Chapter One: A New Lust
Friday, August 12th 2016 at the Jefferson residence in Chatham, New York. LUCKY JEFFERSON (age 17), 5'2", short-spiked red hair, fair skin and freckles.
While at the table and picking out her classes, KENNY JEFFERSON (age 43), a gingered-haired and slightly chubby attorney, enters from living room.
Kenny: (concerned) You done picking out your classes?
Lucky: Just need to pick another elective, dad.
Kenny: Mind if I look at what you have?
Kenny just takes her application and reads over it.
Kenny: (concerned) You know better than to go for an easy class. You want colleges to take you seriously, pick an advanced class.
Lucky: Jenny doesn't have hard classes.
Kenny: We'll see about that.
Kenny calls for JENNY JEFFERSON (age 18), fit and has long purple hair. She enters from living room.
Jenny: Want something, daddy?
Kenny: Yes, your sister is telling me that you didn't get any hard classes this year.
Jenny: (to her sister) Just chill, squirt. Journalism is hard.
Kenny: See there, Lucky. Be more like your sister and take an advanced elective.
Lucky: Sure, daddy.
Jenny: Do something nerdy. Weightlifting is for cool people.
Lucky grabs her schedule, off the table, and leaves the room.
Later that day and browsing through the classes booklet, Lucky finds Financial Accounting and writes it down. Jenny enters, without knocking, startling Lucky.
Jenny: Did I scare you, Miss Dork?
Lucky: Knock next time, cause I could have been in my underwear. Besides, I was changing my last class.
Jenny: To what? How to fall on you face 101?
Lucky: Tutoring. I can help other kids with their homework.
Jenny: Good luck being patient with dumb people. That class is for kids who are mentally retarded.
Lucky: (sighs in annoyance) Why are you in my room?
Jenny: To bug you. And besides, it's a free country. I can do what I want.
Lucky: Well, knock next time. You would want me to knock on your door. Don't wanna walk in and see you and Dandy having sex.
Lucky says with disgust.
Lucky: I'm not really attracted to self-absorbed football jocks.
Jenny: Says you with no boyfriend. Who would date you anyways? No, wait. With short hair and no style, you and Peppermint must be lesbians.
Before Lucky could say anything, Jenny leaves the room. Lucky, as she knows of herself, is not gay.
Wednesday, September 7th and first day of school at Chatham High. PEPPERMINT FARLEY (age 17), the full figured teenager with short brown hair, approaches Lucky at her desk in Advanced History class.
Lucky: Peppermint, you in this class too?
Peppermint: Lucky, you did say that you're forced to take advanced classes, so I thought I'd pick one and prayed that you'd be in it.
Lucky: Well, you were right and there's three more advanced classes I have to take.
Peppermint: That's just crazy. What is you father getting out of this? Does he know how hard these classes are? He should at least help you with your homework.
MR GARRETT, the middle-aged teacher enters classroom from the hallway, ready to introduce himself.
Mr Garrett: Students, I am Mr Garrett. This class, is Advanced History. If you're in the wrong class, get out now.
Lucky comes to realization, that her sister is dating Mr Garrett's son, making her feel awkward.
Mr Garrett: Here's how this class goes. You behave and do your homework. I don't accept late homework, unless you have a written excuse. Same goes for being late to my class. You misbehave, you are warned, then I write you up. I also have no patience for those who act immaturely and fall asleep in my class.
Mr Garrett stated, as he sat down at his desk.
Mr Garrett: Let's get started, by assigning seats and collecting your text books. I will call out names, alphabetically, and you will be seated from the very first row to the last. Might as well get off your asses, cause that's not your permanent seat.
Peppermint and Lucky, rise to their feet, and start a conversation, as Mr Garrett reads out names.
Lucky: (whispers) You know the guy that my sister is dating? That's his father
Peppermint: (whispers) So that's Dandy Garrett's father? The Dandy Garrett? The douche on the football team?
Lucky: (whispers) It does feel kinda weird, doesn't it?
Lucky hears her name called, by Mr Garrett, so she collects her textbook and assigned seat in front row. Peppermint ends up getting an assigned seat, two rows down.
LUCKY: (bummed, says to herself) Figures.
Lucky, in the back of her mind, wishes she has more classes with Peppermint.
That early afternoon, Lucky is just happy to have Peppermint for Spanish class. Lucky sits down next to Peppermint, smiling.
Peppermint: So, what other classes did you have?
Lucky: Advanced Physics, English III and Advanced Algebra II. After this class, I have Financial Accounting and Advanced Multimedia.
Peppermint: I had English III, Physics and just regular Multimedia. After this class, I have Algebra II and Animal Science.
