the table. She starts reading it.)
The door opens and Drake walks in. Drake looks at Ashley, and then furrows his eyebrows. He looks around, puzzled.
Drake: Am I in the wrong house?
Ashley: (Looks up and sees Drake. She smiles instantly upon seeing that he is cute.) Probably not. (She stands up) I'm Ashley. I'm just waiting for Josh. You must be his brother. (She offers her hand)
Drake: (Shakes her hand, but raises an eyebrow) Drake Parker, nice to meet you. Did you say you were waiting for Josh?
Ashley: Yeah, why?
Drake: (Looking more confused) Are you sure you're not in the wrong house?
Ashley laughs. Josh walks into the room holding a tray with a plateful of brownies and two glasses of juice.
Josh: See you two have met.
Drake: (Walks towards Josh) See you read my mind. (Takes the plate from the tray)
Josh: No Drake! That's for Ashley!
Drake: (Looking as if he'd known all along) I know! I was just making it easier for her. (Turns around and offers the plate to Ashley) Would you like one?
Ashley: I'd love one. (Takes a brownie from the plate and takes a bite)
Josh: Do you like it?
Ashley: It's delicious.
Drake and Josh: Thanks. (Josh looks at Drake, confused)
Drake: (Beaming) My mom made it. And people always say I take after her side.
Ashley smiles. Josh frowns.
Josh: Uh, Drake, don't you want to get yourself some juice? (Nods his head towards the kitchen)
Drake: Oh, sure. (Puts the plate of brownies back on the tray Josh is holding and takes one of the glasses from it)
Josh: (Annoyed) I meant if you'd like to go to the kitchen and fix yourself your own glass.
Drake: (Drinks from the glass) No thanks, I'm good.
Josh: (Gritting his teeth) Just get in the kitchen, will you? (Turns to Ashley) We'll be right back.
Josh ushers Drake into the kitchen.
Scene 4
Inside the Parker-Nichols kitchen.
Josh: Listen Drake, I really like Ashley.
Drake: So do I, she's terrific.
Josh: That's exactly it. She's the first girl I've ever really liked, I don't think I'll be able to take you dating her.
Drake: Who says I'm dating her?
Josh: You mean, you're not planning on asking her out?
Drake: No. I was just trying to be nice. Anyway, she's here for you, isn't she?
Josh: (Face breaks into a silly smile) Yeah. (In a dreamy voice, with a dazed expression on face) She is, isn't she?
Drake: Right. (Takes the plate of brownies. Josh doesn't notice because of his trance.) I'm going upstairs.
Josh: (Still in a trance) Yeah…
Drake walks out and Josh returns to the living room, still holding the tray.
Ashley: Hey Josh, where's Drake?
Josh: (Smiling) Drake went upstairs.
Ashley: I see. (Looks at the tray Josh is holding) Where are the brownies?
Josh looks down at the tray, and smirks as he realizes he's just been had.