Lucky: At least we have two classes and lunch together. Better than nothing.
Peppermint: That's true.
MS ANDERSON the Spanish teacher, walks into the classroom and introduces herself.
Ms Anderson: (in Spanish) Class, I am Ms Anderson. This class is Spanish II and here's how this class works. I do not accept late homework, unless you have a written excuse. Same goes for being late to my class. If you please, as I call your names, come up and grab your textbooks.
Lucky: (whispers) It's a wonder on how I passed Spanish last year. Without your help, I probably would have failed.
Peppermint: Too bad that you have to have two years, of a foreign language class to graduate, huh?
Lucky: I know. It's a pain.
Peppermint changes the subject.
Peppermint: Have I told you that we got a new vice principal this year?
Lucky: What happened to Mr Papandrea?
Peppermint: Not sure, but I heard that the new VP used to teach at Ichabod Crane.
Lucky: This will be interesting.
Peppermint: Don't I know it.
Lucky and Peppermint sit together, during lunch and coming toward them is ADRIA STERLING (age 15), who is petite and black. Peppermint recognizes her.
PEPPERMINT: Adria, come sit with us.
Adria looks around before sitting between Peppermint and Lucky. Peppermint introduces her to Lucky.
Peppermint: Lucky, this is Adria and my boyfriend's younger sister. I almost forgot that she's a Freshman this year.
Lucky: Well, Adria, you're welcome to sit with us all the time.
Adria: I had to have my brothers show me around, cause I would have been lost.
Lucky: Brothers? I thought there was only Chance.
Adria: Nope, there's Callum and he's a Senior.
Peppermint: My brother is also a Senior.
Lucky: And so is my sister. You know it's her, cause she's a cheerleader who likes to dye her hair purple.
Adria: That will be easy to notice.
And like that, Lucky felt lucky to make a new friend. Any friend of Pepper's is a friend of hers, she thought.
During class change, Lucky bumps into CALLUM STERLING (age 18), a black and athletic Senior with a mohawk.
Lucky: I'm sorry about that. Those books were heavy.
Callum: That's okay. School can be hectic.
She kept looking up at him, getting a glimpse into his dark, brown eyes. Once she picked up her books, she nervously swallows before speaking.
Lucky: My name is Lucky.
Callum: Maybe I'll see you around, Lucky.
He smiles at her and just walks away, Lucky catching a glimpse of his butt in those tight jeans. She does make it to her next class
After school, Lucky walks towards her sister's car and sees her kissing DANDY GARRETT (age 18), the most popular Senior football player in school and has dark brown hair.
Lucky makes an awkward cough, getting her sister's attention.
JENNY: Stalk much, dork?
LUCKY: Ugh, not unless you're into voyeurism.
JENNY: Shut up and get in the car.
Dandy: I'll see you later, Jenny.
He gives Jenny, one more kiss, before walking away. Jenny then gives Lucky an annoying glare.
Lucky and Jenny come home and their parents were waiting for them. Kenny and STACY JEFFERSON (age 41).
Kenny: Hey girls, how was the first day of school?
Before Lucky could speak, Jenny opens up about her day.
Jenny: Dad, I got a few classes that I wanted and there will be cheerleader try-outs in a few days.
Stacy: That's great, to hear, Jenny.
Jenny smiles as she hands, her mother, her class schedule and reads it aloud to Kenny.
Stacy: (reading Jenny's schedule) Journalism, French III, English IV, Sociology, Senior Writing, AP Statistics and Speech & Debate. Wow.
Kenny: Not bad choices, Jennifer. Glad, I can depend on you, to make good choices in your life, without my supervision.
Jenny: Thanks, dad.
Jenny smiles deviously at Lucky, before going up the stairs. Stacy and Kenny, now have their attention to Lucky, who is still holding her binder.
Stacy: So, how was your day?
Lucky: I got those Advanced classes you wanted me to get.
Lucky says as she hands her class schedule to her father. She fears disappointment, but is relieved to see a pleasing smile on his face.
Kenny: At least you got classes that will get you into Law School.
LUCKY: Do I really need a lot of Advanced classes to get into Law School?
KENNY: Yes, you do.
Lucky rolls her eyes and goes upstairs. Stacy looks over at Kenny.
StACY: Why Law School, Kenny?
KENNY: Unless she's got another career in mind, Law School is her future.
STACY: Like father, like daughter.
And she walks away.
Upstairs, Lucky just sits on her bed before she is rudely interrupted by her sister, who thinks she could just barge in at any moment.
Lucky: Do you ever knock?
Jenny: Why? Do you have anything to hide?
Lucky: That's not the point. Some people value privacy.
Jenny: Anyways, I saw you added a black girl to your dyke collection. Who is she?
Lucky: (defensive) You don't hurt Adria, okay?!
Jenny: She looks like she doesn't belong in your group. She looks like she belongs in mine.
Lucky: Don't you have enough friends?
Jenny: At least my friends aren't fat.
Lucky: You don't make fun of Peppermint like that.
Jenny: Peppermint? It sounds like a lesbian name.
Jenny laughs as she leaves the room. Lucky mocks Jenny after her exit.
Thursday, September 8th, and the second day of school. Lucky gets a chance to talk to Peppermint, in History class, before the teacher walks in the room.
Peppermint: Morning, Lucky. How was the rest of your classes yesterday?
Lucky: Good. After fifth period, I bumped into this guy and now I can't stop thinking about him. Am I going crazy?
Peppermint: Depends. Who's the guy?
Lucky: Not sure, but he's tall, black and has a mohawk. I gave him my name, but I didn't get his.
Peppermint: Was he wearing a basketball jersey?
Lucky nods.
Peppermint: That's Adria and Chance's other brother, Callum.
Lucky: Damn, he's hot.
Peppermint: I don't think he's seeing anyone, so feel free to ask him out, next time you see him.
Lucky: I never dated a guy before, so this will be new.
Lucky blushes at the thought, then Mr Garrett walks in and sees Peppermint not at her seat.
Mr Garrett: You have an assigned seat, Miss Farley. Get to it.
Peppermint: Yes, Mr Garrett.
And then Peppermint goes over to her assigned seat and sits down before Mr Garrett proceeds.
MR Garrett: Okay class, ready for your first homework assignment for the school year? Open your books to the first chapter.
Mr Garrett could hear the displeasing moans, from his students, as they open their textbooks. He is not affected by this, so he smiles in return.
During lunch, Lucky notices Peppermint sitting with CHANCE STERLING (age 17), her black and athletic boyfriend.
Lucky sits with Adria instead.
Adria: Why aren't we sitting next to your friend?
Lucky: She's sitting with her boyfriend, so I decided to give them space.
Adria: It sucks not having a boyfriend, huh?
Lucky: Kinda. Guess it's my fault, cause I suck at talking to guys.
Adria: Eventually, the right person will find you.
Lucky: I hope you're right.
Lucky is reminded of something.
Lucky: I actually met your other brother, Callum. You think I have a chance?
Adria: Uh, no, cause he's on the basketball team and he's popular. Unless you're popular, you don't have a chance.
Lucky: Oh, I was just checking.
Lucky feels a bit of disappointment and her feelings a bit hurt. In Spanish class, Lucky gets to sit next Peppermint, who looks worried.
Peppermint: Hey Lucky, why didn't I see you at lunch?
Lucky: You were sitting with Chance and thought you two wanted to be alone.
Peppermint: That's nice of you, but I hope you didn't end up eating alone.
Lucky: No, I had Adria. I asked her about her other brother Callum and she says I have no chance on dating him, unless I was popular.
Peppermint: That's crazy, cause you're on the Dance Team and that makes you kinda popular.
Lucky: That means a lot, Pepper.
And like that, Lucky hoped that she would get another chance at bumping into this Callum again.
After school, Peppermint notices Lucky waiting outside on the sidewalk and approaches her.
Peppermint: Looks like we both waiting on rides, huh?
Lucky: I could just walk home, cause my sister is annoying.
Peppermint: My brother is my ride, so maybe you can get a ride with us.
Lucky: Sure. If my sister doesn't show up, first.
Jenny had pulled up and Peppermint could see the hurt look on Lucky's face.
Jenny: (shouts from her car) Get in, loser.
Lucky: I'll see you tomorrow, Peppermint.
Peppermint waved as her friend got in the car with her sister. After Lucky gets into the car and puts on her seat belt, Jenny had to make a comment.
Jenny: Did I take you away from a potential dyke moment?
If Jenny was gonna accuse Lucky of being a lesbian, might as well pretend to be right.
Lucky: (sarcastic) Yeah, but you cramp my style.
Jenny: Guess I was right about you being a carpet muncher.
Lucky: Want a gold star for that discovery?
Jenny: Keep it up and I will find a way to get you in trouble.
At home, Lucky is laying on her bed with a phone in her hand, texting Callum on social media.
Lucky (text): Remember me? We bumped into each other yesterday, before 6th period, so maybe we can talk some more. I am also nice and sometimes a complete dork.
Lucky gets an instant message back from Callum.
Callum (text): Yes, so I observed. Hopefully, we can talk in the morning before class starts.
Lucky gets excited, puts her phone back down and starts working on her homework.
At the Farley's, Peppermint comes home with younger sister, SUGAR COOKIE FARLEY (age 14), full figured and in middle school.
Peppermint: Hi mom. Home from school.
Also meet TOMMY FARLEY (age 19), who has grown taller and muscular. He is now a Senior and plays football.
Tommy: Hey dad, what's going on?
Then meet RAE FARLEY (age 42), the full figured lady in her early forties and lastly, MITCHELL FARLEY and BRIAN FARLEY (age 3)
Mitchell: How was school?
Rae: Any of you got homework?
Tommy: I don't know about Pepper and Sugar, but I don't have homework.
Peppermint: Lucky you.
Tommy: Well, what can I say? Seniors don't get that much homework.
Mitchell: Well, I guess you two girls should help each other with your homework.
Sugar: Okay, daddy.
That's when Peppermint and Sugar sit at the table with their books. Peppermint also looks over at Tommy, who is now texting on his phone.
Peppermint: Who are you texting, bro?
Tommy: Wyatt and Dandy. We're talking about football tryouts for next week.
Peppermint: Hey, basketball tryouts is also next week. I would know, cause Chance told me.
Mitchell: Isn't Chance, well, I mean...Not to sound racist, cause I'm not.
Peppermint: Uncle Dan and Aunt Shelby have an interracial relationship. What can I say? It rubs off.
Mitchell: Him being black isn't the problem, Pepper. I was gonna say popular and mostly all popular guys like to have many girlfriends.
Peppermint: Chance is a sweet guy and he wouldn't cheat on me. Thanks for caring, though.
Then Peppermint and Sugar go back to doing their homework.
At Jefferson's and the dinner table, Jenny is texting on her phone, while Kenny, Lucky and Stacy is eating.
Stacy: So Lucky, how was your day?
Lucky responds quickly, but uninterested.
Lucky: It was okay.
Stacy shrugged in satisfaction and started cutting into her pork chops. Kenny joins into the conversation.
Kenny: At least your sister always has interesting things to say about her day.
Lucky: So, are you saying that I'm boring?
Kenny gives her an infuriating look. So infuriated, he throws her a guilt trip.
Kenny: You are already a disappointment.
At that moment, Jenny decided to make things more interesting.
Jenny: Actually, Lucky isn't that boring. She's a lesbian and you should see her girlfriend.
Stacy had almost choked on her iced tea. Lucky's face turns red, from humiliation and hides her face with her hands. Kenny is speechless, as he looked over at Lucky and Jenny is laughing at Lucky.
Stacy: Lucky, are you really gay?
Lucky: If I was, would I still be a disappointment?
Kenny: Are you gay or not?
Lucky: (folds her arms) If Jenny says so, I must be.
The rest of dinner continues in awkward silence.
Friday, September 9th and Lucky waits for Callum in the lobby, but Peppermint approaches her first.
Peppermint: So, did you finish yesterday's homework for History?
Lucky: Yeah, I did and it was hard, too.
Peppermint: You know why I took an advanced class, Lucky? Since I usually don't.
Lucky: You never actually told me.
Peppermint: We hardly have any classes together, as it is, so might as well pick an advanced class and at least get you for two classes instead of one.
Lucky: And if you hear anything about me, you know it isn't true.
Peppermint: What lies is your sister spreading now?
Lucky: That I'm a lesbian and you're my girlfriend. Why? Cause she already told mom and dad that I'm gay and they believe her.
Peppermint: Why is Jenny making fun of me?
Lucky: She makes fun of anybody I talk to.
Peppermint: Oh, I see. Jenny is bored and needs a new person to torture. This should be interesting.
Then the bell rings and both friends walk to their first class together.
As Lucky sits down in History class, she gets out her phone and texts Callum through social media.
LuckY (TEXT): I really wanted to see you, this morning, but my friend Peppermint confronted me. There should really be no excuse for leaving you hanging, I guess.
Then she quickly puts away her phone as the teacher enters the room.
MR Garrett: I really hope you all have finished your homework assignments. It would suck if you all half-assed and got a bad grade on your first assignment. So, homework out and I will go around to collect them.
Lucky opens her binder and hands her homework to the teacher. After he collects all the homework, he gives out a new a new assignment.
MR Garrett: Open your books to second section, of the first chapter and let's read out, lecture and take some notes. The section questions will also be your homework and due Monday.
Lucky rolled her eyes, cause she doesn't like having homework on weekends. That's when she gets a text from Callum and reads it.
Callum (TEXT): At least I did see you. We do have the same lunch, so can you sit with me?
Lucky wanted to reply back, but she is caught by her annoyed teacher.
Mr Garrett: Should I take that phone away, Miss Jefferson?
LUCKY: Sorry, Mr Garrett.
And then she quickly puts her phone inside her binder. Feeling embarrassed, cause her teacher had put her on the spot and some kids are laughing at her.
In Spanish class, Peppermint sits beside Lucky and has a conversation before class starts.
PEPPERMINT: Why did you have your phone out during History class? Who were you texting?
LUCKY: I was texting Callum Sterling. He wants me to sit with him at lunch.
PEPPERMINT: I didn't know you had his phone number.
LuCKY: He has an account on social media, so I sent him a private message.
PEPPERMINT: Oh, okay. If you wanna sit with him, you can do that. Then you can tell me how it went.
LUCKY: Of course, I will.
Lucky smiles and couldn't wait for lunch.
Lucky, after getting her lunch, feels flutters in her tummy as she looks around for Callum. She's familiar with Adria, so she sees her and is eager to sit down with her.
Adria
Is Pepper gonna join us too?
Lucky: I was looking for your brother, Callum. He said he wanted to sit together.
Adria: When did you talk to my brother?
Lucky: This morning on Messenger.
Adria: Well, he's sitting with me, so you might as well sit down.
Eager Lucky, smiles as Callum sits across from her.
Callum: Lucky, I see you know my sister.
Lucky: Well, my friend is dating Chance, so it's a small world.
Adria: She also really likes you, Callum.
Callum: Obviously. (to Lucky) I thought I recognized you, when I bumped into you, I mean. Your hair is shorter, but you're on the Dance Team.
Adria: (to Lucky) Wait, you're on the Dance Team?
Lucky: Since last year. I apologize for staring. I just never had a crush before. I'm not mental or anything.
Callum: You should watch me play basketball. Next week, there will be tryouts in the gym, after school. Having the cheerleaders in the same room gives all the guys motivation.
Lucky: I would love to watch.
Adria: I'm sure you would. Maybe you two should go out.
Callum: Let's get through basketball tryouts first, Adria.
Lucky: Nothing wrong with taking it slow.
Adria: My brother is very respectful.
Lucky: Not many gentlemen around, that's for sure.
Back in Spanish class, Peppermint wanted details about what happened between Lucky and Callum.
Peppermint: So, how your lunch date go with Callum?
Lucky: He invited me to watch him play basketball at next week's basketball tryouts.
Peppermint: Chance also plays basketball, too, so I'll join you.
And it was all Lucky could do to not roll her eyes at her best friend.
That afternoon, Jenny and Lucky arrive home to find their mother waiting for them, as always, just to greet them after coming in through the front door.
Stacy: So, girls, how was your day?
Jenny: It was good. May and I are getting things ready for the first pep rally next week.
Stacy: Other than that, how about homework?
Jenny: Not much, mom.
Jenny says, before brushing passed her mom, on her way upstairs. This left Lucky alone with her mom.
Stacy: Can I expect a more productive day from you?
Lucky: I'm sorry that doing nothing, but studying, doesn't bring home any exciting news for you. If you want exciting news, let me do what I want.
And like that, Stacy backhands her across the face.
Stacy: (shouts) You don't ever talk to me that way!
That's when Kenny walks in, looking a bit concerned.
Kenny: What's going on?
Stacy: Nothing, dear. Lucky was just being a smart-ass.
Kenny: Lucky, go to your room. Your mother and I need to talk.
Lucky, crying, runs upstairs with her book bag. Stacy looks over at Kenny.
Kenny: You don't ever hit our kids, understand?
Stacy: You don't tell me what to do.
Before Kenny could say anything, Stacy storms out of the room.
That same afternoon, Tommy has just came home with his two sisters and their mother is their to greet them.
Mitchell: So, how was the third day of school?
Peppermint: It was okay. Lucky might have a boyfriend.
Rae: Oh really? Who is he?
Peppermint: Chance's brother, Callum.
Tommy: Well, you could have set her up with me. I'm not dating anyone.
Peppermint: You didn't ask.
Tommy: I shouldn't have to, Pepper. Family should come first.
Mitchell: Tommy, if you want to go out with this Lucky, just walk up to her and ask her out.
Peppermint: And do it before Callum does.
Tommy: Sure, why not.
Rae: Anyways, if any of you have homework, I suggest you work on it before dinner.
Sugar: Sure, mamma.
Rae: And I'll wake Brian from his nap.
Rae leaves the room, looking for Brian. Peppermint, Sugar and Tommy sit at the table with their books.
Monday, September 12th. In the morning and at school, Lucky decides to meet Callum in a secluded area, which happens to be the library.
Lucky: I really missed not seeing you all weekend, even if that sounded mental.
Callum: Sometimes, good things are worth the wait.
Lucky: I figured we could talk about something that doesn't include anything dramatic.
Callum: What would be considered dramatic?
Lucky: My family. My dad is tolerable, my mom hits me and my sister is mean and selfish.
Callum: Sorry to hear about that. Not every family is normal. Wait, your mom hits you?
Lucky: And nobody does anything about it.
Callum: Well, you told me.
Lucky: Sorry about that. When I get nervous, I just say anything, even if it's too personal.
Callum: No need to be nervous. Just be yourself and that's good enough for me.
Lucky: That I can do.
And then the bell rings and they part ways. Lucky made it to History class and Peppermint could see a smile on her face.
Peppermint: So, may I ask why you're smiling?
Lucky: I spoke to Callum again, but this time in the library.
Peppermint: So, what did you two talk about?
Lucky: Nothing much, since the bell rang.
Peppermint: At least tell me about your weekend.
Lucky: Last Friday, I got sassy with my mom, cause it's like Jenny is the fun one. I ended up getting back-handed across the face.
Peppermint: Your mom should not have hit you like that. And where was your dad in all of this?
Lucky: He sent me to my room. It was like he took her side.
Peppermint: Your dad doesn't seem like the guy that would take the wrong side.
Lucky: Newsflash, he did and it sucks.
Peppermint: I'm sure things will get better and maybe you should ask your dad why he didn't take your side.
Lucky: That's easier, than it looks. Especially, coming from a guy that doesn't like to be disappointed.
Peppermint: Well, it doesn't hurt to try.
That's when Mr Garrett enters the room and Peppermint goes to her assigned seat and sits down.
During lunch, again, Lucky sits across from Adria and Peppermint.
Lucky: You're all smiles, Adria.
Adria: I have friends, so it's a good reason to smile.
Peppermint: For a moment, I thought you were smiling, cause you also met a guy.
Adria: If only, but I know I have plenty of time to meet the right guy.
Peppermint: Maybe you're not as horny as Lucky.
Lucky: (blushes) I'm not gonna rush anything with Callum.
Peppermint: Mamma said that good things are worth the wait.
Lucky: I hope so.
After Peppermint had finished eating, she felt the need for a toilet.
Peppermint: Ladies, I gotta use the bathroom. I'll see you both later.
Adria: See you later.
Peppermint gets up, with her tray and leaves the room.
In the lobby, Peppermint heads toward the bathroom and is stopped by Jenny and her friend, MAY GARRETT (age 18).
Jenny: Check it out, May. It's my sister's lesbian lover, Peppermint.
Peppermint: You two are so funny, I forgot to laugh.
May: You're not denying that you and Lucky are carpet munchers.
Peppermint: Neither are you and your friend.
And then Jenny, out of no where, just pushes Peppermint to the floor.
Jenny: (laughs) You are nothing, but a big and fat, lesbian dork.
Peppermint: And you don't know who I am. My brother is Tommy Farley and he wrestles. Just because you're girls, doesn't mean he'll make exception to kick your butts.
Peppermint rises to her feet, May pushes her down again, causing Peppermint to wet her pants. Both May, Jenny and surrounding students laugh.
May: You're a fat, ugly bitch. If your brother is gonna do anything, he's gonna be buying diapers for your big ass.
Jenny and May walk away, laughing. Humiliated Peppermint runs into the restroom, crying.
In the gym, Dandy Garrett is in the weight room with his friends, Tommy and WYATT DAVIDSON (age 18). They had just got done working out and ready to talk.
Tommy: So, how are you and Jenny? Anything new and different?
Wyatt, who is half Native American, had short-dark hair and not as built as Tommy or Dandy. He also adds his input.
Dandy: Why do you care, Tommy? And besides. I'm thinking about breaking up with Jenny.
Wyatt: Isn't she the one with a lesbian sister?
Dandy: I don't think Lucky's a lesbian.
Tommy: Yeah, Wyatt. Just because you don't see her with a guy, doesn't mean she's a lesbian.
WYATT: Then for a straight girl, she isn't that bad looking.
Dandy: You checking her out, Wyatt? Cause no one will tap that ass, but me.
Wyatt, laughing and dropping the barbell on the floor. Dandy isn't pleased by his reaction.
Dandy: Is something funny, Wyatt?
Wyatt: I wasn't checking her out, dude, cause she's a loser.
Dandy: No, she isn't. She's on the Dance Team.
Tommy: Dance Team or not. If Jenny found out that you wanted to bang her sister, she'll hang you by the balls.
Dandy: Let her try. Jenny's a bitch and I wanna prove that virgins could give better head.
Tommy: And how would you know that Lucky's a virgin?
Dandy: Jenny's told me she's never been with a guy. I can imagine myself popping that cherry in the future.
Wyatt: Well, good for you, man. I hope it works out.
Dandy: And I always get what I want.
Dandy says and goes back to bench-pressing. Tommy is just there as Dandy's spotter.
After school, Peppermint gets in the car and Tommy notices her wearing different pants.
Tommy: Why you change your clothes?
Peppermint: Some girls at school, were making fun of me and made me pee my pants.
Tommy: Do I have to kick some butt for you?
Peppermint: They are girls, Tommy. Hitting them would be wrong.
Tommy: Maybe I should hit their boyfriends. (laughs) Just kidding.
Peppermint: What do I do when people tease me about me peeing my pants?
Tommy: Tell them that all the cool kids are doing it. Seriously, though. The only way you're gonna get by bullies is to stand up to them or ignore them.
Peppermint: Or report them.
And then Peppermint just stares out the car window.
Tuesday, September 13th. At school and before class, Peppermint meets up with Lucky in the lobby.
Peppermint: Your sister is horrible.
Lucky: (folds her arms) What did she do now?
Peppermint: She called me a lesbian, pushed me and made me wet my pants. It was embarrassing.
Lucky: Yeah, that sounds like my sister. I swear that Jenny has no boundaries.
Peppermint: I honestly don't see how you put it up with it, all the the time and be so content. Your sister is a force to be reckoned with.
Lucky: I just wish that there would be some way, without getting in trouble, to beat the crap out of her.
Peppermint: If only it were possible. In the meantime, just believe in the karma.
Lucky: But for Jenny, karma is long overdue.
Peppermint giggles as the bell rings to go to class.
Coming into History class, Peppermint and Lucky find their way to her assigned seat, as with the rest of the students.
MR Garrett: Okay, class. I want yesterday's homework assignment passed up and handed to me, as I come by to pick them up.
Lucky opens her text book and pulls out her homework. After Mr Garrett collects homework, he puts them in a labeled folder and places it on his desk.
MR Garrett: Like yesterday, you will take notes and answer the sectioned questions in your textbook.
And then everyone sighed and opened their textbooks.
During lunch, Peppermint and Lucky sit together, as they always do.
Lucky: You know, I was thinking. I should tell my dad about the college I want to go to.
Peppermint: That's a good idea
Lucky: I'm nervous about it though, cause I know how he is. I would like to get out of Law School, but then I don't wanna see the look on his face that resembles his broken dreams.
Peppermint: He'll get over it. Besides, he should be proud that you have a career choice.
And that's when they are joined by Adria.
Adria: Are you ready, Lucky?
Lucky: For what?
Adria: Basketball tryouts in the gym. I know he's invited you to watch and that's this afternoon.
Peppermint: I know I'm going, so I can watch Chance.
Adria: Well, he is your boyfriend.
Lucky: It doesn't hurt to support the basketball team.
Peppermint: That's true.
Lucky gets butterflies in her stomach at just the thought of watching Callum in action.
After school and in the gym, Lucky and Peppermint show up to watch the basketball tryouts. They see a crowd of boys, in gym shorts in jerseys and is approached by Jenny.
Jenny: What the heck are you doing here? This is cheerleading tryouts.
Lucky: I'm here to watch the basketball tryouts.
Jenny: Who invited you?
Peppermint butt's in the conversation.
Peppermint: Our boyfriends is on the basketball team. (snaps her fingers) So there goes your lesbian theory.
Jenny: You both get the fuck out of my face. This is not the loser section.
Then Jenny snaps in their faces before strutting away. Peppermint looks over at Lucky.
Peppermint: She seriously ran out of things to call us.
Lucky: It's obvious, I know.
And then they both walk over to the men in gym shorts and muscle shirts. One of them is Callum and Lucky is turned on.
Callum: It's okay, guys. I invited them to come and watch.
Chance, the colored, muscled teen with dreadlocks, checks out Peppermint.
Chance: My girlfriend can definitely watch.
Lucky turns around, only to see Peppermint blush, then back over to Callum.
Lucky: Let's see some muscles.
Callum flexes his muscles, making Lucky blush, just before her and Peppermint sit on the bleachers.
Lucky: You're a lucky girl, Pepper. Chance flexing his muscles for you.
Peppermint: (blushes) Did I ever tell you that we did it? More than once, you know.
Peppermint and Lucky both giggle and blush. Minutes later. Dandy shows up with Tommy and notices Lucky. Dandy approaches her, walking passed Jenny, then confronted by Callum.
Callum: Looking for something, Jockstrap?
Dandy: I don't need your permission to talk to Lucky.
CaLLUM: You do, cause that's my girl. (pointing at the cheerleaders) Yours is way over there, dawg.
DANdy: I wasn't aware that she had a boyfriend. My bad.
That's when Lucky gets up and approaches Callum. Jenny is approaching Lucky and making assumptions as always.
Jenny: (shouting) Lucky, you slut! Get away from my boyfriend!
Lucky: (confused) But I didn't do anything.
Lucky confesses as Jenny is now face to face with her.
Jenny: (shouting) You liar! You're planning to steal Dandy from me!
Lucky: Are you kidding me? Really?
CaLLUM: (to Jenny) You're mental, girl, cause Lucky's with me.
PEPPERMINT: Jenny, if you're worried about your man, put him on a leash.
And that's when Peppermint gets slapped by Jenny and Chance reacts.
ChANCE: Are you looking for a beat down, hoe?
JENNY: I like to see you try.
PEPPERMINT: She ain't worth it, Chance.
And then Lucky steps between her Jenny and Chance.
LUCKY: Back off, Jenny and leave my friends alone.
Jenny: Are you gonna fucking hit me, you loser?
Jenny shoves Lucky, then slaps her across the face. Dandy grabs Jenny by the arm, pulling her back.
DANdy: Calm down, Jenny.
Jenny: (shouting at Lucky) Find your own ride home, you boyfriend-stealing bitch!
And then Jenny looks over at Dandy, demanding him.
Jenny: Come walk me to my car, Dandy.
Dandy looks around, as Tommy and Wyatt start laughing at him. Tommy had to jump in on the action.
TOMMY: You gonna take that shit, Danny-boy?
Dandy: (denying) Fuck no! (to Jenny) Why you need a car to drive home? It's like a ten minute walk to your house. You're like lazy as fuck.
Tommy, Wyatt, Callum, Chance and other basketball players are laughing at Jenny. Lucky just rising to her feet.
Tommy: (shouts to Jenny) Want some ice for that burn!
Jenny: Go fuck yourself, Tommy.
Jenny struts out of the gym, pretty angry. That's when Peppermint looks over at Lucky.
Peppermint: Is she for real?
Lucky: (shrugs) Yeah and I live with her.
Lucky arrives home, from walking and is called into the dining room, by her father.
Kenny: You're late, Lucky.
Lucky: No thanks to Jenny, I had to walk home.
Stacy: That's not what she told us. Jenny said that you started a fight with her, after she had cheerleading tryouts, over interest in her boyfriend.
Lucky: It's either I'm a lesbian or looking for someone else's boyfriend. I can't please anyone lately.
Stacy: Why would Jenny accuse you of trying to steal her boyfriend?
Lucky: Looking for drama, maybe? She came after me, though, so you can't really believe everything she says about me.
Kenny: Are you saying we're oblivious to anything your sister says?
Lucky: If you believe that she's the golden child, then yeah.
Stacy: You want to be lonely, then you should go to your room.
Lucky: Good. I have homework anyways.
And then Lucky rushes upstairs, feeling upset that her parents had sided with Jenny once again.
Upstairs, Lucky is sitting at her desk, doing her homework. She hears a knock and she opens her door. It's her father.
Kenny: Lucky, I think we should talk.
At that moment, Lucky remembers that there was something she wanted to tell her dad.
Lucky: Yeah and I was thinking about Law School and I wanted to talk to you about it.
Kenny closes the door and folds his arms.
Lucky: (nervous) You see, I've been thinking about taking a career in film school and I've been looking into New York Film Academy. What do you think?
Kenny: I've heard of it and $20,000 to $30,000 intuition per year is quite expensive. That also depends on the degree and area you wanna study in.
Lucky: I know it's a wrong time to bring this up, since you were obligated to punish me for no reason. But if you think about it, I think film school is around the same price as law school, if not a little more or less.
Kenny: I have no intentions on punishing you, since you didn't do anything. And it's actually a relief to me that you have found a career interest.
Lucky: Wait, you had no problem of punishing me in the past.
Kenny: Have I ever laid a hand on you? In all of the cases I dealt with, I can see how traumatizing abuse can be.
Lucky: I still don't get how Jenny never gets punished.
Kenny: You think that if I had a backbone around your mother, I would have whooped your sister's ass a long time ago.
Lucky: You should start.
Kenny: You know what? You don't need a lot of advanced classes to get into film school, but what I do know that you are smart enough to pick what you think you need for film school.
Lucky: So, I can change my classes? I still have a week to do that.
Kenny nods. Lucky couldn't believe what her father was saying. She is, obviously, a daddy's girl and gives her dad a big hug.
